PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Sitka, Alaska

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Visit the top three asked about sites in Sitka! Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bears, Sitka Historical National Park (Totem Park)

You can avoid the over crowded large bus tours some cruise ships offer in your new model (10 passenger) Nissan NV tour van!

Your guide is an actual Alaskan resident that loves where they live and love to share their stories of life in Sitka.

Your local guide is equipped with a wireless microphone so everyone can hear even while outside opening your door so you miss nothing!

The departure time for this 2.5 hour adventure is set to avoid the large crowds when ever possible and to give you a more private and fun tour.

There is plenty of time before your adventure for shopping downtown (10 minute walk) or take a Marine Wildlife Adventure to make Sitka your best stop on your entire cruise!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Your local guide narrates what life is like in Sitka as you drive south to Silver Bay. Here, incredible beauty unfolds around each and every bend in the road. We will stop for an amazing photo opportunity and possible wildlife viewing. We often see whales, eagles, sea lions and salmon jumping.
2. Fortress of the Bear
Our most popular stop. Here you will have the opportunity to get within twenty-five feet of our distinctive Brown Bear in a naturalized setting. The three-quarter acre habitat, set against the National Forest, is the largest bear habitat in North America and is complete with covered viewing areas. Meet their experienced rescuers as they share their love and knowledge of this often feared, but yet revered creature of the forest. Learn the challenges they experience as they seek to rescue these incredible giants.
3. Alaska Raptor Center
Next you will start your private small group tour of this amazing raptor rehabilitation center. Located on a 17–acre campus bordering the Tongass National Forest and Indian River, its primary mission is the rehabilitation of sick and injured eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey which are brought in from all over Alaska. The Center (the largest of its type in the state, and one of the largest in North America) receives between 100–200 birds a year, with many suffering from gunshot wounds and traffic accident-related trauma. The Center's goal is to introduce the birds back into the wild, once they are healed and retrained in "raptor life skills" (such as flying) in the enclosed, Bald Eagle Flight-Training Center. A few of the animals that could not be returned to nature have become permanent guests. You will see up to two dozen resident eagles, hawks, owls, and ravens, who assist in the Center’s secondary function, that of public education.
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You continue to the oldest national park in Alaska: Sitka National Historical Park. You'll be amazed as you stroll among the stunning Tlingit and Haida totem poles amidst hemlock and spruce trees on the scenic coastal trail. After, join your guide on a beautiful walk overlooking the Indian River. In the middle of the season, witness salmon spawning while your knowledgeable guide teaches you about the amazing life cycle of the salmon. All Guests will be given the choice to drive back with your guide or stay longer and stroll the beautiful Sea Walk back to town a 15-20 minute stunning walk.

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Posted By : Robin_A
The old airport, Mt E high school, dormitories, war history etc in that area. Eagle sightings, fishing harbor.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 13:49:05

Posted By : Lan_L
Seeing the bears having fun themselves in close distance was definitely Rm the highlight.
Eagles were great too but they just sit still so not as fun but still good to see them.
I hope we can stay an extra 30 minutes at the National forest though; May be the organizers can think about this?

I definitely recommend everyone to take this tour. If you are out or time, you should at least go to the fortress of bears!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 17:11:31

Posted By : Deborah_R
We loved the fortress of the bear and our tour guide Brett Davis was incredible and made the tour he was knowledgeable and entertaining
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 13:11:46

Posted By : Carol_B
Darryl, our guide, was a wealth of information. He was informative and interesting to listen to. His instructions were clear, and we had adequate time at each site. In fact, I think the tour went longer than expected.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 03:00:36

Posted By : Julie_L
Freedom of bears was our favourite.
More info could have been given in Raptor centre, advising of owl enclosure.
Driver needs to be more patient as most tourists 65+years. We realise time constraint applies.

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Posted On : 2024-05-15 19:19:33

Posted By : Sandy_S
Silver Lake, walk in forest, and walk around town were most memorable. Guide came back to starring point to pick us up for rest of tour when we were late. Really appreciated that.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 14:16:28

Posted By : Everett_T
We had a great tour guide (Yvonne) who was informative and friendly. We covered a lot of places in a short time. Fortress of the Bear and the Raptor Center were very interesting. Nice little nature walk and a couple of other stops along the way. Small group of only 9 people. Good value for the price.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 18:51:36

Posted By : Derrick_G
Yvonne was a great tour guide.. She was very knowledgeable...The Raptor center fun and the bear forte was informative... i would definitely recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 13:11:52

Posted By : Cathy_H
The tour to the different areas was great, but Steve, our guide, was in so much of a hurry. I know he just wanted us to get thru the tour because of driving to the different places, but then the tour time should be adjusted to take that consideration. It would have been a better tour with another 1/2 hour of time.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 09:27:48

Posted By : Sophie_P
The tour is well designed, and our guide, Tamsen, was exceptional! Informative, entertaining, interesting, I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 13:51:08