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See the best of Ketchikan in just 2 hours!
Travel by comfortable small-group van (13 passengers max) with live narration as you explore Ketchikan’s highlights of wildlife, culture, and history.
Stop at Herring Cove, where salmon often attract black bears, bald eagles, and harbor seals—all surrounded by the lush Tongass Rainforest.
Visit Saxman Totem Park, home to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, with easy walking trails and stories carved into every detail.
Drive through historic Creek Street, once a bustling red-light district and now a boardwalk of colorful shops, local art, and salmon climbing the famous fish ladder. Along the way, pass highlights like City Park, Deer Mountain Hatchery, and Thomas Basin Harbor for a well-rounded look at the city.
With private and small-group options, this tour captures the true sights, stories, and spirit of Ketchikan in one unforgettable trip!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet 30 minuets before tour start time at Booth #16 inside the Visitors Center (131 Front St). Ship docking at Ward Cove?? Take the free shuttle to town (20–25 mins), then walk 7-10 mins to us. Please plan 1 hour ahead to ensure you're on time!
Itinerary
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1Herring Cove
Once we depart downtown, we will drive out one of the two Totem Parks in Ketchikan. After 20 minutes walking among the Totems, we will head to Herring Cove to do some Black Bear Viewing we are in contact with other operators regarding black bears and if there are no recent sightings, we will cut off herring cove and go spend more time with the other attractions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Saxman Native Village
Saxman Native Village has the largest standing Totems in the world. The area is filled with totems that are over 100 years old. The easy walking trails make this a wonderful stop to soak in Native Heritage and highlights the skills it took to carve out these beautiful works of Native art.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Creek Street (Pass by)
Creek Street with its high history, uniqueness and "Instagram" worthy picturesque opportunity, with a few risqué tales to tell, known as Ketchikan's red-light district in the mid 1920's there were over 20 brothels lining the creek, the "street" is actually a boardwalk on pilings, while venturing through the boardwalk you'll see talented local shops with art, seals and salmon swimming up to the "fish ladder" just above the boardwalk the city of Ketchikan had built a "ladder" to assist the salmon swimming through the raging waters flowing through Creek Street.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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