TOURS
Historic Sitka
3.5 hours
Visit and learn the story of Sitka! Let us share the historical highlights of this former Russian Capital. Your local expert guide will cover the eras of the Tlingit Natives, Russians, and Americans, taking you through Sitka's National Historical Park, Sheldon Jackson Museum, attending a New Archangel Dancers or Alaska Storytellers Performance, and also visiting St. Michael's Cathedral, the Russian Orthodox Church that stands in the center of downtown Sitka. This tour provides a little of everything!
Experience Sitka
3.5 hours
Your local driver/guide will present to you the Alaska Raptor Center. Growing from a backyard, volunteer operation, the Alaska Raptor Center has become Alaska's foremost bald eagle hospital and educational center, and one of the state's premier visitor attractions. You will be treated to the "bird on the glove presentation," the flight center, the clinic, and the outside deck habitat areas. There is also a charming gift shop which helps support the Center.
On to the Fortress of the Bear. Absolutely amazing! Enjoy seeing the bears up close and personal. You will learn all about the coastal brown and black bears while standing on a platform watching their loving handler feed, talk, and encourage development while eating and showing off. Eagles participate in this adventure too. It's something you won't forget!
Learn about the Russian colonial period that forever changed the lives of the native groups as you visit Sitka National Historical Park -- the site of the 1804 Battle of Sitka, signifying the beginning of the Russian colonial period in Sitka. A large collection of Tlingit and Haida totems is on display throughout the park grounds. At the National Park, visitors will learn about the time when Sitka was referred to as “Little Paris of the Pacific”.
Sitka Highlights & Hidden Wonders
2 hours
Discover the beauty and history of Sitka on a relaxed driving tour led by local guides who know this place by heart. Travel scenic roads along the shoreline, where ocean views, forested peaks, and historic landmarks reveal the character of Alaska’s most picturesque town. Pause for a photo stop to take in the view. Then settle in for an indoor large screen showing of the award-winning film Sitka’s Hidden Wonders at the Harrigan Centennial Building. Filmed locally over the past decade and shown only in Sitka. It highlights the area’s most remarkable wildlife and reveals the unseen connections that keep this extraordinary landscape thriving. With minimal walking and comfortable seating, this experience is ideal for visitors of all ages and abilities and can be enjoyed in any weather.
Sitka Express with Fortress of the Bear
2 hours
Your local tour guide will take you on a scenic narrative drive introducing beautiful Sitka by the Sea. Passing by Mt. Edgecumbe (an extinct volcano), Whale Park, and Silver Bay. Guests will drive past special highlights including the Sitka National Park, Sheldon Jackson Museum, the Russian Bishops House, Castle Hill and St. Michael’s Cathedral. A memorable photo opportunity is provided.
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Everyone wants to see the bears. This tour provides a stop at the Fortress of the Bear. Learn about the life and habits of the Alaska Coastal Brown Bear. Guests may view the bears from an elevated platform. You'll see their handler feed, talk to and encourage them in a natural but safely enclosed habitat.
Spirit of Sitka
3 hours
Experience the Spirit of Sitka through its history, nature, and culture. Expert local guides share their connection and knowledge of this coastal community as you explore Sitka National Historical Park, walking among towering spruce and carved totems that reflect centuries of Tlingit and Russian history. Visit the Sheldon Jackson Museum, the oldest in Alaska, where remarkable collections of Native art and tools reveal life along the coast through time. Conclude your journey with a large screen showing of the award-winning film Sitka’s Hidden Wonders at the Harrigan Centennial Building. Filmed locally over the past decade and shown only here in Sitka, it showcases the region’s most spectacular wildlife while revealing the intricate connections that sustain this remarkable place.
