Points of Interest
- Saxman Native Village
- Outdoor Adventures
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU WILL VISIT
Rainforest Trail
Leaving your motorcoach, join cannery guides on a short guided walk along a rainforest trail with stunning views of George Inlet and Beaver Falls.
George Inlet Cannery
In a remote rainforest location, this historic cannery features restored and fully operational canning machinery. Tour an interactive exhibition that takes you inside the commercial fishing industry as you enjoy a delicious seafood sampling experience featuring Alaska's prized catches.
Wildlife Cruise
Board a spacious, comfortable excursion boat for a narrated cruise through glacier-carved George Inlet. Pass by Walden Rocks, where seals "haul-out" to rest and bald eagles and marine birds are found in abundance. Keep your eye out and camera ready throughout this spectacular scenic cruise – whales, sea lions or porpoises could show up at any time!
WHAT YOU WILL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your scenic motorcoach ride between the Ketchikan pier and George Inlet travels the coastal Tongass Highway, taking you past the totem pole displays of Saxman Native village and historic Creek Street.
SEAFOOD SAMPLING
Selections served at the cannery include seafood chowder, house-smoked salmon, halibut, crab, oysters and a variety of locally-harvested delicacies.
Special Notes:
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress in warm layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Wildlife sightings are frequent, but not guaranteed. Guests should be prepared to walk over a variety of uneven terrains.Provided: Binoculars, souvenir route map
Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Scenic drive from downtown Ketchikan to Libby Cannery
- Transport type:
- Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 24
- Travel time:
- 00:35
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
Short, guided rainforest trail walk to cannery
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 24
- Travel time:
- 00:15
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
Seafood sampling and tour cannery
- Time at site:
- 01:25
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Wildlife cruise from cannery back to Ketchikan
- Transport type:
- Motorized Vessel
- Transport Capacity:
- 24
- Travel time:
- 01:15
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Visit Artist Village
- Time at site:
- 00:15
Return cruise to Ketchikan with stop at seal haul out and view of Saxman Native Village
- Transport type:
- Motorized Vessel
- Transport Capacity:
- 48
- Travel time:
- 00:55
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes