Ketchikan 2.5-Hour Wildlife and Scenic Tour Including Saxman Totem Poles and Herring Cove
by Seaside Tours
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✓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.$188Overview
The tour begins with check-in outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau downtown at 131 Front Street, where a guide holding a Seaside Tours sign will greet guests. The group travels in a deluxe 14-passenger van along the coastline while hearing narration about Ketchikan’s history and landmarks. The first stop is at Ketchikan Creek and Falls, where thousands of salmon, including pink coho and Chinook, can be seen migrating upstream to spawn. Next, the tour visits Rotary Beach for about half an hour. Here, guests can beachcomb for fool’s gold and observe various sea creatures such as crabs, starfish, sea anemones, abalone, and sea urchins. There is also a chance to spot whales from the shoreline. Afterward, a short stop at a cascading waterfall offers a photo opportunity. The tour continues to Herring Cove for 35 minutes, a place known for sightings of bears, seals, eagles, deer, and many birds. Then the group goes to Saxman Tribal House, home to the largest collection of totem poles in Southeast Alaska. Visitors can learn about the history of totems and watch master carvers at work maintaining traditional carving techniques. The tour concludes with a drive through the town of Ketchikan, ending at the original pick-up point downtown. Included in the tour are carbonated beverages, bottled water, and all taxes and fees. The entire experience lasts about two and a half hours and runs in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seaside Tours
Meet at 131 Front Street in downtown Ketchikan outside the Visitors Bureau. A staff member will hold a Seaside Tours sign for check-in.
15 min
Ketchikan creek and falls
View thousands of salmon migrating upstream to spawn, including pink coho and Chinook salmon at their favored spawning location.
15 min
Rotary Beach
Spend about 30 minutes beachcombing for fool’s gold and observing sea creatures such as crabs, starfish, sea anemones, abalone, and sea urchins. There is a good chance to see whales offshore.
30 min
Ketchikan
Stop at a cascading waterfall for photos and enjoy the natural scenery.
10 min
Herring Cove
Spend 35 minutes spotting wildlife including various birds, seals, bears, eagles, and deer in their natural habitat.
35 min
Saxman Tribal House
Learn about totem pole history and see the largest collection in Southeast Alaska. Watch master carvers creating new works while preserving traditional methods.
30 min
Ketchikan
Conclude the tour with a drive through Ketchikan town and drop off at the original pick-up location.
10 min
Meeting point
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT WARD COVE. (THEY PROVED FREE SHUTTLES) We meet at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan in front of 131 front st ( the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau) . When you arrive at the meeting destination. You will see a representative holding a sign that says Seaside Tours.
End point
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT WARD COVE. (THEY PROVED FREE SHUTTLES) We meet at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan in front of 131 front st ( the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau) . When you arrive at the meeting destination. You will see a representative holding a sign that says Seaside Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ketchikan 2.5-Hour Wildlife and Scenic Tour Including Saxman Totem Poles and Herring Cove
by Seaside Tours
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.$188Overview
The tour begins with check-in outside the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau downtown at 131 Front Street, where a guide holding a Seaside Tours sign will greet guests. The group travels in a deluxe 14-passenger van along the coastline while hearing narration about Ketchikan’s history and landmarks. The first stop is at Ketchikan Creek and Falls, where thousands of salmon, including pink coho and Chinook, can be seen migrating upstream to spawn. Next, the tour visits Rotary Beach for about half an hour. Here, guests can beachcomb for fool’s gold and observe various sea creatures such as crabs, starfish, sea anemones, abalone, and sea urchins. There is also a chance to spot whales from the shoreline. Afterward, a short stop at a cascading waterfall offers a photo opportunity. The tour continues to Herring Cove for 35 minutes, a place known for sightings of bears, seals, eagles, deer, and many birds. Then the group goes to Saxman Tribal House, home to the largest collection of totem poles in Southeast Alaska. Visitors can learn about the history of totems and watch master carvers at work maintaining traditional carving techniques. The tour concludes with a drive through the town of Ketchikan, ending at the original pick-up point downtown. Included in the tour are carbonated beverages, bottled water, and all taxes and fees. The entire experience lasts about two and a half hours and runs in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seaside Tours
Meet at 131 Front Street in downtown Ketchikan outside the Visitors Bureau. A staff member will hold a Seaside Tours sign for check-in.
15 min
Ketchikan creek and falls
View thousands of salmon migrating upstream to spawn, including pink coho and Chinook salmon at their favored spawning location.
15 min
Rotary Beach
Spend about 30 minutes beachcombing for fool’s gold and observing sea creatures such as crabs, starfish, sea anemones, abalone, and sea urchins. There is a good chance to see whales offshore.
30 min
Ketchikan
Stop at a cascading waterfall for photos and enjoy the natural scenery.
10 min
Herring Cove
Spend 35 minutes spotting wildlife including various birds, seals, bears, eagles, and deer in their natural habitat.
35 min
Saxman Tribal House
Learn about totem pole history and see the largest collection in Southeast Alaska. Watch master carvers creating new works while preserving traditional methods.
30 min
Ketchikan
Conclude the tour with a drive through Ketchikan town and drop off at the original pick-up location.
10 min
Meeting point
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT WARD COVE. (THEY PROVED FREE SHUTTLES) We meet at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan in front of 131 front st ( the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau) . When you arrive at the meeting destination. You will see a representative holding a sign that says Seaside Tours.
End point
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT WARD COVE. (THEY PROVED FREE SHUTTLES) We meet at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan in front of 131 front st ( the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau) . When you arrive at the meeting destination. You will see a representative holding a sign that says Seaside Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.