Ketchikan All In One

Ketchikan, USA

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.2

· Sheena_B ·

Sep 2025

Absolutely hands down great tour!! The cost is amazing for all you get!! The instructions to get there were very CLEAR, the tour guide Shane is not only knowledgeable but completely authentic and personable!! Ignore the bad reviews and just book this- you will LOVE it!! Waterfalls, exploring the beach, Herring Cove, native village with totem poles, scenic van ride and tons of wildlife!! A must do!

· Steve_W ·

Sep 2025

Well organised. Awesome wildlife viewing. I would do it again tomorrow! Great little boat with just 6 of us on board. Friendly hugely knowledgable guide.

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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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
131 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.

Seaside Tours

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ketchikan creek and falls

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rotary Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ketchikan

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herring Cove

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saxman Native Village

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ketchikan

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants do not occupy a seat (sits in lap)
Stroller accessible
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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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Featured review

Colleen_K

This was a great tour. Ava was the best tour guide! Being a native to Ketchikan, she was able to provide such an authentic perspective of the island. We saw so many bald eagles right above our heads. Ava knew so much about the wildlife including salmon and bears. She talked all about the plants and vegetation. She clearly was very knowledgeable about the way of life in Ketchikan. I highly recommend this tour. Be ready to keep up with her lively banter and enthusiasm as you make many stops around the island to see all the beautiful spots!

Reviews

4.2

based on 963 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Life in Ketchikan

Elizabeth_K, Oct 2025

It was a great tour. Ava really told about the history and used her life experience to give us the best tour

Small group with lots of...

andrew_r, Oct 2025

Small group with lots of interaction with the guide, who was extremely knowledgeable. Unfortunately we did not see any Bears.

No tour

Ellen_H, Oct 2025

Disappointed, event was cancelled, after start of tour, we called and were told they to cancel. Notice should have been communicated via call or text.

Seaside tours are a terrible company do not use them

Kimberly_W, Oct 2025

They canceled our reservation at the last minute and left us without a tour in Ketch a can very terrible service

Response from Host, Oct 2025

1. We canceled at 6am. Your tour was at 8am 2. You were refunded 3. Our driver is out with a upper respiratory infection. We did what we could., we do thank you for your review. An we do wish you could of took our tour.

Late cancellation

Mark_D, Oct 2025

Cancelled with 1 hour notice, we were only here for one day so hard to find an alternative. Good weather but no reason given.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We canceled at 6am. Your tour was at 8am 2. You were refunded 3. Our driver is out with a upper respiratory infection. We did what we could., we do thank you for your review. An we do wish you could of took our tour.

Absolutely disgusted

Julie_C, Sep 2025

There was no experience it was cancelled Waited and waited for the tour to pick us up found out that it was cancelled. Did not receive the email. Until after I was in the line waiting for my tour.

Best time spent in Ketchikan. Way better than waitin line to buy a postcard. We are making our own from pictures we

David_T, Sep 2025

Wonderful trip We saw all the wonderful wildlife like Bears, Mountain goats, and Deer, and so many Salmon and Eagles.

Our tour guide was Ava....

Tara_C, Sep 2025

Our tour guide was Ava. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. We didn’t get to see any bears but she tried very hard to make it happen. We did see deer, a bald eagle and some seals. Maybe if we’d done an earlier tour that day the bears would have been hungry? Awesome tour. Would do it again!

Adventure

Trevis_L, Sep 2025

Very educational great experience would recommend to anyone interested in learning about the history of the area

Great excursion

Alicia_W, Sep 2025

Shane was awesome. He knew everything we asked about, was super fun, and definitely knew his stuff. He knew exactly where to look for the bears, Eagles, and was a really nice guy.

Outstanding trip

Steve_W, Sep 2025

Well organised. Awesome wildlife viewing. I would do it again tomorrow! Great little boat with just 6 of us on board. Friendly hugely knowledgable guide.

Waste of time and money

julie_m, Sep 2025

You don’t go to a beach. If the cove was to see the bears we went there 4 times on one trip ? The tour guide didn’t have a mic so couldn’t hear him. As for salmon swimming up stream ? What stream. Weather was bad which didn’t help but waste of money for what we paid.

Meet and Beat Expectations

Antoinette_K, Sep 2025

Shane was a natural, kept us informed and entertained. He even had some hidden gems up his sleeve. Worth the $ and would recommend to family and friends. We saw the real Ketchikan!

Our tour guide was very...

Susan_M, Sep 2025

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! He took extra steps to make sure we experienced some wild life.

Seaside tours was Awesome!

Crystal_M, Sep 2025

Loved it! Our guide, Shane, was very informative and you could tell he loves his town and the people in it. We got to see a bear, some eagles, and some sea life. He provided historical knowledge and had a great sense of humor.

our tour guide Shane was...

Susan_F, Sep 2025

our tour guide Shane was absolutely amazing!! we learned and saw so much of Ketchikan! having a local guide is the best!!

Amazing

Danielle_J, Sep 2025

Our guide was absolutely wonderful. So full of knowledge and very sweet. We were able to see lots of things we probably wouldn’t have

Ketchikan 17SEP2025

Joseph_B, Sep 2025

What a wonderful excursion in Ketchikan. Our driver Shane was bound and determined to find a bear for our group. Persistence paid off.

