Nature and Wildlife Tours in Sitka at a glance
- Our pick: Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local Guide, US$ 130 per person (2h 30m–3h, 4.79★ · 397).
- Top rated: Sitka Sound: Marine Wildlife Boat Tour with Local Captain, US$ 210 per person (2h 30m, 5.00★ · 108).
- Private option: Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guide, US$ 1,400 per group (3h, 5.00★ · 31).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 99–US$ 310 (median US$ 200). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 9 private and 11 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Sitka
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
22 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local Guide Small-group Sitka tour covering Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor Center, and Sitka National Historical Park with local guide, van transport. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.79 (397 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Sitka: Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour Small Boat Pickup Feel the wild pulse of Sitka on a small-group whale watching tour: spot humpbacks, eagles, otters, and bears with a local guide. Includes pickup and snacks onboard. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.95 (259 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Sitka whale watching tour: Humpback, gray & killer whales Whale watching tour in Sitka Sound led by local guides with two hours exploring Tongass National Forest waters for humpbacks, grays, killer whales, sea otters and eagles. Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.86 (187 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Sitka Sound: Marine Wildlife Boat Tour with Local Captain Watch whales, sea otters & eagles on a small-group Sitka Sound tour. Led by a lifelong local captain, with snacks, drinks, heated cabin & restroom onboard. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (108 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 210 per person
Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest: 2-hour cruise Whale watching cruise in Sitka with live guide. Spot whales, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles and brown bears on a 2-hour voyage with snacks and coffee. Next departure: 5 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.82 (74 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Sitka whale watching tour: Humpbacks, orcas & wildlife Whale watching tour in Sitka aboard the Goleta with a commercial fisherman guide: cruise Sitka Sound for humpback whales, orcas, sea otters. Next departure: 28 Apr 2027 ★ 4.97 (89 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka: See Whales & Wildlife Small group boat tour of Sitka explores Tongass National Rain Forest coastline for 2.5 hours with a licensed guide: watch for whales, sea otters. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 ★ 4.96 (131 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Sitka: Tongass Forest Hike & Eagle Spotting with Local Guide Guided hike through America's largest national forest near Sitka with bald eagle spotting, Tlingit history, and local insights. 90 minutes, small groups, snacks included. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (130 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Sitka Tongass Forest Hike with Naturalist Guide Hike through Tongass National Forest to Beaver Lake with a naturalist guide, picking berries while watching for whales and eagles, with pickup from Sitka Cruise Terminal. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (65 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guide Private wildlife boat tour in Sitka Sound led by a Merchant Marine Captain with 30 years of experience. Custom routes follow daily wildlife and weather in a heated cabin. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (31 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,400 per group
Sitka Whale Watching Tour: Small Group & Marine Wildlife Share a small-group whale watching tour from Sitka with a local captain, marine wildlife sightings, and live commentary. Includes all activities and expert guide. Mon · 14:45 · From age 3 ★ 4.70 (91 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN from US$ 199 per person
Sitka Sound Marine Wildlife Tour: Whales, Otters & Eagles Spot humpback whales, sea lions and otters on a two and a half hour boat tour of Sitka Sound with binoculars and snacks. Next departure: 29 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Sitka Alaska Guided Hike Small Group Tongass Trails Hike through old growth forest in Sitka's Tongass National Forest with a local guide, trekking poles and snacks included. Small groups mean the pace fits your ability. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (60 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN from US$ 249 per person
Sitka Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge Crab Feast You scan Sitka Sound for sea otters, whales and brown bears, then feast on Alaska crab and prime rib on a private island, with a beach fire and s'mores. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.36 (11 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 310 per person
