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Private Custom Excursion with a Local for up to 14 people

Badge of ExcellenceKetchikan, USA

Personalized Alaskan adventure with a local Your ride to all the best places

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

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Ketchikan Authentic Native Experience Private Tour for up to 6

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Overview

Discover the wildlife and native cultures of Ketchikan on this half-day nature excursion for your private party. Visit an old Native American village to learn about its culture and see the intricately carved totem poles. Learn about the edible plants of the region, see local wildlife such as salmon, whales, and eagles, and visit several of the area’s beautiful beaches.

Keep your eyes peeled for local flora and fauna
Enjoy free time to shop in downtown Ketchikan
Get insider tips on what to do or where to eat
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
Please call and I will come to you.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

You can contact me at 907 821 8383 and I can come to you.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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.

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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Brooke_F

Paul was a great tour guide! He took us around Ketchikan and we got to see the beautiful town and totem pole park. It was so beautiful and amazing. Paul answered any questions that we had and gave us lots of good history on Ketchikan. We were a group of 13 and we all had a great time!

Reviews

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Great Tour!

Lynn_M, May 2024

Dale and Daniel were great guides to all the major sights in Ketchikan! We had a great time. Dale was very knowledgeable about the area and also very accommodating with stopping at a store for us to pick up something we needed. It’s a great tour to see all the important sights of Ketchikan.

Fun for all ages

Michelle_L, May 2024

We had a wonderful tour yesterday! We were picked up on time and were offered drinks and snacks. The tour was completely catered to what we wanted to see and do. Our guides knew so much information about the area, animals, history, and so much more. Everyone was entertained from our younger kiddos to grandparents. We saw waterfalls, tide pools, did a rainforest hike, and even spotted orcas in the ocean! Thank you for such an amazing day!

100% Would Go Again

Christian_M, May 2024

Absolutely awesome time, we were a group of 13 and we were able to enjoy our entire time at port with Matthew. Definitely recommend giving him a chance to show you a great time and personalize your tour to your interests!

Don’t miss!!!!!

Patty_R, May 2024

Matthew provided an exceptional private tour of Ketchikan, Alaska, guiding us through the stunning landscapes and hidden gems of this picturesque town. His knowledge of the area was impressive, as he skillfully navigated us to the must-see sites while also sharing fascinating insights into local history and culture. Throughout the tour, Matthew's passion for Ketchikan shone through, enhancing our experience and leaving us with a deeper appreciation for this beautiful corner of the world. His professionalism and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the tour was seamless and enjoyable. From breathtaking viewpoints to charming local spots, Matthew's itinerary showcased the best of Ketchikan, offering us a truly unforgettable adventure. We couldn't have asked for a better guide to accompany us on our exploration of this Alaskan gem. Thank you, Matthew, for a truly memorable experience!

High Hopes

Nancy_T, May 2024

We did enjoy the Native American village, but were very disappointed in our tour guide, Paul. We had expected to see more of the forests, etc.

Beautiful and informative

Brooke_F, May 2024

Great tour. Highlight of our trip.

Eileen_V, Oct 2023

Paul our guide was very knowledgeable and flexible. He obviously loves his town. He showed us all the sights we requested while cheerfully adapting to any requests. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

Simply Amazing!!!

Christopher_B, Oct 2023

We had the pleasure of having Matt drive us around Ketchikan Alaska. Matt was great to communicate with and quickly picked up our family at a local shop. Matt was able to give us an amazing history of the city along with the best places to catch the scenery and pictures. Matt picked us up in a 14 passenger van that had a speaker system that was easy to hear him throughout the tour. Matt provided us with snacks and drinks along with binoculars. Matt even had a step stool to easily get in and out of the van. Alaska is an amazing, must see destination and we highly recommend using Matt to see it!!!

Fun with Dale

Patrick_K, Aug 2023

Dale was such a great guide! We really enjoyed the stops and learned a lot about this island. I would recommend friends to request Dale

Our guide Matthew was...

Kim_B, Aug 2023

Our guide Matthew was very personable and quite knowledgeable about Ketchikan. The sites we saw were amazing, from the Indigenous Totem Bight State Historical Park, the Potlatch Park , beautiful waterfalls and watched with excitement the bears in their natural habitat catch8ng fresh salmon for their dinner.

Book early for a great price and you can't beat the deal especially if you have a larger group.

Marsha_L, Aug 2023

I booked a 3 hour tour and was able to take 10 people in my family for almost the same price that the cruise tours were offering for one person. Our guide picked half of us up at the Lumberjack show parking lot (we had just gotten out) and then swung by our pier to pick up the rest of the group. He was very friendly and informative about the area. Also he was very attentive to my in-laws which use a cane and walker and helped them in and out of the vehicle which took extra time. He took us to Herring Cove where you can see salmon in the river and we sighted several adult and younger bald eagles. We were hoping to see bears there but they weren't there unfortunately. He then took us to a hidden waterfall right off the road which was really cool. He then took us to Potlatch park which has replicas of native clan houses and totem poles (that was really neat). I was a little disappointed that we didn't get Matthew as our guide because he has such great reviews but his sub did a decent job.

Our three hour tour.

Chuck_B, Aug 2023

Our stop to view the salmon was special. Our driver mat did a wonderful job and was very informative. Our hike up to the second level of the waterfalls.

WOW

Christine_C, Aug 2023

Amazing tour! Loved every minute of it! Highly recommend We saw beautiful scenery and a big black bear!

Thoroughly enjoy the tour!

Janet_D, Aug 2023

Great experience! Paul was very knowledgeable. Only problem we encountered is that he needed a better microphone so the people in the back of the van could hear him.

Group from Missouri loved this tour

Geneva_P, Aug 2023

Our guide Matt who was so pleasant and shared his knowledge of the areas. Such a beautiful tour of Ketchikan. We loved the visit to Potlatch Park. Thank you Matt!

Great Guide to an Amazing City

Jaceson_M, Jun 2023

Matthew was an excellent host and tour guide for our family of 9. He anticipated every need before and during the tour and was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history. Museums, nature, culture center, landmarks, scenic views--this tour has it all. Matthew went out of his way to show us lots of local sights where the tour buses don't go, and showed us so much of the beautiful city of Ketchikan. You won't regret this tour.

A great day in Ketchikan

Patrick_M, May 2023

Matthew was great at communicating with us before our tour, and James did a great job taking us all around. We had some ideas of where we wanted to go and he was very easy-going. Did his best to help us see some wildlife, and we did pretty well! Ended with a trip to one of the downtown breweries.

Ketchikan with Matthew - The best!

Martha_R, Oct 2022

Our tour guide Matthew was absolutely amazing! He is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and a consummate professional. We traveled with a group of 8 and everyone was beyond pleased. Matt made our day!

Best Personal Tour

Tiffani_L, Sep 2022

This was an amazing experience! Matt was the best. We saw things we have never seen before (6th time in AK). The totem park & museum were fantastic. I finally got to see Bears! Very knowledgeable. Cool things on the island. Take this tour. You will not be disappointed.

Matthew was great! He...

Laurie_B, Aug 2022

Matthew was great! He showed us a lot and was knowledgeable about the area. The van was comfortable and he was on time.