Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour
Overview
Ketchikan, Alaska, is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, a network of waterways snakes through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world. Ketchikan is best known for three things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture. We are Native Americans, proud of our culture, and can't wait to share it all with you. This tour is completely flexible and can be tailored to your group's interests. Some options include visiting totem parks, beaches, waterfalls, or going on a hike. While you explore, we will teach you about our Alaskan Native culture and traditions.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- pick up and drop off per your request.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Totem Bight State Historical Park, 9883 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9246
Totem Bight State Historical Park sheltered
in a lush, temperate rainforest rich in Native
history and art, beaches with waterfront
views, and indigenous plants and animals—it
is the top pick for visitors and residents alike. you will also visit Potlatch Park next door (Totem Poles, Clan House, Carving Center, Antique Cars, Gun Museum, Shopping) 10 Miles North $5.00 park entrance not included
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Herring Cove, 8033-7979 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9757
Herring Cove where you have chance to see my fishing grounds, salmon swimming upstream, eagles are usually abundant and possibly black bears & Seals, (when in season) 8 Miles South
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ketchikan Rainbird Trail, Close to the Cruise Ship Terminal, Ketchikan, AK 99901
offers great views of downtown Ketchikan, the Tongass Narrows, and the neighboring islands beyond.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Creek Street, Ketchikan, AK
Creek Street is a historic boardwalk perched on pilings along the banks of Ketchikan Creek in Ketchikan, Alaska. A former Red Light District where both men and salmon swam upstream to spawn. It is now a quaint place to tour Dolly’s House museum, view totem poles, shop at locally-owned stores and galleries, enjoy local art and culture. In the summer months salmon gather by the thousands to spawn upstream; seals and otters are never far away with eagles perched in the trees above.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Creek served as a summer fish camp for Tlingit natives for untold years before the town was established by Mike Martin in 1885. He was sent to the area by an Oregon canning company to assess prospects. He established the saltery Clark & Martin and a general store with Nova Scotia native George Clark, who had been foreman at a cannery that burned down.[10]
Ketchikan became known as "Alaska's first city" due to its strategic position at the southern tip of the Inside Passage, connecting the Gulf of Alaska to Puget Sound.
In 1905 a mission house was built, which in 1909 became the Yates Memorial Hospital. In 2020, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the former hospital as one of America's most endangered historic places.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saxman Native Village, 2706 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9509
Saxman Native Village is known for their collection of Native American Totem Poles, the largest collection of standing Totem Poles in fact, but that's hardly the end of it! There is a gorgeous Clan House, Native Carving Shed, Gift Shop, a short walk through the rainforest, and active eagles next just across the street. Saxman is one of the top Ketchikan Totem Pole Parks and is a must-see during your visit!
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Totem Bight State Historical Park, 9883 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9246
Totem Bight State Historical Park sheltered
in a lush, temperate rainforest rich in Native
history and art, beaches with waterfront
views, and indigenous plants and animals—it
is the top pick for visitors and residents alike. you will also visit Potlatch Park next door (Totem Poles, Clan House, Carving Center, Antique Cars, Gun Museum, Shopping) 10 Miles North $5.00 park entrance not included
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Herring Cove, 8033-7979 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9757
Herring Cove where you have chance to see my fishing grounds, salmon swimming upstream, eagles are usually abundant and possibly black bears & Seals, (when in season) 8 Miles South
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ketchikan Rainbird Trail, Close to the Cruise Ship Terminal, Ketchikan, AK 99901
offers great views of downtown Ketchikan, the Tongass Narrows, and the neighboring islands beyond.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Creek Street, Ketchikan, AK
Creek Street is a historic boardwalk perched on pilings along the banks of Ketchikan Creek in Ketchikan, Alaska. A former Red Light District where both men and salmon swam upstream to spawn. It is now a quaint place to tour Dolly’s House museum, view totem poles, shop at locally-owned stores and galleries, enjoy local art and culture. In the summer months salmon gather by the thousands to spawn upstream; seals and otters are never far away with eagles perched in the trees above.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Creek served as a summer fish camp for Tlingit natives for untold years before the town was established by Mike Martin in 1885. He was sent to the area by an Oregon canning company to assess prospects. He established the saltery Clark & Martin and a general store with Nova Scotia native George Clark, who had been foreman at a cannery that burned down.[10]
Ketchikan became known as "Alaska's first city" due to its strategic position at the southern tip of the Inside Passage, connecting the Gulf of Alaska to Puget Sound.
