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Stop At: Saxman Native Village, 2706 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9509
Saxman has the world's largest collection of authentic Native Totem Poles.Learn about traditional tools and techniques as you watch the carvers at work. Listen to the stories and legends narrated by your guide.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Herring Cove, 8033-7979 S Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9757
Your Trolley takes you 9 miles south to Herring Cove where black bears, eagles, herons and other wildlife are often spotted feeding on Alaska's plentyfull salmon. Whales can sometimes be spotted along the way.
Duration: 45 minutes
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1: Ketchikan Visitors Bureau, 131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
2: Ketchikan Cruise Ship Docks, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
All of our tours leave and return from the downtown Cruise Ship dock, berths 1 thru 4. We can make arrangements to pick up and return guests to berths 3 & 4 if they have difficulty walking to the Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau at berth #2. All guests need to check-in at booth #17 inside the KVB at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
Ports
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Kathleen_R
The trolley did not show up at the specified time/location. FINALLY, the "manager" came by and asked why we were waiting and we stated that it had not shown up. My son circled the building continuously as we were told that the trolley can come on either side of the building. The manager took us to the first stop but by this time we had missed approximately 45 minutes of a 2 hour tour. No explanation nor apology was offered. Very disappointed! I have used Viator several times before and have been pleased. This was a disappointment as it was my family's first experience in Alaska. No offer of a partial refund was offered.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : Selina_M
Even with the rainy day our guide, Rosa, gave us an excellent tour of the town, totem poles, and an amazing waterfall.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25
Posted By : Bary_B
Totem pole park. Too bad pouring rain the whole tour. Guide was informative and humorous. Glad to not see any bears.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25
Posted By : Allison_P
The town is small, so not much to tell. The driver was late by 15 minutes and pushed into our time for our next event. Ride was to a stream, next to a hatchery. No animal sittings. Saw two eagles on the drive. Long stop at a totem place, then dropped us back in town. Not exciting.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24
Posted By : James_W
Had a great tour, didn't get to see any bears. Jeff was very informative about all the things on the tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-23
Posted By : HAYLEY_S
Great tour to take the pick up is right where the cruise ships dock . brilliant very knowledgeable local guide …highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-19
Posted By : Linda_J
Nightmare began with locating the tour. Went to the designated location 1hr+ and no one at the visitors center knew about the tour which was okay because they told us to be there 30 min before. At the 30 min prior mark we didnt see anyone with signs and went back into the visitors center and was told the tour guide wasnt here yet. I called the number and spoke with someone who said he was on his way. At the 15 min prior mark still no one and I called back and left a message. 5 min before the tour, received a phone call that the trolley was on the other end of the visitors center and they have been waiting on us! Then we had to check in to the same people in the visitors center who had told us more than once they weren’t there. Finally get on the trolley and there is no seats left for a party of 4 to sit! It was cold, rainy and where we sat there was no glass. Freezing cold wet air just bashing you in the face the entire trip.
Tour guide very monotone voice and completely disengaged from tour group. Took us to what looked like a swamp to look for bears. No bears, couldn't see Salmon swimming upstream. Just what look like a muddy swamp with birds eating dead salmon. Stayed there 15 min and the tour guide drove up a hill somewhere with the trolley. Stood there in the pouring rain. After 15 min. we got back and the trolley and went to see the totems. Very uninteresting, unenthusiastic tour guide. Pretty much the entire group walked off from him to take pics on their own. I learned more listening to the other tours guides at the totem where I was on my own taking pics! May there a total of 25-30 min. Then back on the cold trolley back to town. Complete waste of time and money!
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : Jerry_H
Our tour operator, Jeff, was an incredible guide, he was informative, funny, full of information. Excellent guide.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13
Posted By : Charlotte_S
What a great way to spend a couple of hours in Ketchikan. Our guide Jeff was terrific -pointing out eagles, seals, and other wildlife. Loved his quizzes after each talk! The totems were very interesting and I’d love to go back for a separate tour of the carving area. The rainforest was amazing! I liked that we were given time at each stop to explore on our own.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13
Posted By : William_P
Very informative, on time and clearly understood. Entertaining with a great sense of humor. Obviously knew the area and its history.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13
