Saxman Native Village Ketchikan Highlights & Lumberjack Show
Description
Immerse yourself in living history by visiting Saxman Native Village for a look at the rich native culture of Southeast Alaska combined with the action-packed head-to-head lumberjack competition. At the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, you will celebrate a bygone era as you see the logging history come to life with thrilling displays of strength and agility. At Saxman Native Village, your Tour Host will welcome you and take you to the Beaver Clan House for a traditional performance by the Cape Fox Dancers. After the show, you will visit the Carving Center to watch totem pole carving and paint making. Finally, explore the totem pole park to learn about the figures carved on each pole and their cultural significance. This tour also includes a scenic drive throughout Downtown Ketchikan. Your Driver will point out significant landmarks and share the rich history of this fishing town. Routes may vary depending on which meeting point you are picked up from.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a guided tour of Saxman Native Village with multiple components like the totem pole park, carving center, clan house, and native dance performance.
1-hour rowdy and action packed show with two teams of athletes competing in a variety of timber sports. Doors open 15-minutes before show starts.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Downtown Ketchikan as your Driver shares with you the stories and historic landmarks while driving in between both venues.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Reviews(115)
Great experience, especially inviting the audience up for the Dance representing safe travels
The traditional dances were good. It was nice to see children among the performers and fun to be allowed to participate if you wanted. The explanation of the totem poles was interesting and it was great to meet a carver. The gift shop stocks a good range.
As frequently cruise travelers the thing we hate about cruises is cruise excursions where we wait around for the group. Love one and one tour guide. Very disappointed this excursion did not have the one and one experience. We were pawned off to tour guides brother, then the most awful tour guide and saxman heritage. He was 16 years and awful!! Lumber Jack show was great. Unfortunately very disappointed.
This was both informative and fun. Our guide at the Saxman Village was great! He was very knowledgeable. The Lumberjack show was very entertaining. I would highly recommend this combination.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed both the Saxman Village experience and the Lumberjack Show. It's wonderful to know your guide's knowledge helped make the cultural experience both informative and engaging. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recommendation!
Our tour guide was awesome! The shows were wonderful. I would do it again. However, the meeting and transition from lumberjack show to Saxman Village was much to be desired. We had to hunt the representative down to get our tickets. We were told where to go instead of being taken to the lumberjack show. "Go to the stop sign" (there's 2) and turn left and it'll be on your right. Also, the representative wasn't out waiting after the lumberjack show as indicated. We looked all around and finally hooked up. They should be there with their sign when lumberjack show is ended. There are other tours with there signs, but ours was late getting ther.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Lumberjack Show, Saxman Village, and your time with your guide. We're sorry to hear that the meeting and transition between experiences did not meet your expectations. Our records indicate that you checked in at Booth #6 at 7:42 AM for your 7:45 AM meeting time. Guests are provided with maps and directions to the 8:00 AM Lumberjack Show, which is approximately a 2–5 minute walk from our meeting location, allowing plenty of time to arrive before the performance begins. Following the show, which ended at 9:00 AM, our representative was in the designated meeting area and the group was loaded into the vehicle by 9:05 AM. The area outside the Lumberjack Show can become quite busy as multiple tours are gathering guests at the same time, and it can sometimes be easy to miss a representative at first glance. We understand how this may have caused some frustration. While we recognize that your experience did not meet your expectations, our team followed the published meeting instructions and operations ran smoothly and on schedule throughout the morning. We appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to improve communication and make the transition process as seamless as possible for future guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
The lumberjack show and Saxman Village was wonderful. Cape Fox organization, however, was much to be desired. We arrived where we were told and waited. No one came, so we asked and were told to go by the statues, which we did. Still no one showed. We asked information and was informed to go inside to booth 6. We did this also, and had to wait for the representative. She gave us our tickets and told us where to go. We had to find the lumberjack show on our own. The representative informed us she would be out front when the show was over. She wasn't. We looked around, went down the street, when we came back she was there. After she handed us off to our tour guide to go to Saxman Village everything went perfectly. The Cape Fox representative needs a representative to meet individuals like all the other tour companies. Also, they need to escort you to the lumberjack show. Not everyone is capable of figuring where things are at. I've never had this experience with any other company with Viator before. I've used Viator several times and this is the first complaint I've had.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed both the Lumberjack Show and your visit to Saxman Village, and that the remainder of your experience went smoothly once you met your guide. We're sorry to hear that the beginning of your day felt confusing. Our records show that you checked in with our team at Booth #6 at 7:42 AM for your 7:45 AM meeting time. Guests are provided with maps and directions to the Lumberjack Show, which begins at 8:00 AM and is approximately a 2–5 minute walk from our meeting location. This provides ample time to make the short walk, and our team is always happy to answer questions or provide additional assistance before guests depart. Following the show, which concluded at 9:00 AM, our representative was in the designated meeting area and the group was loaded into the vehicle by 9:05 AM. The area outside the Lumberjack Show can become quite crowded immediately after the performance, and with multiple tours gathering at the same time, it can sometimes be easy to miss people at first glance. We understand how this may have contributed to your frustration. We appreciate your comments and feedback.
Ava was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful with everything we needed. She was a great tour guide!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear Eva was able to make your experience so enjoyable with her knowledge and helpfulness. She takes great pride in providing exceptional service and helping guests make the most of their time in Ketchikan. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Eva. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
We had a great time on the excursion our tour guide Eva from Cape Fox. Tours was amazing. She was very knowledgeable, kind energetic, and really enjoys her job. She really made it an enjoyable excursion.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had such an enjoyable experience and that Eva helped make the excursion memorable. Her knowledge, energy, and passion for sharing Ketchikan with visitors are qualities we value highly. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Eva. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Eva was very fun, friendly, and knowledgeable! She took our family aging from 88 to 7 to the lumberjack show and the Saxman Village. We enjoyed the day! This is a must do tour!
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear Eva helped make your visit to Saxman Village and the Lumberjack Show such an enjoyable experience. Her friendly personality and knowledge of the area help create memorable experiences for guests of all ages. It's wonderful to know your entire family, from 7 to 88, enjoyed the day together. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Eva. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
This was a great experience and not rushed at all. It was nice getting absorbed into the native culture of Alaska. Lumberjack show was good entertainment too. Our guide Michael is very knowledgeable and Alisa in customer service went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our first day in Alaska fun and memorable. Thanks SO much
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour and had the opportunity to experience the rich Tlingit culture at Saxman Village, along with the excitement of the Lumberjack Show. It's wonderful to hear that Michael's knowledge helped enhance your visit and that I was able to help make your first day in Alaska fun and memorable. Creating great experiences for our guests is what we're all about, and comments like yours mean a great deal to our team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recognize both Michael and our customer service team!
