This park was covered as part of the tour we purchased onshore, I assume it's included as part of…read morethe cruise ship offered tours as well but it's always cheaper to buy a tour directly off the ship. Park is decent sized with several totem poles, a totem pole carving workshop, native clan houses, some vintage cars and a gift shop. Due to the abundant rain Ketchikan is blessed with, this park is covered in lush greenery. You definitely need a guide to help explain the history behind the totem poles, the clan houses and all the other stories. On the whole it will take less than an hour to cover the entire park. The gift store is great as well and surprisingly very reasonably priced compared to the other touristy places. They had several totem poles in various sizes on sale in addition to the regular tourist store items.

With a knowledgeable guide, we came here as part of a cruise tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable…read moreexplaining the meanings of the totem symbols, such as the Eagle versus the Raven. A potlatch is a ceremonial gathering, like a big party, and the clan's totem pole shows how many potlatches they have been involved with. Enjoyed seeing the small circular doors to the living quarters that would force any unwelcome visitors to stoop down to get through the opening - allowing them to be easily attacked. There is a large gift shop, and a clan house. We did not see any old cars but possibly our guide simply omitted that part of the tour. Those coming without a guide are at a bit of a disadvantage, as I could see no interpretive displays near the totem poles explaining what you were seeing. This is also a cruise ship destination and there were numerous cruise ship groups tramping through the park along with us, affecting the experience. Lots of delays as we had to wait for several groups to clear out before we could go onto the next part of the tour. The crowds also made taking photographs difficult.

Great tour! I did a ton of research before booking with Mountain Air Service. Yes, at first…read moreglance, this tour is a little more expensive than others in Ketchikan, but note that Mountain Air Service provides a tour that's significantly longer in duration. Everything went off without a hitch. We were picked up at the Ketchikan Visitors Center at the designated time and shuttled over to the dock. Randy loaded us up and we took off not long after. Throughout the flight, we were provided with a lot of history about the region and everything we were flying over. We landed in a secluded part of the fjord and Randy took us for a short walk into the forest, even pointing out some wild blueberries the bears missed. On our return leg, Randy flew a little lower than on the way out to provide a different perspective of the region. He also spotted some goats on the mountainside and took a minor detour to look for more. Overall, we found Randy and Mountain Air Service to be extremely professional, safe and honest. Randy comes off as almost too modest about his services and tours. If you're looking for a Misty Fjords tour, book with Randy. You will not regret it.

Awesome flight through the Fiords ! Randy is a very personable guy , easy going and informative…read more VERY good pilot too, I felt comfortable right away , I've been in high performance airplanes as well as the Cessna's and you can tell who is skillful , great experience ! I was on a cruise and while they will certainly book a flight for you , I more like to deal with local folks direct as it is more money in their pocket as well as yours ! The cruise lines seem like they want to overcharge for everything from oxygen to cocktails . Call Mountain Air Service direct !

We stopped in the Visitors Center to inquire as to where we would find the free shuttle bus…read more Thankfully, it was just a short walk from the center. What a great idea that the city of Ketchikan offers a free shuttle bus that takes you for a great tour of the many beautiful sights around the city. We took the bus halfway around on our first go. Got off to explore Creek Street, the got back on another bus and finished the entire route. It was a great and comfortable way to see the many places.

Bears, whales and Eagles absolutely amazing tour. I was even able to stop at the store and stock up…read morewith some groceries. So incredible! I can't believe everything was packed into one tour!

The most knowledgeable people of the native community of Ketchikan. They accommodated all our needs…read moreand also made the tour super interesting.

This was a stupendous experience. The group was small enough to get the attention one might need to…read moreactually learn some nifty tricks using their camera. Jacob's sense of humor and local knowledge made the experience top-notch. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would do it all over again, hoping for part 2. The cookie and coffee break was also tasty! I highly recommend this activity!

Arriving by ship to Ketchikan, I wanted a tour that would physically get me to places off the…read morebeaten path. This is the one, do not settle for a cheap substitute. Met Capt.Rob at the Dock and off we went, creek Street, the most awesome library ever & a totem pole park and carving center. This tour packed a full day into 3 hour tour and we didn't get stranded on devils island.... Captain Rob's local knowledge of the area and photography skil made for a great experience, good for all skill levels.

This souvenir shop is right on the pier next to berth four. They have a wide selection of items,…read morebut they are poorly organized, and they are EXTREMELY OVERPRICED! We purchased a nativity scene featuring polar bears which they sold in individual pieces for $5.99 each. They were all jumbled with pieces of other nativity scenes -- all cute -- but it was hard to see which pieces went with which set. We picked out our pieces, and took them to the cash register where the attendant wrapped them sloppily. Later, we found the identical nativity, with an additional piece, for a total cost of $12.99 a few blocks away in a cute Christmas store in Skagway. Yes, seven pieces for $12.99 that we paid over $36.00 for at Spirit of Alaska for an incomplete set. Sad. Shape up or lose shoppers, Spirit of Alaska.

Wow... what a great surprise! This souvenir ship shop, that is right off the cruise ship, is…read moreexceptional! The staff is so amazingly friendly and helpful. The prices are shockingly low and but the quality of the items sold are very nice. The staff treated us like old friends who they welcomed back for another visit. What a refreshing and wonderful experience. Thank you!

Best tour of a great Alaskan trip, and certainly the best cost to fun ratio. Well organized people,…read moreusing great equipment and great communication skills to give you a beautiful tour of the area, chock full of interesting local detail...and eagles...everywhere! Even saw a Juvenile bald eagle swooping several times. Set your own pace and glide, meander or fly over the water. These sea cycles are stable, but quick and comfortable, and fun. When I was done I felt more pumped than a spin class and hadn't even noticed I had a great workout, because there was so much to look at. Vicki, Travis and Jake were absolutely great hosts.

It was a nice tour. Took paddle boats out with the tour guide. Informational but also beautiful…read moresite seeing all around.

Ketchikan, located on Revillagigedo Island in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, is known as…read more"Alaska's First City," famous for its Native culture, totem poles, and salmon fishing, earning it the nickname "Salmon Capital of the World". It's a popular port & cruise ship destination. It's accessible only by boat or plane. The Port and it's walkable downtown feature historic Creek Street, and offers abundant outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, especially in the summer months of May - September

It's super touristy. The Gatlinburg of Alaska. The cruise port has several huge cruise ships coming…read morein daily. There's plenty of shopping and a nice place to walk-around, but I don't think I'd want to spend more than a day here unless it was "home base" from which to take other adventures. Beautiful beautiful scenery!