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By Lighthouse Excursions

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $124 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company based out of Ward Cove. We pride yourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Your Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.

Activity location

  • Ward Cove
    • Ward Cove, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Mill at Ward Cove
    • 7559 North Tongass Highway
    • 99901, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

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Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:15AM
Price details
$124.00 x 1 Adult$124.00
Total
Price is $124.00
Until Thu, Oct 1

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Our famous hot chocolate supreme, freshly brewed coffee, and an assortment of hot teas are available on our tour.
  • Inclusions
    Assorted Coke & Pepsi products
  • Inclusions
    Waterproof, fogproof Bushnell binoculars for your use while on tour
  • Inclusions
    Restroom on board
  • Inclusions
    Alder-smoked salmon, salmon spread, crackers, bull kelp pickles, and artisan chocolate.

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Guests must be able to minimally navigate 3-4 steps on and off our tour vessel and transportation. Wheelchair service to and from the tour vessel is provided for those with limited mobility. Please reach out the operator to coordinate.
    • NOTE: The tour operator is NOT able to provide transportation to/from downtown Ketchikan for this tour experience. To book the tour inclusive of a Ketchikan pick-up, please see the Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion (Ketchikan) listing.

Activity itinerary

Ward Cove

  • 15m
Your boats are docked inside Ward Cove, which was once of the site of the largest pulp mill in the United States. Remnants of the old pulp mill can be seen on arrival to your dock, as well as from the water. You'll learn about the industries that once fueled Ketchikan as we leave your dock behind and head out into wilder waters.

Totem Bight State Historical Park

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
View the beautiful Alaska native clan house & totem poles from the water. Your guides will share with you the history of the park and discuss Ketchikan's vibrant Alaska native cultures.

Ketchikan

Along the first part of your journey, you'll see many local homes dotting your shoreline, some of them even on their own island! We'll tell you about the unique lifestyle of living remote in Alaska.

Guard Island Lighthouse

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
View the historic Guard Island Lighthouse from the water, complete with panoramic views of the seascape beyond. Your captain will discuss it's unique architecture, and share with you some of its history.

Tongass National Forest

View the world's largest temperate rainforest from the water. We cruise along the wild shoreline of your remote islands, which are densely populated by Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red & Yellow Cedar, and Red Alder. You'll have plenty of opportunities to observe the beauty of the forest from your tour vessel!

Location

Activity location

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    Ward Cove
    • Ward Cove, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Mill at Ward Cove
    • 7559 North Tongass Highway
    • 99901, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

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