Nature and Wildlife Tours in Ketchikan at a glance
- Our pick: Ketchikan wildlife tour: Small group, local guides, US$ 100 per person (2h, 4.69★ · 315).
- Top rated: Tongass National Forest hike: Old-growth rainforest trek, US$ 258 per person (3h 30m, 5.00★ · 54).
- Best value: Ketchikan: Wildlife & Totem Heritage Small Group Van Tour, US$ 80 per person (2h 15m, 4.62★ · 113).
Price per person across the 27 options priced per person: US$ 80–US$ 549 (median US$ 190). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 34.
Of the 34 options: 29 with live guides in English, 32 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 19 kid-friendly, 12 private and 19 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Ketchikan — Port of Ketchikan, Tongass National Forest and 14 more
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34 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Ketchikan: Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise with Eagle Sightings Whale watching cruise in Ketchikan with 90% humpback sighting rate. Includes Tongass National Forest, bald eagles, harbor seals, snacks and binoculars. Small groups. Next departure: 2 May 2027 ★ 4.80 (1,046 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 per person
Ketchikan: Clover Pass Kayak Eco-Tour & Wildlife Sighting Feel the quiet of Tongass Forest, paddle around rainforest islands, spot sea lions and eagles. Small groups, smoked salmon snack, flexible pickup from cruise docks. Thu and Fri · 15:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (987 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike: Small-Group Ecotour Ride electric bikes to the Tongass National Forest trailhead, then hike beside a salmon stream with a local guide, small group. Next departure: 10 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · Ages 16–70 ★ 4.83 (686 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 161 per person
Ketchikan wildlife tour: Small group, local guides Small-group wildlife tour in Ketchikan with local guides born and raised there: watch salmon migrate at the ladder, explore black sand beaches. Every day · 07:30, 10:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.69 (315 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
2-Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Tour in Ketchikan Walk a 40-minute rainforest trail in Tongass National Forest, then explore Totem Bight State Historical Park with a local guide who shares the stories behind the totems. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (269 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Ketchikan rainforest walk: Lunch Creek Falls & wildlife Walk the Tongass rainforest on a small-group tour from Ketchikan's cruise dock with a local guide, van transport, ponchos and hiking poles included. Next departure: 17 Apr 2027 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.97 (219 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Ketchikan Rainforest Walk & Totem Park: Small group, local guide Rainforest walk and Totem Park tour in Ketchikan with local guide, pickup at cruise ship dock, and small groups of 11 or fewer, learn about Tlingit. Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.84 (355 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Misty Fjords Floatplane Tour: Granite Walls View Fly deep into Misty Fjords National Monument from Ketchikan on a floatplane with window seat guaranteed. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.37 (304 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 349 per person
Ketchikan Alaska Native cultural tour: Totem Bight and wildlife Small-group Ketchikan tour with Haida guides through rainforest and totem poles, with opportunities to spot bears in their natural habitat. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 4 ★ 4.48 (367 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 98 per person
Ketchikan wildlife tour: Bears and waterfalls guide Local women guide a 90-minute tour through Ketchikan wildlife spots: Herring Cove for black bears, eagles and salmon. Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.65 (248 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 117 per person
Ketchikan: Self-Drive Zodiac Boat & Wildlife Search Pilot your own Zodiac through Alaska's Inside Passage searching for bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and whales. Four guests per boat, gear provided, 3–4 wildlife stops. Next departure: 10 May 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (137 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 219 per person
Ketchikan Rainforest & Totem Park: Guided walk Walk through Alaska's rainforest with a naturalist guide, spot bears and bald eagles at Herring Cove. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.65 (216 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Ketchikan Totem Poles & Wildlife Private Van Tour Feel the pulse of Ketchikan with a private van tour: totem poles, wildlife at Herring Cove, Creek Street’s stories, and flexible stops. Includes pickup. Every day · 07:30, 11:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.98 (130 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 575 per group
