Cool Destinations
Top Sitka activities
Top Sitka landmarks
Beyond Sitka
Sitka trip ideas
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Top Sitka landmark tours
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore Alaska tours
  • Sitka travel guides
  • Sitka travel calendar
Rewards
Rewards
Wishlist
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Cool Rewards My Rewards
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates

Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour

11 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 91% of reviewers
91% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Sitka, USA
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $104 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour Image 1
Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour Image 2
Fortress of the Bear
Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour Image 4
Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour Image 5

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
Add to Wishlist
2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

If you prefer land over water, you can enjoy our two-hour historical and wildlife life tour in the comfort of a passenger van. On this tour you will see bears at the Fortress of the Bears and totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park, and learn about the history of this beautiful city.

What's Included

  • Skip the line
  • Admission Fees
  • 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
  • Gratuities
See 3 moreSee 2 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Sitka National Historic Park/Totem Park

On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Kiks.ádi Tlingit. Visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House speaks of Russia’s little known colonial legacy in North America.
Read more

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fortress of the Bear

This center opened in 2007, and now houses 7 bears. More than 20,000 visitors per year come to experience the majesty of these amazing creatures. We’ve sent bears to the Bronx Zoo, Montana Grizzly Encounter and the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Boyd, Texas. Our goal is to work with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to someday release rehabbed bears back into the wild. As a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization, The Fortress of the Bears rely solely on admission fees and donations for funding.
Read more

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Harrigan Centennial Hall (pass by)

This is our tour pickup point
Read more
Show 2 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-64781P3

Traveler Photos

See more
See more

Reviews

4.82
11 reviews

Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
10
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
Sitka Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Sitka Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Sitka Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
from
$206.50
Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge from Sitka
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Wildlife Quest and Fin Island Lodge from Sitka

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$294.23
PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (466)
from
$117.50
Private Guided 10 Passenger Tour to Sitka
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Private Guided 10 Passenger Tour to Sitka

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
from
$1,920

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (466)
from
$117.50
Sitka Scenic Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Sitka Scenic Tour

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (75)
from
$107.50
Simply Amazing Sitka Tour: Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor, & Totems
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Simply Amazing Sitka Tour: Fortress of the Bear, Alaska Raptor, & Totems

2 hours 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
4.7 (396)
from
$131.50
Private Taxi Tour

Private Taxi Tour

2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered
2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (90)
from
$360

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip the line.
  • Admission Fees.
  • 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Driver/guide.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fortress of the Bear & Totems Historical Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip the line
  • Admission Fees
  • 2-Hour scenic tour by 12 passenger van
  • Live commentary on board
  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Baranof Tours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your Cool Destinations Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email priceguarantee@mybookings.zendesk.com with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • Cool Destinations promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool Destinations and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • Cool Destinations reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool Destinations.

Non-refundable

Activity name

Non-refundable

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.