Clan House Tours: Native Cultural and Scenic Shore Excursion

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 VIP 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.

See salmon make their way up Ketchikan Creek using the famous salmon ladder!

Enter the park beneath the rain forest canopy, you’ll discover the incredible abundance of nature’s offerings—medicinal plants, edible berries, and traditional food sources—all identified and explained through the lens of Alaska Native knowledge. Learn about the significance of plants like Devil’s Club, Salal berries, Salmonberries, and Huckleberries, as well as the sustainable harvesting practices that continue to be honored today. just as Alaska Native people have for generations. Visitors often leave with a newfound appreciation for the deep relationship between culture, nature, and survival in this rugged and unspoiled environment. The Clan House is the central attraction at the park, offering an inside look at Alaska Native culture and history. The stunning structure, with its intricate carvings and vibrant artwork, is an example of living quarters that would have been shared by 30 to 50 family members of the same lineage, led by a house chief.

This famous bear viewing area is the perfect place to spot black bears and eagles fishing for salmon. There are many mother bears that bring their cubs here as well so be on the lookout!

• 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

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Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Clan House Tours LLC.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sitka.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.4 Stars based on 208 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.