Itinerary
8 Hours: Fjords and Totem Parks
A long port day: Misty Fjords from the air, then a totem park and the salmon shops.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
- Fly over Misty FjordsFloatplanes leave from the downtown waterfront. The top-rated one-hour flight is our pick if the weather is clear; the booking page has current prices. Misty Fjords Flightseeing →
- Saxman Totem ParkAn outdoor park of carved poles in the Tlingit village of Saxman, about 2.5 miles south. City buses run the South Tongass corridor, and a self-guided visit was listed at $5. Saxman Totem Park →
- The Discovery CenterThe Forest Service center a block from the docks covers the Tongass rainforest and the cultures of Southeast Alaska. Confirm 2027 hours before you go. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center →
- Ship salmon homeSalmon Etc. on Mission Street sells smoked and canned wild salmon, with samples and shipping. Salmon Etc. →
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