Hi! You can either book a tour off the cruise ship or book an independent tour on the dock! You can also take a taxi or the city bus out here as well! Feel free to call us if you have any other questions!

There is no admission fee for either park. I've heard the parks are similar, and quite close to each other. I chose to visit Potlatch because I did a Celebrity cruise tour for US$75 that included a bus tour from the cruise dock through Ketchikan up to Potlatch Totem Park, a guided tour through the Totem Park, bus ride back and then the Lumberjack Show. (I think it was called the Ketchikan Highlights and Lumberjack Show).

I agree with above 2 answers... great walk, plenty of totems and vintage cars( not really part of presentation, but in a garage which u can go thro’)

there are some very old poles here. as has been stated many are replacements which does not take away from the native history . throughout town you will see poles in front if the homes also. but I recommend potlatch park and the forestry park next door to it. I live here and this bus where I take my visitors.

I a traveler not a tour company sorry

Hi, we used Ketchikan Taxi cab tours who charge a flat hourly rate of ~$74.00 per hour. You can book this in advance, Kat and Dave were absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable tour guides who make it easy to find by waiting across the street from the pier, "look for a sign with your name on it". In fact we could see them from our stateroom as we waited to disembark. There were six of us, all adults and the Van they use was very comfortable. Put the Totem parks first on your list and you should have no problems with a 9am or even 10am start to see the Totem parks. Most shopping is around town by the pier and you can easily walk to local Creek Street shops and still be back in time. For me this was the way to go, and knowing I had the booking in advance was less stressful. Enjoy your cruise! Kat

I would rent a car so you can enjoy all the Ketchikan sights.

If you come on a guided tour through the numerous outlets available the charge will vary. The price includes a tour of the Park, Carving Center & Musuem. If you come as an independent traveler the Park is complimentary. We look forward to you enjoying your visit at Potlatch Park.

Potlatch is privately owned and does adjoin Totem Bight. Potlatch has demonstrations and exhibits. Totem Bight has all of the totem poles and lodgepole houses. Both are nice but Totem Bight is probably what you would enjoy the most. It is beautiful.

Hi, You're going to love Pitlatch Park! You can come out by guided tour through your Shore Excursion person on the ship, taxi tours, the local bus that you can catch by the tunnel. You'll see it when you get here. There is no entrance fee for self guided tours. See you soon, Tedi