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Ketchikan Wildlife Tour 2 hr
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42 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Ketchikan
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Watch for wildlife, stroll a driftwood-lined beach, and visit a rainforest waterfall on this two-hour Ketchikan tour.
About this tour
Discover Ketchikan’s coastal wildlife and rainforest scenery on a two-hour tour that brings the region’s natural highlights into view. Watch salmon move through a local fish ladder, then keep an eye out for bald eagles, seals, and deer. Black bears along the shoreline and whales offshore are possible sightings, though wildlife encounters are not guaranteed.
The journey also includes a peaceful beach walk, where driftwood and crisp ocean air set the scene for Southeast Alaska’s rugged coast. A visit to a waterfall tucked into lush rainforest offers a tranquil finish. Your guide leads the experience, with binoculars, ponchos, and umbrellas provided for the outing.
Ketchikan wildlife tours offer a memorable way to experience the area’s varied landscapes in a single trip. Meet on Dock 2 outside the Ketchikan Visitor Center; if arriving at Ward Cove, take the free shuttle downtown and walk about 10 minutes from its drop-off point. Join this Ketchikan wildlife tour for a close-up look at the scenery and wildlife that make the coast distinctive.
Highlights
- Watch salmon navigate a local fish ladder
- Look for bald eagles, seals, deer, and possibly black bears or whales
- Walk along a scenic beach lined with driftwood
- Visit a waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest
What's included
Included
- Umbrellas
- Binoculars
- Ponchos
- Non-smoking vehicle
- Booster seats
- Clean, air-conditioned vehicle with heat
- Guide
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Viator
4.38 / 5 · 42 reviews
Important information
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals are allowed
- Strollers are welcome if they fold easily to fit in the vehicle
- Not recommended for guests using wheelchairs
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- Meet on Dock 2 outside the Ketchikan Visitor Center, near the rock statue
- No pickup at Ward Cove; take the free shuttle downtown
- The meeting point is about a 10-minute walk from the shuttle drop-off and a 2–10-minute walk from ships in town
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.38 from 42 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.8.
Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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