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Premium Sitka Scenic Tour: Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears,Totems!

Premium Sitka Scenic Tour: Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears,Totems!

Overview

Visit the top three asked about sites in Sitka! Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears, Sitka Historical National Park (Totem Park)

You can avoid the over crowded large bus tours some cruise ships offer in your new model (10 passenger) Nissan NV tour van!

Your guide is an actual Alaskan resident that loves where they live and love to share their stories of life in Sitka.

Your local guide is equipped with a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even while outside opening your door so you miss nothing!

The departure time for this 2.5 hour adventure is set to avoid the large crowds when ever possible and to give you a more private and fun tour.

There is plenty of time before your adventure for shopping downtown (10 minute walk) or take a Marine Wildlife Adventure to make Sitka your best stop on your entire cruise!

City: Sitka

Wed 25 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $87.00

Make a reservation

Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $87.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation as per itinerary

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Standard seat size (17 inches) if you require more space, please book accordingly.
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Please take the free down town shuttles to meet us for your tour! We will be at the drop off point with yellow trimmed signs and blue jackets.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
We will be complying with all Government and Cruise Ship Industry Covid-19 safety protocols recommended at the time of your travel. Your safety is always our highest priority!

What To Expect

Fortress of the Bear

Our most popular stop. Here you will have the opportunity to get within twenty-five feet of our distinctive Brown Bear in a naturalized setting. The three-quarter acre habitat, set against the National Forest, is the largest bear habitat in North America and is complete with covered viewing areas. Meet their experienced rescuers as they share their love and knowledge of this often feared, but yet revered creature of the forest. Learn the challenges they experience as they seek to rescue these incredible giants.

Alaska Raptor Center

Next you will start your private small group tour of this amazing raptor rehabilitation center. Located on a 17–acre campus bordering the Tongass National Forest and Indian River, its primary mission is the rehabilitation of sick and injured eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey which are brought in from all over Alaska. The Center (the largest of its type in the state, and one of the largest in North America) receives between 100–200 birds a year, with many suffering from gunshot wounds and traffic accident-related trauma. The Center's goal is to introduce the birds back into the wild, once they are healed and retrained in "raptor life skills" (such as flying) in the enclosed, Bald Eagle Flight-Training Center. A few of the animals that could not be returned to nature have become permanent guests. You will see up to two dozen resident eagles, hawks, owls, and ravens, who assist in the Center’s secondary function, that of public education.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (116)

Caroline_B

Aug 2019

This was our family's favorite tour in Alaska. It was very comprehensive touring many natural and historical sites in and around Sitka. Our guide Becky was fabulous. She is a native of Sitka and was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable throughout the tour. We loved the Fortress of the Bears with all the antics of six brown bears and three black. The Raptor Center and Totem Park were also great. Becky talked about the plants, salmon, and totems at the park. She was able to extend the tour by driving us back to our ship rather than leaving us in town to catch the shuttle. I highly recommend this tour !

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for your awesome review on Becky! She is very knowledgeable on Sitka for sure ! Thank you for letting us be part of your Alaska cruise! We hope you come back some day!

Roam179555

Aug 2019

Great trip. Great tour guide; personality and informative. Half of cost of ship's tour for same experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for your review. All our drivers live here year round and love showing our world off. Our tour is only 10 people or less we like to think of our tour the unbus tour!

Curiosity39644994386

Jul 2019

GREAT tour! All 3 tour spots were great! The Raptor Center and The Raptor Center were definitely the highlights! Enjoyed both immensely and to be that close to the birds and Bears was awesome! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area as she grew up in Sitka and has lived there her entire life. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for your review on our tour we appreciate your help in helping people decide what to do while they are in Sitka! We are so happy you loved our little town and hope to see you again some day soon!