Excursion 4x4 nature safari adventure (self-driven) tour at Sitka

Cruise by boat through the scenic islands of Sitka Sound, gear-up and board your 4X4 for an exhilarating ride through the temperate rainforest on this true Alaska adventure.

This exclusive, 4X4 off-road excursion allows you the chance to experience the Alaskan wilderness on Kruzof Island. A brief van transfer takes you to the dock to board a boat for a 30-minute ride through the scenic islands and channels of Sitka Sound. Along the way, listen as the captain narrates your journey and helps you to spot marine life such as whales, seals, sea otters, and sea birds. The captain will also add narrative to enhance the passing view.

4x4 Off-Roading

Your guides greet you as the boat arrives at the landing on Kruzof Island and provide both your gear and a safety briefing, before you board a two-person, 4x4 off-road vehicle. Once instructed in the vehicle's operation, the guide leads the exhilarating ride through south east Alaska's lush temperate rainforest. Stop at Iris Meadows estuary, where the grounds are full of Alaska's beautiful vegetation and wild flowers, making it a great place to look for bears and Sitka black tail deer, both common to the area. Take photographs and enjoy a beverage and a snack. Then drivers will have the chance to switch positions and begin the ride back to the boat landing area.

Along the way, stop for a short walk on a bridge over a rushing river where salmon may be seen during spawning season.

The waiting boat will return you to town. Once in Sitka, a van transfers you back to the tender pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka Sound, Iris Meadows Estuary, Flora and Fauna, Temperate Rainforest, Marine Life, Seabirds, Whales, Seals, Sea Otters, Seabirds, Bears, Deer

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal amount of walking, however 4X4 off-roading involves a bumpy ride that is jolting to the body. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, back/neck/hip problems, those who are pregnant or suffer from motion sickness or guests who utilise a wheelchair. Participants must sign a waiver and be a minimum of 9 years to participate; those wishing to drive the 4X4 vehicles must be a minimum of 18 years of age and possess a valid license. Guests ride two per 4X4 vehicle. The trails may be wet and muddy; wear suitable clothing that can get splashed with water and/or wet mud. Dress in layers, bring a jacket, and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. This tour operates in the Tongass National Forest under a Special Use Permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service. Space is extremely limited. Guests should book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.