• Fortress of the Bear - Enjoy a personalized tour with your own dedicated guide through the Fortress of the Bear, ensuring you receive full attention alongside the knowledgeable Fortress staff ready to answer any questions. We offer scheduled appointment times to avoid large bus crowds, providing a unique, local perspective and personalized service exclusive to our small-group tours.

• Silver Bay - The Silver Bay overlook offers a breathtaking view cherished by Sitka residents. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, the bay’s shimmering silver waters are a stunning sight. Keep an eye out for whales, often spotted as they pass through the area.

• Thimbleberry Lake - Our tours vary daily, selecting the best location based on the season, wildlife viewing opportunities, or weather. The Thimbleberry Lake trail and waterfall is a popular stop. Our expert guide will lead you through the captivating Tongass National Forest along the Thimbleberry trail hike. This short journey winds through the forest, offers views from the waterfall’s top, and continues to Thimbleberry Lake for photo opportunities with a beautiful backdrop. The trail is graded and manageable for even novice hikers.

Bumble Expeditions LLC is a licensed commercial guide with access from the National Forest Service for this location.

• Starrigavan Recreation Area - Our tours vary daily, selecting the best location based on the season, wildlife viewing opportunities, or weather. Starrigavan Recreation Area is a frequent stop and is wheelchair accessible.
  Explore diverse habitats at Starrigavan Recreation Area. Spot great blue herons, bald eagles, common mergansers, belted kingfishers, canvasbacks, mallards, buffleheads, and many other birds along the Estuary Life Trail, a barrier-free ¼-mile boardwalk. From July through September, coho and pink salmon return to Starrigavan Creek, attracting river otters or brown bears. Look out for Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears on the ¾-mile Forest and Muskeg Trail.
  This institution is an equal opportunity provider and operates under a special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Admission to the Fortress of the Bear

• Gratuities
• Lunch

Experience the exclusive concierge-level private land tour in Sitka, where every detail is managed from the moment you disembark. Enjoy an optional meal that offers a true taste of the local culture, fostering personal connections and creating unforgettable memories. Say goodbye to lines and crowds, with a guaranteed timely return to your ship for a stress-free day.

Travel in a group of up to 7 explorers per vehicle for a more intimate experience, with options available for larger groups.

Your personal adventure guide will meet you at the port, ready to take you on a unique, customizable journey that goes beyond the ordinary.

The itinerary is flexible, adapting to weather conditions and guest abilities, with visits to forest trails, hidden waterfalls, and stunning landscapes.

A highlight of the tour is a stop at the Fortress of the Bears, where you can enjoy a guided tour to learn about these magnificent animals.

Choose an optional meal from our menu, which you can savor at your own pace, whether as a packed picnic or in our café.

• We can accomodate guests with mobility impairments by adjusting the route to your ability. Please send us a message and let us know. Our vans cannot fit larger electric scooters however
• Children who are required by Alaskan Road Systems to be in a car/booster seat can be accommodated- You must bring your car seat or make arrangements with us ahead of time to use one of ours and must install it yourself- No lap infants/children. You must arrive 10 min before departure
• Wheelchair accessibility limited to guests who can transfer in and out of the vehicle on their own or with the assistance of another guest. Wheelchair must be able to fold up and fit in the back space of a minivan. We cannot accommodate traditional electric scooters. Please call if you have specific questions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.