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Sitka Sightseeing Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles

Sitka Sightseeing Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles

Overview

Explore the wildlife highlights of Sitka on a 2-hour tour with knowledgeable local guides who share their expertise on this remarkable and beautiful area. Walk among the towering totem poles of Sitka National Historical Park, watch the antics of the brown bears at Fortress of the Bear, and gaze at the breathtaking scenery around Sitka. You’ll also see Japonski Island, the O’Connell Bridge, Alaska Pioneer Home, Sheldon Jackson Museum and St Michael’s Cathedral. This small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience.

City: Sitka

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Customizable, small-group tour

2-hour scenic 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
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes as the weather in Sitka is always different. The van has a heater for your comfort, but you will want to get out and enjoy the fresh air
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Please note: Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
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

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

Learn about our totem poles, local plants and see a eagle nest

Fortress of the Bear

View our local resident bears

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (49)

P B

Jul 2019

Maria provided a fun and interesting tour. We learned a lot about local life and landmarks. The totem park was interesting and the walk down to the river was beautiful. The best part of the tour though was the fortress of the Bears. And the bonus at this place was the amount of bald eagles right above the fortress. And we got many great pictures of the Bears playing in the eagles flying. It was incredible! Maria was a big reason why we enjoyed the tour. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We totally agree! The Sitka National Park is so beautiful and it's always fun going out to the Fortress of the Bears to view them! Maria has been our top guide for many years now we have been blessed with her coming back each year to show off our little town !

Mary_K

Jun 2019

We loved our scenic tour of Sitka, the Fortress of the Bears and Totem Pole Park. Our guide Bruce was very personable - sharing lots of information about Sitka, the vegetation, people and animals that live and thrive there. Loved seeing the bears up close. The staff at the Fortress brought out food for the bears which drew them really close and we were able to take some great pictures! Totem Pole Park is really beautiful and we could have spent the whole day there. We were on a cruise so our time unfortunately was limited. We definitely enjoyed our tour and would love to return to Sitka for a longer stay!

Marguerite W

Jun 2019

Our tour guide, Lindsay, was very Friendly and gave us great tour of Sitka highlights as well as the tour to the Sitka National Historic Park and the Fortress of the Bears. We were disappointed not to spend more time viewing all the totem poles in the park, but really enjoyed seeing the black and brown bears at the bear rescue/ sanctuary. We could have taken public transportation to these spots but tour was convenient and informative.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Hello Marguerite, Thank you so much for your review! Reviews help allot of people to decide what to do in Sitka while they are on their cruise.We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Lindsay!We normally give you the option to stay in the park to enjoy the rest of the park or come back to town with us.It's a 10 minute walk back to the shuttle you take to your cruise ship.Sitka is so beautiful and small that would have been the way to do it to stay in the park longer.We hope you come back to Sitka some day!