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Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours
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Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan, Native Cultural & Wildlife Tour - Bear & Totem Adventure
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Private Alaska Native Excursion - Totems, Stories & Scenery
Experience Ketchikan like never before on a private tour with our Haida Alaskan Native-owned guide service. Explore the city and surrounding rainforest while learning about the culture, history, and traditions of the Haida and Tlingit peoples.Discover medicinal plants, learn to read the stories behind totem poles, and hear legends passed down through generations. Keep your eyes open for wildlife—eagles, bears, whales, deer, sea lions, seals, and salmon may appear along the way.This private tour offers flexibility to tailor stops and routes to your group’s interests. We also accommodate pick-up and drop-off locations for your convenience.With a maximum of 14 guests, you’ll enjoy an intimate, personalized cultural experience in Ketchikan. Let us share our heritage, stories, and the breathtaking beauty of Alaska with you!
Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours
Come Explore Ketchikan Alaska with the locals. First, Herring Cove this cove is home to many black bear. Not only can you see black bear there are also eagle, harbor seal, and starting in June thousands of salmon running up the creek. Next, over to a small beach for scenic views. Take a picture in front of a 600 year old Sitka Spruce tree. Plus during the salmon run you will see the fishermen out for the catch of the day. Last, head even further out of town the Rainbow falls. This waterfall is a beautiful backdrop for photos. After a rain be prepared for water to spray out. if there hasn't been rain you can see the greenery and rocks behind the water.Rotary Beach stop to see sea life in the tide pools. Monday-Friday.All tours are guided by local women. Water, Chips, small candy, and rain ponchos are all provided.
Ketchikan, Native Cultural & Wildlife Tour - Bear & Totem Adventure
Join Clan House Tours, a Native-owned and operated experience led by local Haida and Tlingit guides. More than just a sightseeing trip, this tour is a cultural journey!Explore the Totem Heritage Center, home to one of the world’s largest collections of 19th-century totem poles, and hear the legends and family stories carved into each one. Along the way, your guide will share personal tales of growing up in Ketchikan and reveal how Native communities used medicinal plants and berries from the rainforest for centuries.Of course, Ketchikan's natural beauty surrounds us at every turn. With luck, we may see salmon fighting their way upstream, eagles soaring above, or even bears fishing in Herring Cove. But what makes this journey truly unforgettable is the Native perspective, connecting wildlife, land, and people in one living story.This is not just a tour, it’s a chance to experience Ketchikan through the eyes of its first people.
Private Alaska Native Excursion Cultural Scenic Experience
Broaden your horizons: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 Heritage Center and hear legendary stories that have been passed down for generations. All 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 comfy van. Traveling with us means no questions are left unanswered and that you leave Ketchikan satisfied with your cultural experience.
Private Van Wildlife Tour
These Private tours take you to the best places for experiencing true Southeast Alaska. Herring Cove has an abundance of Wildlife Including Black Bear, Bald Eagle, and all 5 species of Salmon. Rainbow falls is a small waterfall that overflows after a good rain after a few dry days you can climb down to the bottom of the falls. Stops can be added or removed if guest choose to stay at any area longer or shorter. Tours include bottled water, individual chips, small candy, and rain poncho great for on tour as well as after walking around town. Wildlife is not guaranteed.
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