Ketchikan Native Private Tour with Local Guide for 6

See Ketchikan through the eyes of someone who lives here.

A customized private tour of Ketchikan for up to six people, led by a local guide who shapes the route to your group's interests: totem parks, Saxman Native Village, rainforest, beaches and wildlife viewing. The guide meets with you beforehand to build the itinerary, and pickup from your hotel is included. Rain gear is provided.

The Experience

Two and a half hours with a guide who knows Ketchikan as home means the tour bends to what your group actually wants to see. Before you start, the guide talks through the options: totem parks, local waterfalls, beaches, hikes, bear viewing in season, or spots not on any list. If there's a store or landmark you want to visit, they'll make the stop. The route stays flexible because the point is your experience, not a fixed schedule.

You'll move through Herring Cove, Ward Lake Recreational Area and into Tongass National Rainforest. The guide handles the driving and knows where to look for wildlife. Saxman Native Village and Totem Bight State Park are on the table, and the guide can explain what you're standing in front of. The group stays under six, so there's room to ask questions and move at a pace that works for everyone. Rain ponchos and umbrellas come with you.

Wildlife sightings aren't guaranteed (this is Alaska and the animals keep their own schedule), but the guide is always watching. All entry fees, taxes and transportation are built into the price, so there's nothing to sort out at each stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup.
• entry to Saxman Native Village Totem Park and Totem Bight State Park.
• access to Herring Cove, Ward Lake Recreational Area and Tongass National Rainforest.
• all fees and taxes.
• rain ponchos and umbrellas.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ketchikan Native Tours: Totem Parks, Rainforest Hike, Wildlife Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your group wants to steer the itinerary: the guide builds it with you beforehand, so you spend the time on what matters to your family or party, not on a preset schedule. It's built for groups up to six, which means room to move and ask questions without feeling rushed through stops.

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Top questions

Can we customize the tour to visit specific places we want to see?

Yes. The guide meets with your group before the tour starts to build the itinerary around what interests you, whether that's totem parks, beaches, hikes, waterfalls or a local store you want to visit. The tour is designed to accommodate your group's needs.

What is Saxman Native Village like?

Saxman Native Village is a totem park where you can see and learn about the local Native cultures of Revillagigedo Island. It's one of the stops your guide can include, depending on what your group wants to explore.

Is wildlife viewing guaranteed on this tour?

No guarantees, but the guide is always on the lookout. This is Alaska and wildlife follows its own schedule, not the tour's. The guide will do their best to find bears, eagles or other animals, but sightings depend on what's moving through the area that day.

What's included in the price for six passengers?

The price covers private transportation, entry to Saxman Native Village Totem Park and Totem Bight State Park, access to Herring Cove and Ward Lake Recreational Area, and passage through Tongass National Rainforest. All fees and taxes are included. Rain gear is provided.

Do we need to arrange our own transportation to meet the guide?

No. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect your group and handle all the driving for the full two and a half hours.

Is this tour suitable for young children or people with mobility concerns?

Yes. The tour works for all fitness levels and age groups. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated, and the guide can assist but is not required to load or unload them.