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Sitka Premium Scenic Tour: Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center & Totem Village

4.8
110 reviews

Excursion Overview

See Sitka’s top three attractions in one amazing tour!

Experience the wild beauty of Sitka on this premium tour, where you’ll encounter rescued brown bears, majestic eagles, and explore the region’s rich cultural heritage. This small-group adventure takes you through some of Sitka’s most captivating natural habitats, including the Fortress of the Bears, the Alaska Raptor Center, and Sitka National Historical Park.

The journey begins with a scenic shuttle ride, offering stunning views of Silver Bay and the surrounding wilderness, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife like eagles, sea lions, and even whales. The first stop is the Fortress of the Bears, where you’ll get up-close views of rescued brown bears in the largest bear habitat in North America. Then, head to the Alaska Raptor Center, one of the largest bird rehabilitation centers in North America, to learn about the care and release of injured birds of prey like hawks, owls, and eagles.

The tour concludes with a visit to Sitka National Historical Park, where you’ll stroll through a beautiful coastal trail lined with Tlingit and Haida totem poles. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the area and share insights into the salmon life cycle. Depending on the season, you may even witness salmon spawning. Afterward, you can choose to return with your guide or take a peaceful walk back to town along the scenic Sea Walk.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Entrance and activity fees

Requirements:

  • Due to seat availability and guest safety/comfort, passengers weighing 250 lbs or more should purchase an additional seat to reserve adequate space.

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Sitka.)

  • 35 minutes - total transport time to all attractions
  • 40 minutes - Fortress of the bears
  • 40 minutes - Alaska Raptor Center
  • 35 minutes - Sitka National Historical Park
  • Guests will have a choice to drive back with a guide or stay longer and stroll the Sea walk back to town (a 15-20 minute walk to ship shuttle)

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets downtown, and some guests will need to take a free shuttle. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The transportation van does not have the capacity to accommodate most wheelchairs, collapsible or not, unfortunately.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour. Bears will be viewable at the Fortress of the Bears stop during the tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

No food or drinks are included.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Layered clothing, long pants, weather-appropriate dress, and Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

The maximum capacity for this tour is 10 guests. If you have more than 10 passengers in your party, multiple vans will provide transportation for your group.

There is open seating on the tour van, however if you require a certain seat due to a physical impairment then please inform your tour guide.

Yes, the ticket price covers all associated entry costs.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

110 total

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Sheila C

On Sep 2024

Our tour guide was very informative and punctual about how much time we spent at each location. It felt a little rushed, but we got to see everything we wanted and was an overall great experience!

Robert A

On Sep 2024

We really enjoyed seeing the bears & raptors. Our guide was great, very informative

Josh A

On Sep 2024

It was a great experience. At the end when we were in Sitka park, we decided to walk back rather than take the ride and it was great.

Jann W

On Sep 2024

Our driver was great! Shared a lot of information.

Marianne S

On Sep 2024

This was definitely a nice experience. We were able to see the bears and birds up close, and the totem poles were very interesting. We also were able to see tons of salmon spawning and learned a lot from our guide.

$99.00

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Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours



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