Excursion Kodiak highlights tour at Kodiak

Admire the scenic beauty of Kodiak Island as you embark on an in-depth tour of the many points of interest in and around the city of Kodiak, the first Russian settlement in Alaska.

View cannery row and the boat harbor on your drive into the city. Photo opportunities abound as you explore the area, influenced by Native American and Russian ancestry.

Stop at the Baranov Museum, offering a mixture of Native, Russian and American history. Then visit the Alutiiq Museum to gain a more in depth look at Alaska Native culture. A stop at the Fisheries Research Touch Tank and Aquarium provides an up close and personal look at a variety of local sea life, from sea stars to halibut to crab. The touch tank is a favorite of visitors young and old; giving all the opportunity to "meet" a wide array of creatures.

After a short drive north, enjoy sweeping views from Fort Abercrombie, a historic defense installation for the North Pacific during World War II. The site offers a bunker museum of wartime memorabilia as well as beautiful views of both land and sea.

Points of interests

points of interest in and around the city of Kodiak, the first Russian settlement in Alaska. Photo opportunities abound as you explore the area, influenced by Native American and Russian ancestry. See a mixture of regional history at the Baranov Museum, and at the Alutiiq Museum gain a more in depth look at Alaska Native culture. Make a stop at the Fisheries Research Touch Tank and Aquarium for an up-close look at a variety of local sea life, from sea stars to halibut to crab. Make the short drive to Fort Abercrombie, which provides sweeping views and important history of this historic defense installation. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kodiak Island, Kodiak city, Baranov Museum, Alutiiq Museum, Fisheries Research Touch Tank and Aquarium, Fort Abercrombie

Note

Please note: Order of destinations visited may vary. This excursion involves little walking, though there is a staircase of approximately 10 to 15 steps at the Baranov and Alutiiq Museums that may be not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Guests are recommended to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes.