Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Standard seat size (17 inches) if you require more space, please book accordingly.
ALL tours start at Harrigan Centennial Hall 330 Harbor Drive Sitka Alaska 99835.
Please take the free down town shuttles to meet us for your tour! We will be at the drop off point with yellow trimmed signs and blue jackets.
Meeting Instructions: All TOURS START DOWN TOWN AT: "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive by “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” We are dressed in bright blue jackets with yellow signs. 1. SITKA SOUND CRUISE TERMINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Book your free shuttle ticket [HERE](https://www.sitkadock.com/) book your shuttle ticket for one hour before your tour meeting time at Harrigan Centennial Hall Downtown! (Follow booking instructions above) and take the FREE SHUTTLE to downtown provided. Your tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be in the Vendor Sales Area, 30 minutes before your tour departure time. Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes for the shuttle to downtown. 2. CRESCENT HARBOR INSTRUCTIONS: Your tour departs from the street side of Harrigan Centennial Hall located near the top of the ramp. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building in the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time. 3. O’CONNELL BRIDGE TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS: When your ship will transport you by tender boat to shore. You will then need to walk 1.5 blocks to "Harrigan Centennial Hall" 330 Harbor Drive. Your local tour representative “SITKA WILDLIFE TOURS” will be OUTSIDE the building at the Vendor Sales Area starting 30 minutes before your tour departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
Sitka Scenic Tour- Premium
Nissan NV Passenger Van
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation as per itinerary
Food and drinks
Gratuities (recommended) for great service.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
464 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Kimberly G,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw a lot in the amount of time. Very good tour guide. Lots of info and kept us moving. Didn’t feel like we waisted time waiting around.
Best of Sitka
Maria L,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great excursion, tour guide Bret was great. He was funny and very knowledgeable about the area. Felt like we had an insiders tour.
Good information about...
Elisa,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good information about Sitka main attractions worth it to see main ideas of Sitka Have a great trip!
Good time by all
Valerie K,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We made several stops and our guide was very informative. Our guide, Brett Davis was excellent. Best toye guide we have ever had. Ingormative and funny. I have an injured leg and Brett went over and beyond to make this experience great by helping me in and out of the shuttle.
Informative and fun adventure
Virginia B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized tour with multiple stops kept on schedule. Brett was very knowledgeable and would go out of his way to make sure we got the most out of the tour. In addition to the bears and raptor center, we were able to see nesting bald eagles, learned about local fauna, and met with a local totem pole artist. Over all a wonderful tour.
Inga was a fantastic tour...
Paula H,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Inga was a fantastic tour guide and we loved the small tour size! We had an awesome time despite the rain.
Lots to see in Sitka
Navigate64536971880,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour with lots to see. Excellent guide.
Great way to see Sitka on a cruise stop
Lisa G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. We saw a lot in a short time. Our guide Brett was very excited about his job and was very knowledgeable with commentary the entire trip. Would definitely recommend this tour if you are only in Stka a few hours on a cruise stop and want to see as much of Sitka as you can.
The people and tour...
Laura K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The people and tour itself was great and we saw everything mentioned with plenty of time at each stop. The reason for 4 stars not 5 was that we were the only 2 from a particular cruise ship. The other people booked onto the same trip were coming from another cruise ship which was delayed docking. So whilst we booked our tour to start at 11am we didn’t start the tour until after 12 as we had to wait for the other ship. Which I think needs to be mentioned in the explanation as we had other things planned around the timing of this trip. We didn’t think it was fair that we had to be delayed when we arrived in plenty of time on the understanding our tour started at 11am.
Tour worth taking.
Andrew l,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Able to use his local knowledge to help us to locate and see brown bear up close. Enjoyed raptor center to understand methods used to rehabilitate birds. Very good tour.
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