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Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs "off the tourist beaten path". 

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Ketchikan, USA

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Overview

We help you take iconic photographs of several locations in the Ketchikan area, including historical, cultural and nature attractions. We offer advanced and basic photographic instruction for cell phone, poin'n'shoot & DSLR camera users. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations with each location offering unique photo opportunities AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of my photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of my instruction is specific to DSLR users.

Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography...

We look forward to serving you soon.

What's Included

  • This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Berth #1 #2 #3 #4 visitors: Meet next to the statue called "The Rock" next to the Ketchikan Visitor's Center on Berth 2 Ward Cove visitors meet your Photo Safari guide near your ship's greeting area. In the Welcoming Center.It is important that you list your ships information so that we know where to pick you up. Ships that tie up in Ward Cove are about 10 miles from downtown, which is a 20-minute drive.

    What To Expect

    Creek Street

    The Historic Red Light District where men and salmon go to spawn, now home to a variety of shops & attractions and abundant photo opportunities. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Schoenbar Road

    FLOWING WATERS WILDERNESS site is great for photo ops. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Totem Heritage Center

    This site has totems, native carvings, informative kiosks, ancient poles and the opportunity to hear the legend of Fog Woman. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ketchikan Harbor

    Boats, Eagles, Whales, Salmon, Harbor Seals, Totems, Panoramas etc. We conduct our tours over a set route of 7 or 8 different locations / each location offering unique photo, AND teaching opportunities. Although a majority of our photography instruction is equally applicable to BOTH cell phones, point’n'shoots and DSLR cameras, some of our instruction is specific to DSLR users. Photo techniques taught for BOTH DSLR & cell phone & point’n’shoots include: composition, subject identity, subject proximity, subject balance, exposure, cropping, angle of approach, light compensation, macro photography...Photo techniques specific to DSLR (and some point’n’shoots) include: depth of field, F-stop settings, aperture, ISO settings, exposure triangle, shutter speeds… We always leave some time for questions (max group size is 9)…….. So IF you have specific questions re her DSLR camera please ask. I hope this description is helpful to you and we look forward to serving you in the future.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Ward Cove (Pass By)

    We stop in the Ward Cove area at the Green Bean Coffee Company and pick up gourmet coffee and cookies for everyone. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    Potlatch Totem Park

    This site offers a variety of attractions including a totem carving building, a traditional Native Clan House, dugout canoe, a gift shop, antique cars and a Russian Museum. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. Enjoy your fresh roasted coffee and gourmet cookie at this site.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ketchikan

    OCEAN PANORAMA SITE: Count ten islands from this site that also includes an Alaskan float plane dock and views of both The Cleaveland Peninsula Wilderness Area and Prince of Whales Island. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Carlanna Lake

    CARLANNA CREEK WATERFALLS is where we go for the waterfall magic photo op. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site.
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    12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Ketchikan

    As you reenter the Port of Ketchikan you can be dropped off at your cruise ship OR at a shopping/dinning location of your choice. Hear stories and information about local culture, history, economy & lifestyles as you travel from site to site. AND please make any GRATUITY commensurate with the (hopefully) high level of service that you have received. All Ward Cove passengers can be returned to Ward cove OR be left at a shopping/dinning location of your choice.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Photo Safari in Ketchikan, Alaska. Spend 3 hrs “off the tourist beaten path”. ?

    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 (AKDT). 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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    Activity code: C-163969P1

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    What's Included

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • This is a great historic and cultural tour with or without a camera:)

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Stipulate your desired TOUR DEPARTURE TIME and email for confirmation: [email protected]
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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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 (AKDT).
    • 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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