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Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path".

Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path".

Overview

We help you take iconic photographs of several locations in the Ketchikan area, including historical, cultural and nature attractions. We offer advanced and basic photographic instruction for cell phone, poin'n'shoot & DSLR camera users. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations with each location offering unique photo opportunities AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of my photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of my instruction is specific to DSLR users.

Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography...

We look forward to serving you soon.

City: Ketchikan

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $134.03

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $134.03

Make a reservation

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What's Included

This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer is provided at our gourmet cookie & coffee stop. We ask guests to follow the COVID protocols set by the cruise ship upon which they are traveling.

What To Expect

Creek Street

The Historic Red Light District where men and salmon go to spawn, now home to a variety of shops & attractions and abundant photo opportunities. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Totem Heritage Center

This site has totems, native carvings, informative kiosks, ancient poles and the opportunity to hear the legend of Fog Woman. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ketchikan Rainbird Trail

We travel to the Rainbird area for a gorgeous panoramic views of the snow covered mountains surrounding our area. Learn a couple of photographic lessons here at this site, including a captivating cell phone trick. Enjoy a cool fresh bottle of water to drink along the way. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ward Cove

We stop in the Ward Cove area at the Green Bean Coffee Company and pick up gourmet coffee and cookies for everyone. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Potlatch Totem Park

This site offers a variety of attractions including a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars and a Russian Museum. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. Enjoy your fresh roasted coffee and gourmet cookie at this site.

Ketchikan

OCEAN PANORAMA SITE: Count ten islands from this site that also includes an Alaskan float plane dock and views of both The Cleaveland Peninsula Wilderness Area and Prince of Whales Island. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.

Ketchikan

As you reenter the Port of Ketchikan you can be dropped off at your cruise ship OR at a shopping/dinning location of your choice. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. AND please make any GRATUITY commensurate with the (hopefully) high level of service that you have received. All Ward Cove passengers can be returned to Ward cove OR be left at a shopping/dinning location of your choice.

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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 (187)

H5036JFchristinas

Nov 2021

This was one of my favorite excursions of our trip to Alaska on a cruise. Felix was so friendly, informative and helpful. He helped me understand my camera and gave me great insight on photo taking at all of the wonderful "off the beaten path" places that he took us. I truly became a better photographer because of this tour. I would recommend it to everyone.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Yes indeed. Our tour is a wonderful way to spend 3 hours in the Ketchikan/Ward Cove area, visiting 7 to 8 separate sites. Learning tips on taking better photos is definitely a bonus. Thank you for your evaluation of Ketchikan Photo Safari and one of our guides, Felix:)

Subrahmanyam_N

Oct 2021

Most enjoyed shore excursion!! Locations excellent. Felix was highly knowledgeable. Photography tricks were very useful!!

Response from Host

Nov 2021

You can book this tour directly off our web site @ KetchikanPhotoSafari.com and for the 2022 season we begin serving customers by picking up at the Ward Cove Cruise Ship Terminal as well as downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks. Ward Cove & Ketchikan customers will have the option of being dropped off at a downtown Ketchikan shopping location OR returned to their cruise ship dock in Ward Cove or downtown Ketchikan.

Johninthehillcountry

Oct 2021

Be warned, Trip Advisor failed to follow up on our reservation with us and this tour operator. A quick phone call to Rob fixed the problem on Sunday morning so off we went to see Ketchikan. Capt Rob Holston is a local and knows the area well. Forget the junk shops and see some beautiful vistas and hidden gems. As a photographer I appreciated his suggestions and places we went that resulted some beautiful images. My wife had a blast with iPhone camera too. The home made cookies and brewed coffee were great too. Before you order salmon to ship home ask him the fish lady. 5 stars and future repeat customer. Would recommend for friends and family.

Response from Host

Nov 2021