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(125)
Caleb was fantastic! Explained everything really well and always offered to ask any questions.
It was wonderful! Our guide, Paul, was amazing and knowledgable. He let us take our time looking at the totems and gave us great history of this amazing area.
My original review was erased 😭 sad day. Sheryl is the highlight of this tour. She truly is a gem. She's very knowledgeable about the area and about the history of the totems. We were able to meet Nathan, a master woodworker, who has been carving wood for 60 years. The totems are beautiful and the stories behind them are must hears. It is cool to know a little more about what the figures and animals on totems mean. The local natives put on such a great show about their history. Such a great show and way to honor their culture while informing future generations.
Wonderful tour wish we hadn't been so rushed. Very informative and would recommend. The meeting place was pretty chaotic. Staff was otherwise Wonderful! Driver was great. Tour guide at Saxman Village was terrific!
Liam was an amazing and fun guide.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Loved the totem stories
We did not make this tour as Viator gave us the wrong start time. This was not the fault of the tour operator as Viator admitted they had received the notification of the change of time and did not update the system
The Lumberjack show was so much fun. We really found theSaxman village so interesting Deanna was very informative regarding the meaning of the totem poles and the carving. The information of the history of the Tlingit people
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Lumberjack Show and your visit to Saxman Native Village. It's wonderful to hear Deanna helped bring the history of the Tlingit people, the meaning behind the totem poles, and the art of carving to life, making your cultural experience both engaging and memorable.
This was an engaging cultural experience. From the guide, Shelly, to the Klinkit people who performed, to the employees who explained the cuisine it was a great learning experience. It was an honor to spend time learning about the indigenous people of Alaska.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're honored to hear that your time with us provided such a meaningful introduction to Tlingit culture. It's wonderful to know Shelly, our cultural performers, and the culinary team all helped create an engaging and memorable experience while sharing the traditions and history of Alaska's Indigenous people. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Shelly and our cultural team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
We had a great time doing the Native village and lumberjack show. The staff were helpful and friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour for all ages.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed both Saxman Native Village and the Lumberjack Show. It's wonderful to know our team helped make your experience enjoyable with their friendly service and local knowledge. Thank you for your recommendation. We're glad to hear it was a great experience for guests of all ages!
