KETCHIKAN BEAR & WILDLIFE TOURS

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Ketchikan Wilderness Zodiac Quest

5.0
3.25 hrs
$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 Ocean Wilderness Expedition

5.0
2.75-3 hrs
$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 Private Ocean Wilderness Expedition

2.75-3 hrs
$1,480 / Charter

Experience the wild beauty of Southeast Alaska on a private Zodiac expedition, tailored just for you by an expert captain and naturalist. Explore the island-dotted waters around Ketchikan, gliding through narrow channels and READ MORE...

Ketchikan Zodiac Adventure

4.9
3 hrs
$209 / person

Come 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 stories about the region and wildlife you may encoun READ MORE...

Ketchikan Expedition Black Bear Traitor's Cove

5.0
4.5 hrs
$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

4.9
4.5-5 hrs
$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

4.8
2 hrs
$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...

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park

4.6
2.75 hrs
$110 / 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 Silverking Lodge Adventure & Seafeast

4.9
3.5 hrs
$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

4.7
2.5-3 hrs
$189 / person

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 Private Wildlife & Exploration Tour

5.0
3 hrs
$795 / 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 Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing

4.9
1.25 hrs
$189 / person

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 Alaskan Lore & Wildlife Cruise

2.5 hrs
$189 / person

Start your memorable adventure at Clover Pass Resort aboard our cozy enclosed watercraft, where you'll hear captivating recorded stories of Alaskan legends and wildlife encounters. As we navigate through stunning waters, keep READ MORE...

Ketchikan Sightseeing and Wildlife Safari Tour

2.5 hrs
$117 / person

The Ketchikan Wildlife Safari & Sightseeing Tour offers an unforgettable Alaskan adventure, featuring the iconic Salmon Ladder, bear sightings at Herring Cove, and wildlife at Rotary Beach, including whales, otters, and eagle READ MORE...

Ketchikan Rainforest Island Adventure

4.6
4 hrs
$199 / person

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 Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion

4.6
2.5-3 hrs
$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 Coastal Boat and Kayak Tour

4.8
3 hrs
$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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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! Check out our guide to the Ketchikan cruise port for tips and tricks, be sure to visit Creek Street while you're here, and check out our guide to the best things to do in Ketchikan if you need ideas.