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Ketchikan Cultural Showcase, Culinary Tasting & Lumberjack Show

4.6
5 reviews

Excursion Overview

Come enjoy a unique culinary experience at the Saxman Native Village and celebrate a bygone era at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show!

Learn all about Alaskan ingredients and their uses in a modern cooking environment. The culinary tasting will offer a unique setting to enhance your culinary knowledge and expand your palate with true Alaskan ingredients.

Start with an Alaskan-styled charcuterie board prepared with smoked, wild game meats, artisan cheeses, and fruits; followed by two additional courses selected by the Chef. Locally crafted delicacies are paired with a beverage flight, highlighting the region's bounty.

Marvel at the cultural showcase of Alaska Native art, featuring a variety of priceless and historical pieces from the Cape Fox Corporation Native Art Collection. Some of these artifacts include traditional hand-carved pieces by Master Carver, Nathan Jackson, along with other items coming from the original Village of Cape Fox. Your local tour host will share Tlingit customs, traditions, and stories of the Elders as you are guided through the exhibits.

Continue enjoying all aspects of what makes Ketchikan unique with an action-packed performance at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show where you will celebrate a bygone era. Southeast Alaska's rich logging history comes to life with thrilling displays of strength and agility. These world champion athletes wearing spiked boots and hard hats, compete in 12 athletic events that utilize seven-pound axes, six-foot razor-sharp saws, tree climbing gaffs, and souped-up chainsaws. This will be one hour of non-stop excitement and laughs that are unique to all of Alaska.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Admission to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show for a 1-hour performance
  • Three-course menu (menu varies daily and based on the availability of fresh products) paired with a curated beverage flight
  • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages including water, tea, and soda
  • Shopping opportunity at the gift shop

Requirements:

  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Duration: 3-3.75 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal. (Guests docking at Ward Cove will be picked up and dropped off at Ward Cove))

  • 10-20 minutes - transportation to your first portion of the excursion
  • 60 minutes - Access to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
  • 20 minutes - transportation to the Saxman Native Village
  • 60 minutes - Saxman Native Village culinary experience and cultural showcase
  • 20 -30 minutes - return transportation to Ward Cove and Downtown Ketchikan

Meeting Instructions:

  • Guest docking at WARD COVE will be picked up and dropped off here. All other cruise ship guests or those staying locally will meet at the Ketchikan Visitor Center. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is fully accessible for guests with wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers. Most vehicles used have the space to accommodate collapsible equipment. There is a chairlift available upon request in advance. Please leave a comment during checkout if ADA accommodations will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests must be 3 years of age or older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Seating at the lumberjack show is fully covered and heated.

Dress warmly in layered clothing appropriate for the weather. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.

Yes! Multiple families may join the same tour as long as adequate space is available and the maximum is not exceeded.

 

Guest Reviews

4.6

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Crystal J

On Aug 2024

Lumberjack show was fun, those guys are amazing. Swinging those axes and climbing, saws, great to watch how it is done. Culinary tasting was good. We thought it would be more of a lunch. Loved the history and artifacts that have been returned to where they belong.

Kristin C

On Jul 2024

The lumberjack show was a blast! This was a cool experience and these guys are for real able to demonstrate their abilities and get the crowd involved. The culinary tasting and cultural showcase was fine.

Laura R

On Jun 2024

We had a unique experience. There were only 6 people on the tour. The food tasting was great! The hosts were amazing. I expected more information on the culture than just a video. Lumber jack show was great. We showed up late so we did not have the best seats. Overall I would recommend this tour.

Sue R

On Jun 2024

It was a fun time and the loved how they got the crowd involved

Myron P

On Sep 2023

The Lumberjack Show was most entertaining. The Cultural Showcase was tasty. I was glad they showed the recipes for the salmon dip and the salmon chowder on the screen so I could get a pic of each.

$149.00

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$149.00

Duration: 3-3.75 hours

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Duration: 3-3.75 hours



Adult (12+): $149.00

Child (3-11): $139.00

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