Ketchikan All In One
Ketchikan, USA
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- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the best of Ketchikan on this full-day tour, featuring stunning wildlife and cultural highlights. Visit the salmon-filled Ketchikan Creek, explore Rotary Beach for sea creatures and potential whale sightings, and spot seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove. Conclude with a visit to Saxman Native Village to admire one of Alaska's largest totem pole collections and learn about indigenous traditions.
- Watch salmon swim upstream at Ketchikan Creek and Falls
- Explore Rotary Beach with sea life, tidepools, and whale sightings
- Spot eagles, seals, and bears at the scenic Herring Cove
- See one of the world’s largest collections of totem poles at Saxman Village
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and charges are covered
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- n/a
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ketchikan Visitors Bureau131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
WE DO NOT PICK UP AT WARD COVE. (THEY PROVED FREE SHUTTLES) We meet at Berth 2 in downtown Ketchikan in front of 131 front st ( the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau) . When you arrive at the meeting destination. You will see a representative holding a sign that says Seaside Tours.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Gather with your small group of up to 14 fellow participants and kick-off your adventure. Follow your guide as you begin exploring the highlights of Ketchikan.
First, immerse yourself in the world of salmon fishing, learning about wildlife and seeing the salmon ladder in action. Then, travel to the Saxman Native Village to delve into the rich indigenous heritage of this area and view the large collection of totem poles.
Afterwards, head to Rotary Beach. Take the opportunity here to catch a glimpse of marine life during your whale-watching session, and then keep your eyes open for seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove.
At the end of your day in nature, return back to your departure point refreshed.
First, immerse yourself in the world of salmon fishing, learning about wildlife and seeing the salmon ladder in action. Then, travel to the Saxman Native Village to delve into the rich indigenous heritage of this area and view the large collection of totem poles.
Afterwards, head to Rotary Beach. Take the opportunity here to catch a glimpse of marine life during your whale-watching session, and then keep your eyes open for seals, eagles, and bears at Herring Cove.
At the end of your day in nature, return back to your departure point refreshed.
1
Seaside Tours
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ketchikan creek and falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Rotary Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Ketchikan
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Herring Cove
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Saxman Tribal House
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Ketchikan
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Car seats are provided for infants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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SF_W, Aug 2026
It was just as we hoped it would be. We had a very knowledgeable guide, he knew the area and where to go for us to see wildlife. My only suggestion is to find a vehicle that would be more accommodating/comfortable for seniors...OR to designate seats, other than the back seats, that would be easier for seniors to enter and exit the van.
Ron_B, Aug 2026
Our guide was fantastic . She grew up there and shared her personal stories and struggles . Pointed out things . And we went off the beaten path . Your was great she made it amazing .
Elwood_L, Aug 2026
Our guide (sorry can't remember his name, Michael?) Was great. Personable and kind. Not much wildlife but a fun time.
Elizabeth_B, Jul 2026
As I didn’t see a clear description of this tour when booking, perhaps the following information will help others. The tour took place at stops about 20 minutes from town with minimal descriptions from the guide. The first stop was at a roadside wayside of rocks and kelp; next stop was at a roadside waterfall where you view it from the road; next stop was along Herring road near the fish hatchery for potential bear sitings (saw none, not the guide’s fault obviously). Other tourists had taken the 20 minute ride to Herring Rd via a Yellow cab to visit this spot; last stop was Saxman Totem Park.
I was expecting for a bit of history of the area, it ended up being a ride to the described areas above.
Charlene_K, Jul 2026
The experience was wonderful, but our driver, Archie, had to detour and go to get gas, which took about 15 minutes. Our next watch was viewing the bears and when we got off the van, we were there less than five minutes when he told us to get back on the van because we had to make it to our next stop. The bears were out and we were all trying to get pictures when he made us leave. His procrastination in being ready with for our trip with gas was not our fault, yet, it shortened our enjoyment. This was not appreciated.
Greg_T, Jul 2026
Shane did a great job of showing us things others may not... bears, bald eagles, and salmon being caught! He has lived in Ketchikan most of his life and his connection to the community and the stories was appreciated. He allowed the expected stops to be extended to allow us to wait for the bear to show itself. He also took the time to return us to our ship. He gave us the straight story about the area, the community the respect he and others have for the place they call home. If I make it back there, I will look him up!
Constance_S, Jul 2026
Great ride around town seeing and visiting popular sights. Our group saw bears, eagles, and local native sights.
Chris_A, Jul 2026
Our guide Shane was very informative. The opportunity to see wildlife was amazing. We saw a bear, seal, so many eagles.
Cheryl_N, Jul 2026
Shane was excellent and giving us the insider view of Canada and ketchacan. He was determined to have us see wildlife, stopping often to show us the beauty of the area.
Anna_T, Jul 2026
Oir guide was very knowledgeable about the area - saw many bald eagles, a bear, and a seal. Definitely recommend!
Julie_L, Jul 2026
good sightseeing trip….we saw bald eagles but no bears. The travel van is small and tight. I sat in the passenger side and was fine but people in the back were uncomfortable.
