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Masti Alaska Northbound -
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Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Walk - KTN-420 Ketchikan, Alaska
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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This delightful three-hour tour will give you the rare opportunity to commune with nature in the breathtaking setting of the Ketchikan rainforest.
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Your rustic adventure starts with a scenic coastal drive to Herring Cove, where a naturalist will guide you along improved trails to experience first-hand the splendor of the forest and a multitude of plants in the lush rainforest. Wandering through tall stands of hemlock, spruce and Alaskan cedar, you will be encouraged to stop at viewing platforms to photograph this natural wonderland.
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Your guide will then lead you along the trail to an elevated boardwalk overlooking Eagle Creek where, during spawning season, the salmon runs attract eagles, bears, seals and shorebirds. Mink, marten and wolves also frequent the area. Due to seasonal changes, animal sightings cannot be guaranteed but you will have plenty of time to peacefully drink in the landscape while enjoying nature's symphony in this spectacular setting. As if that wasn't the very definition of bliss, you will also have the chance to meet and feed an Alaskan reindeer, and take pictures with these gentle creatures. |
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Afterwards, you will visit the Herring Bay Lumber Company sawmill and observe an Alaskan master carver working with totem poles, before photographing bald eagles up close at the Alaska Wildlife Foundation exhibit. There will then be plenty of time for you to browse the General Store and enjoy a snack before the ride back to town. |
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| 2.75 hours |
$ 79 * |
$ * (12 & under) |
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Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer Cruise KTN-620 | Ketchikan, Alaska |
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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This grand tour of the awe-inspiring Misty Fjords begins when you depart Ketchikan's picturesque harbor, passing colorful fishing boats and floatplanes en route to a wilderness experience you'll never forget. Enjoy Alaska hospitality and narrative provided by your crew, and watch for marine and coastal wildlife as you "fly" at sea level past the rugged coastline bordering Revillagigedo Channel.
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Voyage into Behm Canal, surrounded by the pristine beauty of Misty Fjords. Along the way you'll stop to view an active bald eagle's nest, a Tlingit pictograph and New Eddy stone Rock: an immense volcanic spire rising from the emerald sea. Delight in the unhurried exploration of Rudyerd Bay, an ice-carved masterpiece deep within the monument. Learn the natural history of the fjords, listen to the call of nesting seabirds, and feel the mist of glistening waterfalls while gliding quietly beneath 3,000 foot glacier-sculpted cliffs. |
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On the cruise back to Ketchikan, enjoy a selection of complimentary snacks and beverages while watching for whales, seals, eagles and other species of wildlife. Wildlife sightings are frequent, but not guaranteed. You'll also have the opportunity to experience Native culture and history presented by a Tlingit storyteller, watch a Native artist at work, or enjoy a tour-related video presentation. |
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| 4.5 hours |
$179 * |
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Totem Bight State Park Tour KTN-100 | Ketchikan, Alaska
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Excursion Description |
Activity Level: Easy |
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You'll depart your ship and begin your guided two-and-half hour tour with a scenic motorcoach ride in and around Ketchikan. You'll see Alaska's busiest waterfront, bustling with floatplanes and boats, and drive by infamous Creek Street, Ketchikan's former red-light district during the Gold Rush. Then, you'll travel along beautiful North Tongass Highway, passing salmon canneries and a pulp mill that was once the largest of its kind in the world.
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After your city tour, your guide will introduce you to Totem Bight State Park, where an awesome sight awaits. Established in 1938, this unique park offers you a glimpse into the native Tlingit and Haida Indian cultures. Start by walking along a winding trail through a forest of mighty hemlock. You'll come to an old Indian campsite filled with colorful totem poles, each one telling its own fascinating tale. Totem carving is a time-honored craft, passed down over generations. Native carvers, using traditional hand-made tools, recreated the totems, restoring those that were badly damaged by time and weather. |
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Explore further to see a replica of a 19th century Clan House, or community house. These structures served as homes to several families at once, with each headed by a house chief of the same lineage. You'll get to step inside and learn more about the rich Native Alaskan culture. |
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Then, it's time to enjoy some hot chocolate, coffee, a cookie and some shopping at the Alaska Totem Trading Company before. re-boarding your motor coach for your return ride back to your ship.
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Duration |
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$39 * |
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