2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan
Enjoy a narrated small group island excursion where you will have a chance to watch for wildlife, and see the authentic art and culture of the area with a local guide.
Stops may include: Herring Cove (the best place we can drive to for a chance to see wildlife)
Salmon ladder (if visiting in spawning season)
Totem heritage center (amazing art, and 200+ year old totem poles)
A beautiful waterfall
A drive through Saxman native village
A popular local beach (if the tide is low enough)
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2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan
What's included in 2-Hour Wildlife and Culture small van Excursion in Ketchikan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Herring Cove
Herring Cove is the best place we can drive to for the chance to spot some wildlife. Bears are very common there especially in salmon spawning season (mid July through late September) If any questions please call 9078218383 Bald eagles are extremely common there from May to August. There are many different bird species you can sometimes spot including Kingfishers, blue heron, steller blue jays, and ravens. other possible wildlife includes seals, salmon, Sitka blacktail deer, and otters.
Salmon Ladder
We make this stop only during salmon spawning season, and you can see salmon jumping up the rapids, and swimming up the ladder. Customer service: 9078218383
Totem Heritage Center
Founded in 1976 the Totem Heritage Center contains amazing art, and 200+ year old totem poles. The Totem Heritage Center preserves the art of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples. The Center houses endangered 19th century totem poles retrieved from uninhabited Tlingit and Haida village sites. The Center contains 33 authentic poles, numerous historic artifacts, and Native art works.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Downtown, birth two. Right outside the visitors center, next to the rain gauge.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet at the Rain gauge on birth 2 and look for the sign AK Rainforest Tours
