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Totem Bight & Rainforest Canoe
Ketchikan, Alaska

Totem Bight & Rainforest Canoe

Uncover the rich cultural history of Alaska Native peoples!

4 Hours
Easy
All Ages
From$199/ adult
Child $155
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Alaska Native art and traditions are highlighted in this perfect combination of history and adventure. Visit Totem Bight State Historical Park, an 11-acre park featuring ancient totem poles set in a lush rainforest, before heading to Lake Harriet Hunt for your experience in Native-style canoes on a pristine mountain lake.

Your naturalist guide will lead you to a camp on shore, where your cook will be preparing chowder, smoked salmon, rolls, and wild berry jam for you. From the camp, your guide will interpret the features of a temperate rainforest on a nature walk through old-growth forest.

Totem Bight & Rainforest Canoe
Totem Bight & Rainforest Canoe

The Experience

Immerse yourself in Alaska Native culture and adventure on this guided tour combining history, art, and outdoor exploration in Ketchikan.

Totem Bight Historical Park

Your journey begins with a visit to Totem Bight State Historical Park, a stunning 11-acre site featuring ancient totem poles set against a lush rainforest backdrop. Explore the restored and re-carved totems, the rocky coastline of the Tongass Narrows, and the Clan House, a beautifully painted community house where Alaska Native traditions come to life. Along the way, learn about the deep cultural significance of these impressive works of art and the role they played in Southeast Alaska’s Indigenous heritage.

Traditional Canoe Paddle

Next, travel to Lake Harriet Hunt for a traditional canoeing experience. Board a stable, 15-passenger Alaska Native-style canoe, much like those used by Indigenous communities to navigate Alaska’s coastal waterways. Paddle across the pristine mountain lake, surrounded by the towering trees of the Tongass National Forest.

Wilderness Camp & Snack

Upon reaching shore, your safari guide will lead you to a wilderness camp, where a delicious Alaskan snack awaits—chowder, smoked salmon, fresh rolls, and wild berry jam. Afterward, join your guide on an optional nature walk through the old-growth forest, where you’ll learn about the unique flora and fauna of the temperate rainforest.

History Meets Wilderness

This scenic and cultural adventure offers a perfect blend of history, wildlife, and outdoor exploration—an unforgettable way to experience Ketchikan’s rich heritage and natural beauty.

What's Included

  • Round trip transportation
  • Souvenir button
  • Quality poncho
  • Canoeing equipment (life jackets, paddles)
  • Snack and beverages consisting of clam chowder, rolls, jam, smoked salmon, crackers, mints, juice, hot chocolate, coffee and water. Souvenir hats and T-shirts available for purchase

What To Bring

  • Layered, weatherproof clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera or binoculars
  • Sunglasses & sunscreen

Tour Details

Duration
4 HoursTimes are approximate
Season
Late April – Early October
Meeting
Ketchikan Cruise Ship Terminal
Times
Multiple departures daily
Ages
All Ages
Cost
$199 adult · $155 child

Good to Know

  • Child rates apply to ages 12 & under.
  • Children must weigh at least 40 pounds to fit into a life jacket.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 13–17 require a signed parental consent form if unaccompanied.
  • Operates in most weather conditions—dress in warm layers.

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