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Ketchikan Alaska

Emerald Forest Tours

Locally owned and operated, we specialize in Private tours suitable for all ages! With destinations for Wildlife, Waterfalls, Marine life, Rainforest, Totem Poles, Retired Sawmill, Bifrost Blacksmithing, and friendly tour guides!

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Emerald Forest Tours specializes in private tours of Ketchikan suitable for all ages, ensuring your family and friends are the only guests in the tour van! Offering ease, comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed pace!  

Advantages of a Private Tour

• Comfort: Experience the ultimate comfort of having the entire tour van reserved just for your family and friends! An exclusive and personalized adventure! 
• Relaxed Pace: Explore at your own pace, without rigid time constraints at each stop! Your group can choose to spend as much or little time at each location, allowing you to focus on areas of greater interest!  
• Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility to request unexpected stops during your tour! If it's to capture spontaneous photos, veering off the planned route, or stop for snacks, coffee, or a bathroom break!
• Extra care and attention: With extra care and attention from your guide on this private tour, can be especially helpful with those traveling with young children, elderly relatives, those with medical conditions, special needs or mobility challenges! 

Many of our guests have left telling us it felt like a tour with friends!

Our goal is an experience that is fun, friendly, authentic, and not scripted!

To request a Spanish speaking tour guide, please call or text 907.821.4328 (also available on WhatsApp) or email [email protected]

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Local Native Tour Guides

We love our home and our experienced tour guides will provide you with their personal wealth of knowledge regarding Alaskan Native history, Beautiful Landscapes and Ketchikan's vast wildlife.  Of course a few good jokes along the way to share in laughs of how we live!  We meet our guest on the dock at your ship ready to provide you first class service!  Contact us and we'll desgin a custom tour that meets your needs!  We look forward to sharing a fun and meaningful sightseeing experience with you!   Gunalcheesh! 

Personal Close-Knit Touring

When you tour with Ketchikan Native Tours you won't feel lost in the crowd as we offer small personalized touring options.  Simply put you are our priority and this is your experience.  We keep it custom and private!  We will meet you at your ship in beautiful downtown Ketchikan or historic Ward Cove.  We'll keep you safe and dry when our Southeast Alaskan weather shows herself.  You're on vacation and we want you to relax and enjoy as Alaska will do the rest!  Our expert guides will be ready to answer your questions. 

Totem Pole Parks (Kootéeyaa)

Ketchikan is home to numerous Native hand crafted Totem Poles.  With well over 30 totems, we have options and the most popular to visit are found at Totem Bight State Park, Saxman Native Village or Potlatch Park. Hear the unique stories of the totems while seeing their individual beauty.  Let's build the tour that meet's your expectations.  Preserving the past is important for maintaining the future!  Gunalcheesh 

Hiking and Wildlife Viewing

Let's go visit the Tongass National Forest and take a moderate to light 1-1.5 mile hike!  We can garantee you will have great photo opportunities!   Sometimes we get really lucky and see bears in the streams fishing.  The trails are maintained by our wonderful people of the US Forest Service.  The beauty of the Sitka Spruce and the Western Red Cedar trees is an experience not to be forgotten.  

ADA Compliance

This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guest must be able with assistance climb three steps in and out of tour van. There is limited space for wheel chairs and collapsible wheelchairs. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate noncollapsible wheelchairs.  We require that you be able to assist with loading and undloading. Please confirm during your booking if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required. Licensed/Bonded/Insured

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Start your Ketchikan Adventure with us! Yes, we pick up and deliver at Ward Cove!

The Ketchikan Private Tour

2.5 hour custom small group or family tour of beautiful Ketchikan.  We'll set up what you want to do from Totem Parks, Rainforest Hike and Wildlife Viewing to a possible stop at "Hole in the Wall" a local favorite.  We can also coordinate with George Inlet Crab Feast and the Lumber Jack Show.  ( Additional charges will be applied for the Crab Feast and Lumber Jack Show)  P arties up to 6.  

The Platinum Ketchikan Private Tour (6 Passengers)

Visit beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska and experience First Class service provided by Ketchikan Native Tours. Make the best of your time while in Ketchikan and trust us to provide a worry free experience! Hire your own personal guide for the day while you visit our wonderful community! Yes, we will be there from your arrival on the dock to returning you for your departure,SHIP to SHIP! No Hassels, No Worries & No Waiting.  This price is up to 6 Passengers!  

3 hour- Exclusive and Custom to meet your groups  interest. (up to 11 people) This private tour has many options- Totem Parks, Rainforest hike, Beach, Eagles and a Waterfall. Parties up to 11!   We can also coordinate with George Inlet Crab Feast and the Lumber Jack Show.   (Additional charges will be applied for the Crab Feast and Lumber Jac k Show)  Parties up to 11. 

Beautiful Totem Bight and Rainforest Tour

2 hour- Totem Park (Totem Bight and Forest Trail at Ward Lake)  We partner with US Forest Service and are committed to preserving and taking care of our beautif ul land.  This is a small group tour and we only take up to 12 passengers.  Book early because it will sell out fast!

Cancellation Policy

We fully refund all ship cancellations! 

To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 48 hours before the experience start time in the local time zone. Partial refunds will be given after that time period.

Other post-booking policies We reserve the right to cancel in the event of a medical emergency.  You will be fully refunded in this event or any situation in which we cancel.

Contact us today and let's design a tour that meets your vacation needs!

Welcome to Ketchikan!

Visitors Let’s Talk Ketchikan!

