Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour

4.9 (21 reviews) 2 hours

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21 reviews

4.9

Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Baranof Tours

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Skip the line
Included: Admission Fees
Included: 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sitka National Historic Park

25 min Admission included

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.ádi Tlingit. Visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House speaks of Russia’s little known colonial legacy in North America.
Fortress of the Bear

25 min Admission included

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. We’ve 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.
Harrigan Centennial Hall

Passing by

This is our tour pickup point

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Harrigan Centennial Hall

Address: 330 Harbor drive Sitka, Alaska

Directions: Old Sitka Dock

If your cruise ship docks at the terminal north of town (Old Sitka Dock) you will need to take the free shuttle (Green Buses) to downtown Sitka to the visitor drop off point (Harrigan Centennial Hall). Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors.

Tendering In

If your cruise ship anchors offshore, you will be tendered from the ship to Sitka’s downtown tender dock; this is the back side of Harrigan Centennial Hall. You’ll need to come around to the front side of the building. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors.

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Dates: See Availability

Return point: Same as departure

End point

Departure Point: Harrigan Centennial Hall

Address: 330 Harbor drive Sitka, Alaska

Directions: Old Sitka Dock

If your cruise ship docks at the terminal north of town (Old Sitka Dock) you will need to take the free shuttle (Green Buses) to downtown Sitka to the visitor drop off point (Harrigan Centennial Hall). Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors.

Tendering In

If your cruise ship anchors offshore, you will be tendered from the ship to Sitka’s downtown tender dock; this is the back side of Harrigan Centennial Hall. You’ll need to come around to the front side of the building. Here you’ll see a row of tour vendors.

Baranof Tours holds the blue sign with our red & gold logo

Dates: See Availability

Return point: Same as departure

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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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