Ketchikan Wildlife Safari & Sightseeing Guided Tour
See Ketchikan highlights, wildlife stops, and totem poles—lunch included
Duration
2.5 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Lunchable, Guide, Umbrellas
Highlights
- Explore Ketchikan highlights on a guided sightseeing route
- Spot salmon ladder activity and possible bear sightings at Herring Cove
- Look for whales and intertidal life at Rotary Beach
- Visit the totem poles at historic Saxman Native Village
- Choose a smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable
What's Included
- Lunchable (smoked salmon or reindeer sausage)
Cancellation Policy
Full payment is due at the time of online booking. Cancellations made prior 48 hours of tour date receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour are not eligible for a refund unless we are able to resell the seats.
FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Meet at the "Rock" statue by the berth 2 Ketchikan Visitor Center at the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks.
After 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 Ketchikan Visitors Bureau. 131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901
More about Herring Cove
Herring Cove sits just south of Ketchikan along the rugged shoreline of Revillagigedo Island, and it is widely considered one of the best places in Southeast Alaska to spot black bears feeding in the wild. Fed by a salmon-rich stream that draws hungry wildlife throughout the season, Herring Cove offers a front-row seat to the natural rhythms of the Tongass National Forest. The Ketchikan Wildlife Safari brings you here as a centerpiece of the journey, pairing the quiet beauty of the cove with the chance to witness Alaska's wilderness up close and unfiltered.
As the tour winds along the coastal road toward Herring Cove, your guide shares stories of the land, the salmon runs, and the creatures that call this corner of Alaska home. At the cove itself, you step out into crisp, salt-tinged air and listen for the rustle of brush or the splash of fish in the stream below. Black bears are the headline act here, often seen ambling along the banks in search of salmon, while bald eagles wheel overhead and seals occasionally surface in the surrounding waters. Compared to the busier viewpoints elsewhere on the route, Herring Cove feels intimate, framed by towering evergreens and the steady sound of moving water. It is a stop that rewards patience and quiet attention.
This portion of the safari is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, families, and cruise passengers who want a genuine taste of Alaska without venturing deep into the backcountry. Herring Cove delivers wildlife encounters that feel authentic rather than staged, and the surrounding scenery alone is worth the trip. Whether you are hoping to capture a once-in-a-lifetime bear photo or simply soak in the stillness of the Alaskan wilderness, Herring Cove turns the Ketchikan Wildlife Safari into a memory you will carry home long after the ship leaves port.
