Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience)
At a glance
Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience) is a 3h private experience in Ketchikan, USA, operated by Clan House Tours LLC. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $575 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entry fee to Totem Bight State Park, Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
We are a Haida Alaskan Native Owned and Operated Guide Service here in Beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Let Us Share Our Culture and Way of Life with you as we tour parts of Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Learn how to spot medicinal plants that have been used by the Tlingit/Haida peoples for thousands of years and learn about their benefits. You will also learn How to Read the Characters of the Totem Poles, what they mean, and their history. See eagles in their nests and other wildlife such as Whales, Deer, Bears, Sea Lions, Seals, and salmon. We do our best to ensure a high chance of spotting wildlife but it is not gauranteed. This is a private group style tour so there is a lot of felxibility in terms of routes and preference of stops. We will accomodate your pick-up and drop-off locations so reach out to us for pickup requests if needed! We look forward to meeting your group and giving you a taste of our culture and Ketchikan's Beauty! Wildlife sightings are not guarenteed.
What's included
What's included
- Entry fee to Totem Bight State Park
- Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Ketchikan /city Highlights drive through
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Stop 2 · 40m
For Possible Eagle and Bear and Salmon in the Creek Sightings.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Look for Possible Whale Sighting, Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and Explore the Tide Pools.
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Stop 4 · 30m
View Ketchikan’s world famous Salmon ladder. View salmon migrating upstream to spawn.
Note:
The total duration already includes the travel time. -
Stop 5 · 5m
5 min stop or dropoff
Historical sight, once Ketchikan's red-light district, now an arts and crafts shopping area.
Built over the water in the early 1900s because the terrain was too steep to blast, Creek Street served as Ketchikan’s infamous red-light district and bootlegging hub from 1903 until brothels were shut down in 1954.Dolly’s House: The former home of famous madam Dolly Arthur now operates as a seasonal museum detailing the street's colorful past.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Ketchikan Rain Gauge or "Liquid Sunshine" gauge
Directions: 131 Front street (berth 2), Ketchikan. A guide will be standing next to the Rain Gauge or "liquid sunshine" gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, holding a "Clan House Tours" sign.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience) take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $575 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?
Entry fee to Totem Bight State Park; Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request).
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Ketchikan Rain Gauge or "Liquid Sunshine" gauge Directions: 131 Front street (berth 2), Ketchikan. A guide will be standing next to the Rain Gauge or "liquid sunshine" gauge, located outside of the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, holding a "Clan House Tours" sign.
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 4.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Ketchikan.
