In Port 7 am - 3 pm
Also in port: Coral Princess
Things to do
Fishing.
Fishing excursions are very popular in Ketchikan, and there are two main types. Visitors can opt for a salmon fishing excursion (arrangements can be made to ship the catch home) or go bottom fishing for rock fish and halibut, an excursion that's often coupled with a lunch onshore (of the catch) at a "fish camp." Both options also provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife spotting. I have not listed any fishing trips on this page, but can give you websites to look at if you want to go fishing.
Totems and History.
Parks like Ketchikan's Potlach Park feature re-created Native Alaskan villages with traditional tribal homes and hand-carved totem poles. A guided visit is one of the more reasonably priced Ketchikan excursion options. Passengers can pick up some stories about native mythology -- like the bizarre origin of salmon -- and watch carvers demonstrate totem construction.
The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Celebrates Ketchikan's logging heyday. Watching pros compete at log rolling, axe throwing and pole climbing makes even a rainy day entertaining. The area is heated, covered and cushions on the bleachers. The sometimes corny show lasts about an hour, leaving plenty of time for shopping -- the port's shore activity of choice.
The show is $35 + tax for adults and half price for children 3-12. Infants up to 2 are free of charge. The cruise lines set their own pricing and most are about the same as our ticket cost. We have no control over their pricing but we do encourage you to utilize their shore excursion department as often shows will be sold out months in advance because of cruise ship sales alone.
Our show is centrally located just a few minutes walk from the cruise ship pier, closest to pier 1. From pier 1 it is 2 minutes walk, from pier 2 it is a 4 minute walk, from pier 3 it is an 8-10 minute walk and from pier 4 it is a 15 minute walk. However, if your ship is moored at dock 4, bus transportation is provided free of charge. One of our representatives will be on the pier at your ship 30 minutes prior to each show to show you the way to get there. It's very easy!
Toll Free: 888-320-9049 Email: info@lumberjacksports.com Website: http://www.lumberjacksports.com/ See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GNhqd5eWlM
Alaska’s Original Zipline Canopy Tour
The ultimate adventure! Alaska Canopy Adventures–the leader in Alaska zipline tours! TOUR OF THE YEAR by Princess Cruises. Our courses are the largest in Alaska: longest dual-cable ziplines, breathtaking sky bridges, giant swing, mountain slide, rugged 4x4 mountain ascent! Experience the spectacular beauty of Alaska’s rainforest from the treetops! Guests often see eagles and bears! We offers two exciting tours to choose from in Ketchikan. Visit our website to learn more, and then come fly with us!
Alaska Canopy Tours Cost: From $85 to $169; depending on age and tour selected. Hours: 3hrs 15min in length, departure times vary Phone: 907-225-5503
Fax: 907-247-5504 Toll Free: 1-877-947-7557 Email: infoktn@alaskacanopy.com
Website: http://www.alaskacanopy.com/ See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOIxfekw3J0
Fisherman Tour
Fans of TV's "Deadliest Catch," which follows boats searching for lucrative king crab through treacherous waters, will enjoy the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour. The tour takes place on the 107-foot Aleutian Ballad, a former commercial fishing boat immortalized in season two of the show after it was savaged by a rogue wave. During the tour, which is technically unaffiliated with "Deadliest Catch," the crew expounds on fishing, tells tales of near death at sea, offers a ship tour, pulls up shrimp, crab and octopus using creature-specific gear, and points out other marine life along the way. An adventure so real–you can hold it in your hand! A one of a kind ‘reality tour’ allowing guests an authentic first-hand view of an Alaskan fishermen’s life at sea. You will be educated & inspired as our fisheries come within your grasp. Stay warm and dry as you share an experience unlike any other. Animals seen only by those bound to the sea are placed in a live tank before being released into the wild. Have your camera ready to capture the king & snow crab, octopus, prawn & shark, to name a few.Also in port: Coral Princess
Things to do
Fishing.
Fishing excursions are very popular in Ketchikan, and there are two main types. Visitors can opt for a salmon fishing excursion (arrangements can be made to ship the catch home) or go bottom fishing for rock fish and halibut, an excursion that's often coupled with a lunch onshore (of the catch) at a "fish camp." Both options also provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife spotting. I have not listed any fishing trips on this page, but can give you websites to look at if you want to go fishing.
