Sitka

Boat and Kayak Tours

Alaska Travel Adventures leads a three-hour kayaking tour in protected waters south of Sitka. The tour includes friendly guides, basic kayak instruction, and snacks at a remote cabin on the water. Sitka, AK. 800/323-5757; 907/747-5295 outside Alaska. www.bestofalaskatravel.com.

Allen Marine Tours, one of Southeast's largest and best-known tour operators, leads different boat-based Sitka Sound tours throughout the summer. The Wildlife Quest tours are a fine opportunity to view humpback whales, sea otters, puffins, eagles, and brown bears in a spectacular setting. When seas are calm enough, it offers a tour to the bird sanctuary at St. Lazaria Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Sitka, AK. 907/747-8100 or 888/747-8101. www.allenmarinetours.com.

More Sports and Outdoors

• Bicycling
• Boat and Kayak Tours
• Bus Tours and Historical Walks
• Fishing

• Four-Wheeled Fun
• Hiking and Bird-Watching
• Underwater Action