Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka
Overview
Your Gateway to Sitka's Unforgettable Adventure! Beyond the crowds, beyond the expected, lies Sitka's magic. Skip the lines at the dock and be whisked into the wilderness within minutes, starting your Sitka adventure in style!
Our passionate local guides are Sitka's storytellers, eager to share their love for this captivating place. We specialize in crafting custom adventures for private groups. Whether you want to explore Sitka's iconic highlights or uncover its hidden treasures, we will cater the tour to your pace and interests.
Please note that tour prices exclude entrance fees for the Fortress of the Bear and the Alaska Raptor Center to maximize flexibility and focus on the sites that interest you most. The Fortress of the Bears does require advance reservations. Please message me prior to booking bear entry tickets so we can confirm the timing.
Craft your perfect, private unforgettable Sitka excursion with Beyond the Dock Tours!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground.
- Booster Seat for child 40-100 lbs.
- Gratuities (Appreciated)
- Alaska Raptor Center Admission
- Fortress of the Bear Admission
Meeting and Pickup
For shore excursions, we can meet you at Harrigan Centennial Hall at 330 Harbor Dr or the main cruise ship terminal at 4513 Halibut Point Rd. Call or text to confirm your preferred pick-up location.
What To Expect
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Starrigavan Recreation Area
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Fortress of the Bear
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alaska Raptor Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baranof Castle State Historical Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sitka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children under the age of 8 must be in a booster or car seat. We do have 1 booster seat available. We can help connect you with a rental service for an infant car seat if needed.
- Wheel chairs or mobility scooters that can fold should be able to fit in the trunk space. We do not have a wheelchair lift.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (AKST).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground.
- Booster Seat for child 40-100 lbs.
- Gratuities (Appreciated).
- Alaska Raptor Center Admission.
- Fortress of the Bear Admission.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground.
- Booster Seat for child 40-100 lbs.
- Gratuities (Appreciated)
- Alaska Raptor Center Admission
- Fortress of the Bear Admission
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children under the age of 8 must be in a booster or car seat. We do have 1 booster seat available. We can help connect you with a rental service for an infant car seat if needed.
- Wheel chairs or mobility scooters that can fold should be able to fit in the trunk space. We do not have a wheelchair lift.
