2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan
At a glance
2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan is a 2h 15m guided experience in Ketchikan, USA, operated by Matthew Bishop. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 111 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $80 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Rated 4.6/5 by 111 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 88 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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)
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 25m
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. -
Stop 2 · 10m
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 -
Stop 3 · 20m
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. -
Stop 4
We drive through a Tlingit town, known as Saxman. We will pass by totems, a clan house, and a totem carving center.
Meeting point
Downtown, birth two. Right outside the visitors center, next to the rain gauge.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan take?
The experience lasts about 2h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; All Fees and Taxes.
Where does it start?
Downtown, birth two. Right outside the visitors center, next to the rain gauge.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 111 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Ketchikan.
