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Private Tour: Sitka's Hidden Gems
5.0
27 Ratings
Sitka
Discover Sitka’s hidden gems with a private tour. Skip the lines, explore in luxury, and capture stunning photos. Book your unforgettable adventure today!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Starrigavan Recreation Area - Starrigavan Recreation Area, just north of Sitka, Alaska, is a nature lover’s paradise. Here you’ll find a beautiful estuary teeming with birdlife, perfect for observing on the quarter-mile boardwalk trail. We can hop on the Forest to Muskeg trail for a short hike through spruce-hemlock forest and muskeg on various trails, keeping an eye out for resident brown bears, eagles, and deer.
- Fortress of the Bear - The drive to Fortress of the Bear is a scenic adventure! Trade charming downtown for breathtaking Alaskan scenery - mountains, wildlife, and a glimpse of the local ecosystem! Keep your eyes peeled. Once we arrive, learn about rescued brown and black bears. A must-see stop!
- Alaska Raptor Center - Soar with rescued raptors! The Alaska Raptor Center heals injured birds and showcases majestic eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. Witness these incredible birds up-close and learn about their vital role in the Alaskan ecosystem.
- Baranof Castle State Historical Site - Panoramic views, rich history! Hike Castle Hill and soak in stunning vistas of Sitka Harbor and the Alaskan landscape. Explore the site of Tlingit and Russian forts, where Alaska officially became part of the U.S. in 1867.
- Sitka - You’ll have some time to wander Sitka’s charm! Immerse yourself in colorful Russian architecture, marvel at the iconic onion domes of St. Michael’s Cathedral, or delve into WWII history on Japonski Island. You can top it off with a taste of nostalgia at the legendary Pioneer Bar, a Sitka institution steeped in fishing history. Just let us know what you are interested in and we are happy to customize your experience! Unforgettable experiences and Alaskan charm await!
- Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park - Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Sitka at Sitka National Historical Park. Towering spruce trees stand sentinel over a fascinating blend of history and culture. Marvel at the intricate carvings on Tlingit and Haida totem poles, silent storytellers whispering tales of the past. Explore the battlefields where indigenous Tlingit people and Russian traders clashed centuries ago. This park is where Alaska’s past comes alive, offering a glimpse into the island’s dramatic and diverse history.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Booster seat for child 40-100 lbs.
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission entry to Fortress of the Bear (Age 19+ $15, Age 8-18 $5, Under 7 free)
- Admission Entry to the Alaska Raptor Center (Age 13+ $16, Age 6-12 $8, 5 and under Free)
Additional Information
Your Gateway to Sitka’s Unforgettable Adventure! Beyond the crowds, beyond the expected, lies Sitka’s magic. Skip the lines at the dock and be whisked into the wilderness within minutes, starting your Sitka adventure in style!
Our local guides are Sitka’s storytellers, passionate about crafting custom adventures that fuel your soul. We will show you the iconic highlights of our beautiful home, but private small group explorations means we can help you uncover the hidden gems as well. Craving a hike/driving adventure filled with Alaskan charm? We’ve got you covered! Want to delve into Sitka’s vibrant history and cultural heritage? Let’s do it!
Bonus: We’ll help you unlock the secrets to stunning smartphone photography during your tour. Roll in style and comfort in our luxury SUV, accommodating 5-6 people starting from convenient locations around town or the cruise ship dock. Craft your perfect Sitka excursion with Beyond the Dock Tours!
- Children under the age of 8 must be in a booster or car seat. We do have 1 booster seat available. We can help connect you with a rental service for an infant car seat if needed.
Location
Starrigavan Recreation Area
Halibut Point Road, North End
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Elad_n
Aug 26, 2024
The best way to experience Sitka - Kealoha was great, flexible, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Her vehicle is very convenient for a family of 6 people, and she worked with us before the tour on what we preferred to see. It was great to be privately picked up from the ship dock, and not having to squeeze into a bus with 50 other guests. Highly recommended.
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Leonard_w
Aug 13, 2024
5 star - Learning the history of Sitka
Seeing the water falls and beautiful area outside of Downtown.
Kealoha is a wonderful tour guide.
You can’t go wrong taking her tour.
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Sswoska
Aug 12, 2024
The Best Private Tour! - Kealoha, our tour guide was fantastic! She had great communication right from the start so we could coordinate pick up and she was very accommodating to pick us up wherever we were. She has a very warm and friendly personality and will tell you everything you want to know about Sitka and the places you will visit. She will customize your tour to take you where you want. It’s so awesome when you see a bus full of people who have to move at a certain pace and you can go at whatever pace you like and move on to the next stop. We had a fabulous day with Kealoha and I guarantee you will too!
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Joseph_k
Aug 10, 2024
A great way to explore Sitka - It was a great experience to see all the top sights in Sitka and have a local guide with knowledge. The ride was very comfortable and we enjoyed the conversations
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Christa_k
Aug 9, 2024
LOVED this tour!!!! With 4 kids!! - We had a wonderful time with Kealoha earlier this week. Her tour has been the highlight of our trip to Alaska. We arrived on the Norwegian Bliss, she communicated beautifully with us. Picked us up at the dock at the cruise terminal. We then went on a customizable tour (which I gave her the lead on, bc I had no idea what to do with 4 kids). She took us to the Fortress of the Bears, on a hike (which she showed us so many native plants, ones to avoid, ones to eat and ones that were healing plants). My 14 year old son REALLY loved this part of the tour. After the tour she dropped us in town with some great food recommendations. We had a FANTASTIC time. If I come back to Sitka, I will be call Kealoha!
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Marcella_a
Aug 8, 2024
Customized informative tour - Uniquely customized site filled adventure provided by a very informative Sitka resident. Highly recommended.
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Tommy_g
Jul 15, 2024
Sitka drive - We had a wonderful time on the tour. The guide was very nice and took us to see many sights. Thank you for such a great time. 👍
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Charli_h
Jul 11, 2024
Excellent tour! - Excellent knowledge of the island and gave us exactly what we wanted from our tour! Thank You so much! We enjoyed every minute of it!
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Rachel_b
Jul 8, 2024
Book this tour! - Wonderful tour and great host. Enjoyed the customization and personal insights throughout. Highly recommend!
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Elizabethhenley
Jul 3, 2024
Friendly, flexible and fun experience! - We loved our tour of Sitka with Kealoha! She met us right off the cruise dock so we were able to bypass the crowds coming from the ship to other tours.
Kealoha was so friendly and told us fun facts about Sitka that only locals, like herself, would know. She had an immaculately clean Suburban that fit 5 adults more than comfortably.
You can choose your own adventure! We visited the three places we wanted to see: the fortress of the bear, the raptor center and the national park. Kealoha timed our visits to the sites outside of when the large tour buses were there so we had a great, less crowded experience everywhere. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants a more personalized and chill experience in Sitka.
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