2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan

4.8
(79 reviews)

2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
131 Front St

Downtown, birth two. Right outside the visitors center, next to the rain gauge.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Herring Cove

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Salmon Ladder

    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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Totem Heritage Center

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Saxman Native Village (Pass by)

    We drive through a Tlingit town, known as Saxman. We will pass by totems, a clan house, and a totem carving center.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Matthew Bishop

Tags

Bus Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Best Conversion
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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