There is so much to see in and around Sitka it is impossible to describe it all. Fantastic paddling in open and protected waters. Excellent Fishing. Amazing history. You cannot go wrong with a paddle trip to Sitka, Alaska!!!
This is a popular trip, and for good reason. It includes some excellent paddling and exploring on the east side of Admiralty Island, as well as a chance to paddle in the ice at the bottom of Tracy Arm.
For customers who want to see the west side of Admiralty Island, we skip the ice and spend more time watching bears. There is a hot springs along this route and, of course, the kayaking is great.
We spend several weeks in the Icy Strait/Inian Islands area every summer, and we aways look forward to returning. The fishing and wildlife viewing, particularly Humpback Whales at Point Adolphus, is some of the best.
Round trip out of Juneau makes it logistically simple. The Inian Islands offer the opportunity for casual paddlers to enjoy easy exploration; it also offers currents of up up to 10 knots in South Inian Pass for those experts who dare! This is a good one!
Kake is quickly becoming a favorite area for us. Kake itself is a cute little town with terrific access including Alaska state ferries and regular flights. From Kake, the paddling areas include Tebenkof Wilderness, one of the most remote places in South East, and the east side of Baranof Island which we find absolutley stunning. Even the South East Alaska veterens say "We gotta go back there again..."
