Whale tail emerging from blue ocean water with a forested mountain and clouds in the background.

Day Tours

From our award-winning wildlife film to guided photo and boat tours, discover Sitka's beauty and stories in just a few unforgettable hours.
Cruise-friendly
Expert Guides
Hidden Wonders
Wild Encounters
Local Impact

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Islands of Wonder

Sitka Wildlife Boat Tour & Beach Exploration (3 hour)

Venture beyond the crowds and explore Sitka’s wild coast by boat on this 3 hour small-group adventure with remote islands, incredible wildlife, and a beach exploration.
Duration:
3 hours
Group Size:
6 Guests
Activity Level:
Boat / Shore / Medium
Price From:
$250
/ person
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Sitka's Hidden Wonders

Wildlife Film Experience (1 hour)

Witness Sitka’s incredible wildlife on the big screen in this 40-minute award winning cinematic experience that reveals the unseen forces and hidden connections that make this corner of Alaska so extraordinary.
Duration:
1 hour
Group Size:
200+ Guests
Activity Level:
Indoor Show / Easy
Price From:
$15
/ person
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Lens of Wonder

Sitka Wildlife Photography Workshop (3 hour)

Discover the art of wildlife photography on this three hour boat adventure through Sitka Sound, while being guided by an award winning wildlife filmmaker. All skill levels welcome!
Duration:
3 hours
Group Size:
6 Guests
Activity Level:
Boat Based / Moderate
Price From:
$280
/ person
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Why join a Sitka Wonders Day Tour?

Most tours and shore excursions are built for crowds. Ours are built for deep connection. Sitka Wonders is family owned, independent, and created by people who have spent decades exploring Sitka's magical environment. You’re not joining another packaged tour, you’re stepping into the world of the filmmakers, photographers, scientists, and naturalists who have spent a lifetime falling in love with this place and are passionate about sharing it.

Family Owned, Locally Inspired

After 16 years of filming across Southeast Alaska for companies like National Geographic, Discovery, and BBC, Ben Hamilton decided to share Sitka’s story in a more personal way. Our films, tours, and trips are led by us and our passion is sharing this place in a meaningufl way with those who venture to this incredible coast.

Smiling family of four standing on a rocky shoreline with water and trees in the background, wearing outdoor clothing and boots.
A humpback whale tail splashing water as it lifts above the ocean surface with distant hills in the background in Sitka Sound.

Driven by Wonder

Everything we do begins with a sense of wonder—the spark that turns observation into understanding. Our tours invite you to slow down, look closer, and rediscover curiosity. In the stillness between moments, you’ll begin to see how Sitka’s wild rhythms connect all living things.

Travel that gives back

Your visit helps fund local conservation, research, and education initiatives that protect Sitka’s wildlife and community long after your trip ends.

Aerial view of an Alaskan river delta with branching streams flowing into a deep blue-green body of water, surrounded by green vegetation and light sandy areas.

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Sitka’s Spring Awakening

Herring spawn and humpback whale multi-day trip.
Experience Type:
Eco Wildlife Tour
Time of Year:
March

Sitka’s Season of Light

Summer brown bears, birds, and whales multi-day trip.
Experience Type:
Eco Wildlife Tour
Time of Year:
June - July

Sitka’s Great Return

Salmon migration, eagles, and brown bears multi-day trip.
Experience Type:
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Time of Year:
July - August
Showing May-Oct 2026 in Sitka, Alaska

Sitka's Hidden Wonders

Experience Sitka's wildlife on the big screen like you've never seen it before. Dive underwater, go microscopic, follow great migrations and discover the hidden connections that link this magical world together. Don't miss it while you are in town!

Sitka's Hidden Wonders Documentary Film Sitka, Alaska