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

My four children under ten years greatly enjoyed this tour. The Fortress of the Bear and Raptor Center were highlights of our Alaska trip.

If you just want transportation to each of the locations, then go on this tour. Otherwise, pick another tour company. Our tour guide was just awful. She provided no information along the way. Her speaker system did not work and we were crammed in the van. When we were "dropped off" at the Fortress of the Bear, she told us what time to be back at the van. When inside the Fortress, other tour groups had guides that were knowledgeable and feeding the bears - ours stayed in the van. We did not have enough time to really enjoy this location. Next, we went to Alaska Raptor. Again, no narration along the way. We were greeted by an on-site guide of Alaska Raptor. However, we were not allowed enough time to enjoy the location and birds as were timed to go back to the van. On the way to the Totems, again no narration or local information. She just dropped us off. We chose to walk back to downtown instead of taking the van back since we knew we would be rushed again. She did walk us to the bridge where the salmon are, but provided no information again once we arrived. She never indicated where the totem walk was. It wasn't until we went inside the visitor center that we even knew or were directed to the totem walk (which, is very lovely). We walked back to downtown. Be sure to not miss the salmon hatchery along the way. It was quite interesting. This tour is not worth the money. You can get a taxi for much cheaper. We were VERY disappointed with this tour. For the price and information, it was totally not worth it.