Private Tour
Explore Beyond the Dock: Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka
Overview
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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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!
Options
Beyond the Expected: Craft An Unforgettable Private Tour in Sitka
Pickup included
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ideal tour
Timothy S,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable travel guide and a private ride to anywhere you want to go. And they don't mind if you need to grab something you need quick before the tour concludes.
Authentic Sitka experience with a local gem!
Jessica W,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute best time on our private tour of Sitka, despite the rain! Met our guide, Kealoha, a local resident at the pier, right from the ship. We were escorted to her vehicle, which was comfortable and had a booster for our young son. Kealoha made the tour feel more personal and relaxed compared to the big bus tours. She shared stories about Sitka’s history, culture, and everyday life that we would not have likely learned otherwise, and also provided lunch recommendations which proved to be delicious. Highlights included breathtaking views along the shoreline, Bear Fortress, Raptor center, Totem museum and downtown. She was with us inside most centers and gave us detailed info on the animals and organizations. The coolest thing I recall was seeing a bear use sign language to communicate with one of the care rpoviders. There was plenty of flexibility to adjust the pace for our family, and the weather. I appreciated her giving us a heads up the day before of how to dress for comfort. Kealoha was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely proud to share her family's hometown with us. This tour gave us a deeper appreciation of Sitka, enough to consider work here. She was just the sweetest, showing us off-tour sites based on our discussions. We highly recommend this private tour to anyone looking for an authentic and kid-friendly way to explore Sitka!
Our guide Kealoha was...
Steven S,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kealoha was very knowledgable of the area and friendly. Her vehicle was extremely comfortable. I would recommend her for a great overview of Sitka for first time.
Great tour of Sitka
Anna S,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Sitka by local teacher-saw parts of Sitka we would have otherwise not seen. Learned quite a bit about the community. Highly recommend
The best tour in Sitka
virginia k,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all kealoha was probably the best tour person we have ever had! She was so accommodating and sweet! She knows Sitka so well and all our stops were fantastic! She knew everyone so that was a bonus! We went to the fortress of the bear, the raptor center, the national park to see the salmon and the totem poles and shopping! The day was the best! She truly loves this job! I can’t say enough good things about her and the tour! All 4 of us had the best time and it was because of her!!
Awesome Tour
Amanda W,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this Tour. Kealoha was great from first contact and arranging our Tour to pick up at our desired location. She is a wonderful guide and even though our time was short in Port, she covered all the sites we were interested in. Don’t miss Fortress of the Bears or Raptor Centre. A great way to see beautiful Sitka!
Wonderful tour of Sitka
Linda M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00With Kealoha as our guide, our private shore excursion in Sitka was fabulous! We would never have seen so much on a group tour. After an easy meet-up at the cruise terminal, Kealoha took us to see all that Sitka offers: beautiful scenery, history, and cultural attractions. We visited the Fortress of the Bear, the Alaska Raptor Center, the National Historic Park with its Tlinget totem poles, and the Baranof Castle, where Russia officially handed Alaska over the U.S. in 1867. We also visited the historic St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral. She guided us to some shops that were of special interest to us. Kealoha was very friendly and accommodating, adapting the tour to our interests and pace. She shared her immense knowledge as a long-time resident of Sitka, and this made the day so interesting and enjoyable. By the time our tour was over, we felt like she was not just our tour guide, but a new friend. Highly recommended!
Very easy to find the...
Andrea W,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to find the tour guide. Gary was very knowledgeable about Sitka. We saw salmon jumping, went to Fortress of the Bears, Raptor Center, drove through downtown Sitka, etc. We had complimentary water and a salmon dip with crackers. It was very yummy. Definitely worth getting a private tour.
Great day in Sitka
Kevin S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day, albeit rainy, in Sitka! Our guide Gary was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable not only about the area but about timing for arrival at individual destinations. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Sitka.
Such an amazing way to...
Tamara L,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing way to see Sitka! Gary was so informative and he made sure we saw every part of Sitka. This was one of our favorite tours our Alaskan cruise.
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