Price from:
89 USD
Enjoy two amazing stops; The Fortress of the Bear & Totem Park
Our tour begins at the Harrigan Centennial Hall where you'll come aboard a comfortable full-size passenger van. We'll head south on Sitka's road system. Along the way we might spot bald eagles in the tree tops and Sitka Black Tail deer grazing on brush. We’ll contour Silver Bay, a body of water surrounded by high mountains. In the later months Humpback and Minke whales can sometimes be seen here.
Near the end of the road system we'll arrive at The Fortress of the Bear. This non-profit rescue facility is home to seven Alaskan bears. Here we'll get up close and personal with our four rescued beautiful Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears and three Black Bears--the only black bears on Baranof Island.
The we'll travel to Sitka National Historical Park; this protected area of temperate rain forest stretches out to a peninsula and offers multiple, easily accessible trail loops that contour Indian river and the Eastern Channel waters. Totem poles punctuate these trails. This park is also the site of a battle between the Sheetka Kwan Kiksadi Clan and Russian American troops, during the 19th century. Our guests can choose to walk through the park or a visit to the park’s amazing cultural center, which offers its own onsite interpreters, as well as exhibits and demonstrations for traditional techniques such as carving, working with fur, beading, and metal working.
Booking Notes
Included
- Admission into The Fortress of the Bear
- Park visitor fees to Totem Park
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Pick up and drop off at 3Harrigan Centennial Hall (cruise ship shuttle Drop/pickup center
- 2 Hour scenic tour by passenger van
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##Please Note
- Not Wheelchair or mobile scooter accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour departs within walking distance of visitor center
-All guests including infants and children must have a fully paid ticket to participate in any of our tours
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We are located at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive, Sitka, AK 99835. We are in walking distance from most downtown hotels and a short taxi ride from the Sitka airport and the Alaskan Marine Highway.
If you're a cruise ship passenger there are two (2) different ways passengers on cruise ships visit Sitka, Alaska:
1. Old Sitka Dock
If your cruise ship docks at the terminal north of town (Old Sitka Dock) you will need to take the free shuttle (Green or white and green Buses) to downtown Sitka to the visitor drop off point (Harrigan Centennial Hall). Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours holds the blue sign with our red & gold logo:
Cruise ship docked at Old Sitka
Free Green Shuttle Buses
2. Tendering In
If your cruise ship anchors offshore, you will be tendered from the ship to Sitka’s downtown tender dock; this is the back side of Harrigan Centennial Hall. You’ll need to come around to the front side of the building. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors. Baranof Tours holds the blue sign with our red & gold logo:
Ship Anchored Out
Tendering into port
Our signs in the Tour Vender's area at Harrigan Centennial
Important: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour departure. We recommend departing your ship at least one hour before tour departure time to ensure you don’t miss your tour
Here are some tips to make your Sitka experience the best the best experience:
Arrive at our Harrigan Centennial Hall vender’s sign 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour time. Here we'll give you information for your tour departure.
For the Sitka Marine Tour please use the restroom prior to boarding; there are no lavatories seaward
Dress in layers; the weather in Sitka can be a bit temperamental; whether you’re seaward or shore-ward, being able to shed or add layers can make all the difference for a fun and comfortable trip.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; this is ideal footwear for both our land and marine tours.
Bring a light waterproof jacket in case of rain, either on land or at sea.
Don’t forget your camera (with plenty of batteries) to take pictures of the beautiful scenery, wildlife and historic sites.
Cancellation Policy
Reservation Policy:
Cancellation fee of 50.% is charged if cancelled 14 day(s) or less before the event; Cancellation fee of 100.% is charged if cancelled 7 day(s) or less before the event.
If your ship is late to arrive we will do our best to reschedule your tour times to allow you to attend your tour or a full refund will be given; in this event call 1-908-267-9495 for your rescheduled times.
Guests will receive a full refund in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows and late shows will be charged the full price of their ticket.
Baranof Tours reserves the right to cancel a guest’s tour if it's felt that for any reason guest(s) cannot participate safely in our activity. Refunds for such cases will be determined on a case by case bases.
Please note: all guests including infants and children must have a paid ticket to participate in any of our tours
By reserving any of our tours, you agree to all the terms and conditions of our reservation policy.
