VIP Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience) | 2 hours to 3 hours

4 Reviews | Ketchikan
From $630.00 per group Lowest Price Guarantee
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VIP Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience)
2 Adults x $630.00
$1,260.00
Approx Total
$1,260.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)
  • Snacks
  • Entry fee to Totem Heritage Center (Applies to groups of 1-7 people)
  • $5 Entry Fee into Totem Heritage Center (Applies to groups of 8-14 people)

Overview

We are a Haida Alaskan Native Owned and Operated Guide Service here in Beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Let Us Share Our Culture and Way of Life with you as we tour parts of Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Learn how to spot medicinal plants that have been used by the Tlingit/Haida peoples for thousands of years and learn about their benefits. You will also learn How to Read the Characters of the Totem Poles, what they mean, and their history. See eagles in their nests and other wildlife such as Whales, Deer, Bears, Sea Lions, Seals, and plenty of salmon. We do our best to ensure a high chance of spotting wildlife but it is not gauranteed. This is a private group style tour so there is a lot of felxibility in terms of routes and preference of stops. We will accomodate your pick-up and drop-off locations so reach out to us for pick requests if needed! We look forward to meeting your group and giving you a taste of our culture and Ketchikan's Beauty! (Group size is limited to 14)

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The preferred pick-up location is Berth 2 in Downtown Ketchikan, 131 Front St. Ketchikan, AK 99901. We do offer other pick up locations upon request, such as hotels or the airport. ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Departure Point: Ketchikan Rain Gauge or "Liquid Sunshine" gauge Directions: 131 Front street (berth 2), Ketchikan. A guide will be standing next to the Rain Gauge or "liquid sunshine" guage, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, holding a "Clan House Tours" sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Totem Heritage Center

    The Totem Heritage Center houses 33 poles in a climate-controlled environment, 16 of which are on permanent display. Photos of the old village sites help you imagine these poles as they stood originally. Native artifacts such as baskets, masks, and regalia give additional insight into the artistry and cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.

    30 minutes

  • Ketchikan

    Ketchikan Salmon Ladder and Ketchikan /city Highlights

    15 minutes

  • Herring Cove

    For Possible Eagle and Bear and Salmon in the Creek Sightings.

    30 minutes

  • Rotary Beach

    Look for Possible Whale Sighting, Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and Explore the Tide Pools.

    15 minutes

  • Salmon Ladder

    View Ketchikan’s world famous Salmon ladder. View salmon migrating upstream to spawn. Note: The total duration already includes the travel time.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 14100% refund
April 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Aug, 2024

I recommend this tour to everyone. This is a must do experience. You have locals doing this tour so you get all the knowledge about the culture and history. We saw it all, bears, orcas, eagles and salmon. Very happy with this tour.

Great guide …great tour.

Published on Aug, 2024

We had a great time on this tour. We saw the salmon ladder, bears, an eagles nest w/ baby eagles. We could not see any whales…but i am sure it will happen on a different day. Dan was great. His wife being a native Alaskan from royalty really gave us great insight into the the local culture. His explanation of the totem poles, the stories they tell, and their historical importance was very enlightening. We also saw native medicinal plants and learned about how the native community feeds its family while minimizing its impact on the planet. We would definitely reccomend. .

Family trip

Published on Aug, 2024

We had an amazing experience along with Rebeca and her friend who translated to Spanish everything for us. I recommend you take it if you have little time in Ketchikan and dont want to miss the essential.

Ketchikan tour w friends

Published on Jun, 2024

We were on an Alaskan cruise with 2 other couples. The van was comfortable and the local authentic flair to the tour really made it great. Our tour guide Hannah was so much fun.

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