Our driving force is the quality of your experience above all other things, and you’ll feel this difference throughout your excursion. On every tour, we take the time to show you the little things that might go unseen. Our tours are intimate with a 6:1 guide ratio, are very educational and lead by local Alaskan professionals. We're the best value in town to explore Ketchikan!
Ketchikan Kayak Co.
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Kayak Eco-Tour
We drive you north of downtown Ketchikan to the Clover Pass Resort featuring a much quieter, more local vibe and typically much nicer weather. You’ll paddle with us on the protected ocean waterways of Clover Pass, circumnavigating 2 to 3 small islands featuring an immense array of inter-tidal life, a bald eagles nest, resident seals and sea lions and the potential to encounter many types of migratory birds, Sitka deer, Pacific porpoises, humpback whales and Orcas as well. With a maximum of 6 guests to a guide our kayak tours are very intimate and educational. Taking such small groups allows us the benefit of spending more time on the water than other tours and no need to make you feel rushed through any part of your experience. What really sets us apart though are our guides. Our crew features local guides and professional educators with experience as commercial Alaskan salmon fishermen, commercial winter dive fisheries in Southeast Alaska, experience guiding dog sled tours and working many seasonal guiding positions across the country. The experience and personalities of our guides bring so much more depth to your experience with us than you’ll find on tours led by fresh summer seasonals. No rookies on this crew. Smoked salmon and other snacks (including fantastic, locally made hummus) and a great view are awaiting you when we return to our scenic marina and a restaurant with Alaskan beers is on site.
E-Bike & Hike
We are excited to offer the first and only e-bike tour in SE Alaska. Join us for an easy and enjoyable electric-assist bicycle ride on the road to nowhere, the end of our paved road system. This road dead ends at the edge of extensive wilderness, where you will then take a guided hike on an enjoyable trail though dense rainforest, along a stream with waterfalls, rapids and calm sections. We take a break at the stream's edge, which just may be the quietest and most relaxing place on your whole vacation. You will then return hike to the waiting e-bikes, and on the return bicycle ride we'll make another stop along the Inside Passage shoreline to check out the sea and beach comb a little bit on the rocky shore. Smoked salmon, picnic tables, and a great view are waiting as we return to our scenic oceanfront facilities. A convenience store with craft beers is on site. All our tours provide round trip transportation from your cruise ship/hotel, and excellent gear is provided for all your needs.
Fast Boat Adventure
Have Fun on Our Inflatable Fast Ketchikan Boat Tours! Hop aboard our military-grade inflatable fast boats for a guided excursion on the Pacific Ocean in Alaska’s Inside Passage! At the Ketchikan Kayak Company, we’re only interested in experiences where you, the guests, can take control and do the piloting, paddling, or peddling. There are many Ketchikan boat tours that allow you to just ride along, but this isn’t one of them. Small groups of up to three inflatable fast boats follow a guided boat through the jagged coastline islands of Southeast Alaska in search of bald eagle nests, resident seals and sea lions, an immense array of intertidal creatures and, everyone’s favorite, feeding humpback whales! Clover Pass features calmer waters and often better weather than tours running in downtown Ketchikan so we love getting you out of town and away from the crowds. That said, you’re exploring the Tongass National Forest, it’s the second largest rainforest in the world after the Amazon, so we do get our fair share of rain. We have you covered though! All waterproof bibs, jackets, gloves, and boots are provided for the ride.
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