Excursion Advanced mountain bike tour at Sitka

Experience the pristine natural splendour of southeast Alaska in a healthy new way during this invigorating, half-day e-biking excursion.

Sitka, Safety & Operating Instructions, Guided E-Bike (pedal assisted) Tour

Depart the pier for the short drive to the e-bike staging area. Upon arrival, meet your guide and receive your e-biking safety briefing and instructions on how to use the controller, gears, brakes, etc., along with your safety helmet, gloves, and raingear. Afterward, hop on your pedal-assisted e-bike and begin the cycling portion of your guided, approximately two-hour, 45-minute e-biking adventure, which is suitable for all riders with a moderate-advanced level of fitness. The total riding distance is approximately 20 miles miles (about 32 kilometres) depending on the group’s level of fitness. Although pedalling is required, e-bikes are provided to assist with pedalling, and a great way to stretch your legs but not feel like you’ve spent the entire day on a bicycle.  

Remote Island, Lush Forests, Coastal Roads, Offshore Islands, Mountains, Glaciers, Wildlife

Your guided, e-biking adventure takes place on a remote island in the southeast Alaskan wilderness along back trails not typically experienced by most visitors to Sitka. Ride along mountain-biking trails traversing lush, temperate forests, as well as scenic coastal roads with breath-taking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, unspoilt offshore islands, and distant, snow-capped mountains and glaciers. If you are lucky, you might even spot some of the abundant local wildlife and marine species, including humpback whales, sea lions, seals, brown bears, deer, eagles, seabirds, and more. Your e-biking adventure concludes back at the e-bike staging area. Upon arrival, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka, Southeast Alaskan Wilderness, Remote Island, Lush Forests, Coastal Roads, Offshore Islands, Mountains, Glaciers, Wildlife, Marine Life

Note

Please note: Tour is operated with electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) and pedalling is required by the guests.This tour involves an extensive amount of bicycling for approximately 20 miles (about 32 kilometres) and a minimal amount of walking at times over uneven and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is recommended for active guests who are in good physical condition, know how to ride a bicycle and/or have previous electric-biking experience, are comfortable riding a bike at speeds up to 15 m.p.h. (about 24 k.p.h.), and able to operate handbrakes. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests who suffer from vertigo, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear comfortable active wear in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes or sneakers, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 16 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years old. Guests must be at least 4’10” (about 1.47 metres) in height to participate on this tour. Bikes, bicycle helmets, and raingear are provided; bicycle helmets must be worn the entire time whilst riding the e-bike. Photography/videography is not permitted whilst riding the e-bike. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. This tour takes place in the Alaskan wilderness. No formal restrooms are available on this tour. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary.