Ketchikan Cultural and Wildlife Exploration Tour

Tour with locals and learn about the native culture and some history of Ketchikan. Customers can choose to see Totem Poles at an additional charge per person. 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. If you enjoy beachcombing, Bugge's Beach is popular with the locals. Find those shiny rocks, special shells and beach glass to take home and learn of some of the marine life. We will stop to view sights that are breathtaking and capture those photos to remember your visit to Ketchikan. Book today and enjoy your trip to Ketchikan!

Meeting Point

Alaska Airlines - Ketchikan

1000 Airport, Terminal Building, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

Come across the ferry to the Ketchikan side and I will be lined up in parking lanes like a cab/other vehichles.

What's included:

• water

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Ketchikan

Ketchikan, Alaska

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.

1 hour

Herring Cove

8033-7979 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, 99901-9757, Alaska

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.

20 minutes

Rotary Beach

3550 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, 99901-9601, Alaska

This beach is popular with the locals and visitors. See the marine life on a low tide and beach comb. You;ll enjoy learning about the sea creatures and edbile seafood! Don't forget your camera, we never know when we will see whales from shore.

15 minutes

Tongass Narrows

Tongass Narrows, Alaska 99901, USA

View this location of Tongass Narrows.The Marine HIghway for fishing fleets, whales and eagles that fly nearby and most often perched on tree tops.

15 minutes

Salmon Ladder

661 Park Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, Ketchikan, 99901, Alaska

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.

20 minutes

Totem Heritage Center

601 Deermount St, Ketchikan, 99901-6611, Alaska

Visit the museum that is home to 33 un-restored totems that were collected from Tlingit , Haida and Tsimpshain villages. Inside the museum is native art work done by local artists. You'll feel connected to the native ancestors!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included