For many years Sitka, Alaska has been one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. There are so many things to do, and things to see that it’s nearly impossible to visit all the attractions without extending your stay multiple times! But, if you have just one week then you’ll want to spend as much time as possible experiencing everything Sitka has to offer before your vacation comes to an end! The following itinerary will help you make the most of your time in Sitka, and provide insight into the best places to stay and eat during your time in Alaska!
Things you shouldn’t miss
Fishing- Exciting for novices and experts alike. Take a cruise out on one of Sitka’s beautiful waterways like Zimovia Strait or Nellie Juan Harbor where you can fish for salmon. Our deep water species include Halibut, Lingcod and bottomfish as well as dogfish and yelloweye rockfish. Sportfishing is big business here with some of finest fishing adventures available anywhere.
Explore like a local
See how the locals live. So if you’re on a business trip or just looking for something unique and fun to do during your stay in Sitka, take advantage of some of these activities. They are easy ways to immerse yourself in island culture without having to go out of your way—or break your budget. Plus, they’re good reminders that wherever you travel, no matter what country or state you visit, people are still people.
See breathtaking wildlife
Nearby wilderness areas like Katmai National Park and Preserve are home to grizzly bears and brown bears. Katmai is known for its large salmon runs that attract coastal brown bears—the largest predator on earth—to swim upstream into streams and rivers during summer months. If you’re lucky enough to visit when there’s a salmon run, your chances of sighting one of these huge beasts at close range are excellent.
Adventure like crazy
There’s no shortage of wild stuff to do here in Sitka—kayak with killer whales, fish for halibut and catch a gorgeous sunset. Here are six awesome things you can do on a trip up north that will keep your heart racing and your camera full.
Weather & Planning your trip
With three distinct seasons it is important to know what kind of weather you will be traveling during. Summer months tend to be a little warmer with average highs in the 60’s and lows around 40. Keep in mind when flying into Sitka for your trip that most airlines do not offer direct flights from big cities like Seattle or Los Angeles so factor time into your schedule for layovers.
Getting there
Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport is Sitka’s only international airport, but Sitka itself is not serviced by direct flights. There are a number of ways you can get there; if you live within driving distance (roughly 7 hours) and want to save some money while seeing more of Alaska on your trip, rent a car and drive yourself.
