Experience Alaska like never before on a special combination of Sitka's newest wildlife experience and the Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest. Your adventure begins at Fortress of the Bear rescue facility near Silver Bay. See brown bears up-close as you learn of an Alaskan family's dream - a sanctuary for bears caught in conflict with their human neighbors. Marvel at the ingenuity of reusing an abandoned wood mill site to create a home for these awesome animals.

Back aboard a deluxe coach your Tlingit driver explains how the original inhabitants of Southeast Alaska have thrived here for thousands of years, continuing their dynamic culture today. You may even have a chance to hear authentic native story-telling. You'll cap this exploration with a cruise to the wild side on the Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest. Sea otters, whales, sea lions, seals, wild-brown bears, Sitka blacktail deer and marine birds may be observed - all in their natural habitat!

The tour operator guarantees you will see an otter, a whale, or a bear on cruise portion. If not, you'll receive a $100 cash refund ($50 refund per child) as you disembark the tour vessel. Warm clothing, sturdy shoes and a rainproof jacket are recommended as this excursion operates in all weather conditions. Tour may operate in reverse order.