Getting There

On the day preceding your arrival into Baranof Lodge, you will need to make arrangements to overnight in the historically rich town of Sitka, in southeast Alaska.

There are three flights a day into Sitka from Seattle - any one of them will work, depending on how much time you wish to spend exploring the town. A remote burg of 7,000 people, Sitka survives on its tourist industry, as well as being a commercial fishing village. There is a fascinating totem pole display, as well as museums, sport stores, local artisan handiwork for sale and restaurants. Sitka is proud of its fishing and mining heritage- it's a fun little town to stroll around in. We recommend you make reservations at one of two hotels; the West Mark (907) 747-6241, probably the nicest rooms in town, or the Sitka Hotel (907) 747-3288, a very clean operation with more modest prices. For an evening meal, try the Channel Club - a superb steak & seafood eatery!

On the morning of your arrival to the lodge, your floatplane departs Harris Air in Sitka at around 8:00 a.m. Harris Air is located next to the Alaska Airlines terminal. You can use local taxis for transportation to and from the airport and to your hotel, or call Sitka Tours (907-747-8443) upon arrival - they provide a shuttle bus ground transportation service. Please check in with Harris Air (907) 966-3050 upon your arrival in Sitka - they'll advise you of the exact departure time the next morning. Keep in mind it will take a couple of flights to transport everyone from Sitka to the lodge, and occasionally flights can be slightly weather delayed. Typically, on departure from the lodge, you'll leave mid-afternoon, overnight once again in Sitka, and catch a connecting flight back out the next day to Seattle.