Abandoned

William_P, Sep 2025

We were a party of 9 and they no showed. We had to book with another tour. Trying to get our money back.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

You group of 9 was not abandoned. You showed up to a 10:30 tour at 10:45. We had 42 other visitors who showed up on time. Checked in with our representative and enjoyed their tour. Your group of 9. Had no communication until after the tour vans pulled out. You picked your tour date and time. You booked a shared 2.5 hour tour. No communication was made. Until after tour time. We will not hold vans for passengers who decide to show up late. As doing this causes our other guests who show up on time. To miss out on their 2.5 hours. Our representative was there Multiple vans went out. Many guests showed up on time.. Abandoned no , left behind to ensure our other guests who show up on time. Their full 2.5 hours. With time to enjoy each stop. We will not ruin anyone else's trip. To accommodate late guests. Simple as that. If you book a shared tour. Show up on time. (( We offer a later tour to late guests) We do not give refunds for poor planning.

2 hour all in one tour

Claire_E, Sep 2025

Absolute awesome trip this morning with Seaside Tours our driver Kayla was fab so much knowledge 2hour all in one tour highly recommend

Shane was a very friendly...

John_D, Sep 2025

Shane was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He made sure we had ample time to take pictures and see plenty of wildlife includin a black bear eating salmon.

Must Book

Sheena_B, Sep 2025

Rude, aggressive, probably racist

Joyce_D, Sep 2025

Our confirmation & voucher were emailed after we set sail. I arrived at 8:04 and the merchant was very aggressive and rude. He berated me and my 69 year old mother for being late. We began reaching out to him at 7:23am. Our first conversation he did not tell us we weren't looking for a shuttle or that the pick up location wasn't in front of the ship. He seemed very unfulfilled with his job there resulting in his less than positive demeanor. He abruptly told us we weren't coming on the excursion.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

1. Your made contact at 6am asking about meeting location. 2 Your ship let you disembark at 6:45 3. You booked a 8am tour. 4. Some how you were still 20 Minutes late. 5 Your son thought it was a good idea to curse at my representative. 6. Your tour was not given due to your tardiness. And your sons rude behavior. Yes you lost all curtesy. When your son cursed. Yes you were not given a tour because you were late. Nothing more Nothing less. We work with many guests who show up late. But when your ship is docked right next to our meeting location. AND you show up 20 mins late. And try to curse folks out. It's very inconsiderate to other guests who show up on time. When you cuss at someone. Expect to get back what you give. An ill leave it at that.

Worst Viator Tour Ever

Donald_S, Sep 2025

This tour was a waste of time and money. The "guide" was nothing more than a driver that didn't really explain much of anything about where we were going or what we were doing. Jeanette(?) just talked on and on about her family issues. The internet description of what we were going to do and see was way overblown. The mere suggestion that we might see some wildlife was so overblown given where the tour actually took us. We (and all of the others on our tour van) were extremely disappointed. Tour date was 9/8/25 at 1:15pm

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We do thank you for bringing this to our attention,

We had a good experience...

Rebecca_A, Sep 2025

We had a good experience overall but our guide sort of gave up on us at the Saxman Village. We walked around but got no info or history. I stopped and listened to another tour guide for a few minutes. But he did spend a lot of time trying to help us find a bear!

This miss cost a lot.

Tening_S, Sep 2025

Norwegian embarking duck is too far from downtown Ketchingkan I can not get through on the phone with team leader, I was few minutes late but the shuttle was gone, Could I have refund credit to use in the next trip? Thanks.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Our team leader gives tours. If you do not communicate. WE WILL NOT WAIT. Our tour is 2.5 hours it's a shared tour. We do not give refunds for poor planning. Our guides were there. Our other guests from the SAME SHIP arrived on time.

Stunning area great trip

Ian_H, Sep 2025

Shane was a great guide informative funny and engaging. I feel mean not giving a 5 and probably should the the only reason I have not is that we didn’t see any bears. He tried really hard but nature said no. So this should be 4.5 but no option. I would recommend especially if on a cruise as far better value and money going to the local firms: a beautiful area.

Brenda

Brenda_H, Sep 2025

This was very educational! We saw a lot of salmon, seals, deer, totem poles, waterfall, the beach, and learned so much about Ketchikan. We had the best tour guide ever!! So glad we decided to book thi excursion.

Don’t book

Elaine_H, Sep 2025

The meeting place was not specified on the ticket, which caused a lot of confusion. Typically, the pickup point for tours is close to the ship, but in this case, the detailed instructions weren’t provided until after we got off the boat. By then, it was too late. I requested a refund due to the lack of clear information, but my request was denied. Very disappointing experience, and I would not book with this company again.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

It says in our description " we do not pick up at Ward Cove." Our meeting location is clearly posted on Viator Tripadvisor an Google. Detailed instructions. Your ship bought a dock 9 miles outside of town. They also announced, you are 9 miles outside of town. We do have many guests that make it on time with no issues

Highly recommend!

Jodie_D, Sep 2025

We highly recommend this tour! Shane was such a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. He knows all the best spots and genuinely wants to help you see all the beautiful wildlife that Ketchikan has to offer. 10/10 experience!