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Explore the captivating sights of Sitka on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Traverse from the lush Starrigavan Recreation Area to the scenic Herring Cove, experiencing both well-known attractions and hidden gems. Highlights include a drive across O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island, rich in World War II history, and visits to the Fortress of the Bear, a rescue center for orphaned bears, and Sitka National Historical Park, where Tlingit and Russian history come alive. Enjoy informative commentary from your guide as you uncover the stories that shape Sitka.
- Convenient pickup from the cruise ship dock and downtown Sitka.
- Visit Fortress of the Bear featuring rescued black and brown bears.
- Discover the cultural heritage at Sitka National Historical Park.
- Learn about Sitka's history from a knowledgeable local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
90% of the ships we can be the only operator to meet you as you come off your shop and we drop you back at Centennial Hall at the end of the tour. For some porting times we meet at Centennial Hall and then drop you back at the ship at the end of the tour.
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(Pass by)
With only 14 miles of paved road, Sitka is best explored from end to end — and this comprehensive sightseeing tour gives you the perfect opportunity to do just that. Travel from the lush landscapes of Starrigavan Recreation Area to the scenic beauty of Herring Cove, discovering Sitka’s highlights and hidden gems along the way.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Your journey includes a drive across the iconic O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island, an area rich in World War II history and home to Sitka’s local hospital, airport, and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station. Along the route, your knowledgeable guide will share stories that bring Sitka’s past and present to life.
Admission ticket free -
Fortress of the Bear (Pass by)
This unique rescue center provides a safe haven for orphaned and injured bear cubs, giving them a second chance at life. Today, the Fortress is home to three black bears and five brown bears, cared for year-round. Located 11 miles from the cruise ship dock and often closed to walk-in visitors, this stop is a highlight made easy with included admission on our tour.
Admission ticket free -
Sitka National Historic Park (Pass by)
Explore an important chapter of both Tlingit and Russian history. Visit the museum to deepen your understanding, or enjoy a peaceful walk through the park’s scenic trails, where historic totem poles and cultural landmarks bring Sitka’s heritage vividly to life. Please note this is the only tour that can meet at the cruise terminal and drops back at Centennial Hall. Due to some porting time it can be meeting at Centennial Hall and drops back at the cruise ship.
Admission ticket free
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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