Alaska's First People RevealedYour limousine parks at the foot of Totem Row. Saxman Native Village is your first stop of the day, and it is still quiet. You step out and immediately feel you've been transported to another time. Majestic totem poles rise into the mist. You stand at the base of a 40 foot totem, staring up at the turquoise, red and white figures of legends, the silence of your contemplation only broken by the call of an eagle. That is the beauty of the private tour. A custom tour in our luxurious limousine includes a flexible time schedule. This allows you to explore and learn without a large crowd of people. You can interact with a local carver as he works on a totem pole. Don't worry about "waiting your turn…" talk at length with the guides at the beautiful Heritage Center, Carving Center, or the Salmon Hatchery. We transport you to fascinating, and often stunning, areas of interest. You will come away with a deeper understanding of the Tlingit and Haida people. Immerse yourself with the history and living culture of Native Alaska, interact with Tlingit elders, ask questions, take photos… make memories. Enjoy a day rich in comfort and ease, as well as rich in knowledge gained. 
Stories in WoodYou might be surprised to learn that when someone refers to the "low man on the totem pole," he probably doesn't realize that the bottom figure was often the most powerful one -- and it usually was not a man. Totem poles can tell the story of a legend, clan lineage, a notable event, or simply portray the creative artwork of the carver. Much of the technique of carving these poles has not changed in hundreds of years. Come away from the day with an intimate understanding of these unforgettable symbols of Alaska and her people.
Connections to the LandYour driver takes the wicker basket from the rear of the limousine. "Let's go," he says, and heads down the short trail toward the beach. "There's a perfect spot right over here." At a large, flat boulder, he spreads the tablecloth, and sets out the smoked salmon, crackers, homemade cookies, and thermos of coffee. You grab a cookie and walk to the edge of the sea, gazing westward at the smooth water, dotted with tree-covered islands. All you hear is the lapping of the ocean, the distant drone of a float plane and the echo of a raven's call.
Chál xóok: "Smoked Salmon"Experience the culinary world of Alaska's native people by observing, tasting, even picking and sampling some of the foods that Alaskans have been eating for centuries. Your knowledgeable driver can take you to a hidden clearing where blueberries and huckleberries bend branches toward the mossy ground, or demonstrate how Tlingits used a prickly plant called Devil's Club to steep healing tea. Sample the staple food of Southeast Alaska's people: smoked salmon. Learn about the techniques for smoking, how to alter flavors based on the type of wood used, and other edible Alaskan secrets. |   
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