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Settlers Cove

Ride an electric bike to the end of Ketchikan's 'road to nowhere' and then hike thorough a wildlife-rich rain forest on this combo eco-tour. Pedal from the marina to the end of the island's paved road system on a battery-powered bike, and then dismount to trek through the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, following a trail that passes an active salmon-spawning stream, a waterfall, beach views, and dense foliage that's home to an array of native Alaskan wildlife.

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour

Misty Fjords National Monument is a remote, road-less wilderness area that can only be reached by air and sea. This floatplane flightseeing tour takes you into the heart of the park where you can see untouched areas of Alaska far from the hoards of cruise ship passengers that flock to more accessible areas. The tour includes a water landing—a unique experience only a floatplane can provide.

Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour

2 hours 30 minutes

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

While your ship is docked in Ketchikan, kayak around Eagle Island, part of Tongass National Forest, on this shore excursion. Enter the protected waters of Clover Pass and increase your chances of spotting wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, salmon, and even whales as you explore in a quiet, eco-friendly vessel. The tranquil waters provide a perfect opportunity for beginning kayakers and the more experienced alike to enjoy the Alaskan wilderness.

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Nature Trail

Make the most of your time in port in Ketchikan and discover Alaska’s natural wonders and cultural heritage on this half-day small-group tour. Enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest, stopping to admire a waterfall and native flora. And visit a Totem Park: learn about the ancient Alaskan tradition, the cultural heritage of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people, and explore a magnificently carved clan house.

3 Hour Rainforest Walk & Totem Park Wild Wolf Tours

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley

Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Misty Fjords Flightseeing

Enjoy an experience most tourists miss and step off your cruise ship into a floatplane to admire the glassy blue lakes, waterfalls, and snowcapped peaks of Misty Fjords National Monument on this shore excursion from Ketchikan. Capture bird’s-eye views of varied landscapes and try your luck spotting eagles, bears, and plenty of other wildlife during the flight that includes a guaranteed window seat. It’s an ideal experience for nature-lovers.

Misty Fjords Floatplane Flightseeing Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Andy Pittard and Captain David explaining all there is to know about King Crab

If you’re a fan of the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show 'Deadliest Catch,' you saw the Aleutian Ballad, a commercial fishing boat, escape a rogue wave in the Bering Sea. On this fisherman’s tour from Ketchikan, hop aboard the Aleutian Ballad and navigate through the waterways of the Inside Passage with a seasoned fishing crew. Touch some of the catch, take photos, and listen to entertaining sea lore.

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Ketchikan 4 in 1

Spend several hours exploring the highlights of one of Alaska’s southernmost cities on this immersive, multi-stop tour of Ketchikan. Meet your guide at your cruise ship dock. See city highlights, including historical Creek Street and a local salmon hatchery, before continuing out of town: you’ll visit totem parks, pretty tide pools and beaches, nature preserves, and more. As you go, learn all about the region’s indigenous heritage.

Ketchikan 4 in 1

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Wild landscape of mountains and sea in Tongass National Forest near Juneau, Alaska.

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Tongass National Forest

Wooden Alaskan architecture in the Saxman Native Village, Ketchikan.

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Saxman Native Village

Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska on a sunny day.

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Misty Fjords National Monument

Creek Street

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Creek Street

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