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Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park 2 hr 45 min

TourTruth score 5.7 out of 10

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274 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 2 hrs 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Alaska’s rainforest, spot local wildlife, and explore a Tsimshian totem park with a naturalist guide on this Ketchikan tour.

About this tour

Step into the wild side of Alaska on a guided walk through the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, where mountain forest meets a scenic marine estuary. This 165-minute Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park tour pairs vivid natural scenery with a close look at local culture.

Follow a naturalist guide along forest paths and learn about the ecosystem and wildlife, including bears, bald eagles, and deer. Then explore the country’s first Tsimshian totem pole park, home to 17 poles carved by the same artist and an impressive 40-foot totem. At a historic sawmill, discover more about the craft of totem pole carving, with plenty of opportunities to capture the landscape and its striking details. An air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Meet at Berth 2 beside the Ketchikan Visitors Center and the bronze statue The Rock, and arrive 10 minutes before departure. With rainforest trails, wildlife stories, and remarkable carved poles in one outing, Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park offers a memorable way to experience the region. Dress for all-weather conditions and get ready to explore.

Highlights

  • Walk through a mountain rainforest alive with wildlife
  • Learn about bears, bald eagles, deer, and the local ecosystem
  • Explore the country’s first Tsimshian totem pole park
  • Admire a 40-foot totem and 17 poles carved by one artist
  • Discover totem carving at a historic sawmill

What's included

Included

  • Naturalist guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Meet at Berth 2 beside the Ketchikan Visitors Center and the bronze statue The Rock
  • Arrive 10 minutes before departure; look for staff with a green sign with yellow lettering

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.65 on Viator and 4.38 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • 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 5.7.

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