Ketchikan: Totem Pole, Wildlife & City Trolley Tour
ID: GYG143868-215076
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:10 hours
Description
Explore Saxman Native Village, see the world's largest collection of totem poles, and spot wildlife, all from an authentic San Francisco-style trolley.
Relax aboard a San Francisco cable car trolley and take in the sights and sounds of this bustling fishing and logging community, once known as the salmon capital of the world.
On this 2.25-hour tour, explore the native village of Saxman with its 29 authentic hand-carved totem poles, a master carving center, and village store. Watch master crafters at work and learn the history and traditions behind this practice.
Next, head south to Herring Cove for wildlife viewing. In the summer during salmon spawning season, hungry bears, bald eagles, blue herring, and harbor seals can often be spotted in this beautiful riverside cove.
Highlights
- See the world's largest collection of totem poles
- Visit the carving shed and watch the carvers at work
- Spot eagles, bears, and seals in Herring Cove
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is considered easy access, but visitors should be able to walk up and descend a few stairs.
Please check in at the Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau (booth 17) at least 20 minutes prior to the departure of the tour.
If you are on a NCL ship you will have to take the Ward Cove shuttle to town. It is approx. a 20 minute ride to berth #4 where you will be dropped off. We have a red booth with yellow trim at berth #4 where you can check in instead of walking to the Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau at berth #2.
INCLUDED
- Guided trolley tour
- Park fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
