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Sitka
Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Bus Tours
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.
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What's included
Local guide
Driver/guide
Skip the line
Admission Fees
2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
Live commentary on board
What's Not included
Gratuities
Itinerary
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.u00e1di Tlingit. Visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the parku2019s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishopu2019s House speaks of Russiau2019s little known colonial legacy in North America.
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. Weu2019ve 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.
This is our tour pickup point
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.