Experience the best of Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley Tour. See wildlife, learn about the town’s history, visit the salmon ladder and Saxman Native Village, and explore the historic district. Book now!
Experience the best of Ketchikan on the Tongass Trolley Tour. See wildlife, learn about the town’s history, visit the salmon ladder and Saxman Native Village, and explore the historic district. Book now!
- Saxman Native Village - Saxman Native Village boasts the largest collection of genuine and restored Tlingit totems. The tour will drive through this site, providing an opportunity to learn about the Village’s history and cultural heritage.
- Herring Cove - The tour will stop at Herring Cove, offering a chance to observe black bears, harbor…
- Saxman Native Village - Saxman Native Village boasts the largest collection of genuine and restored Tlingit totems. The tour will drive through this site, providing an opportunity to learn about the Village’s history and cultural heritage.
- Herring Cove - The tour will stop at Herring Cove, offering a chance to observe black bears, harbor seals, eagles, and salmon swimming upstream. While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, this location offers a good possibility of seeing them.
- Creek Street - Upon returning to town, guests have the option to be dropped off at the historic Creek Street for some shopping, or they can be taken back to the Visitors Center on Front Street.
- Salmon Ladder - Discover the five different species of salmon in Ketchikan while watching them swim and leap up a rushing creek to reach their spawning grounds.
- Ketchikan - The tour will visit Rainbow Falls, known for the mist created by the powerful waterfall. On sunny days, the mist forms a rainbow across the falls, making it a perfect photo opportunity.
- City Park of Ketchikan - Once a hatchery, City Park features small wading ponds where fish were raised until they were large enough to swim around the Pacific Ocean and return to their birthplace creek.
- Totem Heritage Center - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Totem Heritage Center houses a collection of authentic 19th-century totem poles, along with carvings, baskets, regalia, and photographs showcasing the heritage of local native tribes.

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Interested in experiencing the highlights of Ketchikan in a brief visit with the possibility of spotting wildlife? The Tongass Trolley tour is perfect for you! Delight in the views as the Guide narrates Ketchikan’s vibrant history aboard a replica of an 1800s cable car trolley. The adventure begins with a short drive past an eagle’s nest to Saxman…
Interested in experiencing the highlights of Ketchikan in a brief visit with the possibility of spotting wildlife? The Tongass Trolley tour is perfect for you! Delight in the views as the Guide narrates Ketchikan’s vibrant history aboard a replica of an 1800s cable car trolley. The adventure begins with a short drive past an eagle’s nest to Saxman Native Village, where you can admire a collection of Tlingit and Haida totem poles. The Guide will share the village’s rich cultural history as the tour progresses. Following a coastal drive, the first stop is a small cove, offering a chance to observe wildlife. While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, this location offers a good opportunity. Next, visit Rainbow Falls for a photo opportunity in front of the stunning waterfall. After a picturesque coastal drive back to town, the tour stops at the Totem Heritage Center to explore authentic native artifacts, regalia, totem poles, and carvings. The tour concludes at the starting point or at the historic district of Creek Street.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.