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The Top 1 Bear Watching Tours in Sitka

Bear watching in Sitka comes with a little extra heart - as the brown and black bears you’ll see live in the ‘Fortress of the Bear’, a non-profit rescue facility. That makes a Sitka bear watching tour not only thrilling, but it also helps with local conservation efforts. Learning about the lives of bears in Alaska will help connect you to ‘The 49th State’ in a unique way, leaving you with wonderful memories of your time spent among these fascinating and powerful creatures.  

On a Premium Sitka Scenic Tour, you’ll discover the area’s must-see attractions, including a scenic mountain-backed drive along Silver Bay, where you may catch sight of humpback and minke whales. Next up is the bear watching element. Visit Fortress of the Bear to see rescued brown and black bears (the only ones on Baranof Island), learning how these bears are cared for, and how Alaskan bears live in the wild, as you watch them in their specially created habitat. Then visit the Alaskan Raptor Center where birds of prey - including owls and eagles - are rehabilitated, before finishing up with a Sitka National Historical Park visit, where you can enjoy winding nature trails punctuated with highly decorated totem poles. 
 
If you want to enjoy all the best Sitka activities but on your terms, then a Sitka Deluxe Private Tour could be the right fit. This private tour means you’ll have your naturalist guide’s full attention and you can stay however long you want at each destination. For the ultimate in flexibility, this tour is a great choice!

Whichever Sitka bear watching tour you choose, you can be sure you’ll finish your day with an in-depth understanding of these fascinating animals and the care that goes into preserving them and their Alaskan habitat. 

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