Sitka Scenic Tour

Offered by Sitka Wildlife Tours, Inc In Sitka, Alaska

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About us

Sitka’s best shore trip has been thrilling visitors since 2001 with experienced and knowledgeable tour guides that aim to please. Our staff uses wireless microphones so everyone can hear well. We provide tours in small groups (6-10 guests) from the comfort of our clean, safe tour vehicles.

Sitka Wildlife Tours provides some of the best tours of Sitka, Alaska, including whale watching tours, land tours, and private and custom tours.

We are a family-owned and -operated business founded in 2001 by Sitka residents and Alaska natives, Bruce, and Rhonda Conine. Their inspiration came while on a cruise to Jamaica. Their guide showed them such a good time on their shore excursion, and they knew they could do the same in Sitka! They started Sitka Wildlife Tours the next summer, providing group and family tours in Sitka, Alaska, and have been sharing their love for Sitka ever since.

Rhonda and Bruce meet and greet every guest as you arrive at the tour departure point.

Our local tour guides love where they live and love to share their experiences and stories of historic and beautiful Sitka as they take you on a small group tour of the town. It is an honor to take you on a tour of the amazing community of Sitka, and we look forward to making Sitka the best stop on your amazing Alaska cruise!

We have lived in Sitka for over 40 years. We consider Sitka our own personal slice of paradise! We would be honored to show you our amazing city of Sitka, Alaska!

What we'll do

You only have a few hours in Sitka, Alaska, and you may never come back. What’s the best way to explore the area? Our two-hour, private Sitka shore excursion helps you discover why Smithsonian Magazine called Sitka, Alaska, one of the Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in 2013.

Capture amazing views of Sitka, our stunning harbor and fishing fleet as you learn about Japonski Island’s fascinating World War II history. 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. We will tell you the engaging story of the totems, the history of the Fortress of the Bears, and share with you stories of our incredible Sitka-by-the-Sea. Make lasting memories as our knowledgeable local guides share with you a Sitka filled with amazing wildlife, incredible beauty, and unbelievable images.

Be sure to bring your camera to capture those once-in-a-lifetime shots!

Escape the large, crowded bus tours and let our local tour guides show you the best of Sitka in our 10-passenger Nissan NV vans. We wear wireless microphones so everyone can hear our stories.

Points Of Interest:

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.

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

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!

What to expect / what's provided

*Please note, if you are arriving by cruise ship, you will need to allow 90 minutes from the time of arrival before the time of tour departure.

*Duration: 2 hours

*Capacity: 10 people

*Destinations: Japonski Island, Fortress of Bears, Silver Bay, and Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Park)

*This tour does not stop at the Alaska Raptor Center. If you are interested in visiting the Raptor Center, please book our "Premium Sitka Scenic Tour"

*Pickup location is at Centennial Hall in downtown Sitka. If arriving by cruise ship, please take the FREE shuttle from your dock to Centennial Hall and we will pick you up there. This is where ALL tours depart from.

Cancellation Policy

Customers may cancel any tour up to 14 days prior to the tour date and receive a full refund. If a customer cancels a tour less than 14 days prior to the tour date, the customer shall not receive a refund. The passenger shall receive a full refund in the event that the cruise ship does not dock in port.

If your ship is late to arrive we will automatically reschedule your tour times to allow you to attend your tour. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

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