Ketchikan Adventure: Explore Alaska's Wild Beauty

Explore Ketchikan’s wild beauty on a 3-hour rainforest, beach, and wildlife walk. Discover hidden spots, capture stunning photos, and connect with nature.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Settlers Cove State Recreational Site - The adventure starts with a picturesque van ride to the island’s northern tip, arriving at the Lunch Creek Falls Trailhead. From this point, the group embarks on a gentle walk through a lush, temperate rainforest, enveloped by towering evergreens and the calming sounds of nature.
    During the walk, there will…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Poncho
  • Bottled water
  • Hiking Poles
  • Standard and Private Tour options available
  • Snacks
  • Photo Ops
What's Not Included
  • Tender Boat Disembarking (Private Tours Only) Call to Book
Additional Information

Explore the untamed beauty of Ketchikan! Venture beyond the usual routes and immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Alaska’s rainforest, beaches, and wildlife during this memorable 3-hour small-group journey. This tour, led by local guides, takes you deep into the vibrant Tongass National Rainforest, along secluded beaches, and to secret…

Location
216-220 Front St
Front Street
We will coordinate to meet your group just outside the berth where your cruise ship docks. For guests arriving at Ward Cove, we’ll meet you outside the dock area where your ship disembarks. Look for your Tours guide and van at the designated meeting spot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pati_d
May 14, 2026
Thi was the best rainforest tour ever!! - This rainforest tour went way beyond any expectations we had! Jordan was both kind and professional. His intimate and extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna of the rainforest as well as the indigenous tribes of the area was both educational and fun. We had so many questions and he answered them all. It is obvious how much Jordan loves sharing his beloved rainforest with everyone. We highly recommend this tour and wouldn’t hesitate to repeat this experience!!
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Ronda_f
May 13, 2026
Amazing - Our tour in Ketchikan was absolutely amazing! Jordan was an incredible guide and shared so much information about the rainforest, local history, and the area around Tongass National Forest. From the rainforest trails down to the beach, everything was beautiful and well organized. Even with three cruise ships in port, it never felt overly crowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable and relaxing. Jordan made the tour fun, informative, and smooth from start to finish. We truly had a wonderful time and would absolutely do this tour again. Highly recommend!
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Cynthia_s
May 13, 2026
Exceptional Experience - This was an exceptional trip with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly guide. I highly recommend this experience.
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Victoria_g
May 13, 2026
Jordan, the tour guide,... - Jordan, the tour guide, was the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life and was a great guide. He was so knowledgeable about so many plants and so much history of the area. He explained that he has friends who are of different native groups in the area who teach him a lot, but he also researches a lot on his own. We were never rushed and he made sure we had a great time. He went out of his to keep us updated before picking us up. And on the tour he went out of his way to help us look for sea stars and other animals that we were interested in. He was also very cautious, so if you follow his instructions you will be very safe. Overall, one of the greatest experiences of my life and I would love to do a tour with him again!
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Margaret_p
May 12, 2026
This was a phenomenal... - This was a phenomenal experience and amazing tour. Jordan was so knowledgeable and provided commentary that was insightful. We got up close and personal with nature off the beaten path - we saw about five other people on the trail. If you want to experience nature in Alaska, this is the tour for you!
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Madison_r
May 9, 2026
So many starfish! - Our guide was so knowledgeable. He took us to some great spots. Was really engaging. We had a great time!
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Gail_h
May 5, 2026
The best forest walk in Ketchikan. - We had a beautiful forest and beach walk with our guide Jordan providing commentary on the flora and fauna plus Ketchikan and the surrounding islands. He took to a quiet forest setting with few people which was great! He was very accommodating and initiated an early departure because we were all ready and dropped us back off at our ship. He’s very pleasant, bright and interesting to talk with.
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Stephen_c
May 5, 2026
Awesome hike in the rainforest - I had a wonderful time on this tour with Jordan as my guide. We went on an awesome hike in the Settlers Cove State Recreation Site. The rainforest there is spectacular and Jordan was super knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna that exists there. We made our way through the forest down to a beach where we saw many sea stars, sea anemones and tiny crabs. After the hike we visited Potlatch Totem Park and Museum where we saw beautiful totem poles and wood sculptures. The museum part of the park had some interesting antique guns and cars. The tour was fantastic and I could tell Jordan really loves guiding people through the forest and area around Ketchikan. I highly recommend this tour and Jordan as your guide.
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A304ssangelam
May 4, 2026
BEST!!! - I never leave reviews but this Rainforest, Beach & Wildlife Walk was so great! Justin is amazing and knowledgeable. He grew up there and made our experience perfect. We learned and had fun!! Thank you Justin for great memories and just the best day!!!
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Kelsey_d
Feb 8, 2026
So fun - Great experience! Loved all of the education given while walking through the rain forest! Would do this again in the future!
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From $130
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).