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Ketchikan Rainforest, Beach and Wildlife Walk 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in Ketchikan

219 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through Ketchikan’s Tongass rainforest, explore remote beaches, and look for eagles and salmon on a small-group guided adventure.

About this tour

Explore Ketchikan’s wild side on a guided walk through rainforest, along remote beaches, and into quiet spots where eagles soar and salmon swim. This three-hour Ketchikan Rainforest, Beach and Wildlife Walk offers a close-up look at the landscapes and wildlife of Southeast Alaska.

Travel by private transportation to the walk’s location, with about an hour of the tour spent driving to and from the area. Once there, explore the lush Tongass National Rainforest and coastal scenery with a small group of up to 10 guests. Bring your questions, take photos, and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Ponchos, hiking poles, bottled water, and snacks are provided.

Your guide will coordinate a meeting just outside your cruise ship berth, including at Ward Cove. Tender boat disembarking is available for private tours only and must be arranged in advance by calling to book. Set out from the dock and discover a quieter, more natural side of Ketchikan on this Ketchikan Rainforest, Beach and Wildlife Walk.

Highlights

  • Explore the lush Tongass National Rainforest
  • Walk along remote beaches and discover hidden spots
  • Look for soaring eagles, swimming salmon, and other wildlife
  • Enjoy a small-group experience with time for questions and photos
  • Meet your guide near your cruise ship dock, including Ward Cove

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Poncho
  • Bottled water
  • Hiking poles
  • Snacks
  • Photo opportunities

Not included

  • Tender boat disembarking for private tours; call to book

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • One hour of the tour is driving time to and from the location
  • Meeting arrangements are made just outside your cruise ship berth or Ward Cove dock area; look for the guide and van
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For faster communication, contact the provider by email; phone calls may not be answered between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Alaska Standard Time

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 3 hours, including about 1 hour of driving time to and from the location.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour description states a maximum of 10 guests.

Where is the meeting point?

Your guide and van will meet you just outside your cruise ship berth. At Ward Cove, meet outside the dock area where your ship disembarks.

Is tender boat disembarking included?

Tender boat disembarking is for private tours only and must be arranged by calling to book.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

The tour is listed as suitable for all fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 219 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
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 9.1. Top 3% in Ketchikan means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Ketchikan by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan

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