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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

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $87.00

Make a reservation

Tue 24 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)

mariahbay

Jul 2019

Bears, Eagles, a forest walk and more local information than you can digest in just a few hours. Our driver/guide Becky was a wealth of information, insights and humorous anecdotes on Sitka. A fun tour that kept us laughing and paying attention. Of all the tours we took on our cruise to Alaska, this is in the top two. If you tour with Becky, you’ll know “Welcome to Sitka” by the time you’re finished.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for the awesome review! Becky is a wealth of information for sure ! She takes pride in learning about our city! We "Welcome you back to Sitka anytime!"

DarwenRover

Jul 2019

Sitka exceeded our expectations, it is a lovely little place. This excursion was led by an extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide born and bred in Sitka. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this trip and left feeling we had experienced all that there was to see in Sitka. It was exhilarating to watch the numerous Bald Eagles riding the thermals towards the end of the day.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy to serve you and we love sharing our world with you!

Catherine L

Jul 2019

The Best!! Our excellent guide was Maria. She is extremely knowledgeable as well as personable, passionate and humorous! We feel in love with Sitka-it's history as well as its beauty. It was easy to get to the pickup location from our cruise ship. A free quick bus ride to the town where we were met by Rhonda and Bruce. The van was excellent-clean and well-maintained with plenty of room for the small group. Maria shared wonderful stories as well as factual information about the locations and wildlife and plants as we toured. The visits to each location were amazing-the park and totem poles, the Raptor Center and the Fortress of the Bears. The love and care for the locations and the animals was wonderful to see and so appreciated. The trip was an easy pace and we never felt rushed. Definitely a bargain! One last note: As we got back to the cruise ship, we realized we had left a backpack in the van. A call to Rhonda alerted Bruce and he got the backpack and brought it out to the cruise ship in time before we had to board for departure! Bruce and Rhonda are simplly superb, customer-focused business folks and definitely go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful experience! Thank you both for going beyond and thank you to Maria who was such a delight!.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for your amazing review! You made our day! Im so glad you noticed all the details that add up to a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again!