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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 09 Nov

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Starting at $134.03

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Sat 09 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)

epazota

Aug 2019

Small van with Mike as our guide. There were some with fancy SLR cameras and different lenses and some with their phone cameras. Mike took us to several key places to take pictures and learn about the area. Mike is very knowledgeable about the area and about photography. I love to take pictures and challenge my eye and my brain while learning about the area. Perfect way to spend your time in Ketchikan

blawrence13

Aug 2019

Had a great time on this shore excursion. An excellent blend of sightseeing and photography. Our tour guide, Felix was friendly, entertaining, extremely knowledgeable about the area / photography, and very-helpful in teaching us how to capture some great photographs. Felix shared a lot of interesting facts / stories about Ketchikan and, if you have any interest in photography, I highly recommend both him and his tour. Whether you have a fancy camera or a cell phone / tablet camera, this is a terrific experience.

U6771BProns

Aug 2019

A terrific excursion in Ketchikan AK. A small group tour extending over 3 hours to unique locations for photography. Neither my wife nor I are photography enthusiasts but the excursion sounded like a great "non-touristy" way to see the area. We were not disappointed. Our tour guide was Felix, a local borough assemblyman, professional photographer, audio engineer and marine electrician. His local knowledge took us to several interesting locales and his local and professional knowledge enhanced the experience. He took his time with each member of the excursion, taught about lighting, perspective, color contrast, simplicity of subject. His iPhone and Android knowledge and tips enhanced our photos and helped overcome our lens envy. Definitely check out this attraction if visiting Ketchikan and don't forget to ask for Felix!!

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.