We get many questions about our amazing beautiful town in Southeast Alaska!  You can imagine some are very interesting and some are just very simple!

For Example: When are the best months to see bears in the streams? How much does it really rain Ketchikan?  Where is a good restaurant to eat at while in port?  Is Alaska really bigger than Texas?  What are some activities that are more suited for children in Ketchikan?

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Ketchikan Tours

Explore ketchikan in a new way, ​​a small, intimate, private, custom tour with an expert local guide, an experience far superior to the standard "bus tour".

Beyond the Standard "Bus Tour"

A private custom tour has many advantages

You get to decide where, and how, and how long you stop and look at local attractions

The tour caters to your wants and needs

The tour adapts to local events, and the weather

No lines of other tourists getting on and off the bus

Spend more time actually seeing and doing fun things

You get to go places off the tourist-beaten track

You get to know your tour guide before the tour

Why Ketchikan Tours?

A small private custom tour with a local guide who is a naturalist, historian, and carver -- Someone  who knows and is really plugged into the local community -- that  is an experience far beyond a standard bus tour.

A wee place between the sea and the moutains

Totem Poles, Native Art, History, Mountains, Forests, Sea, and Wildlife 

There is so much to see and do in Ketchikan, you might decide to come back again. Then you might decide to stay. I did. Everything I love is here. The snow-covered mountains. Vast temperate rain forests full of huge trees, birds, and animals. Deer, wolves, bears, eagles, whales, salmon, and halibut - how could I not love this place. Ketchikan includes an ancient native tradition. Totem poles, wood carvers, weavers and dancers. My wife weaves cedar-bark and makes moccasins, and I myself am an amateur carver. I can show you carving tools, and demonstrate their use. I can tell you the stories behind the figures. And I can show you the work of some of the greatest carvers living today. Ketchikan is a small town with an active arts community, and a long, and often amusing history. We can see a bit of all of this. Or we can go for a hike, or to local art galleries, or even shopping. We can do whatever you want to do. Whatever we do, we shall have fun.

I conduct intimate private tours For 2-6 people in my personal minibus – a 2015 Toyota Sienna. (contact me for larger parties) I also conduct walking tours of Historic Ketchikan for up to 25 people.

Tours are usually 2.5 hours (but can be 3.5 hours, or all day, depending on how much we want to do)

Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Regent Seven Seas, Virgin, Oceania, and Viking passengers

Most of the the tours on this page start and end in downtown Ketchikan. You can book one of them if you take a shuttle bus in from NCL Ward Cove Dock to Ketchikan. If you want a tour that picks up and drops at the NCL Ward Cove Dock, contact me.

Prices go from $95/person for six people on a 2.5 hour tour, up to $200/person for six people on an all day tour.  Pricing depends on number of travelers, duration, and to some extent, what we do -- whether there are any additional access fees.  Hit "Book Now"  to get a quote for your party.

A Wee Place between the Sea and the Mountains

Tour around Ketchikan and nearby sites. We will look at a bit of everything, the town, the history, totem poles, stories, shorelines, nature and wildlife

Historic Creek Street

Totem Poles

Downtown Museum

Salmon Falls

City Park (Optional)

Totem Heritage Center (Optional)

Mountain Point Eagle Nests

Herring Cove Nature Viewing (Sometimes Bears)

Pretty Waterfall

The Spirit In The Wood

Totem Poles, Tlingit, Haida, & Tsimshian Native Art

This tour concentrates more on understanding the art, symbols, mythology, and ancient stories on totem poles. I have studied native history and mythology for 40 years. I am an amateur carver and toolmaker. I will show you my carving tools, teach you their use, and tell you how poles are carved.

Totem Heritage Center

Married Man's Trail

Carving Lesson/demonstration

A Walk into Southeast Alaska History

Totem Poles, Historic Creek Street, Museum, Salmon Ladder, City Park

One of the things I love about Ketchikan is that you can see a whole bunch of it within an easy walk from the ship:

Walking tours are conducted at an easy pace -- the object is sightseeing and history, not a workout.

Tours can be 2 to 3.5 hours (depending on how far we walk). For 1-25 people (contact me for more).

A Custom Tour

A custom tour is just what you want it to be

Want to modify a tour you see on this page? -- No problem!

Don't want to see totem poles? -- We will ignore them!

Want to go beach-combing? -- Why not?

Want your kids to have fun? -- I love doing tours for kids!

You have special needs -- That is fine. Every one of us needs a wee bit help sometimes. (see *Note below)

Or we can concentrate on photography, or hiking, or

bird-watching, or art-walking, or shopping, or drone flying

-- we can  have fun whatever we do.

*Note: I am happy to take people with wheelchairs or walkers, but they must be able (with help and a stool) to get into and out of an SUV.  I can also take a mobility scooter, if the scooter disassembles and fits in the back of the SUV.

Drop me a note and tell what you would like to do.

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★★★★★ Date: Sep 12/17

Cruin did a great job in personalizing our tour based on our interests. We took a short hike through the forest to a beautiful beach with amazing views, and were able to see the salmon run up close. We also looked at several of the totem poles in town, learning about carving techniques and getting a chance to try out Cruin's hand-forged tools. He gave us some great tips for shopping in Creek Street, and even provided a light snack. We also got a good sense of how everyday people live and work in Ketchikan

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I own and operate photo safari in ketchikan. we serve groups from 2 to 9 guests on a 3 hour tour. we visit 8+ locations to provide our clients the best possible opportunities for unique photographs. we include bottled water, gourmet cookie and fresh brewed coffee.                                                                                                                                  .

