Alaska Native Tour: Discover Totems and Culture

Discover Alaska Native culture and nature’s synergy. Join our tour for a journey through totems, wisdom, and breathtaking wilderness. Embrace a legacy of harmony.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Goldbelt Tram - The Alaska Native Tour shares our worldview with distinct aspects of our Culture at each of our Totems. These monuments tell the backstory of how Nature influences both our People and our Culture. Cultural aspects include Oral Tradition, Ecological Knowledge, Social Practices, Music & Performance Arts, Artwork and Language. Nature’s influence includes Geology, Geography, Phenology, Ecology, Economics, Sustainability, and Biodiversity. Alaska Native Culture is organized wisdom, while the Science of Nature is organized knowledge. This tour is about how the two work hand in hand, to give us a higher sense of responsibility to our People, our Land and ourselves The Goldbelt Tram is located just steps off the cruise ship dock. The tram ascends up Mount Roberts from the lower terminal to a height of about 1,800 feet. A restaurant, theater, beer garden and retail shop are located at the top of the tramway, as well as connections to trails leading both up and down the mountain.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

The Alaska Native Tour is a journey through our worldview, showcasing the unique elements of our culture at each of our totems. These towering figures narrate the tale of nature’s role in shaping our community and traditions.

Alaska Native Culture represents a tapestry of wisdom, while the Science of Nature is a tapestry of knowledge. This tour celebrates their synergy, fostering a profound duty towards our people, our land, and our very being.
In the embrace of the vast Alaskan wilderness, our tour concludes, leaving us with a renewed appreciation for the intricate dance between culture and nature. As we part ways, may the stories and wisdom shared here resonate within you, guiding your steps towards a future where respect and stewardship for our world is paramount. This is not just a farewell, but an invitation to carry forward the legacy of the Alaska Native people—a legacy of harmony, respect, and interconnectedness with all of life’s tapestry.

Location
490 S Franklin St
South Franklin Street
The Goldbelt Tram is located in downtown Juneau on the waterfront at Cruiseship Terminal. If you arrive to the Franklin Dock or the Steamship Dock, you are a 5-minute walk away. If you arrive by cruise ship to the AJ Dock a shuttle will transport you into town and drop you off in front of Tram.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X3645wcmirandac
Sep 27, 2024
AMAZING - Micheal was a great guide! We really enjoyed our experiences! There was a lot to see! The movie was very interesting! Also, the gift shop was very nice!
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Northstar23618460243
Sep 27, 2024
Informative good tour about totem polls and other things - Old Bear was a wonderful tour guide he explained all about the totem poles and was very careful about my wonky knee. Highly recommend Old Bear as the tour guide
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Kasiel2019
Sep 26, 2024
Great Walking Tour - Informative walking tour with Michael. Many amazing views and stories about each totems. Highly recommend touring these trails
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Devond393
Sep 26, 2024
Great tour! - Our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and personable! The trail was beautiful and the totem poles were incredible.
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Coastal25607127781
Sep 25, 2024
Great experience! - Michael was a great tour guide, he was very personable and informative along the trip! If back in Alaska we will be back to do it again
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326nathenl
Sep 24, 2024
Great trip! - Michael was great and knowledgeable! He made sure we were all together and filled in on all the history of the area I would highly recommend
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795raminr
Sep 24, 2024
Great local guide - Michael did a great job taking us around and teaching us about the history of totem poles. Highly suggest for anyone needing a guide
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945marisc
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent Tour - The views from the mountain were great! Michael provided an excellent tour. He was very knowledgeable and passionate.
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Kimbu2608eg
Sep 24, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour by Michael! Interesting information about the totem poles. My husband and I enjoyed hearing the history of Tlingt Indians.
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Sevter
Sep 21, 2024
Tour by Alaskan Native - Clear, informative, friendly and done by a native Alaskan person. I did a short tour with George around the trail (~15 min). Still worth it.
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