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✓ 2026-08-12| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totem Bight State Park tour from Ketchikan with local guide | US$ 75 p.p. | US$ 75 | 2h | 4.14★ only 7 reviews | free | — |
| 2-Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Tour in KetchikanBest value | US$ 95 p.p. | US$ 95 | 2h | 4.86★ · 267 | free | — |
| Ketchikan Rainforest & Totem Park: Guided walk | US$ 110 p.p. | US$ 110 | 2h 45m | 4.64★ · 212 | free | — |
| Ketchikan Rainforest Walk & Totem Park: Small group, local guide | US$ 125 p.p. | US$ 125 | 3h | 4.84★ · 354 | free | — |
| Ketchikan rainforest walk: Lunch Creek Falls & wildlifeTop rated | US$ 130 p.p. | US$ 130 | 3h | 4.97★ · 217 | free | — |
| Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe & Nature Walk Tour | US$ 145 p.p. | US$ 145 | 3h 30m | 4.55★ · 93 | non-refundable | — |
| Ketchikan Zipline & Canopy Ropes Course: Rainforest AdventureOur pick | US$ 150 p.p. | US$ 150 | 3h 30m | 4.90★ · 478 | free | — |
| Ziplining in Ketchikan: 8 lines through rainforest canopy | US$ 205 p.p. | US$ 205 | 3h 30m | 4.95★ · 409 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 75–US$ 205 (median US$ 125). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 8.
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2-Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Tour in KetchikanA 2-hour guided tour in Ketchikan combines a rainforest walk in the Tongass National Forest with a visit to Totem Bight State Historical Park, where you'll see Alaska Native totem poles and step inside a historic clan house. Groups stay under 11 people. Cruise ship dock pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water and a smoked salmon dip snack.Is it for me?Most rainforest tours in Ketchikan focus on the walk alone; this one pairs the forest with the totem poles and clan house, so you see both the land and the culture that shaped it in a single morning, with your ship's schedule already built in.
Totem Bight State Park tour from Ketchikan with local guideA 2-hour guided tour of Totem Bight State Park and the Tongass National Rainforest from Ketchikan, limited to 11 passengers, with transportation from the cruise ship docks and a moderate walk through Ward Creek Nature Area. Local guides share the history and stories behind the totem poles and the Native cultures they represent. Snacks and all fees are included.Is it for me?The 2-hour window fits a port day when you want to leave the ship but don't have time for a full-day excursion — the pickup is immediate, the walk is moderate enough to do in regular clothes, and you're back before the afternoon deepens.
Ketchikan Zipline & Canopy Ropes Course: Rainforest AdventureYou get picked up at the Port of Ketchikan, geared up in a forest pavilion, and sent into the canopy on eight ropes and seven ziplines strung between 650-year-old cedars. You swing, balance, and glide 45 feet above the ground, with one zipline taking you out over the water to a platform suspended above the inlet. All safety gear is included, and the schedule is timed so you're back at your ship before it leaves port.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Ketchikan with a few hours to spare and want something more active than a walking tour—the port pickup and fixed schedule mean you don't have to arrange transport or worry about missing your ship, which is what makes a full rainforest course possible in a short port day.
Ziplining in Ketchikan: 8 lines through rainforest canopyZipline through eight lines and suspension bridges across Tongass National Forest canopy near Ketchikan, suspended 135 feet above ground among spruce, hemlock and cedar trees. Groups stay under nine people so guides can watch each participant closely. The activity runs 3.5 hours and includes all equipment and an air-conditioned vehicle to the site; closed-toe shoes are required and you must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds and stand at least 57 inches tall.Is it for me?You operate the ziplines yourself across eight lines and suspension bridges—this is not a ride where a guide does the work for you. It suits anyone comfortable with heights and with the physical effort of zipping, crossing bridges and rappelling, and who wants to move through the rainforest canopy rather than observe it from the ground.
Ketchikan Rainforest Walk & Totem Park: Small group, local guideA 3-hour rainforest walk and Totem Park visit in Ketchikan led by a local guide with pickup at the cruise ship dock and groups of 11 or fewer. The nature trail climbs about 1.5 miles through moss-blanketed forest along a cascading creek to a waterfall viewing area, then moves to the Totem Park where the guide explains the carved poles and Alaska Native culture of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people. The trail has several sets of stairs and uphill and downhill sections; an easier 2-hour option without stairs is available.Is it for me?Most Ketchikan cruise tours pack you into larger groups and rush the stops; this one keeps the group to 11 or fewer and includes a local guide who shares the stories behind the totem poles and points out the forest resources as you walk, so you actually learn the place instead of just passing through it.
Ketchikan rainforest walk: Lunch Creek Falls & wildlifeA 3-hour small-group rainforest walk in Ketchikan takes you by van to Lunch Creek Falls Trailhead, then through a mile of Tongass National Rainforest to a coastal cove where marine wildlife congregates. The tour stays under 10 guests, includes a local guide, van transport, ponchos, hiking poles, water and snacks, and picks you up at your cruise dock. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Cruise passengers with a few hours between dock time and departure get picked up at the ship, driven straight to the trailhead, and returned on schedule—no rental car, no navigation, no guessing whether you'll make it back in time.
Ketchikan Rainforest & Totem Park: Guided walkA 2.75-hour walking tour of the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary near Ketchikan, led by a naturalist guide through mountain forest and marine estuary habitat, followed by a visit to the first Tsimshian totem pole park in the country with 17 poles and a 40-foot centerpiece carved by one carver. The tour operates in all weather and includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport; moderate fitness is needed for the forest sections.Is it for me?Most rainforest tours in Ketchikan skip the totem poles or rush through them as an afterthought. This one builds the whole day around both—you get the forest and the wildlife, then you spend real time among 17 poles carved by one artist, so the carving itself becomes part of what you understand, not just a photo stop on the way out.
Ketchikan Rainforest Canoe & Nature Walk TourYou paddle a traditional Alaska Native canoe across a mountain lake in the Tongass National Forest while your guide points out wildlife and forest ecology, then walk the rainforest to see carnivorous plants and learn about the area's natural history. Transportation, snacks, and a professional guide are included, and you're back at the cruise port within 3.5 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Ketchikan and want to paddle and explore the rainforest without arranging your own transport or guide — the fixed 3.5-hour schedule is built around cruise ship timing, so you're back at the port with time to spare.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ketchikan Zipline & Canopy Ropes Course: Rainforest Adventure is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 478 reviews.
