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Ketchikan Customized Private Van Tour

4.8
6 reviews

Excursion Overview

Private transportation through the streets of historic Ketchikan!

This tour is fully customizable, and your private party of up to 14 will choose your own stops. Typically you'll have four main stops during the four hour duration*, but it is entirely up to you!

Your driver/guide will pick you up right from your cruise dock, a hotel, the airport, or another location at your request. You'll travel in an 11- or 14-seater transit van, following a custom route of your choosing.

One popular stop is downtown Ketchikan and historic Creek Street. Creek Street is characterized by its colorful buildings (and colorful history as a former Red Light District)! Now the street, which is actually a boardwalk mounted on stilts, is lined with locally owned shops, restaurants, and art galleries to discover.

If you choose, your tour includes admission to Saxman Native Village for a photo opportunity. The village's Totem Park houses 25 authentic Tlingit totems. Each totem's symbols tell a unique story, and this stop provides an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand about Alaska's first peoples' culture and history.

If you're interested in seeing Alaska's natural wonders, we can also take a trip along George Inlet to beautiful Beaver Falls. You'll want to have your camera ready for this scenic drive. We'll make stops for shopping and dining upon request. Be sure to ask your guide for a local recommendation!

*Please contact us if you're interested in a longer tour for an additional fee.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation from your preferred location within Ketchikan
  • Private 11- or 14-seater transit van with driver guide
  • Access to Saxman Native Village totem park
  • Shopping opportunities available upon request
  • Dining opportunities are available upon request (food and drink are not included)

Requirements:

  • You are welcome to bring collapsible medical equipment with advance notice, but all guests should be somewhat mobile to ensure safe loading into the tour van.
  • Collapsible strollers and scooters are welcome.
  • All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend layers and a waterproof outer layer.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Duration: 4 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal. (Guests docking at Ward Cove will be picked up and dropped off at Ward Cove))

  • Pickup from your chosen location
  • Stop 1
  • Stop 2
  • Stop 3
  • Stop 4
  • Drop-off at your chosen location

Meeting Instructions:

  • Cruise ship guests will meet at the Ketchikan Visitor Center unless docking at Ward Cove. Ward Cove guests will be picked up and dropped off at Ward Cove unless otherwise noted. If you are staying locally, pick-up can be provided from local hotels, the airport, or other locations in town. Further details are included on your finalized ticket voucher.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • Accessibility will depend on chosen locations. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us for recommendations on ideal stops. Vehicles can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, and strollers with advance notice. Vehicles are not suitable for full-time wheelchair users and do not have space for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment at checkout if bringing any collapsible equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are bathrooms available at various stops. Downtown Ketchikan also has several public facilities.

Layers are always key in Southeast Alaska during the summer. Ketchikan is one of the rainiest cities in the country, so please don't forget your waterproof outerwear. Comfortable walking shoes are always a good idea.

 

Guest Reviews

4.8

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Patti M

On Aug 2023

Our driver, Sam, ensured we had an awesome day in Ketchikan. She took us to places we would have never thought to go if we were on our own. Booking our own van for the day was the best experience of our entire cruise.

Lisa S

On Aug 2023

Excellent tour! Michelle was our driver for this tour. She helped us decide where to go. We saw a bear by Herring Cove, waterfalls, Saxman Village where she grew up, and then walked around town...Creek Street and Salmon Ladder. It was great hearing her stories about growing up in Ketchikan. Super relaxing tour where we decided what to do. I'd recommend this to everyone who wants to see Ketchikan at their own pace.

Eric M

On Aug 2023

Great overall experience. Easy booking, clear communication, good value, very flexible. We were met at the pier by our guide. The van was new and immaculate. Our guide, Tom, was AMAZING. As a life long resident he was knowledgeable and made suggestions of things to do and see. He took us to all the places we planned and more. My elderly parents are limited in their mobility and he was very kind and gracious. He went out of his way to assist them in and out of the van. My mother wanted to see her childhood home and although it had no parking in the area he graciously circled until she was ready to be picked up again. I priced it out and for our group we ended up spending 0 less to see multiple sites than it would have cost to see just one or two via a traditional excursion. And we avoided bussing with large groups or being told when we had to leave. A+ experience.

Karen F

On Jul 2023

We had 14 adults on our tour. Tom, our guide, did an excellent job. He was so accommodating to our group and extremely knowledgeable about the entire area. We didn't know where we wanted to go so he gave us several options. You could tell he was so excited to show off his town and share his native heritage. He made us feel special and included.

Stephen R

On Jul 2023

Our tour guide/driver, Val, was fabulous! She has so much knowledge of the area and found a way to balance what we thought we wanted to see with the best places to see in order to get a great overview of the town and surrounding area. This is definitely the way to go when you have limited time in town and especially if your cruise ship docks in Wards Cove. Can't recommend this company and tour guide enough!

$500.00

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$500.00

Duration: 4 hours

Best Price Guarantee!

Duration: 4 hours



Pricing is PER vehicle

11-Passenger Vehicle: $500.00

Pricing is PER vehicle

14-Passenger Vehicle: $500.00

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