Ketchikan Adventure Tours

Ketchikan Misty Fjords Boat Expedition

Feel the magnitude of nature while learning the fascinating history of Rudyerd Bay, the fjords, New Eddystone Rock, and Punchbowl Cove. Mountain goats, black and brown bears, humpback and orca whales, seals and sea lions inhabit the area and are frequently observed from the boat. Enjoy this small-group excursion through the majestic Misty Fjords National Monument, a spectacular 2 million-acre wilderness preserve surrounded by 3,000 ft vertical cliffs, glacial fjords, cascading waterfalls, and abundant marine and coastal wildlife. Your knowledgeable captain will be at your command to ensure a unique charter experience based on your interests and viewing preferences.

Duration: 4.5 hours

Price: $394 per person

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Ketchikan Magical Old Growth Creek Trek

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 ship, state ferry, plane, or private boat and who would like to get away from the mass of tourists downtown or the large group tours!

Duration: 3.5 hours

Price: $143 per person

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Ketchikan Mountain Point Snorkeling Adventure

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 walls for freediving. An expert team is ready to outfit you with top-of-the-line gear to safely and comfortably snorkel Alaska's beautifully pristine ocean. From delicate sea stars to forests of bull kelp, there is something to see beyond every rock. You might even catch a glimpse of Ketchikan's "Salmon Capital of the World" namesake.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $170 per person

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Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

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 and wildlife you may encounter. Inhale the fresh air, experience the true Alaska, and enjoy the escape.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Price: $175 per person

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Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show & Crab Feast

Experience a bygone era celebration at the Lumberjack Sports Arena and see how Ketchikan would annually celebrate their logging heritage at the annual Timber Carnival. Learn about Southeast Alaska's rich logging history and then head to the George Inlet Lodge for a crab buffet, photo sightseeing fun, and a gift shop to pick up that special souvenir.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $159 per person

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Ketchikan Mahoney Lake UTV Off Road Safari

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 remote Mahoney Lake and Mahoney Falls, rarely visited by others. Be sure to take photos as this breathtaking stop is exclusive. Keep your eyes open as bald Eagles, Sitka blacktail deer, black bears, and other wildlife can be spotted. If you are interested in the road less traveled this excursion is for you.

Duration: 3.75 hours

Price: $244 per person

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Ketchikan Adventure Kart Expedition

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 Ketchikan while you take in the vast wilderness around you. Plenty of stops will be taken along the way for photo opportunities as well!

Duration: 3.25 hours

Price: $242 per person

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Ketchikan Aerial Zipline and Rappel Course

This eco-adventure combines a flight over 8 ziplines and 5,600 feet of dual cable ziplines providing an aerial view of the rainforest below. A great tour option for the whole family or the novice zipliner, this tour is a perfect option as there is no chance for weather cancellation, so you're guaranteed a fun-filled adventure!

Duration: 3.5-4 hours

Price: $205 per person

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Ketchikan Island Hummer Tour

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, on a cultural tour of the totem poles, a scenic or city tour, shopping for Alaskan souvenirs, or any combination of activities you choose. Please note: prices are per VEHICLE. (Each vehicle seats 1-5 passengers)

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $699 per person

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Ketchikan Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari

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-foot, 20-passenger Indian-style canoe to navigate your way across a mountain lake.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $209 per person

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Ketchikan Wilderness Zodiac Quest

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 at the landscape surrounding you on this stunning Wilderness Quest.

Duration: 3.25 hours

Price: $244 per person

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Ketchikan Ocean Wilderness Expedition

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 wildlife. Their considerable local knowledge of the area is just the key to unlock the secrets of this biologically rich ecosystem. Become an explorer, a mariner, and an adventurer.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Price: $185 per person

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Ketchikan Photo Safari

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 will allow you to learn more and/or perfect your craft in photography with access to several great photo opportunity sites and bring home unforgettable photos of Ketchikan.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $129 per person

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Ketchikan Fly Out Fishing Tour

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 complete novice, one-on-one instruction is available for those who would like it. Salmon, steelhead, and trout are plentiful on the remote streams and lakes traveled to on this tour. Flight time is dependent on weather conditions and fishing location.

Duration: 5-5.25 hours

Price: $650 per person

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Ketchikan Mini Fishing and Flightseeing Tour

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 varden, and grayling. Soar through the Alaskan skies for up to one hour with at least one hour of fishing. You will have a local, knowledgeable guide, transportation, and equipment for your mini-Alaskan fishing tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $395 per person

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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 Park's local beaches. Keep an eye out for local wildlife while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 1.25 hours

Price: $189 per person

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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 aboard your easy-to-paddle, traditional Alaskan canoe. Enjoy Alaskan-themed snacks on a picnic amongst the beauty of the old-growth rainforest.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $179 per person

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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.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $175 per person

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Ketchikan Coastal Boat and Kayak Tour

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 SEASON**

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 National Forest coastline. Chances to see sea stars, jellyfish, bald eagles, and much more.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $191 per person

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