Alaska Bears and Silver Bay Homestead
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a fully narrated motorcoach tour to Fortress of the Bear, a working rehabilitation center for once-orphaned brown and black bears. Then, board an excursion boat to explore a glacier-carved fjord. Along the way, you will step ashore at a remote Alaskan homestead to bask in the warmth of a crackling campfire and learn about pioneers who came in search of riches or to make a living sustained by the area’s incredible natural resources.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration includes travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Self serve Hot Chocolate and Instant Coffee
S'mores
What To Expect
Fortress of the Bear
Visit Fortress of the Bear, where you will see and learn about beautiful, rescued brown bears. -45 Minutes Cruise through Silver Bay, a glacier-carved fjord, while watching for wildlife and learning the natural history of this remarkable area. -45 Minutes Step ashore at a remote Alaskan homestead to relax by a campfire and learn about pioneers who came in search of a living sustained by the area’s incredible natural resources. -45 Minutes Cruise back to dock where you boarded the sight seeing vessel-30 Minutes 30 minute motor coach ride each direction, total of 1 hour
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Alaska Bears and Silver Bay Homestead
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cozy Experience
tandil2017,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bear sanctuary was incredible in itself, but adding the homestead experience to it made it even better! Sitting around the campfire, eating Smores, bonding with folks from all areas of the world made this a unique, cozy, very memorable experience. Everyone involved in the tour was fun, positive, and extremely knowledgeable. They honestly love what they do, and it shows! I highly recommend this experience!
Out and about in Sitka!
459karir,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! Fortress of the Bear was a hit with our teens and we loved the mission to save orphaned cubs. We only spent about 45 min at this location, but it was enough. The really hit of this trip is the boat out to the Silver Bay homestead. The vessel was new and very nice! The views on the way out and in were amazing. We loved the campfire and s’mores when we arrived, walking the stone beach and hearing the local stories around the fire. The salmon snacks were very good! Would definitely recommend or do again when in the area!
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