Shore Excursion: Sitka Scenic Tour - Bears & Totems

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You only have a few hours for a shore excursion in Sitka, Alaska, and you may never come back. So let us take you on one of the best tours Sitka. On our two hours private small group Sitka shore excursion you’ll discover why Smithsonian Magazine called Sitka, Alaska, one of the Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in 2013. On your shore excursion of historic Sitka, Alaska, you’ll walk among the towering Totems at the Sitka National Historical Park, visit our resident bear cubs who have been rescued from certain death at the Fortress of the Bears, and discover the amazing and true stories of Alaska’s most historic city. Let our local guides show you our Sitka, a Sitka as unforgettable as the images you take home with you. On our 2 hour Sitka Shore Excursion you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime as our local guides share with you a Sitka filled with amazing wildlife, incredible beauty, and unbelievable images. Let our guides tell you the story of the totems, the history of the Fortress of the Bears, and share with you stories of our incredible Sitka-by-the-Sea. Escape the large crowded bus tours some cruise ships offer and let our local tour guides show you Sitka in our 10 passenger Nissan NV vans. We wear wireless microphones so no-one misses out on our stories. Be sure to bring your camera and plenty of batteries and storage for once in a lifetime shots you won’t want to miss! Thousands of cruise ship visitors come to Sitka each day in the summer. Seats are truly limited on these small group tours. You are invited to reserve your seat by purchasing ahead online. Sitka Scenic Tour Includes: Japonski Island Capture amazing views of Sitka, its stunning harbor and fishing fleet as you learn about Japonski Island’s fascinating World War II history. Narrated tour of Sitka, Alaska Local guides take you behind the scenes and give you the inside scoop on how real Alaskans live. Wireless microphones make hearing easy! Admission to Fortress of the Bear Meet the rescued Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears up close. Learn their stories and how we save orphan bear cubs from certain death. Visit the Sitka National Historic Park Take a short walk to snap photos of the stunning totem poles and the beautiful Indian River. Learn about the lifecycle of Alaskan salmon who have been spawning in the Indian River for millions of years. Drive-by many historic Sitka landmarks Make note of the ones you want to go back to see up close! St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral Sheldon Jackson Museum Sitka Sound Science Center