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Our guide, Bob, as a long time resident and spouse of an Alaskan native, had a wealth of knowledge and experience to share about not just Sitka, but the state of Alaska and it's history in general. He seemed more concerned that we had a rewarding tour, rather that just finishing the tour "on time" and took whatever time it took to answer our questions or just let us sit and "soak it all in".

The hike was very good! Maggie was a great hiking guide, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Sitka and Alaska! The scenery was beautiful and the hike was well chosen for the abilities of the group. The hiking group was small (6 people) and the trail had very few other people so it was a great experience out in the wilderness of Sitka

Maggie was a terrific guide. She picked us up at our hotel and we went and did the beaver lake hike of about 3 miles. This is a moderate hike it was beautiful. Maggie was informative and educated us about the plants and animals and we ate really tasty berries! We weren’t rushed at all and had a wonderful half day! She even dropped us off at the raptor center on our way back. Do this hike if you’re in Sitka.

We had the absolute best time with Katrina on our hike to beaver lake. They took the time to find out our experience level, interests and needs and tailored the hike to us. It was terrific working with a local who knows all about the area, wildlife and must see places. She picked us up from our VRBO and even the drive to and from the park was great, with opportunities for sightseeing and restaurant recommendations. I highly recommend this guided hike, it allows you to see parts of Sitka you could not see otherwise.

Great communication from our guide, Laura. Seriously, couldn’t ask for better. She was right on time as we walked off the ship gangway. Very, very knowledgeable about all things Sitka-related and, of course, the Tongass National Forest. She took the time to figure out what type of hike we were looking for and then tailored the hike to our needs/abilities. We had an awesome time on a beautiful trail in the rainforest - yes, it rained lightly - plan on rain :-). Laura taught us about some of the edible berries along the trail (salmon and blue berries - yum). She taught us about various plants and their uses. We saw many picturesque scenes on our two-hour hike. Plenty of chances to stop and take pics. Great conversation during the hike along the creek/small river up to the timber bridge and back. We felt very safe and knew we were in good hands.After the hike, we went to the local brewery for “one on the house” and some food from the local food truck “on us”. The beer and the food were great and the little brewery was a cool scene - a nice mix of locals and tourists. Neat community there! Then we got a behind the scenes tour with Parker - very interesting (with a sample - yay!). All good people and very easy to talk to.As our time with Laura was wrapping up, she asked where we wanted to be dropped off - we requested downtown Sitka to peek into the shops and check out the little town - she showed us where the shuttles were located to get us back to the ship.We had a great time and I would highly recommend it.

This was a beautiful hike and Olga was a fantastic guide! She was knowledgeable and a joy to hike with. The guide hike took the stress out of this experience.

We really enjoyed our hike with Laura. She was very knowledgeable, gave uslots of information. Definitely recommended hike!

Colton was knowledgeable and easy to be around. The hike was spectacular!! There were some steep steps but we loved it!

We loved the trail and the beauty. Our guide was Lori, she was awesome. Very knowledgeable

Laura was an incredible hiking guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the local landscape, wildlife, and history, which made the hike even more enjoyable. The 4-mile trail was absolutely beautiful. She set a comfortable pace, shared so many interesting facts along the way, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. I highly recommend booking a hike with Laura if you’re looking for an authentic and scenic adventure!

Laura was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We were able to beat the crowds and see gorgeous waterfalls, and lake views all in one half day hike.

The guided hike on Beaver Lake exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide, Allister was very knowledgeable, personable, and ensured our safety. The hike itself was very scenic and with incredible views of the surrounded mountains.The tour of the local brewery was also exceptional. The beers and food were very good and the tour provided amazing insight on how they produce when living on a small island.Overall recommend to anyone looking for an amazing hike while also being able to move at your own pace.

Laura was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. She worked around a change in our arrival and was very prepared. She gave us not only knowledge of the hike but life in Sitka itself. Even turned us on to a great local pizza place. We have a great trip!

Laura was a fantastic guide for our day hike in Sitka! The trail she chose was perfect, giving us a wonderful experience of Sitka's beautiful wilderness terrain and magnificent waterfalls. I would highly recommend if you visit Sitka.

We really enjoyed our guided hike in Sitka. The scenery was beautiful, and having Laura as our naturalist made the experience even better. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared interesting information about the area without making it feel like a lecture.We learned a lot about the local environment and appreciated her enthusiasm and ability to answer questions. Overall, it was a great way to experience Sitka and we’d definitely recommended it!

My daughter and I had a great time on our hike to Beaver Lake with Sarah. I won't give her all the credit for the gorgeous, sunny weather we had but Sarah was a great guide and host. Lots of fun information about the area mixed with fun conservation like she was an old friend.My daughter lost her cell phone on the trail. We eventually found it back in town at the police station were some friendly locals turned it in. Thanks to the vacationers that found it and tried to contact us, the locals that turned it into the police, and especially Sarah who went above and beyond to track it down.Sarah even gave us a tour of the town (beyond the police station) to see the Totem Museum, the Orthodox church, and the beautiful view from the bridge. She also took us to a great crab roll food truck for a late lunch.We had a lot of excellent guides on our trip but Sarah was by far the best. Overall, one of the major highlights of the trip to Alaska!