Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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. We've made this decision to maximize flexibility and allow for spontaneous exploration or extended visits to sites that interest you most. These top attractions offer affordable entry, and advance booking isn't required.
Craft your perfect, private unforgettable Sitka excursion with Beyond the Dock Tours!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Trekking poles for added stability on trails or uneven ground.
Booster Seat for child 40-100 lbs.
Gratuities (Appreciated)
Fortress of the Bear (Child Admission Age 5-17)
Alaska Raptor Center (Adult Admission)
Alaska Raptor Center (Child Admission)
Fortress of the Bear (Adult Admission)
Select a pickup point
Starrigavan Recreation Area
Starrigavan Recreation Area, just north of Sitka, Alaska, is a nature lover's paradise. Here you'll find a beautiful estuary teeming with birdlife, perfect for observing on the quarter-mile boardwalk trail. We can hop on the Forest to Muskeg trail for a short hike through spruce-hemlock forest and muskeg on various trails, keeping an eye out for resident brown bears, eagles, and deer.
Fortress of the Bear
The drive to Fortress of the Bear is a scenic adventure! Trade charming downtown for breathtaking Alaskan scenery - mountains, wildlife, and a glimpse of the local ecosystem! Keep your eyes peeled. Once we arrive, learn about rescued brown and black bears. A must-see stop!
Pickup included
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Denise P,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
Gary was fantastic! So informative and easy to listen to. We saw more than the average tourist and learned so much! He has the best salmon dip in all of Alaska!
Richard M,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
Kealoha was personable, knowledgeable, very flexible, and showed enjoyment of her position as our guide. Would highly recommend her as a tour guide of Sitka. She has had a lot of knowledge of the animals at the fortress of a bear and the raptor.
Jennifer P,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely an AMAZING experience. Our day with “Uncle Gary” was beyond expectations. We were relaxed, saw things I can guarantee no one on a tour bus saw. Heard personal stories and learned what life in Sitka is really like. My son is still craving the smoked salmon dip he surprised us with at our “little bit extra!” The vehicle was comfortable, new and very well kept. Do not hesitate to book this.
Judy K,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
Wonderful experience. The guide was exceptional . She went beyond what was expected. An 84 year old with a mobility scooter .
Dianarpt,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
Customizable. Saw the bears, eagles and tons of salmon. Feel like we hit the jackpot with our guide Gary, he was amazing and knowledgeable.
Operated by Kealoha Harmon