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VIP Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience)

VIP Private Alaska Native Excursion (Cultural, Scenic Experience)

Overview

We are a Haida Alaskan Native Owned and Operated Guide Service here in Beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Let Us Share Our Culture and Way of Life with you as we tour parts of Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Learn how to spot medicinal plants that have been used by the Tlingit/Haida peoples for thousands of years and learn about their benefits. You will also learn How to Read the Characters of the Totem Poles, what they mean, and their history. See eagles in their nests and other wildlife such as Whales, Deer, Bears, Sea Lions, Seals, and plenty of salmon. We do our best to ensure a high chance of spotting wildlife but it is not gauranteed. This is a private group style tour so there is a lot of felxibility in terms of routes and preference of stops. We will accomodate your pick-up and drop-off locations so reach out to us for pick requests if needed! We look forward to meeting your group and giving you a taste of our culture and Ketchikan's Beauty! (Group size is limited to 14)

City: Ketchikan

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $675.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $675.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)

Snacks

Entry fee to Totem Heritage Center (Applies to groups of 1-7 people)

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

What To Expect

Totem Heritage Center

The Totem Heritage Center houses 33 poles in a climate-controlled environment, 16 of which are on permanent display. Photos of the old village sites help you imagine these poles as they stood originally. Native artifacts such as baskets, masks, and regalia give additional insight into the artistry and cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian.

Ketchikan

Ketchikan Salmon Ladder and Ketchikan /city Highlights

Herring Cove

For Possible Eagle and Bear and Salmon in the Creek Sightings.

Rotary Beach

Look for Possible Whale Sighting, Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and Explore the Tide Pools.

Salmon Ladder

View Ketchikan’s world famous Salmon ladder. View salmon migrating upstream to spawn. Note: The total duration already includes the travel time.

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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 (4)

Alisa_I

Aug 2024

I recommend this tour to everyone. This is a must do experience. You have locals doing this tour so you get all the knowledge about the culture and history. We saw it all, bears, orcas, eagles and salmon. Very happy with this tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Howa’a’ (Thank you) for your review.

Anjana_A

Aug 2024

We had a great time on this tour. We saw the salmon ladder, bears, an eagles nest w/ baby eagles. We could not see any whales…but i am sure it will happen on a different day. Dan was great. His wife being a native Alaskan from royalty really gave us great insight into the the local culture. His explanation of the totem poles, the stories they tell, and their historical importance was very enlightening. We also saw native medicinal plants and learned about how the native community feeds its family while minimizing its impact on the planet. We would definitely reccomend. .

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Howa’a’(Thank you) for your kind words.

506estefan_ac

Aug 2024

We had an amazing experience along with Rebeca and her friend who translated to Spanish everything for us. I recommend you take it if you have little time in Ketchikan and dont want to miss the essential.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for your review. I will pass this along to Rebecca and Adrianna. They said they had a delightful time with you.