Ketchikan Wildlife Tour: Alaska's Natural Wonders

Explore Ketchikan’s wildlife, from bears to whales, and immerse in Tlingit culture. Book your unforgettable Alaska adventure now.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salmon Ladder - Explore the renowned Salmon Ladder in Ketchikan, Alaska, where salmon valiantly swim upstream against powerful currents to spawn and complete their life cycle. Experience the natural marvels that Ketchikan, Alaska has to offer.
  • Herring Cove - A premier spot for wildlife observation, celebrated for its seasonal bear sightings…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Embark on the ultimate wildlife adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska! Explore top attractions such as the captivating salmon ladder, exhilarating bear sightings at Herring Cove, and intriguing marine life at Rotary Beach, featuring whales and intertidal creatures.
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s rich cultural heritage by visiting the iconic totem poles at Saxman…

Location
131 Front St
Front Street
Our guide will be holding a neon sign with the company name on it. Please meet at the Ketchikan visitors center located 131 Front Street at Berth 2 at the downtown cruise ship docks by 'The Rock' statue. Norwegian passengers take the free shuttle to downtown to the meeting point at Berth 2.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dandreb2025
May 25, 2025
Lauren is amazing. - Lauren is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable of all the spots we went to and was able to answer all our questions. Although we didn’t see bears this trip (they were hiding because of the rain), we did see a very large bald eagle at one of her spots. Beautiful and majestic. We ended with a small snack at the beach. She is a great host. Thank you so much.
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Kayla_f
May 23, 2025
Our guide Lauren was very... - Our guide Lauren was very knowledgeable and took us to great spots. We saw two bears, plenty of eagles, and the hatchery had just so happened to release some salmon into the ladder the day we were there! All around great time and Ketchikan is a beautiful city.
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Thomasdr1719oq
May 22, 2025
A little piece of Ketchikan - Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We made four stops which included the salmon creek, a native camp, a possible bear location and the rocky beach. We did not see salmon or bears due to timing, but the views were still incredible. We saw multiple bald eagles at the beach as well as seals. Would definitely recommend to see a bit of various areas in Ketchikan.
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Viajerafeliz_12
May 18, 2025
Great afternoon on ketchikan - Amazing time! Lauren is the best!! 5 stars!! Definitely recommend!!! She knows all the tricks! We saw 3 bears! We went to the beach! Amazing!!
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Kimberlyni5384dd
May 17, 2025
Must do on your trip - Our tour guide [Lauren] was great. We visited Salmon Ladder, Herring Cove, Rotary beach, totem poles, the views to each locations were beautiful and visited many local shops on the way. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jeni_v
May 9, 2025
Lauren was awesome - Great tour because of Lauren. We did not see any fish or animals beside of dear and it pored the rain. She made the whole tour and was so informative that the rest didn’t matter. Would definitely take again.
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538kiarap
May 4, 2025
Amazing Tour! - Our tour guide was so informative. She was a wonderful guide and very kind. We saw little wildlife but the guide made the trip still worth it.
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Isaac_l
May 4, 2025
This will be a great... - This will be a great activity if you choose a right time. We went at the end of April, before salmon run. So didn’t see any bear, which is a big disappointment.
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Klisenbee
May 4, 2025
Awesome and beautiful! - It was a great experience.. our guide Lauren was awesome and super informative. Beautiful scenery of beautiful Alaska and specifically Ketchikan.
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Regi_k
May 23, 2025
Alaska Wild life Safari - Unfortunately we saw only few ravens and large mosquitoes . Spent two hours looking for bears , but no luck.
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From $137
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).