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Sitka Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles

Sitka Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles

Overview

Grab the chance to see Sitka on a 2-hour tour with local guides who will share the highlights and history of this fascinating and beautiful city. See stunning totem poles in Sitka National Historical Park, beautiful Silver Bay and meet rescued brown bears who live at Fortress of the Bear, and take in the incredible scenery all around Sitka. You’ll also cross the O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island and pass Alaska Pioneer Home, St Michael’s Cathedral, and Sheldon Jackson Museum. Avoid the large crowded bus tours some cruise lines sell with this small group (10 or less) van tour! Your local guide is using a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even when your guide is outside opening your door.

City: Sitka

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $89.00

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Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Customizable, small-group tour

2-hour tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The tour van has a heater for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air.
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Please note: Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed
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.

What To Expect

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

Learn about our totem poles,Visit the river salmon spawn in yearly and learn about local plants

Fortress of the Bear

Visit our local resident bears

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (57)

ITRT

Nov 2024

The “Sitka Wildlife Tours” was an excellent choice for us. Yvonne, our guide, was excellent. She provided great commentary as we visited the Sitka National Park where she explained the design and importance of each of the National Historical Park. Admire the historical and cultural treasures of the Tlingit totem poles. It was a treat to watch the salmon spawn upriver. Yvonne shared her knowledge of Sitka’s role in World War II, the importance of fishing to Sitka, and the boarding school offered to students from the remotest areas. We took the scenic route along Silver Bay where we eventually reached the Fortress of the Bear complex. This is where orphaned bears live in a natural setting. Highly recommend Sitka Wild Life Tours when you are in Sitka.

Carol_H

Aug 2024

Visiting Fortress of the Bears was a wonderful experience. I'm so happy my friend suggested going. It was delightful and I also enjoyed the gift shop as well. Our tour guide Liz was informative and gave lots of information on Alaska. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Anne_M

Aug 2024

Our guide was wonderful! We were able to see the Fortress of the Bears, where a wild bear had been there just before we came. The most exciting part to me was the Salmon Creek. Tens of thousands of salmon headed up the creek. It was spectacular! They're also was a gorgeous fjord and our guide took pictures of everybody there. It was a great time, beautiful views, and a very knowledgeable guide. We would do it again.