Sitka

The capital of Russian America until 1867, Sitka faces the open Pacific on the west side of Baranof Island beneath the Mount Edgecumbe volcano.

Country

United States (US)

UN/LOCODE

USSIT

Coordinates

57.053100, -135.330000

Timezone

America/Sitka

Region

Alaska

Head tax per guest

$41.88

Shore excursions

• Sitka National Historical Park Totems

  The park's totem trail and the site of the 1804 Battle of Sitka.

  2.5 hours · $59.00 · easy

• Alaska Raptor Center and Fortress of the Bear

  The bald eagle rehabilitation centre and the brown bear sanctuary.

  3.5 hours · $99.00 · easy

• Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest

  A boat through the islands of Sitka Sound for otters, whales and seabirds.

  3.0 hours · $159.00 · easy

• Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise

  A small-boat search for humpbacks and orcas with an onboard naturalist.

  3.5 hours · $159.00 · easy

• Rainforest and Wildlife Walk

  A guided walk through temperate rainforest with stops for eagles, bears and salmon streams.

  3.0 hours · $89.00 · moderate

• Floatplane Glacier Flightseeing

  A floatplane flight over the icefield with a landing on a remote lake.

  2.0 hours · $349.00 · easy