Ketchikan Wildlife Tour with Seafood Feast and Whales Cruise through Ketchikan's waterways spotting whales and eagles aboard an enclosed heated boat, walk the Tongass rainforest on a raised boardwalk. Fri · 30 start times, 07:30 to 15:30 ★ 4.87 (376 reviews) Duration: 3h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 196 per person
Ketchikan: Private Wildlife & Totem Tour with Pickup Feel the wild side of Ketchikan: see eagles, try to spot bears at Herring Cove, and walk among totems with a local guide. Includes pickup and refreshments. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.76 (168 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 505 per group
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From US$ 80 per person · 2 h to 6 h
Ketchikan: Wildlife & Totem Heritage Small Group Van Tour Watch for wildlife at Herring Cove, see 200-year-old totem poles, and drive through Saxman Native Village in Ketchikan. Includes bottled water and all fees. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.62 (113 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour with Lake Landing Feel the wild beauty of Alaska on a Misty Fjords seaplane flight from Ketchikan, including a lake landing and time to wander in silence. Pickup included. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (266 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 475 per person
Ketchikan: Neets Bay Bear Observatory & Tongass Forest Tour Bear viewing at Neets Bay Observatory near Ketchikan. Includes coach pickup, boat tour through Tongass National Forest, 30 minutes at observatory, and snack. See bears 99% of the time. Next departure: 20 Jul 2027 ★ 4.81 (176 reviews) Duration: 4h 45m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 414 per person
Halibut Fishing & Wildlife Viewing in Ketchikan: Private Charter Private halibut fishing excursion in Ketchikan with pickup from cruise ship docks: catch trophy halibut, watch whales and eagles, and return to your ship on time. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 ★ 4.99 (112 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 499 per person
Ketchikan Salmon & Halibut Fishing: Private 5-Hour Charter Private salmon and halibut fishing charter in Ketchikan with whale watching and wildlife viewing included. Pickup and drop-off from cruise ship ports. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 ★ 4.94 (101 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 549 per person
Tongass National Forest hike: Old-growth rainforest trek Hike a 3.6-mile trail through old-growth Sitka spruce and cedar in Tongass National Forest with a small group, scenic drive included, led by the owner. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 79 ★ 5.00 (54 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 258 per person
Ketchikan ocean kayak tour: 3 hours on remote Alaskan water Paddle remote Alaskan coastline from a boat-launched kayak in Ketchikan with a local guide, tandem kayaks, and snacks included. Next departure: 4 Jun 2027 ★ 4.98 (53 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
Ketchikan Rainforest Tour: Bears, Eagles & Salmon Walk the Tongass National Rainforest with a local guide spotting bears, eagles and spawning salmon, plus stops at Saxman Native Village and historic Creek Street. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.65 (52 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan: Private 4-Hour Charter Private salmon fishing charter in Ketchikan with whale watching and wildlife viewing, including hotel and cruise ship pickup. Next departure: 19 Apr 2027 ★ 4.98 (83 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 489 per person
Ketchikan: Zodiac Boat Tour & Wildlife Spotting, Small Group Captain your own Zodiac in Southeast Alaska's bays and inlets. Small group of 4 max, professional guide, wildlife spotting, snacks included. Departs Ketchikan Port. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.82 (114 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe & Nature Walk Tour Paddle a 37-foot Alaska Native canoe through Tongass National Forest lake, then walk the rainforest with a guide. Wildlife viewing and snacks included. Departs Ketchikan. Next departure: 5 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.52 (94 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 145 per person
Private Ketchikan wildlife tour: Customize your day on the water Private wildlife tour in Ketchikan with Captain Jack, a year-round local guide. Customize your route to chase humpbacks, bears. Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per person
