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Ketchikan Exclusive Private Group Tour (Price up to 11 Passengers)

Name: Ketchikan Exclusive Private Group Tour (Price up to 11 Passengers)
Brand: Ketchikan Native Tours: Totem Parks, Rainforest Hike, Wildlife Sightseeing
SKU: 217876P2
Price: 725 USD
Rating: 5 (67 reviews)

Recommended by 93% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceKetchikan, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Ketchikan and the best of Alaska in this customisable tour for you and up to ten of your friends, family, or colleagues. Your guide will make sure all the sites are covered, and you can just relax and enjoy it all. Options to see are the Salmon Hatchery, Herring Cove, Local Waterfalls, Local Totem Parks, seasonal bear viewing, and exploring the Indigenous Cultures of Southeast Asia.

Enjoy this half day tour with your private group (max 11)
Entry to Totem Bight State Historical Park is included
Entrance to the Ward Lake Trail, Totem Heritage Center, and Saxman Native Village also included
Craft this tour as you like, more physical, more exploratory, or whatever you choose

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
11 Passenger Maximum
We can take additional Passengers! Please contact us for more details!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We make it easy and will meet you where your ship docks or we can make an arrangement for an easy pickup and drop-off! We will pick you up at the dock where your ship lands. We will be waiting on the ship side of the dock near where you exit the ship. Please look for the Ketchikan Native Tours Guide and Van! Yes, we will pick up and drop off at Ward Cove! We are more than happy to make prior arrangements with your party to facilitate a smooth experience. We will gladly drop you off at other locations which you may want to revisit for further adventuring. You are on vacation and we want to make it an easy experience for you! Let's go! **NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE GUEST** We will need to establish a pick up and drop off point because your ship docks at Ward Cove which is 9 miles north of the city. This tour is able to accommodate a maximum of 11 passenger. We will pre-arrange the easiest place to pick you up for your convenience! We will make this easy! Norwegian guest if we are picking you up at Ward Cove we will meet you in the building where all tours are scheduled to depart. Look for the Ketchikan Native Tours Guide and Van!

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Number of Tour Guest
We are only able to accommodate collapsible wheelchairs. Our guides are not required to load or unload but can assist.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 217876P2

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Reviews

4.8

67 reviews

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Ketchikan Private tour with 8 people

Daniel_C, Oct 2024

To start this was our favorite excursion that we had during our cruise in Alaska. We had a great guide, Alberta who kept in constant communication during our ship docking at Norwegian's Ward Cove, different locations from other cruise lines. After Alberta picked us up we headed to a park for a quick stop to use restrooms and walk around totakd pictures and listen to read historic information. We then headed to Ward Lake Trail, during the drive Alberta gave tons if information about the area and here native family. It was a great perspective hearing from a native of the area. The hike on Ward Lake trail was beautiful as it lead us through a rain forest, past rushing rapids to a wide open cove where we saw lots of sea life. The whole time Alberta talked about the animals, terrain, and foliage and how plants and berries are used by the natives. We then went to Totem Bright State Park and saw how totems were created and repaired, and saw a community clan house where Alberta explained how it was used with great detail. This lead to another cove and open water with great views. We then traveled to Downtown Ketchican and Alberta dropped us off near the salmon ladder on creek street. We were able to see salmon swimming up stream along with seals in Ketchikan creek while walking the boardwalk above the water. We were given plenty of time to visit the shops and take pictures of historic Creek Street buildings. From there Alberta took back to our cruise port after a wonderful day. Our whole group agreed this was the highlight of our cruise, and we plan on returning again Thanks Alberta!

Magical Ketchikan

Vanessa_R, Oct 2024

Sid was an excellent tour guide, who clearly loves Ketchikan and is very knowledgeable. We had her take us to her favorite spots and they were nothing short of spectacular. We did luck out and see quite a bit of wildlife including 3 humpback whales but our experience would still have been equally delightful. Ketchikan is truly a magical place and Sid did a great job in our limited time at port showing us why and telling us great stories.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful review! We will make sure to pass on the kind words to Sid!

Cultural Immersion

Rich_N, Sep 2024

Our family had a memorable time with Sharon. It’s not often that you have the opportunity to drive off the main path on a cruise excursion to immerse yourself in the culture and history of the places you visit. We developed an appreciation for the beauty in both the intricate carvings and the nature of Ketchikan. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting this part of Alaska.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful review!

Absolutely Fantastic!

Robin_J, Aug 2024

Caroline couldn’t have been nicer and her knowledge of the land there in Ketchikan was unmatched. We told her at the beginning the tour, we had not seen the salmon running or a bear on our trip as of yet and we were treated to both as she persevered until we did. We count have been happier

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful review!

Awesome small-group Ketchikan tour with Sid!

Joseph_F, Aug 2024

Tour guide Sid's passion for and knowledge of Alaskan culture and history was obvious from the get-go. Our Ketchikan tour was a highlight of our Alaskan cruise. Thank you, Sid!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful review! Sid works hard for guest and is a great ambassador of the land, people and the culture. We will make sure to pass on the kind words.

Loved Mary and Van

Kelsey_A, Aug 2024

Mary was very knowlegeable and accommodated our group ages 4 to 84. We saw a beautiful area outside of the tourist spots in Ketchikan. The van was spacious and had huge windows for viewing. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful review! Mary works hard for her guest and we appreciate you recognizing her commitment to customer service! We do our best to provide quality vehicles for our guest!

