Ketchikan Totem Pole, Wildlife and City Trolley Tour
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Experience Highlights
Get to know the salmon capital of the world with this approximately 2-hour tram tour of Totem Pole, the town and wildlife of Ketchikan . Ride a San Francisco-style cable car with a professional guide and in groups of about 34 people discover the city's highlights. Explore Saxman Native Village to see the world's largest collection of totem poles and head to Herring Cove to see the town's wildlife .
Take in the sights of this fishing community, listen to the town's stories and legends and get your camera ready to snap photos of bears, seals, salmon and bald eagles from the observation area in the town's park.
- Explore the small town of Ketchikan with this approximately 2-hour tram tour.
- Climb aboard a San Francisco-style cable car in groups of about 34 people .
- Learn about the history of the Salmon Capital of the World with a professional guide .
- See the Native American totem poles of Saxman and the wild animals of Herring Cove that feed on Alaska's abundant salmon.
- This tour offers pick -up service from the downtown cruise pier.
What’s included
- Approximately 2 hour tram tour of Ketchikan.
- Pick up and transfer from the city centre.
- Professional guide.
- Visit to the native village of Saxman.
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Step by Step
Delve into the history of this beautiful Alaskan city with this approximately 2-hour tram tour of Ketchikan . Travel through the city aboard an open-air vehicle and visit famous attractions such as the Fish Ladder and City Park with a local guide. Take in a variety of sights and see the authentic totem poles of the Saxman village as well as the city's wildlife such as bears, seals and bald eagles.
Join this tour for groups of about 34 people and take advantage of the pick-up service from the cruise pier in downtown Ketchikan. Climb aboard an authentic San Francisco-style funicular tram and from the comfort of your seat explore the quaint and beautiful town of Ketchikan.
Along the way, you'll pass by such sights as the famous Salmon Ladder fishing lake, the old Creek Street Red Light District, and its wooden boardwalks. All the while you'll learn why this bustling fishing community is known as the Salmon Capital of the World.
See the flowers in bloom in Ketchikan's small City Park, then head with your guide and group to the native village of Saxman . Here you'll learn about the world's largest collection of totem poles, their stories and rich native culture. Admire more than 20 hand-carved Native American totem poles and then visit a master carving centre to see how the carvers ply their trade. Learn about the traditional tools, paints and techniques behind the practice, then head south to Herring Cave to see Alaskan wildlife.
Be sure to bring your camera and a pair of binoculars and get up close and personal with animals such as:
- Bald eagles.
- Seals.
- Herons.
- And some hungry bears, eating a lot of salmon.
Learn about the town's fishing past, stroll around the majestic totem poles and conclude the tour with a stroll along the promenade and explore the many shops. Or, if you prefer, hop back on the tram, which will drop you off in the city centre.