Hello, I’m Teague, a local Ketchikan, Alaska resident who is here to guide you on a hikes through the our world-renown rain forest. As a grad-school graduate with a newly minted M.F.A. in creative writing, I moved from Marquette, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula to Ketchikan, Alaska in the summer of 2009 in order to teach English and communication at the University of Alaska Southeast’s Ketchikan campus as a tenure-track assistant professor. I first experienced Ketchikan in the late 90s when I visited my younger sister who had moved out here, and I immediately jumped on the opportunity to hike the trails. There’s nothing more exciting than discovering a new trail, a new place. I grew up with two younger sisters and parents who were both teachers, so this meant we had the summers off to travel. We caravanned all over the United States with other families and bicycled toured, canoe camped, and backpacked into the wilderness. I’ve hiked the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee multiple times and many of the trails around the Great Lakes in Michigan and Canada—Pictured Rocks, Porcupine Mountains, the Bruce Trail, the North Country Pathway, Lake Superior Coastal Trail, and Agawa Canyon to name a few. I’ve also guided Northern Michigan University students on hikes as an English instructor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as well as University of Michigan students in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and upstate Maine as part of the New England Literature Program. And now I’ve started a summer-season hiking tour business here. Feel free to ask me about mindfulness practices or how to protect our old-growth forests! Let's connect and enjoy our time together walking through Alaska's splendor!                                                                                                                                  

Popular ketchikan private tours.

Ketchikan Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek 3.5 Hours

Come join us on a lovely 3.2-mile (5.15 km) roundtrip hike through an alaska state park into the tongass national forest. enjoy a small group of 1 to 6 people first relax on the forty-minute scenic drive to the end of the road. then hike an improved gravel trail alongside a river with glimpses of waterfalls. walk through a magical old-growth rainforest displaying impressive specimens of sitka spruce and western red cedar fencing in the trail..

Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute 3.5 Hours

Come join us on a stunning 4-mile (6.4 km) roundtrip hike with from 1 to 6 people hike an improved gravel trail alongside a forested lake below a mountain. plenty of spots for picture taking. the second mile’s more natural tread is mixed with gravel, large rocks, and roots as you ascend through an old-growth rainforest displaying large specimens of sitka spruce.. at 1100 feet of elevation, you arrive at the bottom of an avalanche chute..

Ketchikan Photo Safari 3 hour tour

Ketchikan photo safari 3 hour tour. as part of a very small group (9 max), spend 3 hr/ local alaskan photographer/ great insight & knowledge. visit multiple sights for best opportunities to achieve iconic photos "off the tourist beaten path". advanced or novice, discover & discuss techniques with your guide. learn history, facts and stories as you travel from site to site & enjoy complimentary gourmet cookies, locally brewed coffee + bottled water..

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Rainforest Walk and Totem Park

• 1 Mile Easy Trail- No Stairs
• Culture and History
• Small Group (11 or less)
• Rainforest Nature Trail
• Waterfall & Creek
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• 1.5 Miles Moderate Trail
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Wild Wolf Tours offers Ketchikan Tours perfect for cruise passengers

Are you looking for things to do in ketchikan, alaska, explore the rainforest and totem parks with local ketchikan, alaska guides, our small group ketchikan tours include scenic drive along coast, wonderful photo opportunities, unique alaska snacks, bottled water, geocaching and scavenger hunt for the kids, and transportation to and from all cruise ships. we do have permits for new dock the mill at ward cove (where norwegian docks)., rainforest walks and hiking in our lush green forest.

Our adventure includes Rainforest Walks and Hiking in our lush green forest. You can escape the crowds and enjoy personal attention on this off the beaten path Ketchikan tour experience. Our small tour groups enjoy hiking trails the locals use in the Tongass National Forest, that very few visitors get to see. Venture out among the giant Sitka Spruce, Cedar, and Hemlock trees while you walk along a beautiful cascading creek to a rushing waterfall.

Journey along a nature trail while enriching your senses, as you experience the largest National Forest, breathing in the fresh Alaska air, and viewing the amazing flora and fauna. We accommodate all Cruise Ship Passengers with transportation to and from the dock on our Ketchikan tours and sightseeing excursions. Our Ketchikan Tours are family friendly, ask about our scavenger hunt for the kids or try Geocaching , it’s like a treasure hunt with our GPS unit leading the way. You will have the opportunity to hear personal stories told by our Local Guide about their rich Native Heritage and our towns history. On this Ketchikan tour we will visit a Totem Park where you will enjoy magnificent Totem Poles and a Clan House while learning about the native culture of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Alaska Indians.

Wild Wolf Tours is owned and operated by a Local Alaska Native family. We offer a quality personal tour and will work hard to ensure you enjoy your time in Ketchikan, Alaska. Looking for things to do in Ketchikan? Explore the rainforest and Totem Park with Wild Wolf Ketchikan Tours.

Planning to stay in Ketchikan? Check out our Ketchikan Vacation Rental Wild Wolf Cabin .

Adventure Ketchikan Tours

Ketchikan, alaska tours & adventures, • seek your adventure •, alaskan lodge adventure & seafeast, 3 hr 45 min • all ages.

From cruising through islands to walking in the world’s largest temperate rainforest, our Alaskan Lodge Adventure and Seafeast offers the best of both worlds. Our experience allows you the opportunity to see whales, eagles and seals from the comfort of our enclosed, heated boat. Then, walk comfortably through the mossy floor of Tongass Forest on our raised boardwalk. Finally, end your trip with Alaskan specialties such as Dungeness crab, shrimp, clams and mussels served in a seafood boil with corn, potatoes, pearl onions and garlic. This will excite all your senses and leave you with lifetime memories of Ketchikan.

