About this experience
Top rated tour. Experience the highlights of Ketchikan on a thoughtfully curated Two hour tour showcase scene the regions, natural beauty and wildlife. Observe salmon navigating a local fish ladder, offering a striking view of the seasonal migration. Throughout the journey, guests may encounter a variety of night native wildlife, Including bald eagles, seals, and deer with the exciting possibility of spotting black bears along the shoreline or whales in the ocean.
Enjoy a peaceful walk along a scenic beach where driftwood line Shores and crisp ocean air capture the essence South east Alaska’s coastal charm. The experience concludes With a visit to a breathtaking waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest, providing a serene and memorable final to your tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Umbrellas
- Binoculars
- Ponchos
- Non SMOKING
- Booster seats
- Clean vehicle
- Air conditioned and heater vehicle
- Guide
Itinerary and highlights
We will meet our tour on dock 2 by the “ROCK” and from there we will go explore our beautiful city high lights before headed out the road!
This stop being the Salmon ladder is where you can watch the salmon migrating upstream to spawn during spawning season. (Salmon start spawning in July).
Depending on the tide and the day of the week will visit one of two beautiful beach locations. Mon-Fri we will enjoy Rotary Beach. This beach is fun at low tide. If conditions aren’t ideal will head to one of our favorite private black sand beaches home to a magnificent 600 year-old Sitka spruce tree. This peaceful spot is a favorite gathering place for bald eagle making an incredible location for wildlife viewing and unforgettable photos.
Here we will enjoy and beautiful scenery looking for all types of wild animals, such as black bears, eagles, cranes, harbor seals, and different kinds of birds. (ANIMALS NOT GUARANTEED)
This is a breathtaking waterfall on the south end at 10 mile. A MUST SEE!!!
Meeting and pickup information
- we do not pick up at Ward Cove. Please take the free shuttle to downtown. We meet on dock 2 outside of the Ketchikan Visitor Center near the rock statue. The meeting spot is about a 10 minute walk away from the shuttle drop off. Ships in town are about a 2 to 10 minute walk to the meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Over the top tours Ak
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strollers are accessible if they’re easily folded down to be able to fit in the back
- We do have booster seats
- Not recommended with somebody with a wheelchair
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Strollers are accessible if they’re easily folded down to be able to fit in the back
Not recommended with somebody with a wheelchair
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