Totems and History.
Parks like Ketchikan's Potlach Park feature re-created Native Alaskan villages with traditional tribal homes and hand-carved totem poles. A guided visit is one of the more reasonably priced Ketchikan excursion options. Passengers can pick up some stories about native mythology -- like the bizarre origin of salmon -- and watch carvers demonstrate totem construction.
The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Celebrates Ketchikan's logging heyday. Watching pros compete at log rolling, axe throwing and pole climbing makes even a rainy day entertaining. The area is heated, covered and cushions on the bleachers. The sometimes corny show lasts about an hour, leaving plenty of time for shopping -- the port's shore activity of choice.
The show is $35 + tax for adults and half price for children 3-12. Infants up to 2 are free of charge. The cruise lines set their own pricing and most are about the same as our ticket cost. We have no control over their pricing but we do encourage you to utilize their shore excursion department as often shows will be sold out months in advance because of cruise ship sales alone.
Our show is centrally located just a few minutes walk from the cruise ship pier, closest to pier 1. From pier 1 it is 2 minutes walk, from pier 2 it is a 4 minute walk, from pier 3 it is an 8-10 minute walk and from pier 4 it is a 15 minute walk. However, if your ship is moored at dock 4, bus transportation is provided free of charge. One of our representatives will be on the pier at your ship 30 minutes prior to each show to show you the way to get there. It's very easy!
Toll Free: 888-320-9049 Email: info@lumberjacksports.com Website: http://www.lumberjacksports.com/ See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GNhqd5eWlM
Alaska’s Original Zipline Canopy Tour
The ultimate adventure! Alaska Canopy Adventures–the leader in Alaska zipline tours! TOUR OF THE YEAR by Princess Cruises. Our courses are the largest in Alaska: longest dual-cable ziplines, breathtaking sky bridges, giant swing, mountain slide, rugged 4x4 mountain ascent! Experience the spectacular beauty of Alaska’s rainforest from the treetops! Guests often see eagles and bears! We offers two exciting tours to choose from in Ketchikan. Visit our website to learn more, and then come fly with us!
Alaska Canopy Tours Cost: From $85 to $169; depending on age and tour selected. Hours: 3hrs 15min in length, departure times vary Phone: 907-225-5503
Fax: 907-247-5504 Toll Free: 1-877-947-7557 Email: infoktn@alaskacanopy.com
Website: http://www.alaskacanopy.com/ See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOIxfekw3J0
Fisherman Tour
C Fish Adventures 3 1/2 Hour Excursion Tour Cost: $159.00-Adults $99.00-Children 5 to 12 yrs Phone: 360-642-4935 Fax: 360-642-4934 Toll Free: 1-888-239-3816
Email: cfishadventures@56degreesnorth.com Website: http://www.56degreesnorth.com/
See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJCHx6ifUMc
Misty Fjords Air Tour
Fly in our well equiped Cessna 185 floatplane and flightsee the magnificent Misty Fjords, one of the most beautiful and dramatic places in the world. We also offer a mini fishing trip in the Fjords, or watch whales and sea otters in Sea Otter Sound. All our tours are flown in a Cessna 185 on Aerocet floats, maintained to the highest standards as dictated by our finicky mechanic and FAA supervision. All our seats are window seats with great views of the wilderness for you. We have a new intercom system,for your listening and
conversing pleasure (even has music) with active noise reduction headsets for all seats, enabling you to clearly hear and talk with the pilot throughout the flight. On all our tours Our personable driver will pick you up at the cruise ship dock and bring you to our dock and deliver you back at the end of your tour.
Family Air Tours (800) 380-1305 info@familyairtours.com
Dave's Choice..1/2 hour...$119.00 adult-$69.00 child (2 person min. / 4 person max.)
Short Misty Tour..3/4 hour...$169.00 adult-$119.00 child (2 person min. / 4 person max.)
Misty Fjords Tour..2 hours...$229.00 adult-$179.00 child (2 person min. / 4 person max.)
Glacier Fjords Tour..2.5 hours..$375.00 adult-$325.00 child (2 person min. / 4 per max.)
