After gearing tip and receiving safety instructions, bike oil a meandering path nestled between the ocean and captivating mountains. The five mile route stops at Old Sitka, site of the original Tlingit village, and Stargavin Meadow to view and photograph its crystal clear salmon bearing river. Enjoy a one-mile hike to Mosquito Cove featuring a brilliant old growth forest. Your knowledgeable naturalist-guide is eager to share information about local Native lore, history, flora and fauna. Complete your adventure by peddling to an artesian well to fill your souvenir water bottle, then relax on the return drive to the cruise ship pier.
Minimum age is twelve.
Each vessel has comfortable inside seating with large windows and a top-side observation deck. View and photograph sea otters, and learn about their recovery following near extinction at the hands of Russian fur hunters in the early 1800s. This area is also a haven for humpback whales, porpoises, harbor seals, sea lions, orcas, brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles and a variety of marine birds. An onboard naturalist explains the workings of this remarkable ecosystem while your boat drifts quietly a few feet from shore. Upon returning to Sitka, you have the opportunity to explore the area on your own, as we drop you off downtown, minutes from the main shopping district and St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Cathedral.