Fortress of the Bears & Totem Park Tour
2hrs • Small group • All ages • Fortress of the Bears & Totems Tour
About
This guided tour visits two iconic Sitka attractions: the Fortress of the Bear rescue facility and Sitka National Historical Park. Guests board a full-size passenger van at Harrigan Centennial Hall and travel south along Sitka’s road system, scanning for wildlife such as bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, and seasonal humpback and minke whales in Silver Bay. At the Fortress of the Bear you’ll see rescued Alaskan coastal brown bears and black bears up close. At the national park you can explore temperate rainforest trails, view totem poles, or visit the cultural center with onsite interpreters and traditional demonstrations.
Highlights
- Up-close viewing of rescued Alaskan coastal brown bears and the only black bears on Baranof Island
- Temperate rainforest trails punctuated by historic totem poles
- Cultural center with onsite interpreters and demonstrations of traditional carving, beading, fur work, and metal working
- Scenic drive along Silver Bay with chances to spot eagles, deer, and seasonal whales
What's included
- Transportation by full-size passenger van from Harrigan Centennial Hall
- Guided visits to Fortress of the Bear and Sitka National Historical Park
- Opportunity to see interpreters and demonstrations at the park’s cultural center
Cancellation
Reservation Policy:
nCancellation fee of 50.% is charged if cancelled 14 day(s) or less before the event; Cancellation fee of 100.% is charged if cancelled 7 day(s) or less before the event.
nIf your ship is late to arrive we will do our best to reschedule your tour times to allow you to attend your tour or a full refund will be given; in this event call 1-908-267-9495 for your rescheduled times.
nGuests will receive a full refund in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows and late shows will be charged the full price of their ticket.
nBaranof Tours reserves the right to cancel a guest’s tour if it's felt that for any reason guest(s) cannot participate safely in our activity. Refunds for such cases will be determined on a case by case bases.
nPlease note: all guests including infants and children must have a paid ticket to participate in any of our tours
nBy reserving any of our tours, you agree to all the terms and conditions of our reservation policy.
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