Sitka Historical Highlight Tour

Name: Sitka Historical Highlight Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (34 reviews)

4.8(34)2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 8 hours aheadSitka, United States

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Come join us on a 2.5 hour experience of Sitka's highlights, history and breathtaking views!

One of Sitka's highlights that we'll take you to is the Fortress of the Bear. A non-profit bear rescue sanctuary for orphaned bear cubs. You will have the opportuntity to see five Coastal Brown Bear and three Black Bear!

Another highlight included in the tour is Sitka National Historical Park. This stop dives into Sitka's Russian and Alaskan Native history depicted from the totem poles. The guide takes you to see multiple totem poles while sharing some of Sitka's history along the way. This is a great stop for photos of Sitka's forest, history and shore line view of our rocky beaches. This is a mild walking stop on the tour. Gentle reminder that we are not ADA accessible.

Our last stop is on Japonski Island, a small island that connects to our main island by bridge. Japonski Island has our WW2 history, Rocky Gutierrez airport, Coast Guard Air Station/boat station and scenic photo stops.

Included

Umbrellas
Fortress of the Bear admission fee

Not included

Snacks
Bottled water

What you'll do

Fortress of the Bear
4639 Sawmill Creek Rd, Sitka, United States
Fortress of the Bear is a bear refuge established in 2003 that is home to multiple brown bears and two black bears that have been rescued from all across Alaska over the years. At Fortress of the Bear, bear sightings are a guarantee! The refuge offers a board walk above the bears habitat for a more personal experience with the bears. We will educate you along the way about bears and the bear's stories in the refuge.
30 minAdmission included
Sitka National Historic Park
103 Monastery St., Sitka, United States
Sitka National Historical Park is filled with Russian and Alaskan Native history. We will walk you through the park to see the totem poles and share some of Sitka's history along the way!
45 minAdmission included
Japonksi Island has a plethora of things to see, with a photo stop of town, our
local airport, United States Coast Guard stations and WW2 sites and history this is one of our customer favorites.
30 min
A quick photo stop with mountains and ocean in the view makes for great memories!
10 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

The cruise terminal provides free shuttle transportation to our meeting point. Please set aside extra time for this transportation. When you arrive at Harrigan Centennial Hall, please check in at our sign, located on the harborside of building. Please check in 10-15minutes with staff prior to tour.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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