Hovercraft Eco Adventures

1 hr 15 min • all ages.

We offer the only hovercraft tour not just in the state of Alaska, but the country! This unique vessel allows us to seamlessly go from traversing the islands and channels to landing on the beach. As we glide above the water, keep your eye out for whales, seals and eagles. Then comb untouched beaches that only our vessel can reach. As you explore these pristine coastlines, we hope you take in and enjoy the true beauty of The Last Frontier, Alaska.

Alaskan Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

4 hr 30 min • all ages.

The day begins with a fully narrated motor coach tour from your ship where you will learn the history of this special part of the world. Then, you will board a thirty-six-passenger boat with an experienced Captain and crew and set out for adventure towards Neets Bay Observatory.

This pristine wilderness area is limited to a small number of visitors each year and you will have the golden ticket. The splendor of the Tongass National Forest is breathtaking, and there will be numerous photo opportunities as we sail towards our ultimate destination.

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Creating lasting memories for the entire family in Ketchikan. Bringing you the best of land and sea in Alaska, Adventure Ketchikan Tours has been providing amazing experiences since 2008.

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Misty Fjords National Monument via Seaplane Tour

$389 / person

Explore the impressive Alaskan scenery that is, Misty Fjords National Monument on a sixty-minute flight through this glacially carved terrain. Cascading waterfalls, jewel-like lakes, and a lush forest of spruce, hemlock, and READ MORE...

Deluxe Misty Fjords National Monument Tour

$375 / person

The best way to experience the stunning beauty of the Misty Fjords National Monument and view some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska is from the window seat of a floatplane. Come sail through the sky and take a peek a READ MORE...

Misty Fjords National Monument Flightseeing Tour

$345 / person

Take a ride to Misty Fjords National Monument on an iconic Alaskan floatplane! You will enjoy an hour of flightseeing over this massive wilderness area outside of Ketchikan, accompanied by your expert pilot guide. Get ready f READ MORE...

Ketchikan Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour

$350 / person

Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime experience and fly to the Misty Fjords National Monument on our Executive Class De Havilland floatplane. It has been called 'The Grand Canyon of the North' and is, simply put, breathtaking. READ MORE...

Ketchikan Magical Old Growth Creek Trek

$150 / person

Experience Ketchikan with this unique hiking tour. Come join us on a lovely 3.5-mile roundtrip hike through an Alaska State Park into the Tongass National Forest. This tour will benefit anyone who is visiting Alaska by cruise READ MORE...

Ketchikan Wilderness Zodiac Quest

$249 / person

Take control of your own raft and set sail through the George Inlet Fjords! All qualified drivers will have the opportunity to navigate a Zodiac boat through the inlet. Take in the rugged beauty of Southeast Alaska and marvel READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure

$180 / person

Looking for an up-close view of Ketchikan's rich assortment of marine life? Only 5 miles from town, our premier snorkeling destination awaits, featuring shallow tide pools teeming with marine life and steep underwater rock w READ MORE...

$219 / person

Ever wanted to see what real crab fishing is like? Well now's your chance to experience it first hand with the crew from the Aleutian Ballad, featured on the Discovery Channel's TV series, Deadliest Catch! Look out for King a READ MORE...

Ketchikan Ocean Wilderness Expedition

$185 / person

Climb aboard a rugged Zodiac expedition craft and explore the deep mysterious waters of the island-studded sea passages that surround Ketchikan. Your experienced captain and an expert naturalist will take you in search of wil READ MORE...

Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

$204 / person

This two-hour trip will take you on a journey through Alaska's Inside Passage in your own personal watercraft that you'll be driving! Follow your trained guide while they share knowledge and personal stores about the region READ MORE...

• Ketchikan Expedition Black Bear Traitor's Cove

$450 / person

Come enjoy a remote black bear viewing in Traitor's Cove! In mid-summer and early fall when the salmon arrive to spawn, Traitor's Cove has a high concentration of black bears. See wildlife along the way as you travel by boat READ MORE...

Neets Bay Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

$399 / person

Bring your cameras for this truly Alaskan encounter. Travel by land and sea on an adventure toward Neets Bay Observatory. This pristine wilderness area is limited to a small number of visitors each year. Set amongst the s READ MORE...

• Ketchikan Black Bear Express Tour

$200 / person

Amongst the lumbering trees of the Tongass National Forest lies an Alaskan Rainforest Sanctuary. Depart downtown Ketchikan on your quest for bear spotting as the sanctuary is a hot spot for wildlife. Navigate the forest tra READ MORE...

Ketchikan Highlights, Lumberjack Show & Saxman Native Village

3.5-4.25 hrs

$109 / person

Immerse yourself in the local history of Ketchikan with incredible performances as you explore several of Ketchikan's highlights. The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show will thrill you with a celebration of a bygone era. Tlingit READ MORE...

Ketchikan Top of the World Helicopter Tour

$325 / person

Enjoy this exclusive helicopter tour of the gorgeous peaks of Anvil Mountain. Take in the views Ketchikan has to offer as you fly up 1,800ft and land on the mountain top. Here you will be able to see the Canadian Rockies, the READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mahoney Falls Tour

$260 / person

Get amazing views of the Tongass Narrows as you take a journey by helicopter over the Ketchikan area. Take in the magnificent views of the area that may include possible viewings of eagles, mountain goats, deer, mountain lake READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mountain Lake Trek to Avalanche Chute

$143 / person

Practice mindfulness on a small group 4-mile scenic hike to a picturesque avalanche chute. Hike along an improved gravel trail in the Tongass National Forest alongside a beautiful lake. You'll traverse gravel, large rocks, an READ MORE...

