sitka tours

[jimiam]

Based on the boards suggestions and opinions I have booked excursions for all Alaskan ports except Sitka.I need suggestions for shore excursions for Sitka. I like adventure and outdoor. Enjoy seeing animals as long as there are alot to see and not just isolated sightings. Thanks for your help.

[Budget Queen]

If interested in puffins- this is your only opportunity on the inside passage for multi sightings. Take a boat to St. Lazaria Island. Marine wildlife tours- with the sea otters are also a given. But plenty to do on land, walking tours are excellent and easy town to get around. Request their visitor guide http://www.sitka.org

[Mike2131]

Based on the boards suggestions and opinions I have booked excursions for all Alaskan ports except Sitka.I need suggestions for shore excursions for Sitka. I like adventure and outdoor. Enjoy seeing animals as long as there are alot to see and not just isolated sightings. Thanks for your help.

 

Hi!

I have taken two tours - The Wildlife and Otter Quest tour and the combo Raptor Center and Nature Hike tour - and both were very enjoyable.

The scenery on the Otter Quest tour was magnificent and we saw quite a few bald eagles (a lot of these regal birds in the Sitka area), otters, sea lions, etc.

The Raptor Center was also interesting. The hike through through the park and town was more of a leisurely stroll (a nod to the age of some of the participants), but there was time to shop and see the historic downtown on our own including the Russian Orthodox Church. The park had some nice totems and salmon spawning in the river.

 

Have a great cruise and enjoy Sitka!

[Budget Queen]

The Sitka Heritage National Park is better seen if you purchase the cheap totem guidebook. Really enhances the nice walk with the history of the totems you are passing. http://www.nps.gov/sitk/index.htm

[Host Caroline]

Hi!

 

I have taken two tours - The Wildlife and Otter Quest tour and the combo Raptor Center and Nature Hike tour - and both were very enjoyable.

 

 

Ditto on the Wildlife and Otter Quest! Depending on your port times ( you have to allow for tendering here) you can do this and spend time in town which is very walkable and easy to get around.. Locals have a shuttle if you want to buy a pass for that.. goes to Raptor Center etc.

[CEWayfarer]

If interested in puffins- this is your only opportunity on the inside passage for multi sightings. Take a boat to St. Lazaria Island. Marine wildlife tours- with the sea otters are also a given. But plenty to do on land, walking tours are excellent and easy town to get around. Request their visitor guide http://www.sitka.org

 

I would LOVE to see these! Is there a specific 'puffin tour' or are they part of another wildlife tour?

[Budget Queen]

Try Sitka's Secrets and see if they can arrange a boat tour? I got names from the Raptor Center several years ago and have gone privately. Request their visitor guide- http://www.sitka.org

[jimiam]

Did you book through the cruise or private party

[Budget Queen]

Private. If you were refering to my post??? If in regard to the Wildlife quest-this is ship contracted only, via Allen Marine.