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Alaska Native Cultural Emersion Adventure and Ketchikan Tour

Alaska Native Cultural Emersion Adventure and Ketchikan Tour

Overview

Broaden your horizons with Clan House Tours:
We are an Alaskan Native (Haida) owned and operated guide service in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska, specializing in small VIP tours that will enhance your knowledge about the rich culture and history of the Haida & Tlingit people. You can’t experience Ketchikan without spotting some wildlife, so we have 3 stops just for possible sightings of bears, salmon, and eagles. You will also learn all about the history behind the iconic totem poles of Alaska as we explore the Totem Heritage Center and hear legendary stories that have been passed down for generations. All our vans are equipped with microphones so everyone can enjoy the great narration of everything Ketchikan and Haida. We will also show you what medicinal plants and berries are edible as we travel through the Rainforest in our comfy van. Traveling with us means no questions are left unanswered and that you leave Ketchikan satisfied with your cultural experience.

City: Ketchikan

Mon 22 Dec

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Starting at $89.00

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Mon 22 Dec

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Umbrella

Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)

Binoculars

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
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
Must be able to get in and out of a transit van with relative ease, a step stool is available

What To Expect

Salmon Ladder

See salmon make their way up Ketchikan Creek using the famous salmon ladder!

Totem Bight State Historical Park

Enter the park beneath the rain forest canopy, you’ll discover the incredible abundance of nature’s offerings—medicinal plants, edible berries, and traditional food sources—all identified and explained through the lens of Alaska Native knowledge. Learn about the significance of plants like Devil’s Club, Salal berries, Salmonberries, and Huckleberries, as well as the sustainable harvesting practices that continue to be honored today. just as Alaska Native people have for generations. Visitors often leave with a newfound appreciation for the deep relationship between culture, nature, and survival in this rugged and unspoiled environment. The Clan House is the central attraction at the park, offering an inside look at Alaska Native culture and history. The stunning structure, with its intricate carvings and vibrant artwork, is an example of living quarters that would have been shared by 30 to 50 family members of the same lineage, led by a house chief.

Herring Cove

This famous bear viewing area is the perfect place to spot black bears and eagles fishing for salmon. There are many mother bears that bring their cubs here as well so be on the lookout!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (205)

2017_Jennifer_K

May 2023

Father and son guides were informative and very accommodating! They had a lot of history and cultural insights to share. Also, they were very kind and down-to-earth people, easy to converse with. Thank you!

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you for your review. We deeply appreciate your kind words. Safe Travels, Dan D.

Michele H

May 2023

Unfortunately for us, the company had a staffing problem and we had a substitute guide. He hadn't been informed of the itinerary and drove past our first stop of Saxman Village with totem poles and dance show. He took us to a park to hopefully see bear, - a bit early in the season, but we did see a bald eagle and hawks, plus seals and dolphins. Nice. After we told him our itinerary, he went to the Saxman Village but the show was over and no more for that day. Disappointing. The mini van was difficult to get in and out as it had a side sliding door so the back two rows had to climb over the can wheel. Tricky. There was no microphone for his audio commentary so we couldn't hear in the back rows. Sometimes it is better to go with larger group tour companies as in this case, smaller was not fabulous.

Response from Host

May 2023

I sincerely apologize and understand your disappointment. I’m offering you a full refund on this tour. I was called out of town at the last minute and was short one driver. I contacted another well known company Rainforest Tours to take this one tour. Unbeknownst to me rainforest tours chose to dispatch a inexperience guide that had only been in Alaska a few months. He was Driving a Rainforest Tours van not one of ours. Our vans are fully equipped, with all safety equipment and amenities offered in our description Again I am deeply sorry. Safe Travels, Dan

Tim_B

May 2023

Matt our guide was great He made the experience Very knowledgeable, He was on time and very helpful Couldn’t have asked for better

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Reviews are the life blood of our company. Kinda Regards, Dan