Sitka Shore Excursion: Bears, Raptor Center, & Totem Park Tour (Small Group)
This shore excursion is one of the most popular in it shows the best of Sitka, the former "Russian" capital city of Alaska. It includes a wildlife tour through the Alaska Raptor Center, a visit to the Sitka National Historical Park, and a stop at the Fortress of the Bears.
Options
Sitka Shore Excursion: Bears, Raptor Center, & Totem Park Tour (Small Group)
What's included in Sitka Shore Excursion: Bears, Raptor Center, & Totem Park Tour (Small Group)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
SitkaPass-by Only
Sitka's Bald Eagle Center operates with bird care professionals assisted by volunteers to rescue birds, provide them with rehabilitative care and hopefully release them back into the wild. After your introduction to the center, a presentation with one of the Center's educational birds will take place. Time will be available to view the flight center, clinic window, outside deck habitat areas and gift shop.
Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
Next, you'll visit the Sitka National Historical Park, where the 1804 "Battle of Alaska", was fought. The park hosts totem lined trails, cultural exhibits and carving rooms where native Alaskan artisans demonstrate their totemic art form. Walk the nature trail, view cultural exhibits and video presentation, or talk with local native artists about their cultural art form.
SitkaPass-by Only
The final stop is visiting the Fortress of the Bears, which allows you get within 25 feet of Alaska's brown bears in a naturalized setting. You will enjoy observing 3 populations of bears from a covered viewing platform and interact with an experienced naturalist. After the bear tour, you may disembark on the main street to shop or be returned directly to the tender pier. Overview • 1 hour guided roundtrip narration via bus • 20 minutes at Fortress of the Bears • 1 hour at the Raptor Center • 1 hour at the Sitka National Historical Park • 30 minute visit at St. Michael's Cathedral
Inclusions
- Totem Park Tour
- Driver/guide
- Raptor Centre
- Fortress of the bears
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- A camera is advised to take with you
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• You will receive an attachment from us 14 days before your tour to print out showing the meeting point and time. • Passport is required as tour crosses Canadian and US border.
