Ketchikan, Alaska Native Cultural and Wildlife Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
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Broaden your horizons with Clan House Tours:
We are an Alaskan Native (Haida) owned and operated guide service in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska, specializing in small group tours that will enhance your knowledge about the rich culture and history of the Haida & Tlingit people. You can’t experience Ketchikan without spotting some wildlife, so we have 3 stops just for possible sightings of bears, salmon, and eagles. You will also learn all about the history behind the iconic totem poles of Alaska as we explore the Totem Heritage Center and hear legendary stories that have been passed down for generations. All our vans are equipped with microphones so everyone can enjoy the great narration of everything Ketchikan and Haida. We will also show you what medicinal plants and berries are edible as we travel through the Rainforest in our comfy van. Traveling with us means no questions are left unanswered and that you leave Ketchikan satisfied with your cultural experience.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be able to get in and out of a transit van with relative ease, a step stool is available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled Water and Granola Bar (upon request)
Binoculars
Umbrella
What To Expect
Salmon Ladder
See salmon make their way up Ketchikan Creek using the famous salmon ladder!
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Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide!
Deactivated,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an incredible tour and we highly recommend it! Our tour guide was an indigenous local young lady who was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her homeland. We were treated to wonderful sights, magnificent totem poles and we even saw a whale so late in the season.
Rebecca, our guide was...
Debbie S,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rebecca, our guide was very informative. The tour was quite interesting and not rushed. Although we didn't see a bear we saw salmon, seal and eagles
Ketchikan Cultural Experience
Scenic791538,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this tour! Rebecca, our tour guide made this tour incredibly interesting and inclusive. She told us about her culture, the language and symbolism of each of the things we saw. Clan House Tours is a Family Business and you felt how important the business was: teaching about the land, the wildlife and the way of life. Would definitely recommend if you find yourself in Ketchikan!
Great outdoors
A1530RIdannyb,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely great trip. We saw black bear, Seals, Salmon, Deer bald eagle and a real close up with a humpback whale. The tour guide Rebecca was fantastic, Very knowledgeable about all the nature and history of the native peoples. I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves nature and wants to learn about the native culture and history.
Tour by a local indigenous guide
Bryan M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Echohawk was such a great guide, full of stories and musings from her life living in the area. Great that we saw a bear on our travels too!
The visit to the Cultural...
Lynn A,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The visit to the Cultural Center and explanation of Totem Poles in the First Nation culture was excellent. Our guide also shared her personal experience with America's "government school" policy that affected First Nation children and their families. The Fish Ladder which help salmon return to their spawning area will not be forgotten. This was a fanatastic experience.
Great time in Ketchikan
madelyn d,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Echohawk was very knowledgeable about Ketchikan and surrounding areas. She was super friendly and loved to answer questions. We saw bears, an eagle, salmon, and toured the Totem pole museum. She shared her own stories on being an Indigenous person while taking us around the museum that I felt very fortunate to hear. We cruised on the Disney ship and I’m glad we did this more affordable, locally owned excursion instead of booking through the cruise line
Great (but limited) bear watching!
Andrea G,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was great—friendly, knowledgeable, and a true Native Alaskan, which made the experience feel authentic. The highlight for us was definitely bear watching at Herring Cove. Just a heads-up: the tour takes you to the free public viewing area on the side rather than the prime platforms, but we still had some amazing sightings. We watched a bears eating and fishing for salmon, saw the clearings they’ve made on their paths to the river, and even caught one crossing the road, which was unforgettable. One downside was that the totem heritage site was closed that day, something we weren’t informed of until that day, so instead we ended up at a small waterfall that wasn’t particularly impressive. That said, if your main goal is to see bears on a budget this tour delivers.
Becca is the best would recommend!
Barbara L,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Becca was professional knowledgeable and passionate about the information shared! Much appreciated by all
Bear and jumping salmon!!!
Safari13227007758,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was an excellent and informative guide! She was very engaging and fun! Thank you, Lauren! Loved seeing the bear and the jumping salmon
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