Emerald Forest Tours: Private and Customized Sightseeing Adventure in Ketchikan
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68 Ratings
Ketchikan
Embark on a private and customized sightseeing adventure with Emerald Forest Tours in Ketchikan. Experience the majestic scenery, wildlife, and history of the area while enjoying the personalized attention of knowledgeable local guides. Book your tour today!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Herring Cove - Wildlife viewing location to possibly see bears, bald eagles, salmon, seals, blue herons, stellar jays and Canadian geese. Wildlife varies based on time of season.

This location is a common feeding ground for many various wildlife making it a perfect location for wildlife viewing anytime of the day!

  • Rotary Beach - Here we explore tide pools of the coastal inner passage for possible crabs, sea anemones, purple and orange starfish, sea urchins and possibly see whales swimming through the passage!
  • Saxman Native Village - Journey into the past with a guided tour through Saxman Native Village. This relaxing and peaceful walk will bring you up close to the beauty and detail of the totem poles created by the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribes. Our guides explain the legends of each totem pole, carving details and symbolism. There is also a carving center on-site, where these totem poles are created, allowing you a closer view of the tools and process involved and possibly see a master carver at work!
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water provided
  • Expert local guide
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned van
  • Safety-first with seat belts equipped
  • Umbrellas available for rainy days
What's Not Included
  • $5 (Cash Only) entry fee for Saxman Totem Park. To be paid at point of entry into the park.
  • 4th itinerary Ketchikan $10 per person
Additional Information

We’re a locally-based, family-run enterprise aiming to provide you with a personalized outing for your loved ones exclusively!

• As an exclusive tour, your folks will be the lone passengers in the van! This allows for optimum comfort, flexibility, and a leisurely rate!

• Make most of your occasion by deciding the length of time your family wishes to stay at each site!

• You can relish the adaptability to request stops along the way. Break for a coffee, nibbles, or anything reasonable you’d fancy doing!

Get an opportunity to observe wildlife like bears, eagles, salmons, and seals. Discover the vibrant tide pools of the inner passage with its purple and orange starfish, crabs, sea urchins, sea anemones, and beyond.

Make a pause at a vast waterfall to snap some photos and record videos!

Take a tour of Totem Park to observe and understand the historical importance and relevance of native totem poles.

Appreciate our local vegetation and sample our wild berries (availability depending on the season)

We aim at delivering a journey filled with laughter, fun, and an experience that’s genuine, affable and not prearranged!

Location
Ketchikan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(68 Ratings)
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Stephaniefi2846mx
Apr 18, 2024
Awesome tour guide!! - Hans was fantastic. We even he met his wife and she was just as fantastic. He was knowledgeable took us on a fantastic hike. I would recommend this company to anyone. Thanks Hand for a great time.
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647herlingm
Feb 21, 2024
Paradise on Earth!!!! - I think that was the garden of Eden, so much so that the 2020 pandemic did not reach that place, I would dare to think about going to live there when I reached my retirement.
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Happiness47884537218
Oct 19, 2023
Amazing tour - We really didn't know what we wanted to do but was blown away with this tour. Bianca was a great tour guide and showed us around town and gave history to all the stops. We hiked a beautiful waterfall and seen different wildlife. This tour was nothing short of amazing.
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D5959kpbrucem
Oct 8, 2023
Tour of Ketchikan - We had such a great time.. Bianca Castillo was our guide for the day and she was outstanding… so knowledgeable about Ketchikan… beautiful and interesting stops … her personality made the whole experience memorable… loved it!
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Michael_a
Sep 26, 2023
Rainy day blues. - We did not get to see bears or whales or too much wildlife at all, but it was not for a lack of trying. The constant rain made it a very trying day. Our guide did everything he could think of . It also seemed like he knew quite a bit about the history of the town and area. I would take this tour again and hope for better weather..
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L6202qwallenm
Sep 20, 2023
Amazing Tour guide - We were on a cruise just walking to the town.Looking to do something to do and we ran in to Bianca Castillo tours. it was the best thing we could have done. Bianca gave us the tour of a lot of hidden jems that you would not know they were there. We got to see bears and eagles and the hole in the wall. I would recommend the tours they give to anyone.
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P439jxlydiar
Sep 16, 2023
Ketchikan - Great tour! Our tour guide was well informed. We had a great time. Our time was limited and she chose the best points of interest. We could not have asked for a better experience.
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Maureen_cr
Sep 13, 2023
Great local private tour - Emerald Forest Tours was great! Bianca was knowledgeable, friendly and had the best positive energy we could get on our trip. She did an excellent tour for us and was kind to stop and take every picture we wanted, even pointing out the best spots!
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Jet36485658499
Sep 12, 2023
Eagles and salmon and bears.. oh my! - Bianca was amazing! She was kind, accommodating and an all around beautiful person. She customized the tour for us and really showed us the beauty of the Ketchikan area. We even got to see a bear fishing for salmon! I'd recommend anyone interested in taking a break from all of the tourist stores in town to take advantage of Emerald Forrest Tours.
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U3119aqmicheleb
Sep 11, 2023
Best tour guides ever!!!! - Hans and Bianca were the best tour guides ever!!!!! They were informative, adventurous, and very kind. If I ever go back to Ketchikan I would only use this company!!!
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