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We have been in tourism for about 25 years, we are fluent in travel and have a culture reverence for exploring and adaptation in the environment we are visiting in. We have found that relinquishing particular elements of oneself when traveling in exchange for wellness in personal development is something we love to share with others.
Upon shared understanding with the environment and the homes of the places you travel , we hope to share this insight of development for personal growth. We would like to offer visitors an opportunity to see the land we call home and accept something new they can keep long after their Alaskan visit is complete.
Sitka Geographical and Demographics
According to the United States Census Bureau, the City and Borough of Sitka is the second largest incorporated area in the U.S, with a total area of 4,811.5 square miles (12,461.8 km2). 2,874.0 square miles (7,443.6 km2) of it is land and 1,937.6 square miles (5,018.2 km2) of it, or 40.27%, is water.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the City and Borough of Sitka is the second largest incorporated area in the U.S, with a total area of 4,811.5 square miles (12,461.8 km2). 2,874.0 square miles (7,443.6 km2) of it is land and 1,937.6 square miles (5,018.2 km2) of it, or 40.27%, is water.
Sitka displaced Juneau, Alaska as the largest city upon the 2000 incorporation with 2,874 square miles (7,440 km2) of incorporated area. Juneau is 2,717 square miles (7,040 km2) and was formed through incorporation of the borough and city in 1970.
Average annual rainfall is 86 inches (2,200 mm); annual average snowfall is 39 inches (990 mm).The average high temperature in August is 62 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature in January is 30 degrees Fahrenheit.There were 8,881 people, 3,545 households, and 2,211 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3.1 people per square mile (1.2/km2). There were 4,102 housing units at an average density of 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 65.3% European-American, 0.5% Black or African American, 16.8% Native American, 6.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 9.8% from two or more ethnicities 4.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race
There were 3,545 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.01. In the borough, the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 19, 5.8% from 20 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years.
Elite Package - Public Tour
Welcome to the most popular tour in Sitka! From the beginning of your journey, we welcome you into our area and by the end, you will have knowledge of your surroundings just like a local.
Elite Package - Private Tour
This is a Private Tour'! If you wish to book a public tour, please navigate to the Elite Package - Public Tour booking area
Elite Package - Gift tour more
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Fantastic Service!!!!! Besides taxi picked up the phone when I called. They came to get me at Raptors and took me to bears. Then waited for me and took me to town. Very good...fabulous service...I made it back to town promptly. Super super super service....
Jo Sz
So... Let me tell you a story about some dumb tourist that thought they could walk around long distances in Sitka with their 86-year-old mother... They couldn't!!Now let me tell you another thing, when visiting Sitka via cruise ship and you don't make arrangements in advanced you might find it hard to get taxi, shuttle or anything like that in an instant, here comes Nalani to the rescue!!
Glenn Robertson
So, these folks deserve more than five stars. They're friendly, professional, pleasant... all the words you want in an organization like this.
They answered the phone and were there to pick us up super quickly. Then, when we realized we left an item behind, they didn't even hesitate to take us back to pick it up. Very kind, conversational ... just lovely. So appreciative of their service and decency. Thank you!!
Antonio Bautista
Top-notch service for geocachers arriving via a cruise ship! We scheduled ahead and mentioned we wanted to geocache. We were dropped off at the locations we selected and picked up when finished. A convenient and reliable way for geocachers to get around.
Sandra U
Best taxi experience eveeeerrrr she took us to and from the Fortress of the Bear and my friend and I enjoyed every minute of our ride. She was so friendly and very outgoing, we are looking forward to having you visit our country in Africa, Zimbabwe much loveΧΟΧΟ
Bridget Ndlovu
Frequently asked questions
Bayside Tours would like to offer a page about us so when you arrive we are exclusively sharing Alaska with you and your travel needs. We have encountered curiosity amongst many visitors and here are a few common questions in relation to the demographics and geographical interest we receive.
Upon the isolation from a large Metropolitan area we seen a greater prospect on safety due to the remote location. The possibility for our children to go to school safely. Also the owners family is from Southeast, Alaska originally.
Many residents have a Summer / Fall & Winter employment due to the tourism clientele of the calendar year. Some residents may be seasonal in Sitka and others may fish in the summer and teachers in the Fall.
We have no Moose in Sitka, Alaska they haven't swam here just yet.
It is all relatively expensive as everything must be shipped on the barge for it to arrive on the remote isle.
We have extreme weather year round and it makes us a bit tough personally in a particular regard.
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