Ketchikan Private Mountain Lake Trek Extended Tour

$285 / person

Hike like a local away from the crowds on this small group tour! Only two tours a day are allowed on the route you'll be traversing. Don't miss the chance to see a small portion of Alaska's vast untouched wilderness. You'll h READ MORE...

Ketchikan Cultural Showcase, Culinary Tasting & Lumberjack Show

$149 / person

This action-packed tour begins with a performance at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show to celebrate and share a bygone era. Rich, Alaskan history awaits you at the Saxman Native Village. Come hungry for a culinary tasting a READ MORE...

Ketchikan Saxman Totem Park and Dungeness Crab Feast

$159 / person

Celebrate and discover the Tlingit culture on a visit to the Saxman Native Village. Explore the history and community as you take in the sight of magnificent totem poles that fill the park. Come hungry for knowledge and for READ MORE...

Ketchikan Wilderness Exploration and Crab Feast

$199 / person

Looking for a truly Alaskan tour? Then join us for some favorite Alaskan activities; catching and eating delicious crab! This tour includes pulling crab pots and enjoying a fresh Dungeness crab feast in a beautiful lodge on t READ MORE...

World Famous George Inlet Lodge Crab Feast

$90 / person

Visit an elegant historic building for a Dungeness Crab feast. George Inlet Lodge's warmth and charm provide a relaxing dining experience. Enjoy your meal with scrumptious crab and beverages, and then finish your meal with a READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mahoney Lake UTV Off Road Safari

3.25-3.75 hrs

Get up close and personal as you will hit the road driving your own UTV through miles of mountainous trails part of the George Inlet Fjord in the Tongass National Rainforest. Stop and soak up the magnificent views of the rem READ MORE...

Ketchikan Adventure Kart Expedition

$280 / person

Experience Ketchikan like never before on the back of an ATV! You'll get a taste of the rugged Alaskan wilderness from the driver's seat of a specially designed off-road adventure kart. Learn about the history and culture of READ MORE...

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park

$105 / person

After a scenic coastal drive out to the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, you'll get a chance to observe and explore the 40-acre private preserve of temperate rainforest. This tour is perfect for families who are interested in le READ MORE...

Ketchikan Backcountry Tongass SUV Tour

$114 / person

This SUV driving tour through Tongass National Forest is an excellent opportunity to see the incredible wilderness of Southeast Alaska. You'll love the 2 hours spent with your expert local guide, who is passionate about prese READ MORE...

Ketchikan Rainforest Zipline, Skybridge & Rappel Adventure

$225 / person

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you sail through the trees of Eagle Creek for your ultimate nature experience! While flying through the air, keep an eye out because you might just see eagles and bears! There are READ MORE...

Ketchikan Island Hummer Tour

$725 / Vehicle

This custom tour is exclusively what you decide it to be! Your private guide will pick you up in your very own hummer, and your adventure begins. Depending on your preference, your guide will take you hiking in the rainforest READ MORE...

Ketchikan Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari

$229 / person

Fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of a 4-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler and wind your way through the rugged back roads of Revillagigedo Island. Then grab a paddle and join your companions in a 37- READ MORE...

Ketchikan Silverking Lodge Adventure & Seafeast

$189 / person

Travel to one of Alaska's oldest fishing resorts, Clover Pass Resort via a scenic, fully-narrated drive. Cruise the Inside Passage waters by boat as you take in Southeast Alaska's sights and sounds. Your final stop is Silver READ MORE...

Ketchikan Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Search Tour

Soak in the wonders of Southeast Alaska's shining waters and stunning rainforest on an intimate adventure. Climb aboard your awaiting sea vessel and set off with your professional and friendly crew. Keep your eyes peeled as READ MORE...

Ketchikan City Highlights, Totems & Sightseeing

$59 / person

Many of the Native American totems have stood tall for over a century. Join a traversing totem tour and explore the largest standing totem park in the world, Totem Bight State Historical Park. Continue on to Herring Cove, h READ MORE...

Ketchikan Highlights & Saxman Native Village Tour

$69 / person

Come learn firsthand about the storied history of Southeast Alaska's Native peoples with this trip to Saxman Native Village. You will see traditional canoes, observe the art of totem carving, and enjoy an exclusive performanc READ MORE...

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Hike Tour

$162 / person

The original South East Alaska e-bike tour! Enjoy an easy and scenic electric bicycle ride out of the bustle of town, along the coastline, to where the pavement ends at the Tongass National Rainforest begins. YouÃll explore READ MORE...

Ketchikan Customized Private Van Tour

$500 / Vehicle

This is a fully customizable private tour of Ketchikan! Your driver guide will pick you in your chariot for the next four hours, an 11- or 14-passenger transit van. Your party will be transported around Ketchikan in style to READ MORE...

Ketchikan Historic George Inlet Cannery & Saxman Photo Stop

$119 / person

No visit to Alaska would be complete without seeing Ketchikan's historical attractions. Take a step back in time by visiting the George Inlet Cannery that shaped Ketchikan from 1913 until 1958 when salmon was in huge demand. READ MORE...

