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Simply Amazing Sitka Tour

4.7
89 reviews

Excursion Overview

Come adventure on this multi-stop scenic tour through Sitka, Alaska

Meet with your skilled local guide at the Harrigan Centennial Hall as you climb aboard a full-sized passenger van heading south down along Silver Bay. Your guide will point out local flora and fauna such as bald eagles or Sitka Black Tail Deer.

Your first stop on your Journey will be at The Fortress of the Bears. This non-profit facility is home to 7 native bear rescues, 4 of which are Coastal Brown Bears and 3 Black Bears. You will get within 25 feet of these native giants and listen to their stories of hardship and recovery.

After you spend time with our bears, you will head over to The Alaskan Raptor Center. This rehabilitation center for birds of prey is home to multiple species of eagles and owls. Make sure to check out the famous Flight Training Center where you can see bald eagles regaining their skills of flight, well on their way to recovery and release back to the wild.

The grand finale of this tour is a stop at the Sitka National Historical Park. This protected stretch of rainforest is a historical piece of land due to its collection of totem poles, the 19th century battle of the Sheeta Kwan Kiksadi Clan, and the gorgeous cultural center with onsite interpreters. Here you can choose to walk along the winding trails and paths, admire the totem poles, learn all about the occupation of Russian American troops, or inspect the exhibits and demonstrations about carving, fur, beading, and metalworking.

This tour is typically available from May through October. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Admission to Fortress of the Bears
  • Admission to Alaska Raptor Center
  • Guided walk through the Sitka National Historical Park

Requirements:

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from Harrigan Centennial Hall)

  • 30-40 minutes - roundtrip narrated scenic drive
  • 10 minutes - photo stops at Silver Bay
  • 30 minutes - at the Fortress of the Bears
  • 30 minutes - at the Alaskan Raptor Center
  • 30 minutes - at the Sitka National Historical Park

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour departs from Harrigan Centennial Hall - the main meeting point for cruise passengers. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. We can accommodate a foldable walker and we offer a step stool for easy access in and out of our vehicles. Please leave a comment during checkout if you plan to bring accessibility equipment on this excursion.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: Yes
    • Stroller Accessible: No
    • Collapsible Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: No

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

Yes! Sitka Courtesy Shuttle: To reduce wait times, all guests are now required to book their complimentary shuttle to downtown Sitka in advance! Please reserve your shuttle at least one hour before your scheduled tour departure to allow enough time for check-in and to ensure you're ready for your tour.

If you have any questions regarding this please contact our customer service team in advance.

There are no age restrictions for this tour. We do require infants and toddlers to use car seats. We do offer them but we have a limited supply; because of this, we require a notation, requesting a car seat, at the time of booking. If this is not requested, it will be the guest's responsibility to supply one.

Layered clothing and waterproof outerwear are recommended. For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

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

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

Our tours are limited to up to 14 guests, giving it a fun and personable experience.

 

Guest Reviews

4.7

89 total

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Jani K

On Jun 2026

We had the best time on this tour. Our guide, Mike, was a local to Sitka so he was super knowledgeable and also hilarious! All 3 attractions were fun and interesting. Loved seeing all the wildlife up close. Highly recommend.

Melanie W

On May 2026

This was a lovely tour. We got to see & learn so much! The tour guide was fantastic - informative & friendly. To be so close to bears was amazing. Both the conservation centers (fortress of the bear and raptor center) were wonderful. The totem national park tour was better than I expected! Highly recommend this excursion.

Sherry P

On May 2026

One of my favorites. Especially loved the bears.

Paul C

On May 2026

Guide was friendly and flexible. The various sights were interesting.

Robert F

On Oct 2025

The driver was very nice and informative. The bear and raptor rescue centers had 8 bears and a variety of eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons. We also enjoyed the park with its totem poles and saw many pink salmon in the stream on their journey to spawn. The driver pointed out much of the plant life in the rainforest. The tour provided an easy way to experience Alaskan animals and flora up close.

$119.00

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$119.00

Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours



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