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A totem pole with a painted exterior, set in a forested area. 1
A totem pole in a forest. 2
A bear walking with three cubs along a riverbank. 3
A white van parked in a lot with a tribal design and a phone number on the side. 4
A group of people standing outdoors, some wearing winter clothing, with a vehicle and greenery in the background. 5

Ketchikan, Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Adventure

By Clan House Tours LLC
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$168 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Broaden your horizons with Clan House Tours:
We are an Alaskan Native (Haida) owned and operated guide service in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska, specializing in small group tours that will enhance your knowledge about the rich culture and history of the Haida & Tlingit people. You can’t experience Ketchikan without spotting some wildlife, so we have 3 stops just for possible sightings of bears, salmon, and eagles. You will also learn all about the history behind the iconic totem poles of Alaska as we explore the Totem Bight Historical State Park and hear legendary stories that have been passed down for generations. All our vans are equipped with microphones so everyone can enjoy the great narration of everything Ketchikan and Haida. We will also show you what medicinal plants and berries are edible as we travel through the Rainforest in our comfy van. Traveling with us means no questions are left unanswered and that you leave Ketchikan satisfied with your cultural experience.

Activity location

  • Ketchikan
    • Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
    • 131 Front Street
    • 99901, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

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Ketchikan, Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Adventure

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$168.31 x 1 AdultNZ$168.31
Total
Price is NZ$168.31

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)
  • Inclusions
    Binoculars
  • Inclusions
    Umbrella

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • 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
    • Must be able to get in and out of a transit van with relative ease, a step stool is available

Activity itinerary

Ketchikan

  • 20m
Ketchikan City Highlight's

Totem Bight State Historical Park

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk with us beneath the Tongass rainforest canopy on the short trail to the Clan House, where the forest itself becomes part of the story. Along the way, your guide will bring the rainforest ecosystem to life—towering trees, native plants, fungi, and the salmon that nourish this land and its people. Keep watch for ravens and eagles, who are often seen and heard in this area. At the Clan House, you’ll step inside a traditional home of a Clan leader and extended family, where history, identity, and teachings were passed from one generation to the next. Outside, the totem poles stand as carved stories in cedar. Here you’ll hear the story of the Devil Fish Pole and the Raven-Fog Woman Totem Pole, including how Fog Woman gave the people the gift of returning salmon each spring, summer, and fall. This is more than a walk through a historic site—it is a living story of forest, family, and culture.

Salmon Ladder

  • 15m
This salmon ladder is an easy thing to miss in Ketchikan but don't! It really shows how the salmon have to fight th currenCityt to get to their spawning grounds. Best time to view the Salmon Spawn is June thru September. Our route travels on Park along Ketchikan Creek thru Tlighit Town passing by city park on our way to Herring Cove and other stops.

Herring Cove

  • 30m
This famous bear viewing area is the perfect place to spot black bears and eagles fishing for salmon. There are many mother bears that bring their cubs here as well so be on the lookout!

Creek Street

  • 5m
A short stop at Creek Street with Historical facts of days gone before statehood.

Location

Activity location

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    Ketchikan
    • Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
    • 131 Front Street
    • 99901, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

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