Ketchikan Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion

$120 / person

Hop aboard with a local Alaskan captain and their crew on this beautiful wildlife-viewing cruise with guaranteed American bald eagle sightings. This tour offers a grab-bag of Ketchikan's sightseeing gems, including views of t READ MORE...

• Ketchikan Duck Tour

$75 / person

It's a bus that doubles as a boat! Have a quack-tacular time on this 90-minute tour that takes you on a tour of Ketchikan via land and sea. You'll waddle through the streets of Ketchikan, before splashing into the Bar Harbor READ MORE...

Ketchikan Photo Safari

$135 / person

Take an adventure off the beaten path into the beautiful surrounding areas of Ketchikan! Bring your cameras to capture the amazing wildlife alongside an award-winning, knowledgeable photographer. Novice or pro, this excursion READ MORE...

Ketchikan Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Dining Tour

$355 / person

This tour is perfect for serious adventurers or families seeking a personalized experience! The fishing excursion is customized for your interest and skill level with only five or six guests per boat. Light tackle is our spec READ MORE...

Ketchikan Best of Alaska Fishing Tour

$359 / person

Seek out the best fishing in town with your experienced fishing guide. Learn and practice the secrets of using a flasher, a hoochie, or a jig to lure in your catch. Based on the tide and time of year, your guide will have y READ MORE...

Ketchikan Fly Out Fishing Tour

$675 / person

Experience the tranquility of a quiet lake for the ultimate Southeast Alaskan experience. Fly out in style on your authentic seaplane with your local Alaskan pilot and guide. Whether you are seasoned at fly fishing or a com READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mini Fishing and Flightseeing Tour

$425 / person

For those adventure seekers looking to go fishing in Alaska but might not have time for a full-blown trip. This mini-fishing tour involves a plane ride through beautiful vistas to a seldom-fished lake with hungry trout, dolly READ MORE...

Ketchikan Guided Fly Fishing Tour

Fly fishing is one of Alaska's favorite past times, and Ketchikan is one of the best places to try your hand. Take a drive out to a pristine Alaskan stream, where your expert guide will give you tips for catching trout in thi READ MORE...

Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Private Charter

From: $1,300 / Charter

Alaska is world famous for excellent salmon fishing, and there's no better location than Ketchikan. This port is affectionately known by Alaskans as the "Salmon Capital of the World," and you will soon see why! After you meet READ MORE...

Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Private Charter

From: $1,560 / Charter

Ketchikan is world-renowned for excellent fishing, and this private tour provides a can't-miss opportunity to catch halibut from the deck of a small charter boat. After your small group meets your guide, you'll sail out to th READ MORE...

Ketchikan Exclusive Sightseeing Private Tour

Enjoy the sights of Ketchikan at your leisure on this customizable tour. Private groups of 7-11 people can choose from a variety of local destinations to visit. You will have options for wildlife viewing, waterfalls, scenic p READ MORE...

Ketchikan Private Wildlife & Exploration Tour

$750 / Vehicle

Explore Ketchikan with the comfort, ease, flexibility, and relaxed pace of a private tour, ensuring your family and friends are the only guests in the van! This tour offers the ultimate flexibility to modify the itinerary on READ MORE...

Ketchikan Small Group Private Tour

$425 / Vehicle

Enjoy the beauty of Ketchikan at your leisure on this customizable tour. Small groups of up to 6 people can choose from a variety of local destinations to visit. You will have options for wildlife viewing, waterfalls, scenic READ MORE...

Ketchikan Sea Kayak Eco-Tour

Enjoy a slow-paced journey along vibrant rainforest shorelines where the mountains meet the sea! This unique Alaska small group eco-tour explores protected ocean waterways around small islands. Led by experienced guides, this READ MORE...

Ketchikan Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing

Looking for a truly unique Alaskan tour? Riding a hovercraft is a totally exciting way to experience Ketchikan and it's not like a boat or an ATV. This small group, guided hovercraft tour will take you out to Alaska State Par READ MORE...

Ketchikan Mountain Lake Helicopter Tour

$390 / person

This tour will provide passengers with a view of the pristine, mountain-fed waterfalls, and opportunities for black bear and mountain goat sightings as you fly over the Tongass National Forest. Soar over beautiful Ketchikan READ MORE...

Herring Cove Helicopter Tour

See Ketchikan from the sky on this gorgeous scenic flight tour to Herring Cove. While airborne, you'll have the opportunity to take in the dramatic landscape of the region, and maybe even see some wildlife from up above!

Ketchikan Roundabout Tour via Helicopter

$182 / person

After a short transfer from your cruise ship to the airbase, you'll have the opportunity to take in the highlights of Ketchikan from up above! Bring your camera to capture these incredible moments from the sky!

Ketchikan Mahoney Falls Combo Tour

$455 / person

Combining our Mahoney Falls and our Top of the World tour, experience Ketchikan like never before! You will get to take in the breathtaking 1,500ft Mahoney falls and the Tongass National Rainforest. Your guide will then take READ MORE...

Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe & Nature Trail

$139 / person

Experience this rare opportunity to explore Southeast Alaska by canoe as the original explorers did. No experience is required only an adventurous spirit as you board a 37-foot Alaskan Native-style canoe on a lake surrounded READ MORE...

Ketchikan Orcas Cove Kayaking Adventure Tour

$169 / person

Journey by boat to the remote Orcas Cove, leaving the town behind. Sea Kayak with friendly guides to witness the beautiful wilderness area not accessible by road. This unique excursion offers excellent opportunities to see w READ MORE...

