Fortress of the Bear Tours and Activities

Skip the impersonal, large-group bus tour and explore Sitka on a small-group day trip to the city’s top landmarks, with a range of departure times offered to fit your schedule. Your guide, who navigates for you, brings you to four highly-rated attractions, including Fortress of the Bear, the Alaska Raptor Center, and the Sitka National Historic Park. All entrance fees are included for your convenience.

Skip the big buses with this small group tour narrated by a local guide. This is Sitka's only tour option to include only the 3 top ranked stops in our beautiful town. This gives you the opportunity to see the top spots and still have time to explore our city. Come join us and see the Alaska you have always dreamed about through the eyes of a local.

While your ship is docked in port, get to know Sitka’s historical sites and enjoy wildlife sightings on this land and sea combo shore excursion. First, hop aboard a catamaran and watch for whales, otters, porpoises, and birds. Then, discover by comfortable van Sitka’s top attractions, like Sitka National Historical Park, Japonski Island, and Fortress of the Bear, a habitat for rescued brown bears. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group experience limited to 12 people.

Discover Alaska’s historic city of Sitka on this small-group tour limited to just 10 people. A comfortable van takes you across the O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island. Pass Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Pioneer Home, and St. Michael’s Cathedral, and listen to engaging commentary on the sites from informative guides. Enjoy up-close views of rescued bears at Fortress of the Bear, and take in the stunning scenery of Sitka National Historical Park and admire its towering totem poles.

Get to know Alaska’s historic city of Sitka on this small-group shore excursion limited to just 10 people. Aboard a comfortable van, cross the O’Connell Bridge to Japonski Island. See Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Pioneer Home, and St. Michael’s Cathedral, and hear informative commentary on the sites from seasoned guides. Meet the rescued bears of Fortress of the Bear, and take in the marvelous scenery of Sitka National Historical Park. Port transport included.

Avoid the hassle of renting a car during your time in Sitka and take a private taxi tour of the area. Customize your itinerary and visit the places that interest you the most or let your driver suggest some off-the-beaten-path locations. Choose to visit the Fortress of the Bear, Totem Park, Baranof Castle, the raptor center, and much more.

Visit three of Sitka's most interesting sites and spot some wildlife while you're at it with this tour. Your local guide will take you to Fortress of the Bear, where you're bound to see bears and the Alaska Raptor Center (home to all sorts of birds of prey). You'll then visit the Sitka National Historic Totem Park where you can learn about the significance of totem poles.

This Sitka Super Saver gives you two best-selling tours at a discounted price. Aboard a catamaran, enjoy two hours of gorgeous natural scenery and keep watch for whales, porpoises, otters and birds. Back on land, explore by comfortable van Sitka’s top attractions like Japonski Island and Sitka National Historical Park. Your 2-hour Sitka city tour includes a visit to Fortress of the Bear, where you’ll see adorable bear cubs from a short and safe distance.

This unique tour allows you to see the Alaska you’ve always dreamed of. We put this tour together to offer our guests the most requested places to visit in Sitka.