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Aleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctmAleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctmAleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctm

Aleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctm

Aleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctmAleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctmAleutian Life PIANO Studios: lynda lybeck-robinson, nctm
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  • Aleutianlife RedBubble
  • Aleutian Boutique (Store)
  • Birding and Island Tours
  • Piano Lessons
  • Sample Lynda's Music
  • Gallery
  • DOodles by Lynda
  • Reviews of Lyndas Music
  • Contact

Meet the team

The Robinsons

The Robinsons

The Robinsons

Dennis

 • Unangan (Aleut) lifelong  Unalaskan 

• highly active in local and state wide infrastructure 

•  Unangan (Aleut)lifelong  Unalaskan 

Lynda  

• resident island lover 20+ years 

• bird seeker 

•recreational photographer  

•piano teacher/composer

Driving Tours

The Robinsons

The Robinsons

The well-loved 2017 Sienna Minivan accommodates 5 guests

The well-loved 2001 Suburban accommodates 6 guests


WWII Historic Sites • Fishing Industry Sites •  Nature and Birding • Commerce • Community

Skiff tours

The Robinsons

Skiff tours

We own an 18' Klamath skiff, can accommodate  2 adult guests. Dennis was born and raised on the island and is one of the best water guides around. It's a skiff, so it will be chilly, dress appropriately. Life jackets are provided and  required. NO swimming allowed. Common delightful sights are sea lions, harbor seal, sea otters, birds and, often, whales. 

Menu / Price List

On Land

The City of Unalaska and Port of Dutch Harbor attract visitors from around the world. Our guided driving tour gives you an up close and personal view of our beautiful community. We will meet you where you land, present you with a local tour, and may step out of the vehicles to get a close up and personal experience with the sights. Some of our favorites include WWII sites * Deadliest Catch boats (if in town) * Local flora and fauna * Great photo ops * Customizable sights to see as per your grou

90 minute Guided Driving Tour

150/single

We will meet you where you land. Cruise/Ferry Guests will be met at the dock. Guests staying on island will be picked up at your location (Hotel, Air BnB, Homestay) Bottled water is provided

3 Hour Guided Birding/Exploration Tour

250/person

Bring your binoculars, cameras, weather/walking friendly gear and attire. Rain or shine, we enjoy our bird excursions! We take regular trips to find where the local species are. If you have a special request, let us know ahead of time and we'll keep an eye out for you. Bottled water is provided, and a light snack will be available.

Private Day Guide 5+ hours Single Person

500/single

Only available on days when we do not have a cruise ship or ferry guests. A day in Unalaska with a local enables you to a private tour of our sites and stories. If guests have specific requests, let us know ahead of time. We can provide a picnic lunch, but special dietary needs must be expressed ahead of time. Weather willing, we may also provide a short skiff Bay tour. Museum entry fees will be covered for you. We enjoy these opportunities to give you an in depth appreciation for our community.

Private Day Guide 5+ hours 2 or more

400/person

A day in Unalaska with a local enables you to a private tour of our sites and stories. If guests have specific requests, let us know ahead of time. We can provide a picnic lunch, but special dietary needs must be expressed ahead of time. Weather willing, we may also provide a short skiff Bay tour. Museum entry fees will be covered for you


Adventures By Sea

We own an 18' Klamath skiff, and a 17' Zodiac, can accommodate 2-4 adult guests. IT WILL BE CHILLY, dress appropriately. Life jackets are provided and required. NO swimming allowed. Common delightful sights are sea lions, harbor seal, sea otters, birds and, often, whales. ALL SKIFF TOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Bay Tour 3 hours

900

Beautiful photo ops! See what remains of the  WWII sunken vessel  SS Northwestern in Captains Bay, up close views of well known vessels and trampers, Steller Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Sea Otter, and Aleutian Birds. Skiff seats up to 4 guests for the tour fee

Whiskered Auklet/Baby Islands

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Not for the faint of heart- the skiff trek to the baby islands can be chilly and may be bumpy. This one takes a full morning or afternoon, not recommended for cruise ship guests who have limited dock time in Unalaska. Seeing a Whiskered Auklet is a once in a lifetime experience for guests who come from around the world just to see! Pricing starts at Bay .


