Our group just returned from the Island Heritage Culture Tour in Wrangell, Alaska…read more Vydell was our guide and the extent of her vast knowledge cannot be underestimated. For a full 3 hours, she told stories of her Tlingit aunties and ancestral roots giving a truly rich background to the Alaskan experience, as we went about the tribal house, museum, and petroglyph beach. This tour is worth every penny and is not to be missed - the shuttle driver was fantastic too! Lorraine F. June, 2025

We took a land tour of Wrangell with Alaska Waters from our Holland America cruise. Our young woman…read moreguide (sorry I don't remember her name!) taught us so much about the Tlingit people; her people. It was very interesting and fun to hear about their traditions and history and how they are dedicated to keeping their family history alive. They took us to the replica of Chief Stakes Tribal House, the Wrangell museum and to see petroglyphs on the beach. The tour was accommodating to those with moderate mobility issues. Our guide was awesome!

This is a lovely modern home and Leslie is very attentive to be sure you have what you need. The…read moreliving room picture windows face out on the best views in the area. It was a cozy spot to curl up with a book in a big chair or on the couch at the end of an adventurous day. Our room was great! The Bear Room lived up to its name, with decor from quilts to shower curtains, and even drawer handles, with bears. Leslie was super accommodating of our veggie dietary request and made hearty and tasty breakfasts to get us started each day.

We stayed here for five nights during our vacation to Alaska, had a fantastic time and were sad to…read moreleave! Our hostess, Leslie made us feel welcome and comfortable. This bed and breakfast is literally right on the beach and we enjoyed beach combing and even had a bonfire one evening. The main common room features many comfy recliners from which to enjoy the gorgeous views of the channel, wildlife (we saw seals and bald eagles) and mountains. The breakfasts were fantastic (think fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, french toast, eggs, sausage, juice, fresh coffee, just to name a few)! Leslie also saw to the small details such as ample hangers in the closet, drawer space and locally made hand soaps to use in the bathroom. We were very appreciative of the comfortable and clean beds and bedding and our attractive room with a decorative Alaska feel. The only down side is that its about a two mile walk to town and hiking trails so if you are bringing children, transportation is a must or you can use the local taxi service. As another possible option, a local business and restaurant we frequented during our stay were kind enough to pick us up and drop us off. Just to give an example of how Leslie goes the extra mile, she dropped us off at the airport and must have gone back to the B & B and found a pair of pants I had forgotten because she drove all the way back to the airport and gave my pants to another passenger who in turn, gave them to me. We really enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend it.

The food was beautifully presented, delicious and accompanied by excellent service. The Bloody Mary…read morewas well mixed, spiced and came with bacon. Great place with a view of the water.

It's an oldie that's for sure! It's dated but the service is always warm and good, rooms are clean…read more The restaurant however is FABULOUS. The drinks, view, and food are a winner. We come here every year and I love the appetizers, specifically the Brussels with pork belly is out of this world. The chicken chop is rich and filling, it's a good one.

The service is above and beyond. We were picked up and dropped off at Heritage Marina. The jet boat…read moreis enclosed and can be heated. There is water and snacks available. There was narration along the way by Sylvia, the owner. She pointed out an eagle's nest and spoke about eagles. We stopped by an area with harbor seals and learned about them. The best part was that we could stay at Anan Bear Observatory as long as we wanted. There was a group who left earlier, so she took them back to their anchorage in Berg Bay and came back for the 5 of us that were still enjoying our time. When the pink salmon are in full migration upriver, it is a bear viewing extravaganza. We left at 9 and were returned to our marina by 5. We got our money's worth! Another tour company returns by 2 pm, which only gives you 1 1/2 hours of viewing. Watch what you purchase!

This is a small town festival but it's really fun. Smoked salmon tasting contest, films,…read moremarathon/half marathon, lectures - there's plenty to do but it's all a little loosey-goosey. Best to check the website (www.alaskabearfest.org), or schedules printed in the paper and posted around town. There's plenty to do in Wrangell if you decide to make the trip up - and we highly recommend you do. This is a town that hasn't sold out to the cruise companies and the tourism machine. Bearfest is a reason for them to show off the real Alaska and what is arguably the friendliest town we've ever visited in America.

My first experience on an Alaska charter and have to say Captain Jim and crew of the dauntless are…read morethe ultimate personal experience. Complete attention to detail and guest experience from beginning to end... Comfort and enjoyment were paramount. The captain and crew know exactly what their guests need to experience. Chef Alisa, oh my, delicious will not describe her culinary skills. one needs to let their pallet be the judge. Fishing, crabbing, hiking and sightseeing without ever feeling rushed. All I can say is you need to do this at least once. But I can't lie will look forward to this experience again. TonyP

My brothers and I had a fabulous time with Scott. He knows the area well and is well-informed. We…read moresaw Orcas, Bald Eagles, beautiful icebergs, waterfalls and the La Conte glacier. Highly, highly recommend! Worth every penny and then some!

Rolf made this trip excellent. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about Ketchikan. Best float plane…read moretrip ever. This company excels in what it does.

Even though the weather didn't cooperate to get us out to Mystic Fjords, Jim was able to get us out…read moreto a fantastic tour of the local area. Our pilot Jimmy was first class and gave us an informative and entertaining experience. I would recommend these guys to anyone!

Alaska Vistas' tour to Anan Bear reserve was exceptional. The experience of seeing the bears taught…read moreus so much about their social behavior --and it was just beautiful, unbelievably up-close without intruding on their feeding behaviors. John (Captain) and Nicole (guide) were both incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and funny. A lovely family run company and fantastic experience with Alaskan wildlife. 10 stars!

Took the Anan Bear Viewing trip, and the Stikine River tour. Both were fantastic - good value,…read moregreat guides, and lots of local knowledge.

Lovely little well-kept park. It was very clean on a Saturday morning. Great views of the water…read more The park has a couple of picnic benches, plenty of seating and trash cans.There is an off street parking lot for eight or so cars. There is also a very hard to read plaque with historical details about the park and the area around the park