• 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 Fortress staff to address any inquiries. 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. Encircled by towering mountain peaks, the bay’s shimmering silver waters, from which it derives its name, are truly spectacular. Keep an eye out for whales, frequently 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 favored stop. Our knowledgeable 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 summit, and continues to Thimbleberry Lake, where we pause for photos against a stunning backdrop. The hiking trail is graded and manageable even for 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.

Starrigavan Recreation Area features diverse habitats. Look for 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. Coho and pink salmon return to Starrigavan Creek from July through September, occasionally attracting river otters or brown bears. Watch 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
• Admission to the Fortress of the Bear
• Lunch

• Gratuities

Featured in USA Today! From the moment you disembark, everything is taken care of. Explore the captivating landscapes of Sitka on an exclusive small-group land tour. Experience stunning vistas, incredible wildlife encounters, and a multi-course lunch with locally sourced ingredients. This exceptional tour, which includes a visit to a local trail in the Tongass Forest, offers convenience and personal touches, with expert guides leading you through picturesque routes and hidden treasures. With a maximum of 11 guests per vehicle, enjoy Sitka’s beauty without the crowds and long waits. The tour provides fully guided access to the Fortress of the Bear, ensuring a memorable and enriching adventure.

• Intimate small-group land tour, accommodating 1-11 per vehicle, or up to 25 per departure.
• Lunch provided featuring locally sourced ingredients
• Visit top attractions like the Fortress of the Bear and scenic overlooks
• Customize your route based on weather and group interests
• 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
• 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

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