Adventures — Specialized Tours of Sitka

YOUR ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Immerse yourself in local culture with our flexible, tailored tours.

Simply pick and choose the tour options that appeal most to you, from the list below.

We try to provide a wide range of experiences for you to choose from. However, if there's something you'd like to do, or somewhere you'd like to go, that's not listed below, contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate you! For example, did you know that Sitka has some beautiful waterfalls to offer, just off the main road? Or how about a visit to Whale Park?

All prices listed below include tax, but do not include gratuities.

All bookings require a $50 non-refundable deposit.

Cancellation Policy - refunds are ONLY available up until one week prior to your scheduled tour date.

Beyond that time, refunds are NOT available.

Fortress of the bear

Living in Sitka means living in bear country, so we have had to learn how to manage our behavior and respect these amazing creatures, not fear them. Fortress of the Bear and the captive ambassador bears that you will meet on this tour, play an important role in local education. By decreasing the initial fear of bears and increasing people's knowledge about them, and how to live safely and responsibly with them, Fortress of the Bear helps to maintain a peaceful coexistence between humans and bears. If you select a visit to Fortress of the Bear as part of your tour package, we will spend time on the viewing deck over looking the large enclosures, and watch the bears interacting with each other and their environment.

One of the first things I did when I arrived in Sitka was start volunteering with Fortress of the Bear, and to this day I spend as much time at this amazing bear rescue facility as I can. I have spent hours observing the bears, getting to know them individually and learning all about their intelligent and creative natures. Fortress of the Bear is currently home to eight orphaned bears that would have been euthanized, had they not been rescued and given the health care they need. Five of the bears are Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears and three are Black Bears. As a long standing volunteer of Fortress of the Bear, I look forward to educating you about the things I have learned in my time there, such as the importance of enrichment, training and diverse habitats.

TIME: 1 - 1.5 hours

Cost: $50 per person, 2 people minimum

GUIDED tour, including round trip transportation

To learn more about Fortress of the Bear and their work, you can visit their website.

WWII Tour

History fans will be interested to learn that Sitka was a very active Army and Navy base during WWII. Many remnants of this time are still scattered about the island and on Japonski Island. If you select this two hour history tour, your guide will tell you about the lives of Sitkans during the war. Highlights of the historic artifacts you will see, are old bunkers, a radio tower, a tarmac used to launch the PBYs and much more. You'll have an opportunity to enter an old bunker and walk on the tarmac to view the tie downs for the planes that still exist, on what is now a parking lot.

TIME: 2 HOUrs

Cost: $125 per person (minus a 10% discount for vets)

CUSTOM Driving Tour of the Town

This custom tour option allows for unique Sitka opportunities, allowing you to see parts of our beautiful town that most tourists never experience. If you'd like to see a range of local sites and landmarks, this driving tour option is perfect for you. I'll take you to visit the Artesian Well, to taste the delicious pure water that Sitkans gather for their personal use. We'll also visit our unique golf course, which is built up into a mountain. Golfers have been known to drive their carts around wild bears to continue their play! We can visit our beautiful rocky beaches, and do some beach combing if the tide is low. From these brief beach walks, take in views of the dormant volcano, Mount Edgecumbe, on clear days! We'll drive through the Native Village, to see the historical Tlingit homes, and point out local stores and native artisans downtown. There are so many wonderful scenic and historic stops, as we drive from one end of Sitka to the other! This option does not include admission prices to Sitka attractions (such as Fortress of the Bear or the Alaska Raptor Center).

TIME: 3 hours

Cost: $250 per person, 2 people minimum

sitka’s waterfalls

Did you know that Sitka has amazing waterfalls? They are easily accessible within a few minutes walk of the main road. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the splendor of 3 beautiful waterfalls, often unseen by tourists. As we travel from one waterfall to another, we also provide a narrated driving tour. The photo opportunities are magnificent!