Top Rated Ketchikan Tours
Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing Tour
Easily among the most unique tours Ketchikan Alaska (or the Inside Passage for...
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$144Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing Tour
Easily among the most unique tours Ketchikan Alaska (or the Inside Passage for that matter) has to offer, the Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing tour lets you float above water & land as you explore the waters & coastlines of Revillagigedo. With a 20-inch air cushion below your vessel, you’ll cruise along Ketchikan’s scenic shorelines & even hover over a remote scenic beach with the opportunity to disembark for up-close exploration. Have your cameras out and your eyes ready to capture the stunning Tongass National Rainforest, Inside Passage waters, and their many curious animals on this one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure!
Ketchikan Kayak Eco Tour
Kayaking Ketchikan along the rainforest shorelines of Knudson Cove offers serene beauty, incredible...
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$139Ketchikan Kayak Eco Tour
Kayaking Ketchikan along the rainforest shorelines of Knudson Cove offers serene beauty, incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, and the chance to experience Ketchikan Alaska like a true local! The Ketchikan Kayak Eco Tour takes you on a slow-paced journey in the protected ocean waterways of beautiful Clover Pass. Navigate around dispersed islands with enthusiastic and experienced local guides in a small-group setting away from the cruise ship crowds. This excursion is not offered by the cruise lines and limits each group size, ensuring a quality experience for everyone while kayaking Ketchikan. The calm waters allow you to enjoy a relaxed paddle along the lush temperate rainforest, which is home to a wide variety of diverse wildlife. Have your cameras ready and your eyes peeled for bald eagles, Pacific porpoises, sea lions and even whales!
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
You may know by now that Ketchikan is well-known for its flightseeing options...
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$299Misty 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.
Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour
You may have seen this tour topping the charts for things to do...
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$199Bering Sea Crab Fishermen'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 Fishermen'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 onboard 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...
Duration: 3.5 hoursmore... < back
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$189Rainforest 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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$169Backcountry 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!
All Ketchikan Tours
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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
+ -Explore the Island of Revillagigedo and fill your bellies to the brim on the one of a kind Alaska Lodge Adventure & Seafeast. This exciting tour is perfect for any ability level but still exciting...
3.75 hours | $169 | 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 | $159 | More details...
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Easily among the most unique tours Ketchikan Alaska (or the Inside Passage for that matter) has to offer, the Hovercraft Eco Adventure & Wildlife Viewing tour lets you float above water & land as you...
1.25 hours | $144 | More details...
+ -Get to know Ketchikan the way the locals experience it: through the Ketchikan bars of course! The Ketchikan pub crawl is a great way to get a taste of what the area's natives sip, how...
1.5 hours | $79 | 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 | $299 | 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 Fishermen's tour was rated 'Ketchikan Tour of the Year' from 2008 -...
3 hours | $199 | More details...
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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...
2.5 hours | $169 | 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).Easy Bookings
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If your ship is late or doesn't make it into port, you won't get charged for the tour. With each reservation, we ensure you'll make it back to the ship in time to leave.Guest Reviews
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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