3 Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Wild Wolf Tours
Description
Enjoy a rainforest walk and visit a Totem Park on our 3 hour excursion in scenic Ketchikan, Alaska on this small group tour with local guide. Explore the lush green rainforest of Alaska among huge old growth trees and moss blanketing the forest floor. The remote nature trail follows a cascading creek and we stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area. The trail does have several sets of stairs and uphill / downhill portions. Experience natures beauty up close and step into this treasured land on our approximately 1.5 mile hike. Escape the crowds and take in the fresh air and peacefulness of the forest. We also journey to the Totem Park where your local guide will share stories behind the majestic totem poles and the Alaska Native culture with you. Our excursions are small groups of 11 guests or less and we include pick up at the cruise ship dock. Wild Wolf Tours is a local family owned business and we love to share our beautiful surroundings with you.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Journey to Totem Park where your local guide will share stories behind the magnificently carved totem poles. Step into a Clan House as guide explains about the local native culture. This small group experience is a wonderful way to learn about the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people.
Rainforest walk among old growth trees and moss blanketed forest. Walk along cascading creek and stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area on this nature trail. Local guide will point out the flora and how these resources were vital to the Alaska Natives. There are some stairs and uphill downhill portions of the trail. We do offer a 2 hour tour without any stairs as well.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide us with a working cell phone number for the day that you will be in Ketchikan so that we can contact you 30 minutes prior to the departure time to ensure a smooth pick up If your ship lands in Ketchikan between berths 1, 2, 3, and 4 we pick up at berth 2 next to the statue called The Rock by the Ketchikan Visitors Center. If your ship lands in Ward Cove, we pick up in Ward Cove at the Welcoming Center next to the restrooms. We have a green sign that says Wild Wolf Tours
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There are several sets of stairs and uphill / downhill portions of the trail. Guests must be able to walk about 1.5 miles on gravel trail.
- We do offer a 2 hour tour on easier trail without any stairs or steep inclines, please see 2 Hour Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Listing
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We do have rain ponchos or umbrellas.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: Specific ship name (not just cruise line).
- A child cars seat and booster seat are available upon request, we must be notified ahead of time.
- We reserve the right to change trails and or totem park depending on conditions.
- We will provide tour time once booking is submitted.
Reviews(337)
Jamie did an excellent job providing interesting information throughout the tour about plants in the forest, area wildlife, salmon runs, and local indigenous customs. Overall a great trip and very enjoyable.
Jamie was a great guide. The forest is simply gorgeous and it’s wonderful to pair with the Totem Park. Good for families.
Our tour was wonderful. Jamie was our guide. She gave great information about the plants, trees, wildlife and a lot of information about the native tribes and how they lived. I would highly recommend Jamie and Wild Wolf Tours.
Jamie was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Answered all questions. Made the whole experience very very good.
This was a great way to see parts of Ketchikan that are off the beaten path. Saint was knowledgeable about local plants and wildlife, and you can tell he enjoyed educating others. He took pride in his job and made the tour fun as well. Also have some photo pointers! 100% would do it again!
Wonderful 3 hours spent with Tori all around Ketchikan, AK. She is a fabulous asset to this company. She is committed to sharing with you everything about Ketchikan: the sites, nature, the trail, the Native culture, and community that all belong to this unique AK town. We thoroughly enjoyed our mid day tour. Don't hesitate to book. All good here.
Jamie gave us an amazing tour of the forest. Then we walked through the totem poles and buildings. She was very knowledgeable in the native legends. It was a fantastic tour, and we even got cookies! Thank you, Jamie! :)
This up close and personal tour was beyond exceptional! The guides took their time in explaining, were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the national forest. The cookie was delicious! The cultural stories and background regarding the totem poles made it that much more engaging and a perfect time!
We had an incredible tour with Jeff in Ketchikan! He was knowledgeable and helpful- we especially enjoyed hearing totem pole stories and getting to turn over rocks on the beach and see all the animals underneath them. You can see the pride he has in sharing this place with visitors and it was the great to learn so much from someone who clearly respects the forest and the environment!
We had a private guided tour just for our family through the rainforest. Our guide Saint was so knowledgeable and gave us an experience we won’t soon forget. We tasted foraged berries along the hike and got a full history lesson. The totem park was a bonus as well and Saint knew a lot of stories regarding the totems and ancient legends. Not to be missed!
