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    Explore Ketchikan on a 2.5-Hour Private Wildlife Tour

    Private Ketchikan wildlife and culture tour for your group of up to 14

    4.6 stars• 43 reviews

    Duration

    2.5 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 14 people

    Includes

    Private guide, Lunchable

    Highlights

    Explore Ketchikan your way on a private wildlife safari and sightseeing tour built for your group of up to 14. Set your pace as you visit local highlights, coastal beaches, and Native culture sites with a local guide.

    • Customize your route, timing, and stops for your group
    • Visit the Ketchikan Salmon Ladder and learn the salmon life cycle
    • Look for bears at Herring Cove and spot bald eagles
    • Explore intertidal life at Rotary Beach and scan for marine wildlife
    • Discover Tlingit and Haida totem poles at Saxman Totem Pole Park
    • Enjoy a smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable

    What's Included

    • Umbrellas
    • Smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable

    Cancellation Policy

    Full payment is due at online booking. Cancel 48+ hours before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are not eligible for a refund unless seats are resold.

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    FAQs

    Meet your guide 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

    Your guide meets you at the "The Rock" statue at the berth 2 Ketchikan Visitor Center at the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks.

    When you disembark at Ward Cove, take the free Norwegian shuttle to the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks (berth 4), then walk along the docks to the "Rock Statue" at the berth 2 Ketchikan Visitor Center.

    Meeting details

    The Rock statue at the Berth 2 Ketchikan Visitor Center, 131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    Experience provided by Alaska Wildlife Safari

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    Private Group

    $1,145.62

    1 to 14 people

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    Review summary

    4.6
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    Lauren stands out as the heart of this operation, earning consistent praise for her warm, conversational style and genuine knowledge of the area. Most travelers describe her as welcoming and personable, making guests feel like they're exploring with a friend rather than following a traditional tour guide. The small-group van setup keeps things intimate and comfortable, with stops typically including a totem village, coastal beaches, salmon ladders, and prime wildlife viewing spots at places like Herring Cove. Wildlife sightings seem to vary by season and luck, but many guests report seeing black bears, bald eagles, harbor seals, and salmon. A couple of visitors had disappointing experiences, finding the tour overly crowded or feeling the stops lacked depth and educational content compared to what they expected. However, the overwhelming majority found it an affordable, well-paced way to experience Ketchikan's natural beauty beyond the cruise port, with several families specifically mentioning how much their kids enjoyed the adventure.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We toured with Teddy on Saturday and had a great time. He took us to Herring Cove and we saw a bear which was awesome. Went to a few other spots that were cool. Had great weather, too. Only complaint was that it was a little difficult to find him because he did not have a sign but we figured it out. Would highly recommend this tour!

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    Karissa Harrington

    September 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We toured with Teddy on Saturday and had a great time. He took us to Herring Cove and we saw a bear which was awesome. Went to a few other spots that were cool. Had great weather, too. Only complaint was that it was a little difficult to find him because he did not have a sign but we figured it out. Would highly recommend this tour!

    Photo of Karissa Harrington

    Karissa Harrington

    September 7, 2026

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