See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dRTYP15FuA
Misty Fjords Air Tour
Some of nature's most majestic work in Alaska is a short flight from Ketchikan, in the Misty Fjords National Monument. See Ketchikan Alaska’s Misty Fjords wilderness from the air and touch down to feel its colossal beauty with all of your senses.This unique landscape and the living things in it are protected in Misty Fjords National Monument … 2.2 million acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service as wilderness since 1980. Fractured granite walls, scoured by glaciers thousands of years ago, plunge thousands of feet into
deep fjords. Misted mountains lift snowfields and wildflowers above tree line. Impossibly green ancient trees clutch steep slopes. High valleys cradle dark lakes. Waterfalls cascade out of rock clefts to disappear into forest slopes. You're as close as can be on our Misty Fjords tours. On your way to Misty Fjords, pilot Steve Kamm provides a live interactive narration of the fascinating natural and human history of the area. Also unlike a pre-recorded narrative, all passengers are equipped with voice-activated headsets which permits the pilot and our guests to converse back and forth during the flight. We'll make a breathtaking flight through Misty Fjords. You'll see 3,000-foot granite walls and lush
mountaintops up close. Steve will call your attention to the spectacular Alaskan wildlife often seen in the Misty Fjords and Tongass National Forest, including brown and black bears, mountain goats, humpback whales and bald eagles. We'll touch down on a high, remote mountain lake or saltwater inlet; depending on mountaintop weather conditions (we call it "misty" for good reason). After taxiing to shore, you'll be able to take priceless photos and breathe in the freshest, most fragrant air anywhere. On those occasions when wildlife is close by on shore, photo opportunities will be afforded right from the floats of the plane!
One aspect of our Misty Fjords tour that sets us apart from other Ketchikan flightseeing services is the uniqueness of each trip. Weather conditions permitting, we can alter trips depending on your preference to land near orcas, bears in the wild, or spend as much time as possible on a remote mountain lake. It’s your tour. When you take to the air for the return to Ketchikan from your Misty Fjords flightseeing tour, you're taking away memories of a magnificent place.
Sea Wind Aviation Tour Includes: 1:15 hour flight time with a 15 minute shore stop on an alpine lake. All passengers have voice activated headsets to communicate with the pilot and each other, and ground transportation is complimentary. http://www.seawindaviation.com/
Misty Fjords Tour / 1.5 hours $229 USD per person
Glacier Fjords Tour This is the tour for those who want it all: a complete Misty Fjords tour; a slow, dramatic flight over spectacular blue
glaciers; and a landing on a remote, Alaska wilderness lake. First we fly through thrilling Misty Fjords; our tour features Rudyerd Bay, the most scenic fjord in the Misty Fjords National Monument. We ascend from the fjords and fly slowly over massive Soule Glacier and nearby rivers of blue ice grinding through granite valleys. The tour cuts over to the big Chickamin River and we land on a remote lake; our favorite is gorgeous Leduc Lake. You’ll have an opportunity to leave the plane and indulge your senses as your pilot Steve Kamm cuts the engine. The return trip takes us back above a cross-section of this magnificent backcountry ... so save some room on your camera.
Glacier Fjords Tour / 2.5 hours $399 USD per person (min 5 passengers)
See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAw6ZghZ7Xs
Misty Fjords Air Tour
We are Alaska’s premiere Seaplane company. Providing on-demand charter service to Southeast Alaska and the first company to fly regular tours into the Misty Fjords National Monument. As industry leaders our Seaplane Captains set the highest standard for passenger safety and old fashioned customer service. Misty Fjords Air has upgraded our aircraft fleet with cutting edge (Glass Cockpit) flight navigation technology and have held a perfect safety record since our inception in 1981. Misty Fjords Air operates three distinct class of seaplanes; the agile Cessna-185 Skywagon, the rugged DHC-2 DeHavilland Beaver, and our flagship the DHC-3T DeHavilland Turbo Otter. With this diverse
fleet, Misty Fjords Air offers a wide variety of services to meet our customer’s needs.
