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Ketchikan Photo Safari

4.9
19 reviews

Excursion Overview

See Ketchikan through a different lens!

As part of a small group (maximum of 9), spend 3 hours in the Ketchikan area, traveling with your Ketchikan Photo Safari guide who shares great insight and knowledge. You will visit multiple sights to be given the best possible opportunities to use your photographic equipment to achieve iconic photos of the Ketchikan area "off the tourist-beaten path."

Flowers, totems, rainforests, beaches, boats, mountains, creeks, waterfalls, and the chance of wildlife encounters entice us to discover them all. Enjoy narration of local culture, art, history, commerce, and lifestyle between stops, and gain helpful tips and techniques on your cell phone, point-and-shoot, or DSLR camera.

Ketchikan Photo Safari welcomes the novice to the professional. You can expect 7-8 separate photo sites. Enjoy complimentary snacks of gourmet cookies and locally brewed coffee, and bottled water. This is an experience that will be time well invested in Ketchikan, Alaska.

This tour is typically available from April through October. Our excursions were designed for cruise ship passengers but are available to everyone.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • 3 hours with an award-winning photographer
  • Photographic technique discussion
  • Snacks & beverages including gourmet cookies, locally brewed coffee, & bottled water
  • Roundtrip transportation

Requirements:

  • Please note: Camera is NOT provided. Please bring your own phone, camera, and/or equipment.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours (roundtrip from cruise ship terminal)

  • 20 minutes - meet & greet your tour guide
  • 20 minutes - Rushing Waters site
  • 15 minutes - Flowing Waters site
  • 15 minutes - Cape Fox Totems site
  • 20 minutes - Totem Heritage site
  • 15 minutes - Creek Street site
  • 15 minutes - Mountain Vista site
  • 20 minutes - Bar Barbor site
  • 20 minutes - Deep Woods site
  • 10 minutes - Ocean Front site
  • 10 minutes - Ocean Vista site
  • 20 minutes - transportation back to the cruise ship terminal

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the Ketchikan Visitor Center by the bronze statue at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers. Guests docking at Ward Cove will be picked up and returned to the Ward Cove welcome center.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests need to be able to climb in and out of the van. Walkers and canes can be accommodated. Please leave a comment during checkout if accessibility accommodations will be required.

    • Fully Wheelchair Accessible: No
    • Limited Mobility Accessible: Yes
    • Stroller Accessible: No
    • Wheelchair & Stroller Storage Available: No

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cameras are not provided on this excursion. Please bring your own phone, camera, or device to take photos with.

All Ketchikan Photo Safari guides are equipped with modern Mid-High Roof Ford Transit Passenger Vans for ease of entry and exit for your comfort and safety.

Wildlife is abundant and sightings are possible on any tour; however, this is not a designated wildlife viewing tour. Eagles, Harbor seals. and salmon are commonly seen but nothing is guaranteed.

Yes! There are several restroom stops throughout the tour. Just let your driver know that you would like the next available restroom stop.

Layered clothing and waterproof outerwear are recommended. For more detailed packing tips for your Alaskan vacation, check out our What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise guide.

This tour includes roundtrip transportation from Ward Cove. Guests should not take the shuttle to downtown Ketchikan. Please refer to the finalized ticket voucher for additional details on meeting the guide at Ward Cove.

 

Guest Reviews

4.9

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Pauline L

On Jun 2026

Very interesting look around Ketchikan.. Saint shared his knowledge of the area and took us to some nice place to take some photos .. thank you for a great tour

Julie W

On Jun 2026

Saint was a wonderful tour guide and taught us many things with our cell phone cameras. He was full of knowledge and an excellent communicator. I would recommend this tour for an off the beaten path view of Ketchikan. It's awesome to get outside of the touristy town to see the real area. Thank you Saint!

Susan B

On Jun 2026

Wonderful time and she was a pleasure. I would recommend it!

Terri S

On Jun 2026

Had an excellent day.Tour Guide was great , informative. One of the best tours I have been on. The tour even if you were with out a camera or camera phone was enjoyable with scenery around town and out for a drive along the coast and through the town.

Tracey D

On Sep 2025

This is a good way to see more of Ketchikan even if you aren t interested in photography. I did learn a few things about my iPhone camera. Overall, a good experience.

$135.00

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$135.00

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours



Adult (Age 13+): $135.00

Child (12 and under): $95.00

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