Explore Ketchikan
Known for its many Native American totem poles, Ketchikan is an Alaskan city facing the Inside Passage, a popular cruise route along the state,s southeastern coast.The exterior of Ketchikan is filled with overflowing nature, being home to wolves, bald eagles and black bears as well as waterfalls, snowcapped mountains and salmon spawning streams.
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 21,04 CAD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 98,61 CAD, Combo Meal 10,44 CADDrinks
Coke/Pepsi 2,25 CAD, Water 1 - 2 CAD, Beer 5,50 - 6 CAD, Cappuccino 6,40 CAD, Bottle of Wine 12,50 CAD
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 6,35 CADGeneral Transport
You can explore most of Ketchikan on foot by walking, but you can use a taxi or bus to travel around or away from it.Things to do in Ketchikan
The Tongass National Forest is utterly huge, the trails fantastic, though asking for advice from a ranger is the wiser course of action.For views on majestic lakes, waterfalls, rainforest valleys and icy peaks, Misty Fjords National Monumanet is the go-to location, either by float plane or cruise ship.To explore the islands you,ll see nearby, kayaking is a favored activity, to see the waters, the landscapes and other sights you wont soon forget.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Canada) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Canada:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Canada: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Alaska) Lonely Planet Alaska Guidebook
- A Warm Hat
- Sunglasses
- Eye Mask
- Lightweight Down Jacket
- Rain Trench
- Quick-Dry Hiking Pants
- Emergency Paracord Bracelet
- Neck Wallet
- Mosquito Repelling Wristbands
- Quality Travel Binoculars
- Moisture-Wicking Scarf and a First Aid Kit.