Misty Fjords Air http://www.mistyfjordsair.com/ 1 hour 15 minutes flight time with a 15-20 minute landing plus travel time comes to 2 hours total tour. 3 to 10 Passengers - $239 pp
Misty Fjords Air Tour
Island Wings Air Service is your one stop tour site for Ketchikan, Alaska. We will take you on a scenic flightseeing tour of the Misty
Fjords National Monument in our floatplane or to a bear viewing observatory to watch bears fishing for salmon. In our seaplane we can take
you on a guided fishing tour for salmon or trout, a guided hiking tour in the Misty Fiords or fly you out to a US Forest Service Cabin within the
Tongass National Forest.
Island Wings Air Service Email: michelle@islandwings.com http://www.islandwings.com/ See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYyVjgSKVCM
Misty Fjords by Boat
Misty Fjords National Monument is located in the Tongass National Forest, it encompasses 2.3 million acres surrounding Ketchikan and local communities. Misty Fjords has been a National Monument since 1978 and is home to some of Alaska's most spectacular scenery. Visitors enjoy pristine waters, endless evergreen forests, and a misty clouds covering towering cliffs. Highlights of the area include pictographs (native rock art) painted along the cliff walls, New Eddystone Rock and Punchbowl Cove. Misty Fjords is only accessible by plane or boat. Wildlife is plentiful and your visit may include views of bears, wild birds, mountain goats, seals, sea lions, and humpback and killer whales. You may also get to view an active eagle’s nest. Set sail on a high-speed catamaran from the downtown waterfront of Alaska’s first city, Ketchikan to Misty Fjords National Monument. After entering this majestic wilderness area at the entrance to Rudyerd Bay you will be surrounded by towering cliffs, sheer rock faces and waterfalls cascading into emerald lakes and fjords. Your vessel pauses at a mysterious Native pictograph, before visiting Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery. The towering volcanic spire known as New Eddystone Rock calls to mind the dramatic geological forces that shaped this area six million years ago. A knowledgeable naturalist will provide in-depth commentary on the natural history of the area. Sightings can never be guaranteed, however be on the lookout for bears, mountain goats, seals, sea lions, and humpback and killer whales. You may also get to view an active eagle’s nest. Sit back and relax on the return journey to Ketchikan. Restrooms are available on the boat. Complimentary snacks provided. Tour may be offered in reverse (flight out to Misty Fjords then a boat ride back to
Ketchikan). Complimentary trail mix snacks, tea/coffee and hot chocolate provided. In the event of inclement weather, this tour may be offered as a five-hour, round-trip, boat cruise-only tour.
Name of Company "Promechair.com" info@promechair.com Toll Free: (800) 860-3845 Duration: approximately 3¾-4 (2½ - 2¾ hrs
on boat; 30 min flight) PRICING NEEDED See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZKGWj-qSdA
Kayak
Southeast Sea Kayaks toll-free: (800) 287-1607 paddle@kayakketchikan.com
ORCAS COVE SEA KAYAKING
Half Day Trip Length: 4 hours Adults: $154 Children (6-15): $134
KETCHIKAN KAYAKING
Half-Day or Less Trip Length: 2.5 hours Adults: $89 Children (6-15): $59
ORCAS COVE KAYAK & MISTY FJORDS FLIGHTSEEING COMBINATION TOUR
The Ultimate Alaskan Adventure Trip Length: 5 hours
Adults: $394 Children (6-15): $374 See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FPp4Oc4IcA
Kayak Tour
Take a closer look at Alaska. Join us for the most private kayak tours in Ketchikan. Using easy sit-inside and sit-on-top kayaks, we offer kayak eco-tours, kayak fishing, and remote trips. Local guides and a personal atmosphere. We take the time to show you the little things. Lots of tidal critters, eagles and other wildlife. Daily trips with transportation from your ship or hotel. Don’t be herded like cattle when you can have a private tour! Check out the web site for lots of cool pictures. Come experience our difference
Ketchikan Kayak Co. Email: trips@ketchikankayakco.com Website: http://www.ketchikankayakco.com/ Phone: (907) 225-1272 Cost: Varies
Ketchikan Outdoors
Skipper your own 15.5-foot inflatable with console steering and comfortable seating along the coastline of Revillagigado Island.Following a short walk to the expedition base, get outfitted in top-of-the-line rain gear, hat, gloves, socks, boots and safety glasses. After a safety and instructional video, board your own boat for a trip of a lifetime. Follow your guide to the harbor in front of Saxman Native Village for a brief discussion of the totem poles and Tlingit culture. Journey past Nichols Passage to look for whales, then cruise around
Mountain Point for a view of the majestic Mahoney Falls. Venture into the back country wilds of George Inlet, making a narrow pass to Gem Cove, a small hidden inlet that larger vessels cannot navigate. Head to a remote wilderness beach, obscured by shoreline on over three sides, where a friendly camp jack awaits with a warm fire, hot beverage, snack and a smile. After a short break at the camp, board your boat for the journey back to town, stopping along the way for more wildlife viewing and scenery.
