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Where the Wild Things Soar Sitka Bird Bear Salmon Run Tour

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Overview

As featured on HGTV and USA Today's 10 Best. The only concierge-level private land tour in Sitka — max 7–11 guests, picked up directly at the cruise terminal or downtown. No shuttle lines, no stress, guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
In mid-July through August, we walk the banks of the Indian River to witness the salmon run — the only Sitka tour that takes you there on foot with a fully guided trail through the ancient Tongass rainforest, where you'll discover native plants, their medicinal uses, and their role in Tlingit culture.
Included:
✅ Fortress of the Bear — skip-the-line, admission & private guided visit
✅ Alaska Raptor Center — skip-the-line, admission & fully guided visit
✅ Guided trail walk & salmon run viewing (mid-July–August)
✅ Silver Bay scenic overlook
✅ Scenic coastal highway & downtown orientation drive
✅ Optional multi-course lunch from Misfit Island Cafe
Private bookings welcome. Customizable routes available.

What's Included

  • Lunch Full service OPTION: Pre-ordered meal choice from our Misfit Island Cafe Tour menu & enjoy it at your leisure, packed picnic style to be eaten before or after the tour at our downtown cafe.

    Meeting and Pickup

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    You will be notified of your pickup spot in a message through Viator after booking. We have an Aframe sign set up at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal. Please stop by the sign to check in when disembarking from the ship. If we are meeting you at Harrigan Centennial Hall, we will be there holding a Bumble Expeditions Flag. You will be notified after booking which location to check in. If you have questions, please contact us.

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    Harbor Drive
    Sitka, AK 99835, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    Alaska Raptor Center

    This is where most tours drop you off and walk away. We go deeper. Alaska's foremost bald eagle hospital sits on a stunning 17-acre campus bordering the Tongass National Forest and the Indian River. Your guide leads you through the entire experience — meeting the resident raptors who serve as living ambassadors for their species, watching recovering eagles train in the state-of-the-art flight aviary, and hearing the remarkable rescue story behind every bird. Then we take the trail. Follow your guide through the lush Tongass rainforest to the banks of the Indian River — learning the stories of the ancient forest along the way. Discover the native plants that have sustained this ecosystem for thousands of years: their medicinal properties, their role in Tlingit culture, and the wildlife that feeds on them. In mid-July through August, the trail leads you to the salmon run — a wall-to-wall spectacle of fish surging upstream that has to be seen to be believed.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Fortress of the Bear

    Meet Sitka's resident brown and black bears — rescued orphans who now call this remarkable sanctuary home — with your own private guide by your side for a skip-the-line, fully guided experience.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Sitka

    Scenic Coastal Highway Tour - Wind along Sitka's coastal road learning about island life, local culture, and landmarks — including a stunning view of Mt. Edgecumbe volcano rising from the sea.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Sitka (pass by)

    ️ Downtown Sitka Drive-Through A quick "get acquainted" pass through the heart of town so you know exactly where to return for solo exploring later.
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    Silver Bay

    Stop at Scenic Silver Bay overlook @10min as we exit the vehicle to capture your pictures in front of this fantastic and majestic body of water surrounded by tall mountain peaks
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Where the Wild Things Soar Sitka Bird Bear Salmon Run Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Where the Wild Things Soar Sitka Bird Bear Salmon Run Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Lunch. Full service OPTION: Pre-ordered meal choice from our Misfit Island Cafe Tour menu & enjoy it at your leisure, packed picnic style to be eaten before or after the tour at our downtown cafe.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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    Accessibility information for the Where the Wild Things Soar Sitka Bird Bear Salmon Run Tour is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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