Ketchikan Saxman Native Village, Ketchikan Highlights & Lumberjack Show

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52 reviews

Excursion Overview

Saxman Native Village, Ketchikan Highlights & Lumberjack Show!

Discover the rich cultural heritage and logging history of Ketchikan, Alaska, with a visit to Saxman Native Village and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. This experience offers an introduction to Southeast Alaska's Tlingit culture, traditional storytelling, totem pole carving, and the region's historic logging industry.

Upon arrival at Saxman Native Village, a Cultural Ambassador will welcome you in the Tlingit dialect and escort you into the Beaver Clan House. Learn about the construction and significance of this important community gathering place before enjoying traditional cultural storytelling about the clans and ancestors who came before. You'll also have the opportunity to admire beautiful regalia created by community Elders and passed down through generations.

Following the presentation, your Cultural Ambassador will guide you through the Carving Center, where you can get an up-close look at traditional Tlingit totem pole carving and paint production. Continue to the Totem Pole Park, where detailed descriptions explain the carved figures and their cultural significance. Before departing, enjoy an opportunity to browse the village gift shop for a special souvenir.

Your Ketchikan experience continues with a visit to the exciting Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show! Enjoy a one-hour, action-packed performance featuring world champion athletes competing in twelve thrilling logging events. Watch as these skilled lumberjacks demonstrate their strength and agility using seven-pound axes, six-foot razor-sharp saws, tree climbing gear, and roaring chainsaws.

This tour is typically available from April through September. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Access to Saxman Native Village including the Beaver Clan House, Carving Center, and Totem Pole Park
  • Admission to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show for a 1-hour performance
  • Cultural storytelling with community members and Elders in the Clan House
  • Shopping opportunity in the gift shop

Requirements:

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

Duration: Approximately 3.5-4.25 hours (roundtrip from cruise ship terminal)

  • Tour times below are approximate and the order of events may vary
  • 15 minutes - transportation from the cruise ship dock through Downtown Ketchikan, taking in local landmarks and notable sights along the way to Saxman Native Village
  • 90 minutes - guided tour of Saxman Totem Pole Park, Carving Center, Clan House and time to check out the gift shop
  • 15 minutes - transfer to drop off zone for Lumberjack Show
  • 15 minutes - guests have time to walk from drop off zone to the arena for seating
  • 60 minutes - admission to the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
  • 15 minutes - guests walk back to their cruise ship dock (Dock 1-3). Shuttles provided for Dock 4
  • This itinerary is for groups departing from Downtown Ketchikan port. Ward Cove guests will have an extra 15 minutes per transfer to/from pier. 

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets inside the Ketchikan Visitor Center at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan. Guests docking at Ward Cove will be picked up there and do not need to take the shuttle. If you are staying locally, pick-up can be provided from local hotels, the airport, or other locations in town. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket voucher.

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 let us know at checkout if you will be bringing any medical equipment or will require the use of the lift.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: Yes
    • Stroller Accessible: Yes
    • Collapsible Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: Yes

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

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 2 and under are free of charge.

Seating at the lumberjack show is fully covered and heated.

Definitely, arrangements of tours for groups or large families are possible. Please contact us at info@alaskashoreexcursions.com with your group requests.

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

Dress warmly in layered clothing appropriate for the weather. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

This tour includes roundtrip transportation from Ward Cove. Guests should not take the shuttle to downtown Ketchikan. Please refer to the finalized ticket voucher for additional details on meeting the guide at Ward Cove.

 

Guest Reviews

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Marian W On Oct 2026

Excellent afternoon show we were really entertained

Kathy G On Sep 2026

The Lumberjack show was very entertaining and demonstrated how dangerous the work was in the past. Our guide at the Saxman Village made our time there educational and informative

Nicholas S On Aug 2026

Just a little bit of confusion of trying to find the meeting point and short of time due to the lack of time at port

Robert H On Jul 2026

We loved it!

Lawrence T On Jul 2026

The Lumberjack show was fun and the Saxman Native Village Excursion was very informative.

$149.00

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$149.00

Duration: 3.5-4.25 hours

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Duration: 3.5-4.25 hours



Adult (12+): $149.00

Child (3-11): $139.00

Infant (Under 3): $0.00