Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3-Hour Cultural and Historic Photography Tour
by Ketchikan Photo Safari
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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.$268.06Overview
The Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari is a 3-hour photography tour visiting 5 to 8 locations around Ketchikan, Alaska. The tour begins at berth 2 near the statue called "The Rock" for those arriving at berths 1 through 4. Pickup from Ward Cove is available if arranged in advance. The first stop is Creek Street, the historic red light district now filled with shops and photo opportunities. Here, the guide shares information about local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles. Next, the group moves to Harris Street Bridge for about 20 minutes, focusing on photography techniques involving backgrounds and foregrounds; during salmon spawning season, guests can observe salmon up close. The tour continues to the Totem Heritage Center, where visitors see totems, native carvings, and learn the legend of Fog Woman. After that, the group travels down East Street to Thomas Basin to photograph one of the last wooden dock structures in Ketchikan and surrounding landscapes while discussing the town’s commercial fishing history. The largest stop is Potlatch Totem Park, which includes a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, a dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars, and a Russian Museum. Fresh roasted coffee and a gourmet cookie are provided at this location. The final main stop offers a large landscape view overlooking Danger Island and the airplane float before the tour concludes. Throughout the tour, instruction is given for cell phone, point-and-shoot, and DSLR cameras covering composition, subject focus, exposure, cropping, angles, light adjustment, and macro photography, with some advanced tips for DSLR users. The itinerary may change depending on weather, lighting, or group interests.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ketchikan
The meeting point is at berth 2 next to the statue called "The Rock" if arriving at berths 1, 2, 3, or 4. Pickup from Ward Cove is available if arranged in advance.
15 min
Creek Street
This stop covers the historic red light district known for salmon spawning and now home to shops and attractions. The guide shares information about the local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles while moving between locations.
35 min
Harris Street Bridge
At this bridge, the group focuses on photography concepts like foregrounds and backgrounds. During salmon spawning season, participants can observe salmon activity up close.
20 min
Totem Heritage Center
Visitors see totems, native carvings, ancient poles, and read informative kiosks. The guide recounts the legend of Fog Woman and discusses local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles.
20 min
Thomas Basin
The tour proceeds down East Street to overlook Thomas Basin, featuring some of the last wooden dock structures in Ketchikan. Weather permitting, participants photograph large landscapes and learn about the town’s commercial fishing history.
20 min
Potlatch Totem Park
This location offers a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, a dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars, and a Russian Museum. Guests receive fresh roasted coffee and a gourmet cookie here while hearing stories about local culture and history.
40 min
Ketchikan
The last stop provides a large landscape view over Danger Island and the airplane float. This marks the beginning of the tour’s conclusion and a thank-you to participants.
15 min
Ketchikan
This final segment notes that the itinerary may change based on weather, lighting conditions, or the interests of the group.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3-Hour Cultural and Historic Photography Tour
by Ketchikan Photo Safari
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.$268.06Overview
The Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari is a 3-hour photography tour visiting 5 to 8 locations around Ketchikan, Alaska. The tour begins at berth 2 near the statue called "The Rock" for those arriving at berths 1 through 4. Pickup from Ward Cove is available if arranged in advance. The first stop is Creek Street, the historic red light district now filled with shops and photo opportunities. Here, the guide shares information about local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles. Next, the group moves to Harris Street Bridge for about 20 minutes, focusing on photography techniques involving backgrounds and foregrounds; during salmon spawning season, guests can observe salmon up close. The tour continues to the Totem Heritage Center, where visitors see totems, native carvings, and learn the legend of Fog Woman. After that, the group travels down East Street to Thomas Basin to photograph one of the last wooden dock structures in Ketchikan and surrounding landscapes while discussing the town’s commercial fishing history. The largest stop is Potlatch Totem Park, which includes a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, a dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars, and a Russian Museum. Fresh roasted coffee and a gourmet cookie are provided at this location. The final main stop offers a large landscape view overlooking Danger Island and the airplane float before the tour concludes. Throughout the tour, instruction is given for cell phone, point-and-shoot, and DSLR cameras covering composition, subject focus, exposure, cropping, angles, light adjustment, and macro photography, with some advanced tips for DSLR users. The itinerary may change depending on weather, lighting, or group interests.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ketchikan
The meeting point is at berth 2 next to the statue called "The Rock" if arriving at berths 1, 2, 3, or 4. Pickup from Ward Cove is available if arranged in advance.
15 min
Creek Street
This stop covers the historic red light district known for salmon spawning and now home to shops and attractions. The guide shares information about the local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles while moving between locations.
35 min
Harris Street Bridge
At this bridge, the group focuses on photography concepts like foregrounds and backgrounds. During salmon spawning season, participants can observe salmon activity up close.
20 min
Totem Heritage Center
Visitors see totems, native carvings, ancient poles, and read informative kiosks. The guide recounts the legend of Fog Woman and discusses local culture, history, economy, and lifestyles.
20 min
Thomas Basin
The tour proceeds down East Street to overlook Thomas Basin, featuring some of the last wooden dock structures in Ketchikan. Weather permitting, participants photograph large landscapes and learn about the town’s commercial fishing history.
20 min
Potlatch Totem Park
This location offers a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, a dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars, and a Russian Museum. Guests receive fresh roasted coffee and a gourmet cookie here while hearing stories about local culture and history.
40 min
Ketchikan
The last stop provides a large landscape view over Danger Island and the airplane float. This marks the beginning of the tour’s conclusion and a thank-you to participants.
15 min
Ketchikan
This final segment notes that the itinerary may change based on weather, lighting conditions, or the interests of the group.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.