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Sitka Historical Highlight Tour

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| Sitka, USA
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Overview

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.

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  • Umbrellas
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
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330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835, USA

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Fortress of the Bear

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

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!
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Japonski Island

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Silver Bay

A quick photo stop with mountains and ocean in the view makes for great memories!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sitka Historical Highlight Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
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The following is included:
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  • All Fees and Taxes.
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  • Bottled water.
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Accessibility information for the Sitka Historical Highlight Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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