Rosalind_F, Jul 2026
Lovely general overview of Ketchikan. Enjoyed every stop we made. Our guide/driver Norman was full of information but very difficult to understand.
Sharon_A, Jul 2026
Outstanding experience with a wonderful guide, Mr. Norman. He was great and very knowledgeable about the area and heritage. I would highly recommend this excursion if you want to experience the beauty in Ketchikin. Very enjoyable day!!
Beverley_K, Jul 2026
This tour was an excellent way to see many wonderful Ketchikan sights in a small group ( 9 people in our group). We visited all of the sights listed on the description and our driver /guide Mike Quick was superb! There was enough time to spend at each site without feeling hectic or rushed .Mike demonstrated a wide depth of knowledge about so many things and he was very friendly .
Dolores_S, Jul 2026
We had a great time. Thanks to Stormin’ Norman! He really educated us on the area, he knows a lot about everything!! We saw a ton of Eagles and even a black tail deer. Thanks for making this such an enjoyable experience!
Ivana_F, Jul 2026
The tour itself was nice, but we felt very rushed the entire time. The tour guide warned us at the beginning that he was a stickler for time, and he definitely wasn't kidding. Every stop felt rushed, and we barely had enough time to take photos before it was time to leave. If I had known we wouldn't have much time at each location, I would have visited these places on my own instead. Also, don't expect the itinerary to be followed exactly. Some of the stops, especially the waterfall, didn't allow nearly enough time to really enjoy the experience. Overall, it was a good tour, but I wish we had more time at each destination.
Tammy_R, Jul 2026
Shane with Seaside tours was fantastic! He patiently waited for us when we couldn’t find him ( my fault)
Then took his time to show us all the hidden gems and Ketchikan secret spots to see bears, which we did. Would highly recommend!
Alex_D, Jul 2026
We were lucky and practically had a private tour since no-one else turned up.
Morgan (I believe this was his name), although 80 years old, had plenty of energy and a lot of information to give us. As we are italian we may have missed something but he was gracious when asked to explain. I am glad we had a local and native take us around.
Colin_O, Jul 2026
A great little tour. Norm was our guide. A very interesting and informative gentleman- we saw some lovely places. Didn’t unfortunately see any of the suggested wildlife apart
From some eagles but that just happenes
Yogita_S, Jul 2026
Excellent guide. Explained the importance of each site. Took us to the beach and let us hold a starfish.
Alysha_M, Jul 2026
Shane was outstanding. So knowledgeable and professional. I loved that he's lived there for so long. There's something to be said when a local can tell you stories which make the tour that much more exciting. We saw bald eagles, deer, bears, carbs and starfish! He talked about the city and how life is really like living up in Ketchikan. We truly loved our time on this tour. The totem pole stories were also amazing. Shane was incredible! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great tour!
Dawn_R, Jul 2026
The tour was interesting and well organized. The meeting location was a short distance from where the cruise ship docked and our tour operator (Michael) was informative and personable.
I would highly recommend the install speakers in the vans because those sitting in the back could not hear him as he was explaining and sharing information.
Emma_R, Jul 2026
Shane was very friendly and knew when and where to take us in the short time for the tour.
Enjoyable ride and sight seeing tour.
Lauren_C, Jul 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable!
The description for this tour included beachcombing at Rotary Beach. This was not included as part of our tour.
Joanna_J, Jul 2026
We were given wrong direction. They did not even wait for us. We had to book another tour instead . I would not recommend it
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Our directions are listed. On multiple sites. We give 2.5 hour tours
Waiting on late guests ruins the day for our guests who made it on time.
We will wait if communication is made before the tour is scheduled to leave. We make calls while waiting.
And we message guests on the booking apps. We understand our guests are on limited time.
And we will not ruin the day for guests who showed up early or on time.
Paula_C, Jul 2026
May or may not see wildlife. Norman our guide was a native local and was very knowledgeable about the culture, history and area. We got to see and hear things we wouldn’t have if we didn’t have this experience.
Joe_S, Jul 2026
We were informed that we would see Saxman Village. All we saw were a few totem poles. We could not hear or understand the tour guide as there was no microphone. We drove around Ketchikan and stopped at a few points along the way and all we saw were a few eagles and no other wildlife or salmon. In our opinion, this was not a good value for the money
Donna_W, Jul 2026
It is was a very informative and interesting trip through town and outside town. We stopped at a waterfall, Creek where the ladder is for salmon to swim upstream (we were about a week early for that), Herring Cove where I was able to photograph a mature baldeagle, and two juvenile eagles, and Saxman Tribal house to walk around and see the Totem poles. We also were able to see a lot of Ketchikan town.
Debra_K, Jul 2026
I would not recommend this tour. We did not get to go into the village or buildings-it is closed up tight . You only get your picture taken in front of the building with totem poles. The tour director never turned around in the van to speak to us and he did not have a microphone, so nobody had any idea what he was saying.. definitely a low spot on our Alaskan adventure. This is totally misrepresented..
Constance_W, Jul 2026
Went to Herring Cove. We did not see any bears but did see bald eagles and Stellar Nluejas,as well as king fishers.
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