Cultural Immersion Tour
Offered by Clan House Tours In Ketchikan, Alaska
: $
About us
Our Alaska Native and local tour guides have been raised in the traditional lifestyle of Southeast Alaska. Fishing and harvesting edible and medicinal plants since their early years as our people have done since time immemorial.
Our Native Culture and Beautiful Rainforest
We specialize in a small VIP tour, of 10 people or less. Starting at Totem Bight Historical Park. We tour the Clan House and Totem Poles and hear stories of legendary chiefs 'strength with other totem stories and meanings. Then back in the van and venturing out to the rainforest creek trail. There you will find and will learn about the unique ecosystem of the Tongass. How to safely remove the thorns and bark from devils club and identify many other berries edibles and medicinal plants of the Tongass.
It is our desire to enrich your vacation experience by providing a cultural and memorable adventure. With a glimpse of yesteryears and our traditional rainforest medicine cabinet in the Tongass Nation Forest.
What we'll do
Our tour begins with pickup at Eagle Park in Ketchikan by cruise ship dock. Guests are asked to arrive a few minutes early for check-in and to ensure a timely departure.
We'll make our way north to the Totem Bight Historical Park, located on the former site of a traditional Native campground known as Mud Bight Village. See the Clan House and Totem Poles and hear stories of a legendary chief's strength, along with other totem stories and meanings.
Next, we'll ride in the van, venturing out to the Rainforest Creek Trail. Here visitors will be immersed in and will learn about the unique ecosystem of the Tongass. From how to safely remove the thorns and bark from the devil's club, to identifying many other berries edibles, and medicinal plants of the Tongass, we provide an insightful and fascinating perspective like none other.
At the end of the tour, we'll provide snacks including smoked salmon and crackers by a campfire.
It is our desire to enrich your vacation experience by providing a cultural and memorable adventure, with a glimpse of yesteryear and a rare view at our traditional rainforest 'medicine cabinet' in the Tongass National Forest.
What to expect / what's provided
*Native Alaskan owned and operated.
*Tour schedule and duration may be adjusted to fit your travel schedule. Please contact us if you require scheduling assistance.
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