Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour
from $99.00
Overview
If you prefer land over water, you can enjoy our two-hour historical and wildlife life tour in the comfort of a passenger van. On this tour you will see bears at the Fortress of the Bears and totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, and learn about the history of this beautiful city.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Departure Point: Harrigan Centennial Hall Address: 330 Harbor drive Sitka, Alaska Directions: 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 Buses) to…
Itinerary
- 1Sitka National Historic Park
On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House speaks of Russia’s little known colonial legacy in North America.
- 2Fortress of the Bear
This center opened in 2007, and now houses 7 bears. More than 20,000 visitors per year come to experience the majesty of these amazing creatures. We’ve sent bears to the Bronx Zoo, Montana Grizzly Encounter and the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Boyd, Texas. Our goal is to work with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to someday release rehabbed bears back into the wild. As a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization, The Fortress of the Bears rely solely on admission fees and donations for funding.
- 3Harrigan Centennial Hall
This is our tour pickup point
What's included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Skip the line
- Admission Fees
- 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
