Private Sitka Wildlife LAND & SEA COMBO for 6 w/meal

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Picturesque Silver Bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Orcas in Sitka Sound — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Don't miss a thing in Sitka with our Wildlife/Whale Watching boat & Land Combo Tour,

Step off the ship, and we handle the rest, no lines or hassles.

Your journey for up to 6 begins with a two-hour boat ride through Sitka Sound's pristine waters, immersing you in nature from our heated vessel to encounter whales, otters & other wildlife.

Upon reaching downtown Sitka, the adventure transitions to a scenic two-hour land exploration. A personally guided tour in our mini-vans, traversing Sitka's landscapes, visiting local trails, waterfalls, and estuaries, and a glimpse of the Sitka road system end to end.

As a highlight, your expert guide leads you through the Fortress of the Bears, witnessing the majesty of these creatures up close. Our carefully timed trips avoid the busiest crowds, ensuring a perfect experience.

Finish your tour in downtown Sitka, exploring shops and attractions on your own or enjoying your meal picnic style at the picturesque harbor or our cafe.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Bumble Expeditions

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission to Fortress of the Bears
Included: Lunch included before/after or in-between the land and sea portions (depending on the tour start time from the Misfit Island Cafe tour menu) includes main dish, side, drink and dessert

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Fortress of the Bear

30 min Admission included

We provide a specialized experience for our guests, taking them personally through the Fortress and serving as their personal guide. We have appointment times reserved for our guests to avoid busy times and large busses and to enhance the experience.
Whale Park

20 min

One of our stops on the way is a stop at Whale park for a scenic walk through the boardwalk and overlook into the scenic Sitka Sound where Whales can often be seen heading to Silver Bay.
Stop 3

30 min

Thimbleberry Lake trail and waterfall. Our expert guide will take you on a journey through the enchanting Tongass National Forest along the Thimbleberry trail hike. On this small journey we will wind through the forest, look down from the top of the waterfall and continue up to Thimbleberry lake where we will stop for photos with the most beautiful backdrop. The hiking trail is graded and not difficult to manage for even inexperienced hikers.
Stop 4

20 min

Silver Bay overlook is a majestic view of the beauty of a favorite place for Sitka residents. Surrounded by high mountain peaks the silver glistening of the water in the bay where it gets it's name is truly a sight to behold. Stay on the lookout for whales that can often be seen as they travel through the area.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can meet you at the Cafe for easy pickup/drop off. You are welcome to use the facilities at this location, including complimentary wifi and toilets, while you wait.
There is a tour van pickup line outside near the parking lot on the side of the building near the parking lot.

End point

The ending location depends on the time of day for the conclusion of the tour. The last tours of the day offer return transportation to the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Other options are a drop-off downtown or at the pickup line for the free return shuttle for the cruise terminal.

Pickup points

Southeast Resort
Sitka Lighthouse
Aspen Suites Hotel Sitka
Totem Square Hotel & Marina
Sitka Airport
Baranof Lodge
Sitka Hotel

Depending on the time of the tour we can pick our guests up at either the Sitka Sound cruise terminal, in the center of the city at Harrigan Centennial Hall, Downtown Sitka at the Misfit Island Cafe or can arrange pick up at hotels or other local accommodations. Pick up will be arranged prior to the day of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We cannot accommodate small children who would need to be in an infant car seat by Alaska law while traveling in a passenger vehicle.
Tour Duration includes a Scenic boat tour of 2 hour and 2 hour land tour
Wheelchair assessible for clients able to transfer from chair into minivan and from chair over the gunnel (side) of boat.