Potlatch Totem Park, Alaskan Wildlife and Ketchikan Highlights Bus Tour
Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 13:30 PM, 15:00 PM
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Why people love this tour
People love this tour as it offers an easy way to see the main highlights of the city as well as making stops to learn about local culture and history.
2.5 hours (approx.)
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Overview
A short walk to meet your guide, this tour heads out of town, giving you the chance to see more of beautiful Revillagigedo Island, on which Ketchikan is located.
Settle in and enjoy the drive along the scenic road to Potlatch Totem Park, you'll hear the history of Ketchikan, including its fishing and logging past and see the old pulp mill and cannery. Upon arriving at Potlatch Totem Park, you will feel like you have stepped back in time. Built on the former fishing grounds of the native Tlingit peoples, this park depicts what a native fishing village in the 1800s would have looked like. The two large clan houses are surrounded by four smaller clan houses, all filled with elaborate carvings, both inside and out.
In the totem carving shed, you'll learn the significance of these cultural works of art and watch one of the carvers in action. You'll hear about the poles design, carving, and painting process and even smell the fresh cedar scent given off by shavings. Your tour includes admission to the Museum, with interesting displays of antique cars, firearms, and other curiosities.
From here you continue on a coastal road, heading farther out of town and away from the crowds to quaint Herring Bay. This small inlet cove provides the perfect habitat for Ketchikan's wildlife to thrive. During salmon season, you'll often spot black bears, eagles, herons, and seals. See the salmon just a few feet away as they fight their way upstream from June through September.
You'll check out the highlights of the charming town of Ketchikan. As you make your way around the city, you'll drive past the cannery, some of the residential areas and the waterfront, including Creek Street, the former historic Red Light district. You can choose to end your tour here to do some shopping or continue the ride to the downtown area to return to your cruise ship.
What's Included
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Round trip transportation from downtown Ketchikan
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English speaking guide
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Fully narrated tour by experienced guide
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City tour of Ketchikan
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Exploration of Potlatch Park
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Free admission to the Museum
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Herring Bay for wildlife viewing
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Time for shopping
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Food and Drinks
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Tips/Gratuities
Considerations
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Guests using foldable wheelchairs are required to advise at the time of booking. Space is not guaranteed and subject to availability.
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Free for lap children ages 0 to 5 years old but child must be able to sit on parent's lap.
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Guests arriving at any of the downtown Ketchikan piers will be picked-up and dropped-off downtown... Guests arriving on ships that arrive at the Ward Cove pier will need to take a shuttle downtown to the meeting point (there may be a charge for this). Shuttle buses depart every 30 minutes, and takes around 20 minutes to reach downtown. Guests need to allow extra time for this.
Special Instructions
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Local currency is American Dollar (USD).
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Dress for the weather and bring rain apparel or an umbrella.
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Tennis shoes or sneakers are recommended for the easy terrain found on this tour.
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Binoculars for wildlife viewing are recommended.
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Bring your camera/phone to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Please arrive at your meeting point 20 minutes before the start time for an on-time departure.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Potlatch Totem Park, Alaskan Wildlife and Ketchikan Highlights Bus Tour
Per Adult
USD $ 93.00
Per Child - Ages 6 to 12
USD $ 73.00
Per Infant - Ages 5 and under. On parents lap
USD $ 0.00
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