Top Rated Ketchikan Tours
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
You may know by now that Ketchikan is well-known for its flightseeing options...
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$259.00Misty Fjords Flightseeing
You may know by now that Ketchikan is well-known for its flightseeing options out to Misty Fjords National Monument, and this is the classic float plane option that is one of our top-choices for things to do in Ketchikan. An area that is best accessed by air, Misty Fjords is a geological paradise encompassing 2.3 million acres of glacially carved cliffs and pristine, preserved wilderness. Enjoy it all from your window seat for an unforgettable plane ride that is as adventurous as it is scenic.
Wildlife Sanctuary & Eagle Center
If wildlife viewing is on your Alaskan bucket list, this Ketchikan shore excursion...
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$89.00Wildlife Sanctuary & Eagle Center
If wildlife viewing is on your Alaskan bucket list, this Ketchikan shore excursion provides arguably the best opportunities for seeing and photographing everything from eagles to reindeer and even black bear! The Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary is a 40-acre private reserve and is home to all varieties of Alaskan wildlife that are attracted to the rich salmon spawning zones of nearby Eagle Creek. A naturalist guide takes you for a scenic stroll offering information and narration along the way - a photographer's delight!
Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feast
Pair 2 of Ketchikan's signature attractions into one comprehensive tour with the Exclusive...
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$224.00Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feast
Pair 2 of Ketchikan's signature attractions into one comprehensive tour with the Exclusive Flightseeing & Crab Feast Tour. Join a float plane tour for a bird's eye view of Ketchikan, and soar over Tongass Narrows on the way out to the George Inlet Lodge for a sit-down crab meal in a picturesque and remote Alaskan setting. A truly Alaskan experience from start to finish, you can mark 2 activities off your bucket list: a seaplane tour topped off with fresh, Alaskan seafood!
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour
You may have seen this tour topping the charts for things to do...
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$179.00Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour
You may have seen this tour topping the charts for things to do in Ketchikan and with good reason. The Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's tour was rated 'Ketchikan Tour of the Year' from 2008 - 2013 and is currently ranked the #1 tour in Ketchikan on TripAdvisor. This one-of-a-kind ocean exploration tour puts you on board an actual Alaskan fishing boat and right into some astounding scenery, wildlife and of course...crab!
Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Expedition
A high-flying, tree-top activity that receives some of the best reviews of any...
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$189.00Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Expedition
A high-flying, tree-top activity that receives some of the best reviews of any Ketchikan shore excursion, the Rainforest Canopy Zipline is the more adventurous of the 2 ziplining tours in Ketchikan. With 8 dual ziplines and 3 skybridges, this activity is sure to deliver high-adrenaline fun in the setting of the lush Ketchikan temperate rainforest.
Backcountry Zodiac Expedition
You're in control of your own Zodiac inflatable boat on this top-rated Ketchikan...
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$169.00Backcountry Zodiac Expedition
You're in control of your own Zodiac inflatable boat on this top-rated Ketchikan shore excursion. This isn't your average guided tour - although you will have a guide leading the way, you are in the driver's seat of these 4-passenger, high-powered, zodiac vessels. Zip up and down the Ketchikan harbor exploring remote inlets, tidal pools rich with interesting marine wildlife and spot eagle after eagle along the way. There's no barrier between you and the Alaskan outdoors on this one - you're part of it!
Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking
Head out of town, and get off the beaten path on the Orcas...
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$169.00Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking
Head out of town, and get off the beaten path on the Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking adventure. A 20-minute boat ride takes you out of Ketchikan and to Orcas Cove, a serene wilderness location characterized by small islands, diverse intertidal zones and coastlines overflowing with old growth forest. A wonderful area for a kayaking excursion, this one's for you if you're looking to experience raw Alaska first-hand!
Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari
Get your fill of action and adventure on the Backcountry Jeep and Canoe...
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$159.00Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari
Get your fill of action and adventure on the Backcountry Jeep and Canoe Safari. This Ketchikan tour puts you in the driver's seat for a 4x4 adventure through Tongass National Forest. Trusty guides lead the way and communicate via 2-way radio as you wind your Jeep Wrangler through forested Sitka spruce and western hemlock laden trails. Make your way to Lake Harriet Hunt where you'll paddle a 20-passenger canoe through one of the most scenic ecosystems in the world. A surf & turf adventure through the lush Alaskan rainforest!
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We've all heard of 'buy local' but what about 'tour local'? By booking your Ketchikan tours independently, you'll find you can often do the same shore excursions in Ketchikan for less than if you booked them through the cruise line. Our prices are typically lower and many of the tours are the same ones you'll find on the cruise ship (plus some you won't) - Tour local!Save $10.00/person
Book more than one tour with us and you'll save $10.00 per person for each additional tour. Pretty simple. That applies for our sister companies in Skagway and Juneau too.Or build your own multi-port package in one place on Alaska Shore Tours, saving money while choosing from the highest rated tours in each port!
Tours Unique to Ketchikan
+ -The Neets Bay Bear Watch and Flightseeing adventure, which grants visitors exclusive access to one of the most famous black bear habitats in Alaska, is one of the very best tours in Ketchikan Alaska (or...
3 hours | $369.00 | More details...
+ -Here's your opportunity to see the best that Ketchikan has to offer. Combining the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show and a true Alaskan crab feast at George Inlet Lodge, this tour is quintessential Ketchikan wrapped in...
4 hours | $149.00 | More details...
+ -Soar high above the streets of Ketchikan and the trees of the Tongass without the soaring cost! The scenic Herring Cove Helicopter is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for helicopter rides in Ketchikan,...
¾ hours | $149.00 | More details...
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You may know by now that Ketchikan is well-known for its flightseeing options out to Misty Fjords National Monument, and this is the classic float plane option that is one of our top-choices for things...
2 hours | $259.00 | More details...
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You may have seen this tour topping the charts for things to do in Ketchikan and with good reason. The Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's tour was rated 'Ketchikan Tour of the Year' from 2008 -...
3 hours | $179.00 | More details...
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Head out of town, and get off the beaten path on the Orcas Cove Sea Kayaking adventure. A 20-minute boat ride takes you out of Ketchikan and to Orcas Cove, a serene wilderness location characterized...
3 hours | $169.00 | More details...
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Offering every excursion at or below the price of the same tour offered through the cruise lines (sometimes 25% lower). If you find one cheaper through your cruise line, we'll match it.Easy Bookings
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Read through guest reviews to get an idea of what you can expect with each excursion. Give us a call - we're happy to share our experiences as well to help you find the right tour.- From the Travel Blog -
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