Ketchikan Outdoors (907) 220-9959
Ketchikan by DUCK
Come have fun with us! Ketchikan DUCK Tour offers you a unique view of our rustic city streets and historic harbor. Sights include The Salmon Ladder, Salmon Spawning grounds and Creek Street. View eagles and other wildlife in season. Your guide will captivate and entertain you on your journey together aboard our Coast Guard certified and inspected amphibian vehicle that doubles as a Bus and a Boat! And yes, it floats!
Alaska Duck Email: info@akduck.com Toll Free: 866-253-8257 Website: http://www.akduck.com/ Cost: $38.00 per Adult and $24.00 per Child under 12 Hours: 1.5
See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK4jO9EvJ74
Ketchikan Taxi Cab Tours
Filling the demand for inexpensive yet knowledgeable, personalized, narrated tours of Ketchikan. We operate two vans and carry a maximum of six per van for a total of up to 12 people. Our excursions offer the independent traveler a relaxed, intimate (1-6 people)
experience to view the many attractions on our magnificent island. Some of the wondrous sites in Ketchikan are Totem Bight State Park, Saxman Native Village, the historical downtown, the Tongass National Rainforest, and selected points on the island to view salmon, eagles, and bears. With your limited time in mind, we will put together your own special experience. An example of a 2-3 hour excursion could be a visit to Potlatch Totem Park and Saxman Native Village, then a loop through downtown to view the boardwalk streets, salmon returning to spawn, the infamous Dolly’s House and various other historical totem poles scattered throughout. Our excursions are very flexible and vary day
by day, hour by hour. The weather is unpredictable, wild life is seasonal and the tides in southeast Alaska can range from a few feet to over 25 feet! We tell our groups in a 3 hour tour we will cover about 3-6 different tours that the cruise ships offer all rolled into one complete tour of our island. No buses, no lines, and plenty of time for photo-ops, bathroom and snack breaks! To get an idea how inexpensive a private, personal excursion can be, here is an example of cost (per person) for each van.
Ketchikan Taxi Cab Tours (907) 254-7286 http://www.ketchikantaxicabtours.com/
Our price is US$74 per hour per van, therefore:
- 4 people = $18.50 each per hour
- 5 people = $15.00 each per hour
- 6 people = $12.50 each per hour
Therefore-5 people, 3 hour tour, would be $222 or about $45 per person.
Ketchikan by Classic Car
Classic Tours offers personalized tours in the "happy days" comfort of my snazzy '55 Chevy. My classes during the 20 years I taught in Ketchikan schools were fun, and so are my Classic Tours! I share my knowledge of Alaskan Native cultures, totem poles and art. I can tell you about our eagles and salmon, and equally interesting stories about Ketchikan's pioneers and lifestyles, past and present. The Totems Tour is a visit to Saxman, a Tlingit Indian village, and home of splendid totem poles in a park-like setting. As we stroll through the park I'll explain the thriving Native culture and how the people lived in this awesome land long before America purchased Alaska. Their lifestyle was fascinating! As with all cultures, a way of life is dictated by food sources. With an abundance of food from the rain forest and the sea, early peoples in Southeast Alaska developed complex and high art forms. We will see and discuss the artistic components and gain an understanding of this remarkable art. With the totems as our guide,we'll learn how to identify an eagle, raven, bear, frog, and beaver. I will share with you, in pictures, the carving and steaming of a cedar canoe and the raising of a totem pole. And, as a special treat, I'll introduce you to my favorite Native
Alaskan totem pole carver! Our tour also includes an overview of Ketchikan's historic past. As we drive by Creek Street, known as far south as San Francisco for its bawdy atmosphere, we'll talk about its colorful side. And we'll discuss the Ketchikan of today. With a glimpse of life in these parts, you'll gain some insight into the heart of Ketchikan.
