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Alaska Native Tour and Goldbelt Tram

4.6

16 Ratings

Juneau

Discover Alaska Native culture and nature's synergy. Join our tour for a journey through totems, wisdom, and breathtaking wilderness. Embrace a legacy of harmony.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Goldbelt Tram - The Alaska Native Tour shares our worldview with distinct aspects of our Culture at each of our Totems. These monuments tell the backstory of how Nature influences both our People and our Culture. Cultural aspects include Oral Tradition, Ecological Knowledge, Social Practices, Music & Performance Arts, Artwork and Language. Nature’s influence includes Geology, Geography, Phenology, Ecology, Economics, Sustainability, and Biodiversity. Alaska Native Culture is organized wisdom, while the Science of Nature is organized knowledge. This tour is about how the two work hand in hand, to give us a higher sense of responsibility to our People, our Land and ourselves The Goldbelt Tram is located just steps off the cruise ship dock. The tram ascends up Mount Roberts from the lower terminal to a height of about 1,800 feet. A restaurant, theater, beer garden and retail shop are located at the top of the tramway, as well as connections to trails leading both up and down the mountain.

What's Included

All fees and/or taxes

Additional Information

The Alaska Native Tour is a journey through our worldview, showcasing the unique elements of our culture at each of our totems. These towering figures narrate the tale of nature’s role in shaping our community and traditions.

Alaska Native Culture represents a tapestry of wisdom, while the Science of Nature is a tapestry of knowledge. This tour celebrates their synergy, fostering a profound duty towards our people, our land, and our very being.
In the embrace of the vast Alaskan wilderness, our tour concludes, leaving us with a renewed appreciation for the intricate dance between culture and nature. As we part ways, may the stories and wisdom shared here resonate within you, guiding your steps towards a future where respect and stewardship for our world is paramount. This is not just a farewell, but an invitation to carry forward the legacy of the Alaska Native people—a legacy of harmony, respect, and interconnectedness with all of life’s tapestry.

Location

490 S Franklin St

South Franklin Street

The Goldbelt Tram is located in downtown Juneau on the waterfront at Cruiseship Terminal. If you arrive to the Franklin Dock or the Steamship Dock, you are a 5-minute walk away. If you arrive by cruise ship to the AJ Dock a shuttle will transport you into town and drop you off in front of Tram.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Allanbi213ez

Jul 5, 2024

Great tour - Nicky was an enthusiastic tour guide. He really brought the energy on an overcast Juneau day! I learned much about Tlingit and Haida culture, as embodied in the totems along the boardwalk. I interrupted him a lot to ask questions during the tour; he took it all in stride, and fed off the energy of all of my questions. Highly recommended!