In 1905 a mission house was built, which in 1909 became the Yates Memorial Hospital. In 2020, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the former hospital as one of America's most endangered historic places.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saxman Native Village, 2706 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9509
Saxman Native Village is known for their collection of Native American Totem Poles, the largest collection of standing Totem Poles in fact, but that's hardly the end of it! There is a gorgeous Clan House, Native Carving Shed, Gift Shop, a short walk through the rainforest, and active eagles next just across the street. Saxman is one of the top Ketchikan Totem Pole Parks and is a must-see during your visit!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- we can accommodate a small collapsible wheelchair
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Charissa_P
October 2023
Art is a phenomenal tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the land and very personable. He is easy going and will take hikes, fishing, viewing totem poles and museums, watch for bears, etc. He works around what you want to do on your tour!!!
Art is a phenomenal tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the land and very personable. He is easy going and will take hikes, fishing, viewing totem poles and museums, watch for bears, etc. He works around what you want to do on your tour!!!Roving578690
August 2023
We had an amazing tour! Art was very personable and showed us all the highlights of Ketchikan! He taught us about the history and meaning behind the totem poles, how to live off the land, natures swimming pools, the natural waterfall, where the salmon were, where the bears fed and even drove us b...
We had an amazing tour! Art was very personable and showed us all the highlights of Ketchikan! He taught us about the history and meaning behind the totem poles, how to live off the land, natures swimming pools, the natural waterfall, where the salmon were, where the bears fed and even drove us by a baby bear cub, and gave us recommendations on restaurants to eat dinner at! The van was spacious and clean and he had binoculars for us to use! Would very much recommend Art and this tour!Jeff M
August 2023
We lucked out upon finding Art with Rainy Day Tours. Art made the experience. He is native to the area and knew every question we asked. We stressed we had not seen bears yet and that was a priority for us. He took us to a location that allowed us to see a mother and three cubs (very unusual) and...
We lucked out upon finding Art with Rainy Day Tours. Art made the experience. He is native to the area and knew every question we asked. We stressed we had not seen bears yet and that was a priority for us. He took us to a location that allowed us to see a mother and three cubs (very unusual) and then another adult bear came along. We got great pictures and great videos. I highly recommend Art at Rainy Day Tours when your visiting Ketchikan.Q2502ULdeborahg
July 2023
Art is an incredible, kind, helpful, flexible and knowledgeable guide! We ate berries from the bushes, saw all kinds of salmon on their way to spawn, eagles fishing and bear lazing in the grass. We learned everything we wanted to know about Ketchikan and got to see everything we'd hoped for, in a...
Art is an incredible, kind, helpful, flexible and knowledgeable guide! We ate berries from the bushes, saw all kinds of salmon on their way to spawn, eagles fishing and bear lazing in the grass. We learned everything we wanted to know about Ketchikan and got to see everything we'd hoped for, in a relaxed, friendly and comfortable tour. We got a little shopping in and even made an unscheduled stop at the fire department museum! Art made the whole experience wonderful.kishyn
June 2023
Art was an awesome guide! Saw 2 bears quite close (with obviously abundant margin for safety). Fun experience for the whole family!
Art was an awesome guide! Saw 2 bears quite close (with obviously abundant margin for safety). Fun experience for the whole family!melissapC6558PX
June 2023
Art was amazing. He was so knowledgeable of the area being a local. He answered all of our questions and taught us so much. Drove us wherever we felt like going. Highly recommend you spend a few hours with Art.
Art was amazing. He was so knowledgeable of the area being a local. He answered all of our questions and taught us so much. Drove us wherever we felt like going. Highly recommend you spend a few hours with Art.