Exclusive Harbor and Islands Guided Kayak Tour

4.8 / 5 | 18 Reviews Review This Tour

Price: $150.00

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Summary

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Active, Beach/Water

Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

The cruise ship tender pier, or an approximately 12-minute shuttle (complimentary) is required to reach your departure location.

Food/Beverage Provided Snacks and bottled water are included.

Recommended Dress For all Alaska tours, we recommend layers of clothing, with the top layer being water-proof. We also suggest comfortable walking shoes that may get wet. A warm hat, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, and gloves are also recommended.

Restrictions Guests must be a minimum of 4 years of age and weigh at least 40 pounds. The maximum height for the kayak is 6 feet and 6 inches, and the maximum weight is 275 pounds per person. The total paddle time is approximately two hours. Paddle experience is not required. Guests must be able to walk on paved and packed dirt surfaces.

Exclusive Harbor and Islands Guided Kayak Tour

Picturesque Sitka is located in the most beautiful setting of any coastal community in Alaska, and it is an area rich in history and culture. This exciting kayak tour is designed to bring it to you.

Your adventure begins with an equipment and safety orientation by your guides. You will then set out in your 2-person kayaks at a leisurely pace to explore sheltered waterways, harbors and coves.

Sitka's dependence on the sea will be fully evident as you paddle near fishermen, tug boat crews, and Coast Guard sailors all tending to their vessels. Beyond the harbor, you will explore island shores and kelp forests, while keeping an eye out for abundant wildlife above and below the water's surface. You may also have the opportunity to visit a small aquarium and salmon hatchery, or even watch wild salmon gathering near a stream, preparing to spawn.

Throughout the tour, your attentive, friendly guide will relate interesting stories about the area, explain the ecology of the forests and ocean, and point out wildlife and other interesting sights. Explore the natural beauty of Sitka in this unforgettable kayak tour.

4.8 / 5 | 18 ReviewsReview This Tour

Sitka

September 14, 2019

Was such a highlight of our trip to Alaska, I was so looking forward to it and it did not disappoint. We had a great guide Brigham , a small group and expert guidance by ground crew. Was very easy to find from ship and would book again if going to Sitka . These are the first pictures I show friends of our trip.

Reviewer: Kim Wardlaw

kayaking in Sitka

September 04, 2019

My sister and I had a great experience on our kayak excursion in Sitka. The guide was very pleasant and the trip was a lot of fun - would recommend!

Reviewer: Joie

Great tour! Do it!

June 01, 2019

We were a little nervous since we'd never been kayaking before, but had no problems, it was so fun! Dylan, our guide was really great - he was so calm and laid back about it and told us there's really no way to fall out. He showed us a good rowing motion and was pointing out the wildlife along the way. If you like nature or just generally being at peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, then you need to go! We saw lots of bald eagles right near us, and even spotted a huge sea lion sunning himself on the rocks. It was fantastic.

Reviewer: Claire

Fantastic experiece

September 20, 2018

The kyaking tour was fun and beautiful the guide was well versed and went out of her way, took pictures and gave us yummy snacks. One of the best memories from the whole week.

Reviewer: Ellen Lewis

Harbor and Islands Guided Kayak Tour

September 20, 2018

Everything about the tour was outstanding, including the bar of dark chocolate. The only down-side was the absence of any wild-life sightings (otters, bears, etc.,with exception of some sea lions popping up in the distance and a bald eagle). Assuming that's not the norm, I'd recommend this tour.

Reviewer: Gregg Takamura

Sitka Kayak Tour a Thumbs Up

August 15, 2017

Beyond the setting, which of course is not in the host's control, this trip was safe, well run, relaxing and lovely. So nice to get off a confined cruise ship and find yourself floating on water that you can touch with your hands if you want. The guide was knowledeable and personable. The gear was in good shape and clean. This was my favoite part of my whole week in Alaska.

Reviewer: Anne-Marie

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