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Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours
4.8
17 Ratings
Ketchikan
Join Katlyn, a lifelong Ketchikan resident, for an unforgettable wildlife and waterfall tour. Capture stunning photos and explore the rainforest. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Herring Cove - Best chance to see wildlife (Bear, Eagle, Deer, and Salmon). This is in our Tongass National Rain Forest with a Creek running up to our salmon spawning grounds.
- Ketchikan - Our Beautiful Waterfall that runs year round. 10 miles out of down town Ketchikan. After a rain you will get wet standing next to it.
- Rotary Beach - At low tide we will explore the beach looking for Crab, Starfish, Sculpin fish (bullhead fish), Sea Urchin, Sea Anemone.
What's Included
- Snacks
Additional Information
Katlyn is your guide and driver, a lifelong resident of Ketchikan. She will pick you up in a blue high-top 13-passenger transit van. Upon pickup, you’ll be offered water, pretzels, and small candy, which will also be available at each stop. Katlyn will provide a brief city tour on the way to Herring Cove, where you can see local wildlife such as black bears, deer, eagles, whales, seals, and salmon. You’ll have 30-45 minutes to take pictures and ask questions about the wildlife. The next stop is a waterfall, perfect for photos and exploring some rainforest. The final stop is Rotary Beach, where you can look for starfish, crabs, and sea anemones. (Note: this beach is rocky). There is room to store a wheelchair in the back of the van. Waterproof shoes are highly recommended.
Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Front Street
Berth 2, Green Roof building with the Ketchikan rain gauge and bronze statue directly outside. Can also meet at the High top Blue transit van that says Average Alaskan Tours on the side.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Stephen_g
Aug 26, 2024
Fantastic wildlife and waterfall tour - Our guide, Katlyn, promptly called us as we approached the meeting area. I had no clue that our tour was going to be a private tour for just the 2 of us! Katlyn drove us to an area near the water and we walked over mussels and seaweed to view beautiful starfish, crabs, jellyfish, anemones, and sea urchins! Then she drove us to Herring Cove to look for bears. Didn't see any but there were plenty of trout in the water below the fish hatchery. After that she drove up to Rainbow Falls. On the way back we stopped again at Herring Cove for one final look for bears (no luck!) Our guide was very knowledgeable about local animals as she and her family are 3rd generation Ketchikan residents. Katlyn was very personable with lots of information about the area. Highly recommend!
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Lorri_b
Aug 22, 2024
Fun in Ketchikan - Katelyn was absolutely fabulous. We were on a cruise and this excursion was more affordable than what we could do through the cruise line. Plus, we like to support local, small businesses. We saw a beautiful waterfall, loved the starfish we saw at the beach and we actually got to see a bear. This was great.
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Debbie_w
Aug 21, 2024
Had a nice time - Great local host, very friendly , patient & knowledgeable! Nice large clean Van. No bears, no whales, always just timing but we went to the nearby local hot spots.
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Mobile04852207849
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent local guide - Beautiful waterfall, bear fishing salmon in river. Unbelievable kindness by Katlyn the owner operator. Snacks and water are provided.
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Robin_e
Aug 17, 2024
It should be AMAZING Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tours!!! - Kaitlyn goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone has a wonderful experience. And wow! does she know her stuff! We learned all kinds of interesting things about the local flora and fauna! Her tour bus is immaculately clean and is stocked with water and snacks. The seats are comfortable and the windows are big. If you're going to be in Ketchikan, you will want to do this tour.
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Karen_c
Aug 9, 2024
Bears and Waterfalls - Oh My! - Our tour operator and owner was fantastic - her knowledge of the area was outstanding and we were able to see a bear fishing for several minutes. I would highly recommend her tour to anyone!
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Jacquelinen_l
Aug 6, 2024
Great wildlife viewing opportunity - Greatly enjoyed this tour. We were very lucky to see 2 bears catching salmon but even without that we were able to see wildlife along the sea shore and by the river. Katlyn was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and open to all questions. Great alternative to pricey cruise ship tours.
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Lafine
May 14, 2024
Ketchikan Alaska Wildlife Waterfall Tour - May 2, 2024 - 1.5 Hour Private Tour with local Ketchikan resident Katlyn of Average Alaskan Tours. Narrated tour from downtown Ketchikan (Berth 2) heading south to South Tongass Waterfall (Rainbow Falls), Herring Cove (seals), and Rotary Beach Park Buggy Beach (beachcombing the tidal pools and whale spotting). Katlyn was well-informed and enthusiastic about sharing her local knowledge!
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Anthonypackard
May 12, 2024
Good trip - It was a good trip although few animals were active the guide added a little extra time. I found her to be courteous and personable
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Gayle_v
Aug 24, 2024
Not worth the money paid. - Walking on a rocky beach to see tiny crabs and starfish was not my idea of "Alaskan wildlife". Waterfall was pretty but nothing spectacular. Unfortunately no bears!
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