Highlights of Ketchikan Tour from Ward Cove

Ketchikan, Alaska, is a small city that directly faces the famous Inside Passage, known as a popular cruise destination. It is the state's southeasternmost town and is known for its many Native American totem poles on display throughout the vicinity. You can experience snow-capped mountains, salmon spawning streams, waterfalls, and rich wildlife including bald eagles and black bears.

Your day of discovery in this charming city starts with a short Ketchikan city tour where you will drive by some of the area's many salmon canneries on your way to the Eagle Point Education Center. Here you will have the opportunity to see eagles in their natural setting and hear from a local guide about the black bear, brown bear, wolf, and wolverine, and many more assorted animals indigenous to the area. At Eagle Point, you will be able to try delicious local salmon samples as well as free coffee.

After Eagle Point, you will travel to Saxman Native Village, where you will be greeted by the largest collection of standing totems in one location. Walk through the 29 replicas of original Native Alaskan totem poles and observe the artistic carvings revealing stories of the people and legends of the past.

Then head to Herring Cove; along the way you'll want to keep your eyes open for humpbacks and orca killer whales migrating through Nicholas Passage. At the Cove you'll have an excellent chance to view the area's majestic bald eagles, seals, herons, and even bears at times. Not to mention thousands of salmon returning to the place of their birth upstream!

Your visit to Ketchikan will most certainly be one to remember when you book this tour. For those who love nature and animals, you don't want to miss out. Book now!

Please Note: Restrooms are available at Eagle Point, Saxman Village, and Herring Cove. Also, please be advised that wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.