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See Ketchikan’s cultural and scenic highlights on a private tour led by a Haida Alaska Native-owned and operated guide service. Visit the Salmon Ladder, Herring Cove, Rotary Beach, and the Totem Heritage Center, where admission is included. Learn about medicinal plants used by Tlingit and Haida peoples, hear the Raven Fog Woman totem-pole story, and look for salmon, eagles, bears, whales, seals, and sea lions. Flexible plans let your group choose preferred stops while visiting Ketchikan and the surrounding area.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The preferred pick-up location is Berth 2 in Downtown Ketchikan, 131 Front St. Ketchikan, AK 99901.
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.
Itinerary
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Ketchikan (Pass by)
Ketchikan /city Highlights drive through
Admission ticket free -
1Herring Cove
For Possible Eagle and Bear and Salmon in the Creek Sightings.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rotary Beach
Look for Possible Whale Sighting, Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and Explore the Tide Pools.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Salmon Ladder
View Ketchikan’s world famous Salmon ladder. View salmon migrating upstream to spawn. Note: The total duration already includes the travel time.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Creek Street
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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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