Classic Tours http://www.classictours.com/ 2 hours $109 per person ( 2 person minimum ) Includes sales tax and admission to parks and museums
This tour includes the Totems Tour and more...
Leaving the Totem Park at Saxman, we'll drive to the gravel road where we find ourselves in the midst of the rainforest. We'll learn to identify the coniferous hemlock, spruce and cedar trees that have played important roles in our community's development. And, I'll take you to an 'eagle tree'. At the very top of this gigantic Sitka spruce is an aerie or, as locals call it, an eagle's nest. If we're lucky, an adult eagle may be perched on the edge of its huge nest. Or, perhaps a glimpse of an eaglet! This majestic bird is my favorite. Eagles mate for life and are loving parents, sharing egg sitting duties and, after hatching, bringing food to the nest. And their song! It's a trill to experience! Rounding out our tour, we'll poke into some of the nooks and crannies of my special city--places where tour buses never roam. Like a worn wooden plank street, one of Ketchikan's oldest, that yearns to reveal its history. All but forgotten, this rattling narrow plank street remains just as it was at the turn of the century...over the muddy tide flats, and ending in backyards. Capture the flavor of Ketchikan from the eyes of a long time resident who loves living here and easily shares experiences. Most of all, we'll have fun.
3 hours $139 per person (2 person minimum) Includes sales tax and admission to parks and museums.
Wildlife, City & Saxman Native Village Tour
Saxman Native Village One of the most popular sites in Ketchikan is the Saxman Totem Village. This is Ketchikan’s largest totem park with 29 authentic totems carved by Tlingit and Haida natives. The poles were moved here from the original site in the 1930's and have been restored by native carvers. These totem poles are a must see when visiting Ketchikan.
Herring Bay & Wildlife The next part of your journey will continue on to Herring Bay, a quaint area that takes you far away from the crowds and people. A small inlet cove that will allow sites and sounds of the beautiful wildlife that only Ketchikan can offer. During Salmon season, Black Bears, Eagles, Herons and Seals are often spotted in this area. Be sure to keep your eyes wandering and your cameras close!
Rainbow Falls Your next stop will include a visit to Rainbow Falls. Immerse yourself in the beauty of a 100 foot waterfall surrounded by a rainforest. This hidden treasure is well known by the locals, but not by tourists.
Dolly's House/Creek Street Your last stop of the day will be at Creek street, where your guide will talk about the lady’s of the night of years ago. You’ll then have the option to go through world famous dolly’s house museum or we’ll return you to your ship.
Sourdough Tours http://aksourdoughtours.com/ toll free at 888-801-7596
This tour is very popular and has limited seating. Advanced reservations are
recommended! This 2-hour tour is $50 per person. Our prices include all park fees
and taxes. Tour times: 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:15 am, 9:45 am, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm
and 3:15 pm.
Saxman Native Village Tour
2 Hours - Ketchikan's most popular tour! This 2-hour, fully guided, and narrated tour includes spectacular sights in the Ketchikan area, with photo stops, and a full hour spent at Saxman Village. Enjoy the city tour aboard a San Francisco style trolley or deluxe motor coach. As you go past the rugged waterfront and boat harbors, see picturesque city park and walk through a rain forest, and hear the history of our beautiful little city.
See eagles fishing for salmon in front of Ketchikan's salmon canneries (May through June). See a salmon ladder and watch salmon spring from the rushing water enroute to the spawning grounds (July through September).
At Saxman Native Village your guide will take you on a tour of the worlds' largest standing collection of totem poles. You will hear the legends and stories of these ancient majestic totem poles and learn how and why they were made. Visit the Village Store and Artists Co-op where authentic Arts and Crafts are made by Saxman Natives.
Once back in town, enjoy Historic Creek Street, Ketchikan's former busy red light district and world-famous Dolly's House Museum. Everyone that rides on our tour receives a exclusive free $5 ticket to go through Dolly's House (an offer available only through Sourdough Tours or Dolly's Enterprises).
