Discover the wild heart of Sitka, Alaska.

Our unique whale watching boat tours, photography workshops, and award winning wildlife film attraction inspire connection and protection in Sitka, Alaska.

Aerial view of an Alaskan river delta with branching streams flowing into a deep blue-green body of water, surrounded by green vegetation and light sandy areas.
Sitka Brown bear standing on hind legs in a grassy field with green foliage in the background.
Winding river reflecting purple and orange hues at sunset in Sitka, Alaska.
Child wearing a blue cap and gray shirt walking through green bushes on a mountain trail with rugged peaks in the background outside of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island.
Oystercatchers with bright orange beaks standing on mossy rocks near water.
A mother bear with three cubs in a grassy clearing near trees, one cub standing on its hind legs in Sitka, Alaska.
Person kayaking on calm water at sunset with Mt. Edgecumbe the volcano behind them in the distance.
Audience seated in a dark theater watching sea lions swimming underwater on a large screen Sitka's Hidden Wonders.
Tufted puffin swimming in the blue ocean waters of Sitka Sound with distinctive orange beak and white facial feathers.
Aerial view of a small, densely forested island with clear turquoise water and a white sandy beach, surrounded by dark blue ocean in Sitka Sound.
Calm body of water reflecting pastel colors of sunrise with silhouetted islands and distant mountains in Sitka Sound.
Man jumping off a boat into a calm bay with forested shore and sun low in the sky.

Whale Watching & Wildlife Boat Tours

Go beyond sightseeing and into the heart of Alaska’s wild coast on small group, naturlist led, whale watching tours in Sitka.

Islands of Wonder

Sitka Whale Watching & Remote Island Adventure (4 hour)

Type:
Wildlife Boat Tour
Duration:
4 hours
Group Size:
6 Guests
Price From:
$300
/ person

Wild Coast Exploration

Sitka Whale Watching & Wildlife Boat Tour (2.5 hours)

Type:
Wildlife Boat Tour
Duration:
2.5 hours
Group Size:
6 Guests
Price From:
$200
/ person

Edge of Alaska

Private Full Day Sitka Whale Watching Adventure with Beach Lunch (5 hours)

Type:
Wildlife Boat Tour
Duration:
5 hours
Group Size:
1-6 Guests
Price From:
$2,500
/ tour
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Award Winning Wildlife Film Attraction

"One of the most beautiful and impactful films I have ever seen—every frame feels like a visual masterpiece."

Anastasia L.

"The film is more than just a documentary—it’s a breathtaking tribute to the natural world."

John W.

"Best part of our 24 hrs in Sitka pre cruise. Highly recommend."

Catherine D.

Sitka Photography Workshops

Learn wildlife photography from an award winning wildlife cinemtographer while exploring Sitka Sound by boat. All skill levels welcome! 

Lens of Wonder

Sitka Wildlife Photography Workshop (2.5 hour)

Duration:
2.5 hours
Group Size:
6 Guests
Activity Level:
Boat Based / Medium
Price From:
$280
/ person

Sitka in Focus

Private Sitka Wildlife Photography Workshop (5 hour)

Duration:
5 hours
Group Size:
1-4 Guests
Activity Level:
Boat Based / Medium
Price From:
$2500
/ tour
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Multi-Day Wildlife Watching Adventures

Dive deep into Alaska's Wilderness on a private, small group, multi-day journeys based out of beautiful Sitka, Alaska with daily adventures by boat, plane, foot, and kayak.
Spring Humpback Whale Sitka Alaska Photo Workshop Bubble Net Feeding

Sitka’s Spring Awakening

Herring spawn and humpback whale multi-day trip.
Dates:
March
Type:
Eco Wildlife Tour
Duration:
3-6
days
Group Size:
1-6 Guests
guests
Price From:
$800
/ person / day

Sitka’s Season of Light

Summer brown bears, birds, and whales multi-day trip.
Dates:
June - July
Type:
Eco Wildlife Tour
Duration:
3-7
days
Group Size:
1–6
guests
Price From:
$800
/ person / day

Sitka’s Great Return

Salmon migration, eagles, and brown bears multi-day trip.
Dates:
July - August
Type:
Eco Wildlife Tour
Duration:
3-7
days
Group Size:
1-6
guests
Price From:
$800
/ person / day
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An invitation to Wonder

From the founder / filmmaker

There’s nowhere in the world quite like Sitka, Alaska.
Here, 4000 foot mountains rise straight out of the sea, whales feed along the same shores where eagles and brown bears hunt. It’s wild, alive, and deeply connected. Every season here tells a new story.

This is the Sitka I fell in love with nearly twenty years ago while filming along this coast. And it’s the Sitka I want you to experience.

We created Sitka Wonders to share this place in a way that’s real and meaningful. Our award winning films bring the entire ecosystem to life on screen. Our small group whale watching tours and photography workshops take you into the field with expert guides, local scientists, and conservationists. And our multi-day trips give you time to explore, learn, and even contribute to the protection of this incredible place.

If you come here, my hope is simple: that you leave with a deeper sense of wonder — and a connection that lasts long after you’re home.

- Ben Hamilton
Ben Hamilton filmmaker wearing backpack and cap holding a professional video camera on tripod standing in green grass with rocky terrain in the background.

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