*waiver forms will be available to sign before each tour. Cash payments preferred but all domestic cards and VENMO are accepted

Common Questions from Cruise Guests

Lynda

I see a price list but how do I book a tour with Aleutian Life Tours?

  

Email us at aleutianlifestudios@gmail.com, or message us here.

Do I have to pay in advance to secure my seat on a tour?

  

Plan A: Non-refundable $25 deposit secures you a seat 

Plan B: Pay in full secures you a seat and 80% refundable if the ship cancels, 100% if we cancel. 

Plan C: Contact us, book in advance via email (or through our Contact Us option below) If we say you have a seat, you have a seat. First come first served. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the assigned time, we'll assume you've made other plans and will give the seat to the next in line 

What about senior discounts or larger group discounts/ Are the fees negotiable?

  

No, our fees may seem high, but the cost of conducting this business on this island is also high. 

Does Aleutian Life stop at the Museums or just drive by?

  

The 90-minute tours are an orientation of Dutch Harbor and Unalaska, and there is not time for stops at the museums. That said, if we have a tour group that unanimously prefers to use some of that time for museum exploring, we will accommodate those requests.

I have allergies and dietary needs. Can Aleutian Life Tours accommodate me?

  

We cannot guarantee complete absence of allergens whether inside the car or out. The vehicles are cleaned on tour days and sanitizer is available. We don't provide food. 

Where can I get a local visitors guide?

  Unalaska Visitor's Bureau, a local non-profit founded to serve our visitors, has produced this printed guide, here is the online version, same thing only lighter in your pocket. Thank you, UVB. 

Download Unalaska Visitors Guide Here:

Are there places to hike?

  Yes, before or after your driving tour. You'll need a land permit. We will point out some trails on your tour, or you can request a map. 


Link to obtain your Land Use Permit here:

I have trouble stepping into a higher vehicle like your Suburban. Do you have a step stool

  

Yes. 

Longer stay? Skiff tours and Hiking

Dennis

Puffins and Whiskered Auklets are in the pictures. Can sightings be guaranteed?

The local bay tour offers many bird sightings, and in the summertime, you'll likely see Puffins in the bay. . Whiskered auklets, however, are are extremely rare in the bay. You'll need the Baby Island Tour for the auklets. 

How long are the skiff tours and where do guests find the boat?

Aleutian Life tours will meet guests at their place of arrival and transport to and from the dock.  The local bay/skiff tour is 2 hours and the auklet tour is 4 hours or more. ALL BOAT TRIPS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT so if the water is choppy, even if it looks "nice" to the guest, there will be no boating and tickets will be refunded. Cash payments refunded 100% and card payments refunded 90%. 

Where do the on-land bird tours go to see birds?

We are currently working with the Ounalashka Corporation on obtaining permits and permissions to bring commercial recreation to the lands beyond City limits. Therefore, all birding tours will be within the city properties, still plenty to see. BOAT TOURS: the skiff can make it out to the pass to to see the auklets but with caution, boat birder guests  must be seaworthy and accustomed to being out on the water. 

Weather in Unalaska:

Welcome to the island of wind and fog. While many days are blue sky days, locals are are accustomed to high winds, and rain, and chilly weather. Our highest temps average in the upper 60's and lower 70's. Driving and Birding tours will continue rain or shine. Boat tours are hardy rain or shine, but choppy water cancels those trips. 


Hiking and exploring in the beautiful Unalaska Island

Off road hikers MUST OBTAIN A LAND USE PERMIT from the land owners, Ounalashka Corporation. It is recommended that all hikers partner up and let others know where they are going. Aleutian Life LLC is currently working on commercial recreation permissions so that we may accompany and guide guests on OC land.

Land Use Permit

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