Are you an Alaskan company?

Yes! Adventure Sitka is owned and operated by Alaskans. Some of which are year around Sitka residents.

Do you operate the tours?

Yes, we operate the majority of the tours we offer. For the trip portions we don’t directly operate, we work with trusted Alaskan businesses, keeping everything 100% local.

Do you have staff to meet us?

Yes, a staff member working with your tour will greet you at the tour's meeting location. You will also be provided with a telephone number in your reservation confirmation to access staff the day of your tour in case of emergency.

What is the weather like?

The weather in Sitka is quick to change. It may be raining in the morning and sunny in the afternoon. Or it can rain all day long. Dress in layers, and make sure to bring a warm jacket. We advise to stick with wool, fleece or synthetics and to stay away from cotton. Pack a hat, gloves, rain gear and sunglasses, just in case.

What kind of shape do I have to be in?

All trips of half-day or less are designed for anyone in reasonably good health. If you can roam the length of a Mall, you can enjoy sea kayaking. We generally paddle at a very leisurely pace. With a little advance notice we can even accommodate folks who have limited mobility. If you still have any concerns, please click the “Contact Us” button in the header. We’re happy to help!

Is sea kayaking a good activity to do with our kids?

Sea kayaking is a great family activity, however, we do recommend that participants should be at least 6 years old for our shorter-duration tours and at least 12 years old for our full-day adventures – but that is more of an “attention span thing” than an “age limit thing”.

I have never been in a sea kayak. Is that a problem?

We offer sea kayaking tours to suit every experience level. We begin every tour with an equipment orientation and paddle lesson to ensure you’ll be comfortable, safe and have a great time.

Will my kayak trip be cancelled if it is raining?

It does rain fairly often in Southeast Alaska (almost all the places that are not covered with glacier ice or ocean are blanketed in our thick, luxurious rainforest). Fortunately, rain does not diminish the fun or safety of sea kayaking. We will outfit you with fully-rainproof gear if it looks certain to be a wet day

Is it possible that I’ll tip over … and do I have to know how to swim?

It is possible to tip over, but it is a very rare occurrence. Our guides will provide good instruction on the basic paddling and bracing techniques, and you’ll find out for yourself that sea kayaks – especially our double and triple kayaks – are far more stable than you might imagine. You do not need to know how to swim. You will be wearing a PFD (life vest) at all times while in the kayak.

Am I likely to see any wildlife?

Actually, it would be highly unlikely to not spot wildlife on one of our kayak trips. Sitka Sound is an amazingly rich marine environment that supports an abundance of wildlife including: humpback, grey, minke & orca whales, sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, sea otters, puffins and more.