Ketchikan Rainforest Island Adventure

Explore this beautiful unspoiled land in the Tongass National Forest and then take a short boat ride along the coast to catch some of the native wildlife. Your captain will point out marine life and interesting features along READ MORE...

Ketchikan Fast Boat Adventure

Join the fun and pilot your own military-grade inflatable fast boat through the coastal waters of Ketchikan. Seek out an adventure along Southeast Alaska's jagged coastlines, as bald eagles soar overhead and you explore the READ MORE...

Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe & Totem Park Adventure

A perfect combination of adventure and Alaskan Native history. Explore and discover Totem Bight State Historical Park, 11 acres of lush rainforest featuring historical totem poles. Journey to Lake Harriet Hunt and climb abo READ MORE...

Ketchikan Pub Crawl

$85 / person

Feel like a local in this fun, informative, and entertaining walking tour that allows you to drink with the locals while you learn about the rich history of Ketchikan. Stops vary but may include local favorites such as the Ar READ MORE...

Ketchikan Low Tide Tour, Beach Bonfire & Totem Park

Explore one of the best beaches of Ketchikan at low tide. Stroll along one of Ketchikan's best locations for spotting bald eagles, seals, and whales from land, this beach is known for its rock and tide pools. At low tide, yo READ MORE...

Ketchikan Coastal Boat and Kayak Tour

$191 / person

Explore Alaska's coastline and feel like a local on this boat and kayak tour that has a maximum of 6 guests per tour! Experience the amazing intertidal ecosystem from a paddle distance away in the tranquility of the Tongass N READ MORE...

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1.  misty fjords national monument tour, 2. ketchikan creek street & city tour, 3. wilderness exploration and crab feast  , 4. great alaskan lumberjack show & saxman native village, 5. mahoney lake utv off-road safari, 6. neets bay, 7. bering sea crab fishermen's tour, 8. e-bike and hike tour, 9. silverking lodge, 10. alaska fishing & wilderness dining, ketchikan shore excursions by locals.

We are a local Alaska company that aims to bring you the best tours and experiences that Ketchikan has to offer. When you buy Ketchikan shore excursions on your own, instead of through a cruise ship, we can offer you wholesale, local Alaska prices. Our goal is to make your Alaskan cruise the trip of a lifetime!

What are the best tours in Ketchikan?

The best excursions in Ketchikan are:

• Misty Fjords National Monument Tour
• KetchikanTrolley: Wildlife, Totems & City Tour
• Mahoney Lake UTV Off-Road Safari
• Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Culinary Showcase
• Saxman Totem Village & Totem Heritage Center

Which Ketchikan excursions are best for kids and families?

Ketchikan is a wonderful destination for children, with lots to learn and explore. The best tours for kids and families are:

• Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari
• Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show and Ketchikan Highlights
• Adventure Kart Expedition
• Wildlife, Totems, City & Trolley Tour

Is the Misty Fjords National Monument worth visiting?

Yes! The Misty Fjords National Monument offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, including lush forests, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife. The best tour is the  Ketchikan Deluxe Misty Fjords Tour .

Can I see bears in Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is home to many black bears. The best tours for bear watching are:

• Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park
• Ketchikan Alaskan Bear Encounter by Land & Sea

About Ketchikan:

Known for its lumber and booming commercial fishing industry, Ketchikan has been dubbed the Salmon Capitol of the World. The Misty Fjords National Monument  is also a large draw for the area and you can experience the beauty and wonder of the Misty Fjords with Flightseeing Tours via Seaplane, commonly called Floatplanes in Alaska. The Misty Fjord Tours are the most popular excursions and best things to do in Ketchikan . If you want to grab a bite to eat as well, there are Flightseeing and Crab Feast tours, which combine the wonders of flying over beautiful and mountainous Ketchikan followed by an unlimited feast of fresh Dungeness crab. Other popular excursions include visits to the Saxman Totem Native Village, the famous Lumberjack Show, Tongass National Forest tours , and other more active excursions including kayaking, zipline adventures, and offroad ATV tours.

Ketchikan, the southeasternmost city in Alaska is also the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of around 8,000 residents. It was established in 1885 by Mike Martin and named after Ketchikan Creek, which flows through the city. During the first half of the 20th century, Ketchikan was infamous for its red-light district with brothels on either side of the creek. This area is known as Creek Street and is now home to museums and gift shops.

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We pride ourselves on offering intimate excursions featuring local guides and professional educators with a passion for being on the water in southeast Alaska.

Our compelling Ketchikan kayak tours come second to none. Whether you visit Alaska, for the beautiful mountain ranges plummeting directly into the sea or to experience one of the last magnificent wild places left on earth, our 3 hour fast boat & sea kayaking cruise excursions are the perfect fit for your cruise ship itinerary. While you enjoy the entire experience on the water, you’ll likely get a close look at animals in their natural environment. From the immense array of sea stars to the feeding, migratory whales, the extraordinary bald eagles and curious resident seals and sea lions, our Ketchikan, Alaska, cruise excursions offer something for the entire family.

                        We meet, depart and return directly to/from the cruise docks downtown Ketchikan.

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Southeast Sea Kayaks started in Ketchikan over 23 years ago with a van and a couple of kayaks. We are a little bigger these days, but not too much bigger.

We’re now owned and operated by the same people who run the Ketchikan Kayak Co.  who have been #1 on Trip Advisor for 6 years in a row! You won’t find our tours sold onboard any cruise ships, and tour groups are still small and intimate featuring local and professional guides.

With a max of 6 guests per trip, you’re always guaranteed a fun, intimate experience!

