Specialized Tours of Sitka

YOUR TOUR OPTIONS

Locally owned and operated since 2015 and very highly rated on TripAdvisor, join us to immerse yourself in Sitka culture with experienced local guides. See Sitka through the eyes of a local, visiting some spots explored by no other tour companies in town. We offer the perfect tour options for those who want to see the real Sitka.

To ensure a personalized and comfortable experience, our private tours are limited to 2-7 passengers.

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.

Highlights of Sitka

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. Simply choose the four adventures below that interest you the most.

• Fortress of the Bear - a non-profit bear rescue and sanctuary facility

• Alaska Raptor Center - a non-profit avian rehab and sanctuary

• Totem Park - view a collection of native totem poles at the Sitka National Historic Park

• Alaska Native Village - original Tlingit historical structures

• WWII Sites - visit historic structures, including barracks, bunkers, a radio tower and more

• Beach Combing (tide dependent) - observe local plants & sea creatures in their natural environment

• Waterfalls - often unseen by tourists, picturesque photo opportunities of local waterfalls

  This custom tour option does not include admission prices to Sitka attractions

  (such as Fortress of the Bear or the Alaska Raptor Center).

TIME: 3 - 3.5 hours

Cost: $220 per person, 2 people minimum