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2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion

131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Duration

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Enjoy a narrated small group island excursion where you will have a chance to watch for wildlife, and see the authentic art and culture of the area with a local guide. Stops may include: Herring Cove (the best place we can drive to for a chance to see wildlife) Salmon ladder (if visiting in spawning season) Totem heritage center (amazing art, and 200+ year old totem poles) A beautiful waterfall A drive through Saxman native village A popular local beach (if the tide is low enough)

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What To Expect

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Herring Cove



Herring Cove is the best place we can drive to for the chance to spot some wildlife. Bears are very common there especially in salmon spawning season (mid July through late September)
If any questions please call 9078218383

Bald eagles are extremely common there from May to August.

There are many different bird species you can sometimes spot including Kingfishers, blue heron, steller blue jays, and ravens.

other possible wildlife includes seals, salmon, Sitka blacktail deer, and otters.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salmon Ladder



We make this stop only during salmon spawning season, and you can see salmon jumping up the rapids, and swimming up the ladder.

Customer service:
9078218383

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Totem Heritage Center



Founded in 1976 the Totem Heritage Center contains amazing art, and 200+ year old totem poles.

The Totem Heritage Center preserves the art of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples.

The Center houses endangered 19th century totem poles retrieved from uninhabited Tlingit and Haida village sites. The Center contains 33 authentic poles, numerous historic artifacts, and Native art works.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saxman Native Village



We drive through a Tlingit town, known as Saxman. We will pass by totems, a clan house, and a totem carving center.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100,000 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

Durations

2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
from 80 $

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