The “Sitka Wildlife Tours” was an excellent choice for us. Yvonne, our guide, was excellent. She provided great commentary as we visited the Sitka National Park where she explained the design and importance of each of the National Historical Park. Admire the historical and cultural treasures of the Tlingit totem poles. It was a treat to watch the salmon spawn upriver. Yvonne shared her knowledge of Sitka’s role in World War II, the importance of fishing to Sitka, and the boarding school offered to students from the remotest areas. We took the scenic route along Silver Bay where we eventually reached the Fortress of the Bear complex. This is where orphaned bears live in a natural setting. Highly recommend Sitka Wild Life Tours when you are in Sitka.

This whale watching tour was worth every penny! From the time I booked it till the end. I booked on line a month before we arrived, I was nervous because I did not book this threw the cruise line but they reassured us we would get back to boat in plenty of time,and we did. I wanted a private tour because we wanted the experience to our self’s plus we had our 2 year old grand daughter that fell asleep. Our Guide was Frank Rodgers, and by far was the kindest man was very educational about the animals and their culture. We learnt so much from him! He made sure to take us too see even more then what was included in our tour. We actually witnessed a big whale breaching out the water, then we witnessed twice a mother and baby whale breaching out the water, this was so exciting! And I was able to get it all on camera! We seen the tails come up out the water more then once! And it being different whales in different areas. The sea Otters were some pretty amazing little guys and gals. We will be back and this will definitely be the company we use again and I will request Frank. Thank you for making our experience one of the best!

This tour was fantastic, all the plus points of Sitka were covered and our guide was very knowledgeable. Do I have to do your ear treatment today

Informative guide Yvonne. Very helpful & friendly. A small group tour is the way to go. It was relaxing being transported in a small van & seeing & learning as much as we did because of keeping the group on the smaller side

We loved our guide Brett Davis- low key but super informative. Helped all of us in & out of the van at every stop. Feel like we hit the highlights in Sitka!

This tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and stayed with us the entire time describing or explaining things along the way. Highly recommend.

We did this tour while on a cruise, so we had limited time in Stika. It was a great mix of things and our local tour guide gave lots of local information. The kids on our tour even got to become junior rangers at the park. Highly recommend -- everything was on time and they even gave us a ride back to the pier since we had a short amount of time. Highly recommend this tour and company!

Great Guide, lot of relevant information, very well organised, good stops, it would be the best if we could spend more time at each place except forest of the bears!

This was our third time in Sitka so we wanted to do something a little different. This trip was a perfect choice. Our bus driver was super nice, helpful and very interesting. We loved the stops that the tour incorporates into the experience. It was a perfect day for us.

The tour was fantastic. Really enjoyed it. Our guide, Brett Davis, was simply terrific. He made everyone feel very comfortable and had a strong command of the tour information. Would highly recommend this tour and would definitely recommend Brett!

The A Fortress of the Bear and the Alaska Raptor Center were really nice! I would have liked to spend more time there. The city tour was ok, but the driver was really good.

The Mad Queen Restaurant waaaaay exceeded our expectations! Scrumptious food with a dazzling view. Highly recommend.

We would normally try to visit these sites on our own but we decided on a tour since we didn't have a car for the half day we had available. Brett was knowledgeable but you are definitely on a schedule to cover everything in 2.5 hours. The Fortress of the Bear and the Raptor Center are actually pretty small so the 20-30 minutes at those was sufficient. The historical park seemed to get the short shrift. It didn't help that we went on a really crummy weather day but they obviously can't control that (and actually managed the rain just fine).

We had a great trip in a small group of 10 to see the bears, raptors and totems. Would have liked a little more time with the raptors and totems but it was amazing how much we saw and learnt. Brett Davis was our knowledgeable tour guide.

The Hubby and I were on a 7 day Alaska Cruise and Sitka was on the schedule. As usual, I scoured VIATOR looking for a private or semi-private tour to give us an in depth experience to Sitka. We ended up booking with Sitka Wildlife Tours. From our Cruise ship, we boarded a local bus (no charge/complimentary) to take us to the Chamber of Commerce meeting destination for the Wildlife tour. Very easy to follow instructions ;) We boarded the cargo mini van and Brett, our tour guide for the excursion began our Sitka adventure! The tour included visits to the Alaska Raptor Center, Fortress of the Bear Sanctuary, and the Sitka National Historical Park, featuring the iconic totem poles. Each stop offered a unique glimpse into the natural beauty and cultural richness of this incredible region. The Bear Sanctuary, is the highlight of the tour. The sanctuary is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of orphaned and injured bears. Seeing these magnificent creatures up close was awe-inspiring. Our final stop was the Sitka National Historical Park, renowned for its impressive collection of totem poles. Walking through the park felt like stepping back in time. The totem poles, each with its own story, stood as silent sentinels of the Tlingit people's rich heritage. The park's trails offered stunning views of the surrounding forest and coastline, making it a perfect blend of culture and nature. Overall, this wildlife tour in Sitka was a remarkable adventure. The combination of breathtaking wildlife encounters and cultural exploration made it a well-rounded experience. Whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, or simply seeking an enriching getaway, this tour is a must-do when visiting Sitka, Alaska. Highly recommended! The only negative, there should be an age restriction: Fellow Travelers brought their Toddler Girl, who cried the entire time, in and outside of the Van!. Super unpleasant and very hard to hear Brett speak about the sites!