Explore Ketchikan with a private tour designed for all ages, where your family and friends are the only guests in the van. Enjoy comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed pace. Giving you the freedom to focus on what interests you most.
Every stop on our tour is chosen for its genuine connection to Ketchikan’s rainforest, coastline, wildlife, and history. You’ll explore places shaped by nature, not created for show, giving you a clear sense of what makes this place special.
Our goal is to create an experience that is fun, friendly, authentic, and unscripted—like exploring Alaska with a local friend.
Please note: Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We explore locations for their beautiful scenery and potential for wildlife viewing.
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Experience the thrill of wildlife with the chance to see bears, bald eagles, salmon, and seals! This open grassy field and creek, attracts a variety of wildlife to this location! Please note the diversity of wildlife will vary depending on time of season. Please note that wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. We explore locations for their beautiful scenery and potential for wildlife viewing, but sightings depend on many natural factors, including the season and the animals' daily movements, which are unpredictable.
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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!
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Discover the diverse tide pools along the coastal inner passage, where you have the potential to spot purple and orange starfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and more! Potential to also see eagles in the trees, seals in the ocean. 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)
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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.
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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!
Special Request: We kindly ask that food, snacks or drinks that you bring be consumed while outside the tour van. There will be many opportunities to do so at the various locations we visit. Water is fine to drink while in the van. Thank you.
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.
Special Request: We kindly ask that food, snacks or drinks that you bring be consumed while outside the tour van. There will be many opportunities to do so at the various locations we visit. Water is fine to drink while in the van. Thank you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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