Tours and shore excursions in Sitka, Alaska: 4x4 Wilderness Adventure, Full Day Salmon/Halibut Fishing, Russian America, the Raptor Center and Russian Dancers.

	4x4 Wilderness Adventure

Begin your adventure with a brief transfer to the dock where you will board a boat for a thrilling 30-minute ride through the scenic islands and channels of Sitka Sound.
Along the way, the captain helps spot marine life such as whales, seals, sea otters, and sea birds.
Arriving at Kruzof Island, you will gear-up and climb aboard your two-person Yamaha Rhino 4x4 off-road vehicle.
After a brief safety orientation and vehicle operation instructions, the guides will lead your group on an exhilarating ride through Southeast Alaska’s lush temperate rain forest.
The first stop will be at Iris Meadows estuary. The meadow is full of Alaska’s beautiful vegetation and wild flowers, and a great place to look for Alaskan Brown Bears and Sitka Black Tail Deer, both common to the area.
Drivers will have the chance to switch positions and the tour will continue on to North Beach.
This part of the drive will pass through an old growth forest and out on to a beautiful black sand beach.
Here, the group will relax while looking for whale spouts and sea otters in the distance. Take those scenic photos and enjoy a beverage and homemade snack.
As you head back to the boat pick-up zone, the last stop will give you the opportunity to walk to a bridge by the meadows and view a rushing river where salmon can be seen during spawning season.

	Alaska, Up-close and Personal Tour

Choose the activity and the pace of your unique marine adventure as you indulge your senses and imagination on Sitka Sound’s pristine, island-studded waters.
See that wildlife is plentiful here, and learn your captain has a profound knowledge of the preferred habitats and movement of whales, sea otters, sea lions, porpoise, seals, brown bears and bald eagles.
Discover your captain also knows the best places to explore and photograph awe-inspiring volcanic formations, glacier-carved peaks, secluded passages and other natural wonders.
Weather permitting, you may wish to circumnavigate the rugged coast of St. Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge, breeding grounds for thousands of seabirds, including puffins, auklets and murres.
Be provided an expert naturalist who will accompany you if you opt to go ashore on remote islands to beach comb, explore tide pools, or just savor the peacefulness of an untouched place.
Your vessel is a new, 30-foot, expedition-style catamaran, designed specially for cruising off the beaten path.
Experience the spacious, heated cabin which is equipped with deluxe seating, a restroom and galley.
Viewing opportunities are facilitated by large wrap-around windows, an expansive open-air deck, along with a special bow-landing door to allow easy beach access.

	Full Day Salmon/Halibut Fishing

Your full day trip includes all fishing equipment, tackle, bait and raingear.
Be provided U.S. Coast Guard inspected fishing boats that are between 25 and 30 ft. in length and are all modern cabin cruiser-style sportfishers featuring heated cabins and marine heads.
“Mooching” or “trolling” are the common methods for Salmon fishing; anchoring up and “jigging” is the common method of halibut fishing.
You are welcome to catch and release; processing and shipping are available to the U.S. and Hawaii only, due to U.S. Customs regulations.

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	Russian America, the Raptor Center and Russian Dancers

At the center, learn how its volunteers help wild birds from capture to rehabilitative care and hopeful release.
Upon leaving the center, your guide will provide a narrative recap of life in Sitka when it served as the capital of Russian America, as well as life in Sitka today.
Make a short drive along the highway bordering Sitka Sound to view historical sites such as the Russian Cemetery and the blockhouse.
Stop at the Sitka National Historical Park where the Battle of Alaska was fought in 1804. The park hosts cultural exhibits, as well as native Alaskan craftsmen working in their totem pole art form.
Have ample time allowed to visit the cultural center or photograph totems.
Return to town and stop for a live performance of authentic Russian folk dances by the New Archangel Dancers.
See beautiful costumes that are worn depicting original provinces of the early Russian settlers.
Make a final stop to visit priceless icons at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral. St. Michael's is the "Mother Cathedral" of Orthodoxy for all of America.
Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be returned to the tender pier or you may choose to shop your way back to the dock.

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