Excursion Sitka’s cultural history & alaska raptor center tour at Sitka

Experience the culture and wildlife of Sitka during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Alaska Raptor Centre

Your adventure starts en route to the Alaska Raptor Centre. This facility operates with bird-care professionals assisted by volunteers to rescue birds, provide them with rehabilitative care, and, hopefully, release them back into the wild. Experienced bird handlers are on site for guests to ask questions and learn first-hand about the rehabilitation work performed onsite for these magnificent birds, as well as get an up-close look at many of the center’s resident raptors.

Sitka National Historical Park

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to the Sitka National Historical Park. Site of the 1804 Battle of Alaska, the park boasts a delightful array of historic Tlingit and Russian cultural exhibits, totem-lined trails and carving rooms where native Alaskan artisans ocasionally work on their totemic art form. During your visit, you can walk the nature trail, view cultural exhibits, work from local Native artists and video presentations.

Sheldon Jackson Museum

Leaving the park, re-board your coach and head to the Sheldon Jackson Museum. This establishment is located on the Sheldon Jackson college campus and was founded in 1888 as a means to preserve  the natural and cultural history of Alaska. The museum boasts an extensive collection of art and artifacts from many different Native cultures across the state and Pacific Northwest.  At the conclusion of your visit, you are dropped off in town to explore Sitka on your own.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sitka, Alaska Raptor Centre, Bird-Care and Presentation, Sitka National Historical Park, Totem-Lined Trails, Cultural Exhibits, Native Art, Sheldon Jackson Museum.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.75 miles (about 1.2 kilometers), at times over uneven and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited; a ramp is available at the venue with the most stairs. Walking in Sitka is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a weatherproof jacket, and US Dollars for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.