Discover Nature

Ketchikan Wildlife Nature Tour

Discover the natural beauty that makes Ketchikan special on this 2.5 hour guided tour through Southeast Alaska. Travel beyond downtown to explore scenic road accessible locations surrounded by ancient rainforest, dramatic waterfalls, ocean views, and peaceful natural landscapes. Your local guide shares insights into the environment and the places that Ketchikan residents enjoy throughout the year.

The tour visits salmon spawning rivers, a powerful waterfall, clear tide pools, and beautiful coastal viewpoints. Depending on the season and conditions, guests may also encounter Alaska wildlife in its natural surroundings. Black bears, bald eagles, salmon, seals, sea lions, deer, whales, and orcas are among the animals that may be seen, although specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.

This is a seasonally adaptive experience, allowing the guide to adjust the route according to weather, wildlife activity, and local conditions. Waterfalls and salmon spawning activity can vary throughout the year. The tour travels in comfortable Ford Transit vans, with groups generally limited to 12 passengers for a more relaxed experience.

Guests should dress comfortably with waterproof clothing suitable for Southeast Alaska weather. Rain or shine, the tour operates unless conditions are considered unsafe. Guests must be able to enter and exit the vehicle several times independently. Those traveling with young children, strollers, elderly guests, or mobility concerns should contact the team in advance so suitable arrangements can be considered.