Saxman Native Village Signature Collection & Creek Street

What your day looks like

Immerse yourself in living history by visiting the Saxman Native Village, where you will experience the rich native culture of Southeast Alaska. The village is home to a Tlingit warrior tribe descending from Saanya Kwaan, also known as the “People of the Southeast Wind”. Throughout your visit, you will get to observe and learn the lifestyles, heritage, and history of the people that live in this community while traveling in a private van. Upon arrival, a Tour Host will welcome you in the Tlingit dialect and direct you into the Beaver Clan House. Find a seat and prepare yourself for an elaborate display of traditional songs and dances performed by the Cape Fox Dancers. Through banging drums, infused aromas, lighting, native props, and regalia, the songs will portray the stories about the fierce warrior men and women of the village. After the performance, your Tour Host will guide you through the Carving Center for an up-close look at totem pole carving and painting. The totem pole park is the last area to explore, which includes detailed descriptions of the figures carved and the cultural significance of each pole. After leaving Saxman, you will get a chance to explore historic Creek Street for some additional shopping and wildlife viewing.