Sourdough Tours http://aksourdoughtours.com/ toll free at 888-801-7596
This unforgettable tour features all the best that Ketchikan has to offer for only $40
per person. Tour times: 8:00 am, 8:45 am, 9:30 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
See it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68gt3losQRw
Ketchikan Highlights & Totem Tour
3 Hours - The Ketchikan Highlights Tour begins at the cruise ship dock. As we go through the city to Totem Bight State Park, your guide will point out various places of interest, including the canneries and wildlife while you enjoy sixteen miles of breathtaking waterfront. Questions are always welcome!
Totem Bight State Park This seaside park of totem poles holds a special charm. As a Sourdough tour guide narrates the legends of the Tlingit and Haida totem poles, you'll walk along a path in a lush rain forest to the beach. The many totem poles dot your paths as you enjoy the quiet serenity of the park. There is also a Native clan house. We'll take you inside and tell you how the people used to live years ago.
Russian Museum Another attraction of the park is the Russian museum featuring a magnificent, historic collection of guns dating from 1535-1868. Included in the collection is the third-made Gatling gun made by Mr. Richard J. Gatling himself. The Russian museum also has displays of mammoth tusks, furs and ivory. There is a delightful curio shop adjacent to the museum.
Ketchikan City Highlights On our way to Saxman, we'll go through Ketchikan and see eagles, canneries, the ladder salmon use to swim up Ketchikan creek to spawn, the city park, and other interesting sites.
Saxman Native Village Saxman was founded in 1894 and was the site of a Presbyterian mission school. In the mid-1930's the people of Saxman, with the help of the federal Civilian Conversation Corps, arranged their totem poles into a formal park. It is the fifth most popular attraction in Alaska. There are several famous totem poles in the Saxman park including the historic Abraham Lincoln totem pole and the William Seward pole which memorialized his 1868 visit to the area. Seward was responsible for the United State's purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. There are 34 totem poles at Saxman Native village and each one has its own unique story and history. We will also see a clan house and a carving center where totems are made. The carvers are usually working as we tour. The master carver in Saxman is internationally recognized and his work is in demand around the world. You can see many of his totem poles displayed throughout Ketchikan.
Dolly's House/Creek Street When we return to Ketchikan we will stop by the historic Red Light District on Creek Street. We will see Dolly's House which was a famous brothel operating until the middle of the 20th century. Your tour includes free tickets to Dolly's house. You can end your tour at this point or continue with us to the dock which is just two blocks away.
Sourdough Tours http://aksourdoughtours.com/ toll free at 888-801-7596
Tour Prices & Information This 3-hour tour is for groups of 12 or more: • $75 per
adult • $60 children under 12 yrs. • Children under 5 ride free Our prices include
all park fees and taxes.
Ketchikan museum hopping.
The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center (50 Main Street) has an interactive rain-forest gallery and a terrific gift shop for informational buys, from maps to guidebooks. Also check out the Totem Heritage Center (601 Deermount Street) and the Tongass Historical Museum (629 Dock Street).
Outside Ketchikan
Three must-sees are
Totem Bight State Park (10 miles north),
Potlach Park (near Totem Bight)
Saxman Native Village (2 miles south).
At Potlach and Saxman, you can watch Native carvers at work.
Shopping in downtown Ketchikan.
The most interesting area -- both for historic value and good shopping -- is Creek Street. Not a street at all, this boardwalk winds along Ketchikan Creek and was once the locale for all the area's brothels. Now it's home to artsy galleries like Soho Coho (5 Creek Street), which sells a variety of higher-end crafts, from gorgeous velvet scarves to watercolors to soaps; adjacent is the Alaska Eagle Art Gallery where Pendleton blankets with Indian themes are a standout, as are silver pendants and bronze sculptures. Upstairs is Parnassus, an interesting book store with a great selection of Alaska-oriented tomes. Try Sam McGee's A Taste of Alaska (18 Creek Street) for regionally made foodstuffs, from honey to barbecue sauce to soaps, lotions and ulu knives.
Another interesting "shopping" area is a line of galleries along Stedman Street such as Blue Heron (123 Stedman Street), which has Alaskan crafts, including locally carved totem poles, and Golden Eagle Gifts (123 Stedman Street) for state-made coffees and teas.
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