Sitka Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles
Head to Sitka port to meet your small group and climb aboard a comfy van accommodating a max of 10 people. Your sightseeing tour of Sitka, located at the edge of Baranof Island, one of the last stops of Alaska’s Inside Passage, takes you over the O’Connell Bridge and on to Japonski Island, where your guides recount Sitka’s role in World War II. Switch up the scenery and head to Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska’s oldest park. Learn about the historical and cultural treasures of the Tlingit and Haida totem poles towering in the hemlock and forests, and then take a tranquil walk along the Indian River. If you’re visiting during the salmon season, learn about the wondrous life cycle of the salmon. Back aboard your van, continue south on a scenic route along Silver Bay and arrive at the Fortress of the Bear, the largest bear reserve in North America. The habitat takes in orphaned bear cubs to live in a naturalized setting. Meet the caretaker staff and watch brown bears at play or rest, from a fun and safe distance. Other top landmarks you see during your tour include the Sitka Sound Science Center, Alaska Pioneer Home, Sheldon Jackson Museum, and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Your sightseeing tour ends with transport back to the departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about Sitka and its history from a guide
- ✓See totem poles at the Sitka National Historical Park
- ✓Round-trip transportation from the center of town adds convenience
- ✓Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Learn about our totem poles, local plants and see a eagle nest
- ✓View our local resident bears
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Customizable, small-group tour
- ✓2-hour scenic tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting Instructions: All TOURS START DOWN TOWN AT: "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive by “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” We are dressed in bright blue jackets with yellow signs. 1. SITKA SOUND CRUISE TERMINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Book your free shuttle ticket [HERE](https://www.sitkadock.com/) book your shuttle ticket for one hour before your tour meeting time at Harrigan Centennial Hall Downtown! (Follow booking instructions above) and take the FREE SHUTTLE to downtown provided. Your tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be in the Vendor Sales Area, 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes for the shuttle to downtown. 2. CRESCENT HARBOR INSTRUCTIONS: Your tour departs from the street side of Harrigan Centennial Hall located near the top of the ramp. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building in the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. 3. O’CONNELL BRIDGE TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS: When your ship will transport you by tender boat to shore. You will then need to walk 1.5 blocks to "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building at the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Contact Information: Sitka Wildlife Tours, at 1-907-738-1733.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Sitka Tour including Fortress of the Bear and Totem Poles
Head to Sitka port to meet your small group and climb aboard a comfy van accommodating a max of 10 people. Your sightseeing tour of Sitka, located at the edge of Baranof Island, one of the last stops of Alaska’s Inside Passage, takes you over the O’Connell Bridge and on to Japonski Island, where your guides recount Sitka’s role in World War II. Switch up the scenery and head to Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska’s oldest park. Learn about the historical and cultural treasures of the Tlingit and Haida totem poles towering in the hemlock and forests, and then take a tranquil walk along the Indian River. If you’re visiting during the salmon season, learn about the wondrous life cycle of the salmon. Back aboard your van, continue south on a scenic route along Silver Bay and arrive at the Fortress of the Bear, the largest bear reserve in North America. The habitat takes in orphaned bear cubs to live in a naturalized setting. Meet the caretaker staff and watch brown bears at play or rest, from a fun and safe distance. Other top landmarks you see during your tour include the Sitka Sound Science Center, Alaska Pioneer Home, Sheldon Jackson Museum, and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Your sightseeing tour ends with transport back to the departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about Sitka and its history from a guide
- ✓See totem poles at the Sitka National Historical Park
- ✓Round-trip transportation from the center of town adds convenience
- ✓Small group sizes ensure personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Learn about our totem poles, local plants and see a eagle nest
- ✓View our local resident bears
What's included
- ✓Local guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Customizable, small-group tour
- ✓2-hour scenic tour of Sitka by 10-passenger van
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting Instructions: All TOURS START DOWN TOWN AT: "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive by “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” We are dressed in bright blue jackets with yellow signs. 1. SITKA SOUND CRUISE TERMINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Book your free shuttle ticket [HERE](https://www.sitkadock.com/) book your shuttle ticket for one hour before your tour meeting time at Harrigan Centennial Hall Downtown! (Follow booking instructions above) and take the FREE SHUTTLE to downtown provided. Your tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be in the Vendor Sales Area, 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes for the shuttle to downtown. 2. CRESCENT HARBOR INSTRUCTIONS: Your tour departs from the street side of Harrigan Centennial Hall located near the top of the ramp. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building in the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. 3. O’CONNELL BRIDGE TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS: When your ship will transport you by tender boat to shore. You will then need to walk 1.5 blocks to "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building at the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Contact Information: Sitka Wildlife Tours, at 1-907-738-1733.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.