Small-Group Rainforest Hiking in Ketchikan: Lunch Creek Trail Small-group rainforest hike on Lunch Creek trail in Tongass National Forest with a local guide who provides water and snacks along the way, limited to 6 guests. Every day except Saturday · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Private Ketchikan tour: Wildlife, totem poles, Tongass hikes Private 4-hour Ketchikan tour in a custom SUV with guide and driver. See black bears, bald eagles, totem poles. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 800 per group
Ketchikan private tour: Wildlife, totems & salmon ladder Private tour of Ketchikan with a local guide covers the salmon ladder, Rotary Beach, Herring Cove and potlatch totem park. Includes binoculars, snacks and ponchos. Every day · 10:30, 13:30 and 16:30 ★ 4.80 (5 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 750 per group
Private Ketchikan Tour: Wildlife, Totems & Tongass Forest Private three-hour Ketchikan tour from the port with a guide who customizes your experience around wildlife, Tongass National Forest hikes, totem poles, or local history. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.60 (5 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,000 per group
Private Ketchikan tour with wildlife and Tongass hikes Private 6-hour Ketchikan tour with custom itinerary including black bear and whale viewing, totem poles, and Tongass National Forest hikes with hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,200 per group
Private Boat Tour of Misty Fjords from Ketchikan Four to six hours on a private 34-foot boat through Misty Fjords National Monument with a lifelong Ketchikan guide, stopping at granite cliffs. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 425 per person
2-Hour Private Ketchikan Tour: Wildlife & Custom Stops Private two-hour Ketchikan tour with a live guide who customizes your route to focus on wildlife, history, totem poles, or a combination. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 750 per group
The top 12 of 34 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan wildlife tour: Small group, local guidesOur pick | US$ 100 per person | 2h | 4.69★ · 315 | Every day · 07:30, 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Tongass National Forest hike: Old-growth rainforest trekTop ratedGroup of up to 7 · Pickup offered | US$ 258 per person | 3h 30m | 5.00★ · 54 | Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 | English |
| Ketchikan: Wildlife & Totem Heritage Small Group Van TourBest value | US$ 80 per person | 2h 15m | 4.62★ · 113 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Ketchikan: Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise with Eagle Sightings | US$ 190 per person | 2h 30m | 4.80★ · 1,046 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | — |
| Ketchikan: Clover Pass Kayak Eco-Tour & Wildlife SightingGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 4h | 4.95★ · 987 | Thu and Fri · 15:00 | English |
| Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike: Small-Group EcotourGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 161 per person | 4h | 4.83★ · 686 | Next departure: 10 May 2027 | English |
| 2-Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Tour in KetchikanGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 2h | 4.85★ · 269 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Ketchikan rainforest walk: Lunch Creek Falls & wildlifePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 130 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 219 | Next departure: 17 Apr 2027 | English |
| Ketchikan Rainforest Walk & Totem Park: Small group, local guideGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.84★ · 355 | Next departure: 27 Apr 2027 | English |
| Misty Fjords Floatplane Tour: Granite Walls ViewGroup of up to 12 | US$ 349 per person | 2h | 4.37★ · 304 | Next departure: 25 Apr 2027 | English |
| Ketchikan Alaska Native cultural tour: Totem Bight and wildlifeGroup of up to 11 | US$ 98 per person | 3h | 4.48★ · 367 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Ketchikan wildlife tour: Bears and waterfalls guide | US$ 117 per person | 2h | 4.65★ · 248 | Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (12): Ketchikan rainforest walk: Lunch Creek Falls & wildlife (US$ 130 per person) · Ketchikan Totem Poles & Wildlife Private Van Tour (US$ 575 per group) · Ketchikan: Private Wildlife & Totem Tour with Pickup (US$ 505 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (15): Tongass National Forest hike: Old-growth rainforest trek (US$ 258 per person) · Ketchikan: Clover Pass Kayak Eco-Tour & Wildlife Sighting (US$ 100 per person) · Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike: Small-Group Ecotour (US$ 161 per person)
- With pickup (17): Tongass National Forest hike: Old-growth rainforest trek (US$ 258 per person) · Ketchikan: Clover Pass Kayak Eco-Tour & Wildlife Sighting (US$ 100 per person) · Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike: Small-Group Ecotour (US$ 161 per person)