All Ketchikan Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 7

Ketchikan offers a variety of guided tours, and these are the top picks based on customer reviews:

• Ketchikan Duck Tour
• Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 Hr.
• Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
• Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour from Ketchikan
• Wildlife Viewing and Whale Watching Quest

Most Ketchikan excursions average US$85 per person and typically include a visit to Saxman Native Village, a historical city tour, or a stop at Rotary Beach to look for wildlife. Longer salmon-fishing excursions, ziplining adventures, and kayaking tours cost US$150 and up per person.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours like City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing from US$59 per person. This 2-hour tour shows you Saxman Native Village, Herring Cove, and other Ketchikan highlights with admission to ticketed sites included, though you’ll have up to a dozen other travelers in your group. With a higher budget, you can book tours including the Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan (from US$900 per person). This gets your private party a personal sportfishing charter with gear and refreshments included as you fish for salmon and halibut.

While having three days or more in Ketchikan is ideal, you can glimpse this Alaskan city in a day or two. As it is the Salmon Capital of the World, you'll want to try your luck at salmon fishing when you are in Ketchikan. Another must-do activity is to learn about the area's rich Native American culture at the Totem Heritage Center and Saxman Native Village.

The summer months of May through September are the most popular time to visit Ketchikan. Salmon fishing and bear watching are popular activities during this time of year. Even though these months have the best weather, you should still plan on bringing rain gear as Ketchikan gets quite a bit of rain, even in the summer.

Due to its location in southeastern Alaska, Ketchikan rarely gets the northern lights. The best time of year to catch a glimpse of this celestial phenomenon in Ketchikan is during the winter when there are more hours of darkness.

Yes, Ketchikan is located in the Tongass National Forest, home to a population of black bears and some brown bears. Bears can be seen near Ketchikan, especially when the salmon are spawning. To have a better chance of seeing these fantastic creatures, you can book a tour that will take you to popular bear-viewing areas.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Ketchikan:

• Tongass National Forest
• Saxman Native Village
• Totem Bight State Historical Park
• Creek Street
• Misty Fjords National Monument

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According to traveler reviews, this is the best Ketchikan day trip to book right now:

• Misty Fjords and Wilderness Explorer from Ketchikan

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Ketchikan. Here are some of the best Ketchikan activities under US$80:

• Ketchikan Duck Tour
• Saxman Native Village and Ketchikan Highlights Private Tour
• 2-Hour Wildlife and Culture Small Van Excursion
• City Highlights Totem Parks and Sightseeing
• Lumberjack Show and Axe Throw Challenge

It’s no secret that Ketchikan is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
• Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
• Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour from Ketchikan
• Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour
• Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Ketchikan. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour
• Ketchikan Exclusive Private Group Tour (Price up to 11 Passengers)
• Adventure Kart Expedition- Ketchikan, AK
• Bears, Totem Poles, and Local Beer Alaskan Combo Tour

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