All Ketchikan Tours & Excursions in 2026

I loved the Ketchikan Duck Boat Tour! I was a little hesitant to book since our group was all adults, but it ended up being perfect for adults and kids alike. It was such a fun way to see Ketchikan by both land and water. Tracy and Captain Miguel did an amazing job with the tour and made the whole experience enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it!

This whale watching excursion was great. Our Captain Morgan and deck hand Theo were amazing. They were friendly and knowledgeable. Our time viewing thecwhales was something that I'll never forget. It was a wonderful experience I would do again if ever back in Ketchikan.

I booked this tour for 2 reasons. 1) Goal to see bears. Yes, I know there is NEVER any guarantee I was just hopeful. 2) I booked the 1 pm with the understanding they could return us to Ward Cove dock before our 4 pm app-aboard time for our departing ship. We confirmed this with our driver BEFORE we got on the tour. Our driver Al is a partner in the business called Discover Ketchikan and the tour we booked was the Ketchikan Rainforest Adventure Nature & Wildlife Tour on 8/12/26. The 12 passenger van was new and very comfortable. Our guide Al was knowledgeable about the local area and has a long history here. He explained to us that he was adjusting our tour to make it the best he could for us because it was currently high tide and that would make it difficult to see wildlife, like the bears. We visited many points of interest including the Salmon Ladder, a city park, a beautiful scenic public beach, a native totem pole circle area, plus he told us many interesting facts along the way as he pointed out so many interesting places. Towards the end we made in to Herring Cove to spot for bears. After staying about 10 minutes we were a bit disappointed we saw none, but he said we’d go on and return back in a bit to check again. Our next stop was a cute little waterfall nestled in the woods just off the side of the road. We were able to walk in several places and take some great photos. Al offered many times during our tour to take single, family and group photos for anyone who wanted them. He was photo knowledgeable and got so great shots for us! After leaving the waterfall we returned to Herring Cove and as soon as we pulled in another friendly tour guide grabbed Al and told him there was a bear out there! We were able to watch and video a single bear far across the water, under the walkway, in the tall grass milling about for a bit. Then it came to the waters edge and proceeded to swim across to a point closer to our side. It came up on the land split between us and walked around for a bit. Then someone announced they spotted another bear across the water under the walkway! Pretty soon the bear on our side decided to head back across. The bear on the other side by the walkway, seemed to be kind of interested in the bear on our side coming across. The first bear on our side, made it back across but down aways from the second bear, and found a spot to tuck in and chill. The second bear stayed farther away along the water. Pretty soon her two cubs that Al told us were about a year old showed up! They were very cautious because of the first bear, and there was a bit of standing going on and posturing. But ultimately, they were a blast to watch and take videos of! Turned out we had an excellent day with our guide Al. I would highly recommend this company and this tour with the understanding that seeing the bears or the eagles, which we did not see on this tour, is never promised. It’s purely by luck, nature’s will, the weather, time of day and all those factors. Regardless, we still enjoyed seeing the area of Ketchikan outside of town. Thank you, Al.

My husband and I really had an amazing time. He loved driving the zodiac boat. FUN! Our guide, Lukas was so nice and very informative! He saw lots of facts about the wildlife and took us to see an eagle's nest that was home to a young eagle. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.

Is there a way to give this tour a rating of 10 stars? This was amazing. We wanted to see bears and, man, Lexie delivered. It is the right time of year (beginning of August) to see black bears hunting for fish. We were able to see a big bear not only running but he also caught and carried a salmon away. Watched a mama bear and her two cubs for a long time. Three more bears. Lexie didn’t hurry us away. She knew this group was more interested in bears than other wildlife. Best bear viewing ever (outside of Kodiak island). Just: WOW. Highly recommend this tour. Lexie is 3rd generation Ketchikanian. Thank you for a tour of a lifetime!

This experience is like nothing else, it’s an extraordinary beautiful feeling taking off and landing on water. Being a pilot myself this never gets old. Captain Steve flew the turbine Otter so nicely! We were lucky with the weather. The landing on Nooya Lake was like a dream! Glassy water this time. You can experience the real remote and wild wilderness. This booking was a surprise present from me to my husband for his birthday. He was a bush float pilot back in the days. It still was an incredible experience. And yes worth the money spent!! Live a little 👍

Transportation to and from the cruise port area was extremely organized! Our driver was knowledgeable of the area and shared information with us during our ride to and from Clover Pass. Once we arrived we were provided with bibs to help keep us dry and we started the excursion. Our guide, Erica, was wonderful! She knew so much about the wildlife and as very helpful throughout the excursion. We were able to see bald eagles, star fish, sea lions, plenty of salmon and even a humpback whale!

What an incredible adventure! As off-road enthusiasts, we weren't sure what to expect, but Kawanti Adventures exceeded every expectation. The machines were well-maintained, powerful, and an absolute blast to drive. Our guides were outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, safety-focused, and made the entire experience fun from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking, and the trails offered the perfect mix of excitement and adventure. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in Alaska, don't hesitate to book with Kawanti Adventures. It was one of the highlights of our trip, and we'd do it again in a heartbeat! Highly recommended!