Very Good Excursion

Joseph_M, Aug 2024

Susan, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Modified the tour to our top priorities.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for the review!

1 traveler found this review helpful

Excellent!

Fernando_D, Aug 2024

Great tour guide with first hand knowledge and history. The family absolutely enjoyed the tour. The sites we were taken to were stunning. Thank you!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gunalcheesh for the wonderful Review! We hope your family had an amazing experience in Alaska!

Bald eagles, waterfall, totem poles and more!

Joy_S, Jul 2024

This was a private tour put together for our group. Great day with Alberta from Ketchikan Alaskan Tours. We were a family of 11 from ages 6 to 67 and this tour was enjoyed by everyone. Alberta was very informative and we enjoyed all the history and stories she provided. Watching the bald eagles swoop down onto the beach was a highlight.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Gunalcheesh for the positive review! We appreciate your recognition of Alberta and she works hard for her guest! We will make sure to pass on the kind words!

Ketchikan Highlights

Susan_M, Jun 2024

Sid was an outstanding guide making it interesting for a family of 9 with an age range of 5-72 to have great time.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Gunalcheesh for the positive review! Sid works hard to make all feel welcome! Thank you for recognizing her commitment to customer service!

Highest praises and a hearty recommendation.

Lynda_L, Jun 2024

We were seamlessly picked up and escorted to a beautifully clean and spacious van with crystal clear windows. From the moment we met our delightful guide, we felt special. Sharon offered many options to customize our experience and please all nine of us -- from a youngster, teens, parents and grandmother. I have traveled to more than forty countries and can report this tour as one of my highest rated. Our guide is a native who shares insights and experiences of her native culture. As a former schoolteacher, her willingness to answer questions in a clear and understandable way was especially appreciated, especially by a hard of hearing member of our party. The explanations regarding the history and symbolism of the totem poles increased our enjoyment dramatically. We had the opportunity to visit a spectacular waterfall and a peaceful area where wildlife is abundant. This tour is an incredible value.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Gunalcheesh! What a wonderful review and we appreciate your recognition of our home! We always tell people it’s going to be more bang for your buck! We will pass on the kind words to Sharon as she works so hard for guest and creating a meaningful experience!

A really fantastic tour

Joshua_B, Jun 2024

This was a really fantastic tour. One of the best we’ve taken. Our guide Sid, was extremely knowledgeable about local history and culture, and really provided an entertaining, educational and fun tour. We really got to see so much of the town, and everyone had such a great time on the tour. I would highly recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Gunalcheesh! Thank you for the positive review and we look forward to sharing with Sid! We hope your Alaskan Vacation was everything you wanted it to be!

Ketchikan with Ease

Cheryl, Oct 2023

Jody was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She was open to our requests and made our visit to Ketchikan easy and enjoyable. From her pre-tour instructions of where to meet and anticipating our needs, i.e. binoculars for wildlife sightings, our day was wonderful. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Gunalcheesh! Yes it should be with ease when you’re on vacation! Thank you for the wonderful review and we’ll make sure to pass along to Jody!

Wonderful

Barb_B, Sep 2023

Caroline is an excellent host and very knowledgeable. She has a passion for what she is showing you and our group learned so much about the culture and the totem poles. Very comfortable van.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Awesome! We hope you had a wonderful vacation and hope to see you again soon!

Must Do!

Laura_D, Sep 2023

This was one of our favorite things we did during our Alaskan cruise. Caroline was an excellent tour guide, so knowledgeable and accommodating. Doing this tour really maximized our short time in Ketchikan. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Gunalcheesh! Thank you for recognizing Caroline’s commitment to appreciating her guest!

Great tour

Mark_L, Aug 2023

Driver Alberta was great. Truly was a native tour. Learned about native history of the area and family history besides seeing many sites in the Ketchikan area. Worth every penny.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Gunalcheesh! We’ll pass this on to Alberta as she will appreciate the positive feedback!

Incredible time with an amazing tour guide!

Matthew_H, Aug 2023

Sid was amazing! She gave a true experience and showed us all of the good spots to go! we had great weather which definitely helped. It was nice having a private tour after so many busy cruise ship ones.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Gunalcheesh! Sid is amazing and does a wonderful job of representing our community!

Great tour. Sid was amazing 👍

Sue_O, Aug 2023

Sid was so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed all of her stories. Very accommodating to do whatever we wanted. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Gunalcheesh! Sid does a fantastic job in making her guest happy!

Private family tour we'll worth it.

Kenneth_H, Jul 2023

Tour guide Mary was personable and as a long time local and indigenous person is very knowledgeable. Being able to tor with just our family was flexible and very nice. Mary came back to the area where bears hang out a second time to make sure we saw them. Totem pole attractions were interesting. .

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Gunalcheesh! We appreciate the positive review! Thank you for recognizing Mary’s commitment to customer service!

Excursion was amazing, outstanding, and memorable.

Melinda_S, Jul 2023

Jamie was a fantastic tour guide! She showed us the most amazing time. We saw a bear, sea cucumber, mud duck, anemones, eels, octopus, starfish, crabs, clams, and a mooning eagle. We loved her stories and history of the city!! The totem pole park was amazing as was the waterfall!!! I highly recommend this excursion. We had a list of places to see. When she knew of a better place she suggested it and we went with her suggestions.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Gunalcheesh! We are very appreciative of the positive review! We also are very happy to hear that you recognize the commitment that Jamie has for her guest!! We hope your visit to our state provided your family with many memories!