Laughing berries from author's front yard in Metlakatla.

"WELCOME TO THE LAUGHING BERRY TOURS PAGE"

       Here you will learn a bit about Laughing Berry Tours and view a handful of beautiful photos. (Click on the photos to make larger.) More information is available on the "About Lindarae and Laughing Berry" and About Metlakatla, Alaska" pages.
       Laughing Berry Tours is an independent, guided tour, created by owner/operator Lindarae Shearer so that you can experience Metlakatla’s cultural and natural history first-hand. Enjoy first-hand viewing of Tsimshian totem poles. This tour promises to make your visit a very memorable one as you experience Metlakatla in one of our comfortable tour vans!
 

       HOW TO GET TO METLAKATLA
       Metlakatla is on an island that is not connected to the mainland in any way. Therefore the only way to get here is by small plane or boat (ferry, private ships or cruise ships). Laughing Berry Tours recommends you fly from Ketchikan or Ketchikan International Airport with ProMech Air on one of their Cessnas, Beavers or deHavilland Otters. The flight is about ten minutes in duration over the beautiful Pacific Ocean to Annette Island and Metlakatla.

Landing at the Metlakatla ferry terminal.

Metlakatla relative to other
island communities.
 

       Call ProMech at their toll-free number 1-800-860-3845 or visit their website, www.promechair.com for reservations and information. Another way to get here is by the Alaska ferry.  Call the Alaska ferry at their toll-free number at 1-800-642-0066 or make reservations online at www.alaska.gov/ferry.

       Metlakatla will have its own daily shuttle ferry service by midyear 2004.  The Alaska ferry is named the "Lituya" and will be for the exclusive use of people coming to or leaving Metlakatla.