2.5 Hour Tongass Trolley Tour in Ketchikan
by KETCHIKAN EXPEDITIONS LLC
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This 2.5-hour bus tour in Ketchikan takes place on a replica 1800s cable car trolley called the Tongass Trolley. The tour starts with a drive past an eagle's nest to Saxman Native Village, where guests see Tlingit and Haida totem poles while the guide explains the village's cultural background. The trolley then follows the coast to Herring Cove, where there is a chance to observe black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon, though wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Next, the tour stops at Rainbow Falls for photos of the waterfall and its mist, which can create a rainbow on sunny days. Returning toward town, the trolley stops at the Totem Heritage Center, which houses authentic 19th-century totem poles, carvings, baskets, regalia, and photographs from local native tribes. The tour concludes either back at the visitor center pickup point or at the historic Creek Street area for shopping. Parking fees are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Herring Cove
The tour stops at Herring Cove where guests can disembark for about 30 minutes to look for wildlife such as black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon swimming upstream. Sightings are possible but not guaranteed.
30 min
Creek Street
At the end of the tour, guests can be dropped off at historic Creek Street for about 5 minutes to shop or return to the visitor center on Front Street where the tour began.
5 min
Salmon Ladder
Guests spend about 15 minutes watching salmon swim and jump up a creek ladder on their way to spawn, while learning about the five different species of salmon in Ketchikan.
15 min
Ketchikan
The trolley stops for 15 minutes at Rainbow Falls, known for the mist produced by the waterfall. On sunny days, the mist forms a rainbow, making it a popular photo spot.
15 min
City Park of Ketchikan
A 10-minute stop at City Park, formerly a fish hatchery with small ponds where fish were raised before migrating through the Pacific Ocean and returning to spawn.
10 min
Totem Heritage Center
The tour includes a 30-minute visit to the Totem Heritage Center, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It displays authentic 19th-century totem poles, carvings, baskets, regalia, and photographs highlighting local native tribes’ heritage.
30 min
Meeting point
131 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #12 to speak to a representative.
End point
131 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #12 to speak to a representative.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
2.5 Hour Tongass Trolley Tour in Ketchikan
by KETCHIKAN EXPEDITIONS LLC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This 2.5-hour bus tour in Ketchikan takes place on a replica 1800s cable car trolley called the Tongass Trolley. The tour starts with a drive past an eagle's nest to Saxman Native Village, where guests see Tlingit and Haida totem poles while the guide explains the village's cultural background. The trolley then follows the coast to Herring Cove, where there is a chance to observe black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon, though wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Next, the tour stops at Rainbow Falls for photos of the waterfall and its mist, which can create a rainbow on sunny days. Returning toward town, the trolley stops at the Totem Heritage Center, which houses authentic 19th-century totem poles, carvings, baskets, regalia, and photographs from local native tribes. The tour concludes either back at the visitor center pickup point or at the historic Creek Street area for shopping. Parking fees are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Herring Cove
The tour stops at Herring Cove where guests can disembark for about 30 minutes to look for wildlife such as black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon swimming upstream. Sightings are possible but not guaranteed.
30 min
Creek Street
At the end of the tour, guests can be dropped off at historic Creek Street for about 5 minutes to shop or return to the visitor center on Front Street where the tour began.
5 min
Salmon Ladder
Guests spend about 15 minutes watching salmon swim and jump up a creek ladder on their way to spawn, while learning about the five different species of salmon in Ketchikan.
15 min
Ketchikan
The trolley stops for 15 minutes at Rainbow Falls, known for the mist produced by the waterfall. On sunny days, the mist forms a rainbow, making it a popular photo spot.
15 min
City Park of Ketchikan
A 10-minute stop at City Park, formerly a fish hatchery with small ponds where fish were raised before migrating through the Pacific Ocean and returning to spawn.
10 min
Totem Heritage Center
The tour includes a 30-minute visit to the Totem Heritage Center, listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It displays authentic 19th-century totem poles, carvings, baskets, regalia, and photographs highlighting local native tribes’ heritage.
30 min
Meeting point
131 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #12 to speak to a representative.
End point
131 Front Street Ketchikan, AK 99901. We will meet at the statue called "The Rock". You can also stop in the Ketchikan Visitors Center, Booth #12 to speak to a representative.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.