Private Guided Hiking Tours in Sitka, Alaska Private guided hiking tours in Sitka's temperate rainforest with local guide, pickup from your hotel, and water plus snacks included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Compare 7 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Sitka
From US$ 99 per person · 2 h to 4 h
Kayaking in Sitka: WWII Bunkers and Wildlife Paddle Sitka's coastal waters to hidden WWII bunkers with a certified guide, flashlight exploration included. Suitable for beginners and history enthusiasts. Next departure: 24 May 2027 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 239 per person
Sitka Bears & Totems Historical Tour Two-hour Sitka van tour with live guide covering Fortress of the Bear, Tlingit and Haida totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, and Russian colonial history sites. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · From age 16 ★ 4.86 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN from US$ 99 per person
Sitka Marine Life Tour: Private Boat with Captain, 3 Hours Private seabird and wildlife boat tour around Sitka Sound and Saint Lazaria Islands with a Merchant Marine Captain. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,300 per group
Sitka Sound Sunset Cruise: Private Wildlife Charter Private 2-hour boat tour of Sitka Sound with a Merchant Marine captain, heated cabin, snacks and the chance to spot whales, sea otters, eagles and Mt. Edgecumbe at sunset. Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 799 per group
Sitka Bear Viewing Tour: Salmon Fishing at Redoubt Falls Private bear viewing tour from Sitka by boat to watch brown bears fish for salmon at Redoubt Falls and Medvejie Hatchery with a live guide and hotel pickup. Next departure: 16 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,134 per group
Sitka Sound whale watching tour: Private marine wildlife Private 2-hour marine wildlife tour in Sitka Sound with a local guide. Watch for humpback, gray and killer whales, sea lions, sea otters. Fri · 09:00 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Private Wildlife Tour Sitka: Bears, Whales & Sea Otters Customizable private wildlife tour in Sitka with a guide who tailors the day to what you want to see: bears in streams, whales breaching. Next departure: 28 Apr 2027 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,550 per group
The top 12 of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local GuideOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 130 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.79★ · 397 | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English |
| Sitka Sound: Marine Wildlife Boat Tour with Local CaptainTop rated | US$ 210 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ · 108 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guidePrivate optionPrivate | US$ 1,400 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 280 per person if 5 go | 3h | 5.00★ · 31 | Next departure: 15 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka: Whale Watching & Wildlife Tour Small Boat Pickup | US$ 199 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 259 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka whale watching tour: Humpback, gray & killer whales | US$ 200 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 187 | Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 | English |
| Sitka Whale Watch and Sea Otter Quest: 2-hour cruise | US$ 191 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 74 | Next departure: 5 May 2027 | English |
| Sitka whale watching tour: Humpbacks, orcas & wildlifeGroup of up to 6 | US$ 225 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 89 | Next departure: 28 Apr 2027 | English |
| Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka: See Whales & WildlifeGroup of up to 6 | US$ 225 per person | 2h 30m | 4.96★ · 131 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka: Tongass Forest Hike & Eagle Spotting with Local GuideGroup of up to 10 | US$ 119 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 130 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka Tongass Forest Hike with Naturalist GuideGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 3h | 4.89★ · 65 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Sitka Whale Watching Tour: Small Group & Marine WildlifePrivate | US$ 199 per person | 2h | 4.70★ · 91 | Mon · 14:45 | English |
| Sitka Sound Marine Wildlife Tour: Whales, Otters & EaglesPrivate | US$ 225 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 24 | Next departure: 29 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (9): Sitka private wildlife boat tour: Merchant Marine Captain guide (US$ 1,400 per group) · Sitka Whale Watching Tour: Small Group & Marine Wildlife (US$ 199 per person) · Sitka Sound Marine Wildlife Tour: Whales, Otters & Eagles (US$ 225 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Sitka Land Tour: Bears, Raptors, Totems with Local Guide (US$ 130 per person) · Sitka whale watching tour: Humpbacks, orcas & wildlife (US$ 225 per person) · Small Group Boat Tour of Sitka: See Whales & Wildlife (US$ 225 per person)
- With pickup (4): Sitka Tongass Forest Hike with Naturalist Guide (US$ 180 per person) · Sitka Alaska Guided Hike Small Group Tongass Trails (US$ 249 per person) · Private Guided Hiking Tours in Sitka, Alaska (US$ 200 per person)