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Ketchikan Wildlife Safari and Sightseeing Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 3.7 out of 10

Below average

428 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Ketchikan
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Spot wildlife, see Saxman Native Village and Creek Street, and sample an Alaska-style lunchable on this 150-minute Ketchikan tour.

About this tour

Explore Ketchikan’s wildlife, waterfront, and cultural landmarks on a 150-minute sightseeing adventure. This Ketchikan Wildlife Safari and Sightseeing Tour brings you to Herring Cove, where you may spot bears, and Rotary Beach, known for marine life including whales and intertidal creatures. Look for salmon at the salmon ladder and, in summer, watch them swim upstream near Creek Street’s historic boardwalk.

The route also visits Saxman Native Village, where totem poles offer a glimpse into Tlingit and Haida traditions. Along the way, enjoy bottled water, snacks, onboard WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. A smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable adds a taste of Alaska to the outing. The small-group experience is designed to show you Ketchikan’s highlights, from its wildlife-rich shores to its storied streets.

Meet your guide at the Ketchikan Visitors Center at Berth 2, near The Rock statue, and set out to discover the town’s natural and cultural character. Choose this Ketchikan Wildlife Safari and Sightseeing Tour for a varied look at the sights that make the city memorable.

Highlights

  • Spot bears at Herring Cove and look for whales and marine life at Rotary Beach
  • Watch for salmon at the ladder and along Creek Street
  • See totem poles at Saxman Native Village and learn about Tlingit and Haida traditions
  • Enjoy a smoked salmon or reindeer sausage lunchable

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the Ketchikan Visitors Center, 131 Front Street, Berth 2, by The Rock statue; look for a guide holding a neon sign with the company name
  • Norwegian cruise passengers can take the free shuttle to downtown for the meeting point

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.24 from 428 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.

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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 3.7.

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