Ketchikan 3-Hour Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Small-Group Tour
by Clan House Tours LLC
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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.$160Overview
This three-hour small-group tour in Ketchikan covers Alaska Native culture and local wildlife. The tour begins with a 20-minute drive through Ketchikan city, where the guide provides narration on city highlights using a van equipped with microphones. Next, the group visits Totem Bight Historical State Park for a 40-minute walk along a short trail beneath the Tongass rainforest canopy to the Clan House. Along the trail, the guide explains the rainforest ecosystem, including native plants, fungi, and wildlife such as ravens and eagles. At the Clan House, guests enter a traditional home of a Clan leader and extended family to learn about Haida and Tlingit clan life and cultural traditions. Outside, the guide describes the totem poles and shares the stories behind the Devil Fish Pole and the Raven-Fog Woman Totem Pole, which relates to the seasonal return of salmon. The tour then proceeds to a salmon ladder for about 15 minutes, where guests observe how salmon swim upstream to spawn. The best time to see salmon spawning is between June and September. The route continues through Tlingit Town and along Ketchikan Creek to Herring Cove, a well-known location for spotting black bears and eagles fishing for salmon, including mother bears with cubs, where the group spends around 30 minutes. The final stop is a brief 5-minute visit to Creek Street, where the guide provides historical commentary about the area before Alaska became a state. Bottled water, binoculars, and an umbrella are included. A step stool is available to assist with getting in and out of the van.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ketchikan
The tour starts with a 20-minute introduction to Ketchikan's city highlights.
20 min
Totem Bight State Historical Park
Walk for about 40 minutes beneath the Tongass rainforest to the Clan House. The guide explains the forest ecosystem, including native plants, fungi, and local wildlife like ravens and eagles. At the Clan House, learn about the traditional home of a Clan leader and extended family with stories passed down through generations. Outside, the totem poles, including the Devil Fish Pole and Raven-Fog Woman Totem Pole, are explained along with their cultural significance related to salmon returning each season.
40 min
Salmon Ladder
Spend 15 minutes at the salmon ladder observing how salmon swim against the current to reach their spawning grounds. The best time to see salmon spawning is from June through September. The route passes along Ketchikan Creek through Tlingit Town and city park on the way to other stops.
15 min
Herring Cove
Stop for 30 minutes at this well-known bear viewing area, where black bears and eagles fish for salmon. Mother bears with cubs are frequently seen here.
30 min
Creek Street
A brief 5-minute stop at Creek Street includes historical information about the area during times before Alaska's statehood.
5 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: A representative will be at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, on BERTH 2 of the cruise ship dock, holding a sign that says "Clan House Tours."
End point
Departure Point: A representative will be at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, on BERTH 2 of the cruise ship dock, holding a sign that says "Clan House Tours."
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ketchikan 3-Hour Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Small-Group Tour
by Clan House Tours 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.$160Overview
This three-hour small-group tour in Ketchikan covers Alaska Native culture and local wildlife. The tour begins with a 20-minute drive through Ketchikan city, where the guide provides narration on city highlights using a van equipped with microphones. Next, the group visits Totem Bight Historical State Park for a 40-minute walk along a short trail beneath the Tongass rainforest canopy to the Clan House. Along the trail, the guide explains the rainforest ecosystem, including native plants, fungi, and wildlife such as ravens and eagles. At the Clan House, guests enter a traditional home of a Clan leader and extended family to learn about Haida and Tlingit clan life and cultural traditions. Outside, the guide describes the totem poles and shares the stories behind the Devil Fish Pole and the Raven-Fog Woman Totem Pole, which relates to the seasonal return of salmon. The tour then proceeds to a salmon ladder for about 15 minutes, where guests observe how salmon swim upstream to spawn. The best time to see salmon spawning is between June and September. The route continues through Tlingit Town and along Ketchikan Creek to Herring Cove, a well-known location for spotting black bears and eagles fishing for salmon, including mother bears with cubs, where the group spends around 30 minutes. The final stop is a brief 5-minute visit to Creek Street, where the guide provides historical commentary about the area before Alaska became a state. Bottled water, binoculars, and an umbrella are included. A step stool is available to assist with getting in and out of the van.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ketchikan
The tour starts with a 20-minute introduction to Ketchikan's city highlights.
20 min
Totem Bight State Historical Park
Walk for about 40 minutes beneath the Tongass rainforest to the Clan House. The guide explains the forest ecosystem, including native plants, fungi, and local wildlife like ravens and eagles. At the Clan House, learn about the traditional home of a Clan leader and extended family with stories passed down through generations. Outside, the totem poles, including the Devil Fish Pole and Raven-Fog Woman Totem Pole, are explained along with their cultural significance related to salmon returning each season.
40 min
Salmon Ladder
Spend 15 minutes at the salmon ladder observing how salmon swim against the current to reach their spawning grounds. The best time to see salmon spawning is from June through September. The route passes along Ketchikan Creek through Tlingit Town and city park on the way to other stops.
15 min
Herring Cove
Stop for 30 minutes at this well-known bear viewing area, where black bears and eagles fish for salmon. Mother bears with cubs are frequently seen here.
30 min
Creek Street
A brief 5-minute stop at Creek Street includes historical information about the area during times before Alaska's statehood.
5 min
Meeting point
Departure Point: A representative will be at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, on BERTH 2 of the cruise ship dock, holding a sign that says "Clan House Tours."
End point
Departure Point: A representative will be at the Ketchikan Rain Gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, on BERTH 2 of the cruise ship dock, holding a sign that says "Clan House Tours."
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.