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3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Native ( Price up to 5)

3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Native ( Price up to 5)

Overview

Tour with a born and raised local Alaskan Native. Learn about my culture and some history of Ketchikan. Hear about our medicinal and edible plants, how we gather and process the plants. I come from a family background of artists; my grandfather James Edenshaw helped carve Totem Bight, my brother James Edenshaw is a Tlingit Master Carver, my Uncle George Lewis Jr. was a Tlingit Code talker, and my mother did bead work. If you're interested in my culture, I bring customers to one of four locations to see Totem Poles. These beautiful monumental carvings may symbolize or commemorate ancestors,cultural beliefs, clan lineage or events. Wildlife plays a role in many Alaskan stories. Ketchikan is home to a variety of animals, including bears, eagles, deer, wolves and mountian goats. Salmon is a huge part of our economy, with five species making Ketchikan the Salmon Capital of the world. Ketchikan is the first city on the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska. Explore my home with me on a tour.

City: Ketchikan

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $460.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $460.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Ketchikan

We will drive to Herring Cove to find/view bears. Minutes away for this location is Beaver Falls. Feel the cool freshness of the water flowing with the rich green forest. As we drive along Tongass Narrows, we will be making stops for picture opportunities and making your memories last. Salmon Ladder is a great attraction during the spawn of the salmon. It will remind you of watching Discovery Channels. Potlatch Park is a replica of a native village, locally owned and operated by a Tshimpshian/Haida family. This property was once a fish camp for natives. Visit their musuem and see a totem carving center and a clan house that resemble home to my ancestors.

Herring Cove

This location is a wonderful area to view wildlife. Your best chance to view bears on the Island. Mid June through early September, when the salmon are running. This area is popular for us locals.

Salmon Ladder

This popular saltwater swimming hole and beachside park is fun for everyone. Named after Martin Bugge, a Norwegian miner. Explore beachcombing by searching for objects, seashells and unique driftwood. Find a beautiful soft edged seaglass on your exploration.

Potlatch Totem Park

Built on old fishing grounds of the Tlingit Natives. This park features totem poles, a clan house that housed several family members. See a variety of totems on display with features of native designs. See the impressive car museum and carving center with some carving tools on display.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (14)

Robert_H

Oct 2024

Due to weather conditions the captain of the cruise needed to cancel the stop in Ketchikan (Ward Cove). As the announcement came about 14 hour before the start of the excursion we couldn’t.cancel anymore. Tried by contact Viator, but they said sore the booking is already closed. So contacted the Lisa from the excursion. But the answer was that we need to ask the cruise company. Of course this is not how it works if you book your excursion by yourself. Yes, you take a risk by booking by yourself, that’s why you need to cancel at least 24 hours before. But if the captain cancel the port last minute, then I should be normal that you can cancel. Tour companies also can cancel last minute when weather condition are worse. Still hope aviator or the tour company will refund us.

241anon

Sep 2024

We have had an amazing tour with Lisa today as part of our Alaskan adventure! Within 30 minutes of meeting us we saw our first bear of the trip! Lisa then drove to another area and sure enough another bear passed by, in time for amazing photo capture! Lisa provided us with lots of detailed information about her area, fun facts and historical detail. The visit to Potlatch Park provided a fascinating insight into times past. This was a memorable tour and we are so grateful to Lisa for sharing so much information with us.

Nicole_K

Aug 2024

Our tour was absolutely amazing! We heard stories about Donna and Lisa’s family who are originally from Ketchikan. We had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this tour!