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"I can not thank you enough for a wonderful kayaking trip. Charlie was a great captain and Matt a wonderfully informative guide. You made our day!!! Good luck to our fellow kayakers in Georgia. We highly recommend your company and kayaking experience. Thank you again."

"Very friendly staff, nice facilities, relaxing and educational kayak trip. Our guide, a retired veterinarian, was seasoned and experienced and made for a fun outing. The snacks on the boat after our kayak ride hit the spot."

"Our guide Kevin was stellar; informative and entertaining. The water was calm enough even for a couple of novices, and the scenery was breathtaking. We both would highly recommend the tour company and Kevin as a guide."

"The scenery was spectacular, and we saw eagles, as well as eagles nest, Harbor seals and sea lions, were present and of course jumping salmon. The guide, Courtney, was pleasant and quite knowledgable."

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Misty Fjords & Wilderness Explorer

Embark on an adventure through the stunning Misty Fjords, one of Alaska’s most beautiful natural wonders. Set out from Ketchikan onboard a purpose-built vessel, equipped with comfortable inside cabin seating, panoramic windows, heated cabin, onboard restrooms, outside viewing deck and an onboard galley gift shop.

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Waterfront & Wildlife Cruise

Experience the beautiful harbors of Ketchikan’s dynamic waterfront and take in breathtaking wilderness surroundings while cruising aboard a deluxe, Alaskan-built expedition vessel in search of wildlife.

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Local Brews & Waterfront Views

Explore the tribal boundaries of the Metlakatla Indian Reserve, an area teeming with wildlife. While onboard enjoy 2 complimentary 4oz pours of locally brewed beer.

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Wildlife Safari & Beach Bonfire

Discover remote Alaska: Beach land on a wilderness shore for a bonfire with fire-roasted Alaska-style dogs, s’mores, and cold Alaskan beer. Then, search for wildlife aboard our purpose-built vessel.

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Best of Ketchikan by Land and Sea

Embark on a true Alaska experience that includes scenic cruising, wildlife viewing, visiting the largest collection of totem poles, and a taste of wild Alaska seafood.

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Danger Island Getaway & Waterfront Cruise

Embark on a cruise to Danger Island for the ultimate Alaskan private island getaway, where you’ll search for wildlife and learn from onboard naturalists. Upon arrival, savor a delicious Alaskan-inspired meal amidst. Whether you’re craving adventure or relaxation, the highlight of your vacation awaits as you choose from a variety of activities or simply unwind in paradise.

Founder’s Day Water Shuttle to Metlakatla

Set out to Metlakatla and experience the community’s monthly bingo nights, hosted by the town. Board the vessel in downtown Ketchikan and set out to Metlakatla.

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Waterfront Shuttle: Downtown Ketchikan to Metlakatla

Waterfront shuttle: ward cove to downtown ketchikan.

 Skip the ordinary bus shuttle line and embrace the extraordinary as you cruise, sip, snack, and explore in style! Enjoy locally ground coffee, delicious donuts and beautiful surroundings to start your day of adventure in Ketchikan on our exclusive water shuttle to downtown Ketchikan.   

Waterfront Shuttle: Downtown Ketchikan Returning to Ward Cove

Bypass the bustling downtown shuttle bus lines and step directly onto an Alaskan-built vessel that will return you to Ward Cove .  Cheers to the fun-filled day you just had in Ketchikan while sipping on beer samples from a renowned local Ketchikan brewery .   This tour departs from the Ketchikan Visitors Center and returns to Ward Cove!   

The Top 6 Local Food & Drink Tours in Ketchikan

Treat your taste buds to a delicious and authentic Alaskan meal on these Ketchikan food tours! Choose between all-you-can-eat crab feasts at the famous George Inlet Lodge, a delicious seafood boil at the scenic SilverKing Lodge, or a gourmet meal featuring your freshly-caught fish at a remote wilderness site. Whichever excursion you choose, come hungry and enjoy the local cuisine with stunning scenery!

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Are you a nature lover? Besides just opening your eyes and taking a look around, there are many ways to experience the beauty that surrounds you in Ketchikan. We are located within the Tongass National Forest, a 17M-acre rainforest that features some of the most mystical natural tableau on the planet. And the Misty Fjords National Monument, a nature preserve where glacier-sculpted granite fjords rise up to 3,000 feet above sea level, is just a short 30-minute flight away from our waterfront.

Are you a thrill-seeker? Have you always wanted to go off-roading in Alaska? Or maybe just zip down a line between two enormous cedar trees high above a verdant rainforest?

Are you a history buff? For unknown years Alaska’s first people harvested salmon from Ketchikan Creek in their summer fish camps. Later, the city of Ketchikan was founded in 1900 and attracted a motley crew of miscreants, miners and fishermen, pillars of society and working gals. Decades ago, we were deemed “the worst pest-hole in America,” a bit harsh, but still we challenge you to find a town with a more colorful past. We’re happy to report that we've risen high above that distinction. Very high above.

Are you a Native arts aficionado? Did you know that Ketchikan boasts the largest number of totem poles in Alaska? We have a very active Native arts community of carvers, dancers, weavers, painters, and engravers and their work is everywhere … even on one of our city buses!

At the risk of sounding trite, there's something for everyone in Ketchikan and a wide variety of ways to explore our beautiful backyard, the Tongass National Forest. From Hummers to Hydra-Terras.… motor coaches to catamaran cruisers … bush planes to helicopters … buses to bicycles … trolleys to ziplines. We offer almost as many tour types and modes of transportation as exist on the planet, so choose your own adventure. And enjoy!

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