Saxman Native Village: Explore Tlingit Culture

Explore Saxman Native Village, discover Tlingit culture, and enjoy a scenic drive through Ketchikan’s historic landmarks. Uncover Southeast Alaska’s rich heritage.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saxman Native Village - Guided tour of totem park, carving center, and dance performance in the clan house. Gift Shop time as well.
  • Ketchikan - Enjoy a narration of Ketchikan’s history and stories. Landmarks and popular landmarks were pointed out along the drive.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the living history of Southeast Alaska by visiting Saxman Native Village. Here, you will get a chance to experience the rich native culture of the region and learn about the Tlingit warrior tribe that descends from Saanya Kwaan or the “People of the Southeast Wind”. During your visit, you can observe and learn about the lifestyles,…

Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau / Berth 2
Cancellation Policy

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

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Marsko
Nov 12, 2024
Cape Fox Tours - Saxman AK - A shout out to our tour guide, Marcus C., who was all of 16 years old - but he definitely knew his tribal history, and especially about totem poles. We learned so much about what totems represent; some of the recurring motifs, and how they are created, how long that can take, and how long they are intended to last. We also enjoyed the Tlingit dancing and song in the longhouse. Great job, Marcus!
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Elainesx7571jv
Nov 1, 2024
Worth It - Very informative, enjoyable and fun, worth doing! The people there are quite knowledgeable. The native artwork is beautiful and quite meaningful!
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Jacksonvillefl1966
Oct 3, 2024
Great educational tour - Paul nailed it with the tour. He was on point and engaging. Enjoyed the history lesson. Recommended it for a shore excursion if your are in town on a cruise!!
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Joanpd2046ml
Sep 30, 2024
Great experience in Ketchikan - Lee and Tamara were great hosts with information and guidance with the decoration painting. It was a good time we had. Thank you to all involved.
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Andypi7183pj
Sep 20, 2024
Our tour guide was Anthony. He was the best. If We were to do it again, we would ask for him to take us again. - We had the best tour of the totem pole village and the meanings of each. Saw the world renowned carvers and got to meet them personally. We saw bears, seals and salmon running. It was spiritual and I will never forget it. Out tour guid anthony made it the best tour on the cruise. Would highly recommend this tour and ask for Anthony throughCapr Fox tours. It's worth it.
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Valerietr5762ge
Sep 19, 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Fantastic tour! Super informative! Lee and Tamara were awesome! The beer, soda and food were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour when you come!
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Road40576495692
Sep 15, 2024
Great Saxman Village Experience - It was a very informative tour and presentation by the indigenous folks who live and thrive in their village. Yeil was our tour guide and explaimed all the traditions and aspects of the livimg Village. The workshop where totems are carved was a highlight and Yeil did a wonderful explanation of the figures that represent their clans and tribal representations.
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Edhh7427nq
Sep 13, 2024
Great experience - a tour worth taking - The tour was excellent and Emily was fantastic! She explained everything so well and had an awesome demeanour!! She stood in the rain and let us be under the roof while she educated us on totem poles. It was a great tour from start to finish!
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Shayw173
Sep 9, 2024
Treated us like family. - This is an amazing tour!! Food tasting, native dance, making native craft, totems. Very friendly and interesting. They welcomed us and treated us like family.
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Linda_l
Sep 21, 2024
Not a private tour as advertised. - Actual saxman village and totem poles were great. False advertisement. This is not a private tour! More people than our group were in the tour/transportation to a from the village. No highlights of Ketchikan were offered by the tour guide in the bus returning us to the ship.
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