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City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing

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Saxman Totem Park
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See the best of Ketchikan in just 2 hours!
Travel by comfortable small-group van (13 passengers max) with live narration as you explore Ketchikan’s highlights of wildlife, culture, and history.

Stop at Herring Cove, where salmon often attract black bears, bald eagles, and harbor seals—all surrounded by the lush Tongass Rainforest.

Visit Saxman Totem Park, home to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles, with easy walking trails and stories carved into every detail.

Drive through historic Creek Street, once a bustling red-light district and now a boardwalk of colorful shops, local art, and salmon climbing the famous fish ladder. Along the way, pass highlights like City Park, Deer Mountain Hatchery, and Thomas Basin Harbor for a well-rounded look at the city.

With private and small-group options, this tour captures the true sights, stories, and spirit of Ketchikan in one unforgettable trip!

What's Included

  • Bottled water We provide bottled water.

    Meeting Location

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    Front Street
    Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

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    What To Expect

    Herring Cove

    Once we depart downtown, we will drive out one of the two Totem Parks in Ketchikan. After 20 minutes walking among the Totems, we will head to Herring Cove to do some Black Bear Viewing we are in contact with other operators regarding black bears and if there are no recent sightings, we will cut off herring cove and go spend more time with the other attractions.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Saxman Native Village

    Saxman Native Village has the largest standing Totems in the world. The area is filled with totems that are over 100 years old. The easy walking trails make this a wonderful stop to soak in Native Heritage and highlights the skills it took to carve out these beautiful works of Native art.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Creek Street (Pass By)

    Creek Street with its high history, uniqueness and "Instagram" worthy picturesque opportunity, with a few risqué tales to tell, known as Ketchikan's red-light district in the mid 1920's there were over 20 brothels lining the creek, the "street" is actually a boardwalk on pilings, while venturing through the boardwalk you'll see talented local shops with art, seals and salmon swimming up to the "fish ladder" just above the boardwalk the city of Ketchikan had built a "ladder" to assist the salmon swimming through the raging waters flowing through Creek Street.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    The following is included:
    • Bottled water. We provide bottled water.
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Accessibility information for the City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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