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Alaskan Native Culture

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The earliest inhabitants of Alaska crossed the Bering Land Bridge from Asia into what is now western Alaska, near Nome, and their Native Alaskan descendants are the present-day Yup’ik, Inupiaq, Aleut, Tlingit, and Athabascan tribes. Meeting these indigenous Native Alaskan locals and experiencing their traditions, culture, and lifestyles is perhaps the most memorable way to take a little bit of Alaska home in your heart.

If you wish to include one of these special moments in your Alaska visit, our Travel Designers know how to make that happen. You’ll discover the essence of Native Alaska culture from subsistence hunting and fishing to drumming, singing, and storytelling, from talented artisans skilled in carving and hand-crafted beading to tribal festivals celebrating community, strength, and athleticism.

Here are some special ways to experience Alaskan Native culture on a private tour…

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Kodiak Brown Bear Center

Suggested duration: 5 nights

The 1.9m acres of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is home to this classic Alaskan Native lodge situated on Kodiak Island in the middle of Karluk Lake. Surrounded by water, the wildlife-centered Kodiak Brown Bear Center, showcases one of the highest densities of brown bears in the world, a Native... Read more

Southeast Alaska Native Culture

Suggested duration: 7 nights

Southeast Alaska boasts rich Native culture and is home to three Alaskan Native groups, the Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida, all with their own unique story to tell. These indigenous peoples are well known for their distinctive art represented in totem poles and other elegantly carved forms, and what many... Read more

Discover Alaskan Native Culture

Suggested duration: 11 nights

It is believed that the first Native Americans came to Alaska from Russia by crossing the Bering Land Bridge during the last Ice Age some 30,000 years ago. Today, Native Alaskans can be divided into six major groups, three of which you will get to learn about during this... Read more

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