Sitka 2.5-Hour Scenic Tour: Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears & Sitka National Historical Park
by Sitka Wildlife Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This 2.5-hour bus tour in Sitka visits three popular local sites. The tour begins with a narrated drive south to Silver Bay, where the guide explains daily life in Sitka and stops for photos and possible wildlife sightings like whales, eagles, sea lions, and salmon. Next, the group visits Fortress of the Bears, the largest brown bear habitat in North America, covering three-quarters of an acre and set against the National Forest. Visitors can watch bears from covered viewing areas and hear from rescuers about the challenges of caring for these animals. The tour continues to the Alaska Raptor Center on a 17-acre site next to the Tongass National Forest and Indian River. This rehabilitation center cares for 100 to 200 sick or injured birds of prey annually, including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Guests see resident birds that cannot be released and learn about the center's work to heal and train birds for release. The final stop is Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska's oldest national park. The guide leads a walk among Tlingit and Haida totem poles along the coastal trail through hemlock and spruce trees. During the salmon spawning season, guests can watch the salmon and hear about their life cycle. After the guided walk, guests may choose to return by vehicle or walk the Sea Walk back to town, a 15-20 minute path along the shore. The tour uses a new model 10-passenger Nissan NV van with air conditioning. The guide uses a wireless microphone to ensure everyone can hear, including while outside the van. Departure times are selected to avoid large crowds when possible. Downtown shopping and an optional Marine Wildlife Adventure are available before the tour. The tour starts from Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Drive to Silver Bay
The guide talks about life in Sitka during the drive south to Silver Bay. The road offers views of natural scenery with chances to see whales, eagles, sea lions, and jumping salmon. The group stops for about 15 minutes to take photos and watch for wildlife.
15 min
Fortress of the Bear
This stop lasts about 30 minutes at North America's largest brown bear habitat, covering three-quarters of an acre next to the National Forest. Covered viewing areas allow visitors to observe bears safely. Rescuers share information about the bears and their rescue efforts.
30 min
Alaska Raptor Center
The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to this raptor rehabilitation center on a 17-acre campus bordering Tongass National Forest and Indian River. The center treats 100 to 200 injured or sick birds of prey yearly, including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Guests see resident birds that cannot be released and learn about rehabilitation and training processes.
30 min
Sitka National Historical Park
Guests spend about 30 minutes walking the park's coastal trail lined with Tlingit and Haida totem poles among hemlock and spruce trees. The guide points out details and explains the salmon life cycle during spawning season at the Indian River. Guests may return to the vehicle with the guide or walk the 15-20 minute Sea Walk back to town.
30 min
Meeting point
If your at the Sitka Terminal Cruise Ship Dock walk off the ship and follow the down town shuttle signs.They only drop you off at Harrigan Centennial Hall where we start all tours!The shuttle ride will take 12-15 minutes.
End point
If your at the Sitka Terminal Cruise Ship Dock walk off the ship and follow the down town shuttle signs.They only drop you off at Harrigan Centennial Hall where we start all tours!The shuttle ride will take 12-15 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sitka 2.5-Hour Scenic Tour: Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears & Sitka National Historical Park
by Sitka Wildlife Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$220Overview
This 2.5-hour bus tour in Sitka visits three popular local sites. The tour begins with a narrated drive south to Silver Bay, where the guide explains daily life in Sitka and stops for photos and possible wildlife sightings like whales, eagles, sea lions, and salmon. Next, the group visits Fortress of the Bears, the largest brown bear habitat in North America, covering three-quarters of an acre and set against the National Forest. Visitors can watch bears from covered viewing areas and hear from rescuers about the challenges of caring for these animals. The tour continues to the Alaska Raptor Center on a 17-acre site next to the Tongass National Forest and Indian River. This rehabilitation center cares for 100 to 200 sick or injured birds of prey annually, including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Guests see resident birds that cannot be released and learn about the center's work to heal and train birds for release. The final stop is Sitka National Historical Park, Alaska's oldest national park. The guide leads a walk among Tlingit and Haida totem poles along the coastal trail through hemlock and spruce trees. During the salmon spawning season, guests can watch the salmon and hear about their life cycle. After the guided walk, guests may choose to return by vehicle or walk the Sea Walk back to town, a 15-20 minute path along the shore. The tour uses a new model 10-passenger Nissan NV van with air conditioning. The guide uses a wireless microphone to ensure everyone can hear, including while outside the van. Departure times are selected to avoid large crowds when possible. Downtown shopping and an optional Marine Wildlife Adventure are available before the tour. The tour starts from Harrigan Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Drive to Silver Bay
The guide talks about life in Sitka during the drive south to Silver Bay. The road offers views of natural scenery with chances to see whales, eagles, sea lions, and jumping salmon. The group stops for about 15 minutes to take photos and watch for wildlife.
15 min
Fortress of the Bear
This stop lasts about 30 minutes at North America's largest brown bear habitat, covering three-quarters of an acre next to the National Forest. Covered viewing areas allow visitors to observe bears safely. Rescuers share information about the bears and their rescue efforts.
30 min
Alaska Raptor Center
The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to this raptor rehabilitation center on a 17-acre campus bordering Tongass National Forest and Indian River. The center treats 100 to 200 injured or sick birds of prey yearly, including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Guests see resident birds that cannot be released and learn about rehabilitation and training processes.
30 min
Sitka National Historical Park
Guests spend about 30 minutes walking the park's coastal trail lined with Tlingit and Haida totem poles among hemlock and spruce trees. The guide points out details and explains the salmon life cycle during spawning season at the Indian River. Guests may return to the vehicle with the guide or walk the 15-20 minute Sea Walk back to town.
30 min
Meeting point
If your at the Sitka Terminal Cruise Ship Dock walk off the ship and follow the down town shuttle signs.They only drop you off at Harrigan Centennial Hall where we start all tours!The shuttle ride will take 12-15 minutes.
End point
If your at the Sitka Terminal Cruise Ship Dock walk off the ship and follow the down town shuttle signs.They only drop you off at Harrigan Centennial Hall where we start all tours!The shuttle ride will take 12-15 minutes.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.