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Explore Ketchikan with a private tour designed for all ages, where your family and friends are the only guests in the tour van. Enjoy comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed pace without rigid time limits at each stop. Your group decides how long to stay at each location, giving you the freedom to focus on what interests you most.
We visit the best areas for wildlife viewing, stunning waterfalls, lush rainforest scenery, the coastal Inside Passage for possible marine life, and historic totem poles—all led by knowledgeable, friendly guides.
Our goal is to create an experience that is fun, friendly, authentic, and unscripted—exploring Alaska with a local friend.
Wildlife Note: Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. The animals are fully wild and don’t follow a schedule, and we cannot control their habits or movements. What we can control is taking you to the same beautiful scenic locations we locals visit for the best chance of seeing wildlife—nature decides what shows up.
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Meeting and pickup
Where to meet
Pick up instructions for ships docked in Downtown Ketchikan
All guests will be picked up in front of their cruise ship 10 minutes prior to the selected tour time. Your guide will be waiting in front of your ship, holding a sign that reads Emerald Forest Tours.
Drop off is back to your ship or anywhere in town you wish!
Pick up instructions for ships docked at Ward Cove
Ships that are docked at Ward Cove. All guests exiting the Cruise ship at Ward Cove will enter a large red brick building. Once inside the building you will see a large sign hanging down that reads Tour Departures . Your guide will be waiting there with a sign that reads Emerald Forest Tours. Drop off will be back to Ward Cove after your tour.
Itinerary
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1Ketchikan
Experience the thrill of wildlife with the chance to see bears, bald eagles, salmon, and seals! This open grassy field and salmon filled creek, attracts a variety of wildlife to this location! Please note the diversity of wildlife will vary depending on time of season.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ketchikan
Capture stunning photos and videos of a beautiful waterfall just steps away from where you exit the van! Plus, step inside our lush rainforest for more spectacular views and vantage points of this waterfall!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ketchikan
Discover the diverse tide pools along the coastal inner passage, where you may spot purple and orange starfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and more! Chance to also see eagles in the trees, seals in the ocean, and with a little bit of luck a whale passing through. The variety of wildlife will change with the tide levels. When the season is right, you can also pick and enjoy the wild edible berries in this location! (rocky and sandy terrain)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ketchikan
Discover the charm of Herring Bay Village, home to the enchanting Native Totem Park and the masterful Bifrost Blacksmithing. Begin your journey at the Native Totem Park, where an engaging guide will unveil the rich stories behind these stunning works of art, illuminating their cultural significance and beauty. Next, witness the artistry at Bifrost Blacksmithing, where skilled blacksmiths Jake and Joron meticulously hand-forge their exquisite knives. Crafted in Ketchikan from recycled steel and elegantly complemented by handles made from the antlers of Sitka black-tailed deer, these knives are not just tools – they are unique pieces of art that embody craftsmanship and tradition. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this exceptional blend of artistry and heritage! Entry into this privately owned location, which includes the Totem Park and blacksmiths is $10 per person(ages 12 and under $5)upon arrival.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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