Madison Eats Destination Culinary Tours

Food Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday, May 23rd

Arrive on Baranof Island, Alaska ready to indulge and explore. After a long travel day, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner, a wine tasting and a chance to get to know your fellow travelers before resting up for our incredible week of curated food, culture, nature and wine experiences.

Day 2: Sunday, May 24th

After a delicious breakfast at Beak restaurant, we will get to know the community of Sitka and the cultural history with a tour of the city and the Sitka Historical Park by Dr. Nic Mink, CEO and Co-Founder of Sitka Salmon Shares.

After a light lunch we will head to Dove Island by boat, just a 10 minute boat ride where we will enjoy our first seafood and wine dinner, expertly paired by sommelier Andrea Hillsey.

Day 3: Monday, May 25th

After breakfast we’ll embark on a Memorial Day to remember! We’ll head inland to the Tongass National Rainforest for a hike with a local guide where we will learn about Salmon spawning habitat and local ecology of this beautiful ecosystem. After lunch on our own we will head to Halibut Point for an incredible holiday cookout with a view. We’ll forage for ingredients and learn some wine pairing basics.

Recipes provided for your enjoyment when you return home.

Day 4: Tuesday, May 26th

We’re going fishing! We’ll head out of commercial fishing boats to see how it’s done – and try your hand at catching dinner. This 4-hour excursion will give us a taste of what goes into getting your catch onto your plate. After lunch we’ll head to the local bar for a well-earned beer! In the evening we’ll have a very special dinner at one of Sitka’s finest restaurants where they will prepare our catch for dinner. Are you a red wine lover? This evening is for you. Andrea walks us through pairing reds with seafood. Red wine with fish is delish!

Day 5: Wednesday, May 27th – FREE DAY

Free day! After breakfast enjoy a free day. Explore Sitka on your own, book a spa experience or join any number of local activities. A list of options will be provided and we can help you book! Meet up at the hotel bar at night to tell your tales or we’ll catch up the following day at breakfast.

Day 6: Thursday, May 28th

After a delicious breakfast at local restaurant Beak, we’ll head out for another fishing excursion. This time we’ll learn how the folks at Sitka use pot traps to responsibly catch crustaceans such as bairdi crabs. What an incredible opportunity to learn first hand about sourcing seafood responsibly! After lunch and a little afternoon r&r we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor at dinner where local chefs will prepare our catch and Andrea will pair it with Burgundy.

Day 7: Friday, May 29th

Relax and enjoy your final morning Sitka before we throw you an exclusive, fun and delicious farewell dinner party. After breakfast you can explore Sitka, do last minute shopping or just relax. After lunch on our own we’ll take a short boat ride to a private island residence where we will enjoy rosé and apéritifs while taking in 360 views of SE Alaska including Baranof Island, Mt. Edgecumbe, and Sitka Sound. That evening we will work through several small courses with a hands on demo led by your co-hosts at Sitka Salmon Shares. Learn basic wine and seafood pairing tips and tricks and tips for cooking your seafood at home. Dinner will emphasize natural wine pairings. Our parting gifts will ensure you can recreate this experience on your own home!

Day 8: Saturday, May 30th

It’s departure day. After breakfast and a debriefing we’ll head to the airport for the journey home.

Deposits/Payments

Deposits/Payments: Cost is $5500/person double occupancy. To hold your spot on the tour a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. This can be paid by check (address below). Any single supplement charge should also be included with the deposit. You will get an email reminder when payment is due.

Final non-refundable payment is due 30 days before the course/tour in US dollars. You can also choose to send full payment in advance of the course/tour.

Single supplement: $750 ensures a private room.

Refunds and adjustments: There will be no refunds or adjustments for unused portion of the tour.

Tour Policies and Procedures

Cancellation and Refund: If Madison Eats Food Tours/Sitka Salmon, LLC cancels the tour, all fees paid to by guest will be refunded. We strongly encourage trip insurance in case of unforeseen events that result in the cancellation of your trip.

Photography release: The tour participants permits Madison Eats Food Tours, LLC to photographs, films, images, text, testimonials of participants for its own commercial use without compensation to participants.

Any dispute related to these terms and conditions or the program itself, directly or indirectly shall be settled solely in the courts of Madison, WI. In such litigation, Wisconsin law will apply.

*Does not include round trip airfare to Sitka, airport taxes, personal expenses, travel insurance. Includes meals, alcoholic beverages and excursions as specified in itinerary as well as all tips to staff and guides for included excursions.

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