Ketchikan Trolley: Private Totem Park, City & Herring Cove Wildlife Tour

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46 reviews

Excursion Overview

Step back in time and settle in onboard an Authentic Cable Car Style Trolley

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this bustling fishing and logging community, once known as the Salmon Capital of the World.

Sit back and relax in the San Francisco-inspired cable car, as you pass by flowers in bloom at City Park, the Salmon Ladder, and Creek Street. Get a glimpse of the old red-light district and wooden boardwalks. Learn about the legends and stories of bootleggers, brothels, and dance halls.

Next, you will venture nine miles north to the beautiful Herring Cove, where you can take advantage of your own dedicated viewing platform that overlooks the peaceful scenery away from all the activity of the city center. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, seals, and herons can be spotted in the area. There is even a possibility of a bear sighting, as they come to feast on spawning salmon.

Then it's on to the Totem Park of Saxman Native Village, where an extensive collection of Totem Poles and stories behind the native culture await you. Take a stroll through the park to learn the stories of these grand historical creations. Learn about the traditional tools, paints, and techniques of totem pole carving as you watch carvers perform their craft at the carving shed.

The next stop is back to town, your guide concludes the tour at either Creek Street where you can stroll the boardwalk with its many shops, or be dropped off in the downtown area, just minutes from the pier.

Please note: This tour is not available on Saturdays.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal
  • Fully narrated tour with a public address system onboard
  • Park entry fees are included
  • Umbrellas are available to use as needed for tour duration

Requirements:

  • Dress in warm layers, wear comfortable shoes

Duration: 2-2.25 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 45 minutes - at Saxman Native Village
  • 45 minutes - at Herring Cove Wildlife Viewing Area
  • 30 minutes - Ketchikan city tour
  • 15 minutes - boarding and deboarding

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the downtown cruise terminal. You can check in at Berth 4, or inside the Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau near Berth 2. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the trolley. This tour does not have a wheelchair lift but wheelchairs and walkers are welcome. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment 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

There are restroom stops available at the Saxman and Herring Cove viewing area.

Dress for the weather. Layered clothing is always recommended for Alaskan weather.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

 

Guest Reviews

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Ana G

On Sep 2023

A great tour around Ketchikan, The tour guide knows much about the city. We couldn't watch the bears, but he spent a lot of time waiting for them and showed us other wild animals in the area. I recommend this tour 1000%

Michelle G

On Sep 2023

Guide was knowledgeable and tried to help us spot animals along the way. Totems were interesting! Saw an eagle in its nest! Very interesting learning about Ketchikan!

Liliya S

On Sep 2023

It was a great tour with a great guide. Jeff was very knowledgeable and shared many stories about Ketchikan, Saxman village and wildlife. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you!

Natalka K

On Sep 2023

Very intellectual and knowledgeable tour guide ,really recommend!

Jim V

On Sep 2023

We had a great time on the trolley. The driver was very knowledgeable and enjoyed entertaining us on the trolley. Overall a great experience!

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Duration: 2-2.25 hours

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