Best 39 things to do in Ketchikan, AK

Paint a Tlingit formline ornament, sample local flavors, and watch Native dance in Saxman

Spot seasonal wildlife and visit Saxman Native Village

Ride an e-bike to Tongass rainforest trails and a 1-mile guided hike

Slow-paced kayak tour along Ketchikan’s rainforest shoreline

Pilot your own Zodiac on a guided Ketchikan ocean tour

Cruise to Orca Cove, then paddle with a small group and snacks provided

Private whale and wildlife cruise with hydrophones from Ketchikan

Cruise deep into Misty Fjords and visit New Eddystone Rock on a private boat

Spend a full day fishing for halibut, salmon, and more

Fish for salmon and more on a private charter for up to 6

Drop crab pots, then watch for whales and wildlife on a 4-hour Ketchikan charter

Fast private boat ride to Tongass wildlife hot spots

Bottom fish for rockfish and cod, then eat your catch at a remote camp

Charter a 24 ft cabin cruiser for salmon and halibut fishing (up to 6 guests)

Charter a 30 ft cabin cruiser for multi-species fishing plus wilderness dining

Private Zodiac expedition to explore Ketchikan sea passages with a captain and naturalist

Scan Ketchikan’s sea passages for wildlife on a rugged Zodiac

Zipline through the Tongass canopy with 9 lines, a skybridge, and transfers from downtown Ketchikan

Walk the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary and watch a master totem carver at work

Ride a guided Polaris RZR on forest trails with Tongass views

See Misty Fjords by floatplane with a window seat and in-flight narration

Snorkel Mountain Point with a PADI-led guide and full cold-water gear

Hike an old-growth creek trail with waterfalls and ocean views

Trek a mountain lake trail to the Avalanche Chute in a small group