3hr Private Custom Excursion in Ketchikan: Your Itinerary

Three hours, your route: totems and eagles, wild plants and art, whatever draws you

A three-hour private guided tour in Ketchikan for up to 14 people, built around what you want to do—not a fixed itinerary. Your guide drives you to totem poles, museums, the rainforest, wildlife viewing spots, or local shops, and shares the history and ecology of the northern coastal landscape as you go. Hotel pickup and a local English-speaking guide are included; water, snacks, coffee and tea come along.

The Experience

You set the pace and the stops. The guide picks you up from your hotel and drives you through Ketchikan in an air-conditioned vehicle, steering toward whatever interests you most—whether that's viewing totem poles and a Native American clan house, learning to identify and pick wild edible and medicinal plants in the rainforest, browsing galleries and jewelry makers, or positioning yourself for wildlife. Eagles are certain; salmon appear in spawning season; bears and whales are possible. The guide narrates the history and ecology of the area as you move, and there are photo stops throughout.

Because the tour is custom, you're not locked into a standard route or timing. If you want to linger at one spot or skip another entirely, that's the point. The three hours work best when you've thought through what matters to you before the day starts—the guide will offer suggestions and handle the driving while you focus on what you came to see.

Bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea travel with you; all fees and taxes are covered in the price. The group stays under 14 people, so the vehicle isn't crowded and the guide can actually hear what you're asking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• three-hour private guided tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Matthew Bishop

Is this one for you?Book this one if your group wants to steer the day instead of following a fixed route—the guide handles the driving and the local knowledge while you decide whether to chase eagles, hunt for wild plants, or spend the afternoon in galleries.

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Top questions

What kind of wildlife might I see on this tour in Ketchikan?

Eagles are virtually certain; salmon appear during spawning season; bears and whales are possible depending on the time of year and where the guide takes you. The guide will position you for viewing and photo opportunities throughout the three hours.

Can I choose what we do instead of following a set route?

Yes—the entire tour is built around your preferences. You can visit totem poles, museums, a Native American clan house, explore the rainforest for wild edible plants, shop for art or jewelry, or focus on wildlife viewing. Tell the guide what interests you and they'll drive you there.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the guide picks you up from your Ketchikan hotel and returns you there. If you're arriving by cruise ship or staying elsewhere, public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the price?

The three-hour tour includes the guide, vehicle, bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea, and all fees and taxes. You pay one price; nothing extra is added at the end.

How many people can go on this tour?

Up to 14 people can book together. The group size means the vehicle stays comfortable and the guide can engage with everyone.