Excursion Wilderness sea kayaking adventure tour at Sitka

Explore Sitka from a unique perspective as you travel by rigid hull inflatable to a floating kayaking base for your paddling expedition on this half-day adventure.

Meet your guide on the pier for a brief orientation before being outfitted with your protective raingear and life jacket. Climb aboard the fast, custom-built Seahawk vessel for an exciting sightseeing tour en route to a floating base camp. The knowledgeable captain will scan the sea for wildlife, including whales, and identify points of interest along the way.

Upon arrival at the floating base camp, your guide provides instruction in the use of safe, ocean-going, two-person kayaks. These stable yet manoeuvrable craft let you enjoy the beauty of the protected bays and inlets near Sitka from a serene, natural perspective. Take to the water for a 90-minute paddling excursion, interspersed with the guide's narration on the flora and fauna. Each of the waterways travelled holds unique attractions such as colourful inter-tidal invertebrates, eagle nests in the tree tops, and the lush rain forest.

Returning to the floating base camp, you are greeted with warm refreshments before re-boarding the Seahawk vessel for the 15-minute cruise back to the tender pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka Coast and Rainforest, Protected Bays and Inlets, Marine Life, Wildlife, Seabirds

Note

Please note: This tour is recommended only for guests in good physical condition and requires up to 90-minutes of paddling. Although a minimal amount of walking is required, guests must be able to climb into the boat and kayak. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Tour is conducted in 2-person kayaks in groups of up to 6 kayaks. We suggest you dress in layers and wear footwear that can get wet; rain gear & life jackets are provided. Bring extra pair of clean dry socks. Guests taller than 6'3" (190 centimetres) will not be able to steer with foot pedals and will be without a rudder. Guests must weigh between 40 and 250 pounds (18-113 kilograms/3-18 stone) and sign a waiver to participate. The minimum age to participate is 6 years. Children 6 to 12 years of age must to be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 13 to 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian. We strongly suggest to book well in advance as space is very limited.