Best of Sitka: Otters, Raptors & Bears
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Port
Sitka, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$239.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This unforgettable tour provides the opportunity to experience all three of Sitka's most popular wildlife viewing experiences.
Board a deluxe, Alaskan-built expdition vessel and set out to explore the marine wilderness to observe sea otters, whales, Steller sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, brown bear, black-tail deer and a variety of marine birds. An onboard naturalist will explain the workings of this remarkable ecosystem as your skilled skipper maneuvers the vessel to provide the best possible views.
Take a short coach ride to the renowned Alaska Raptor Center, where injured birds of prey, including the American bald eagle, receive medical treatment. A wildlife interpreter will guide you through the Bald Eagle Flight Center and introduce you to some of the raptors-in-residence perched in outdoor habitats. Enjoy some free time to explore the river trail and use the interactive exhibits.
Your adventure continues with a narrated drive along a winding coastal road to Silver Bay's Fortress of the Bear rescue facility. Here, you can view and photograph brown and black bears up close from a raised platform and learn about an Alaskan family's dream of offering a life-saving alternative for bears caught in conflict with their human neighbors.
You might have free time to explore beautiful Sitka on your own after the tour.
Notes:
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed; however, the tour operator's sea otter, whale, or bear sighting success rate is 99%. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat.