Enjoy Sitka’s “Triple Crown” of wildlife-viewing experiences: a cruise on the award-winning Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest, a guided tour through the world-renowned Alaska Raptor Center, and a visit to Fortress of the Bear, a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for orphaned Alaska brown and black bears.  The cruise portion of this tour features a $100 “cash back” wildlife sighting guarantee.

• FULL DESCRIPTION

  Full Description:

  This unforgettable tour provides the opportunity to experience all three of Sitka’s most popular wildlife viewing experiences.

  First, you’ll board a deluxe, waterjet-powered catamaran and set out to explore the marine wilderness, to observe sea otters, whales, Steller sea lions, porpoise, harbor seals, brown bears, blacktail deer, and a variety of marine birds.  An onboard naturalist will explain the workings of this remarkable ecosystem as your skilled Captain maneuvers the vessel to provide the best-possible views.

  Next, take a short coach ride to the renowned Alaska Raptor Center, where injured birds of prey receive medical treatment.  A wildlife interpreter will guide you through the Bald Eagle Flight Building, and introduce you to some of the “raptors in residence” perched in outdoor habitats.  You’ll then have some time to explore the river trail and enjoy interactive exhibits.

  Your adventure continues with a narrated drive along a winding, coastal road to visit the Fortress of the Bear rescue facility at Silver Bay.  Here, you can view and photograph brown and black bears up-close from a raised platform, and learn about an Alaskan family’s dream: offering a life-saving alternative for bears caught in conflict with their human neighbors.

  The cruise portion of this tour guarantees you will observe sea otters and at least two other species of wildlife.  If not, you’ll receive a $100 cash refund as you disembark the Sea Otter & Wildlife Quest vessel. You will have free time to explore beautiful Sitka on your own after the tour.