We guarantee unique experiences you can’t find elsewhere!
Bears, salmon, eagles…and more! You will be exploring our island with a local guide checking out our native wildlife. Spend 2 hours view bears, whales, salmon, sea stars, bald eagles, and more. We will make a few stops on your tour
Create a beaded patch with Indigenous artist Savannah LeCornu. All materials included. Make an Alaskan-themed patch—fish, berries, ocean life—while learning two-needle flat stitch with Savannah’s guidance.
Whether it’s trolling for Salmon, bottom fishing for Halibut, or jigging for Rockfish and Lingcod, we do it all so you can experience the best of Ketchikan. This charter option is also offered for full day & multiple day in town clients.
With Alaskan Island Adventures, you’re not just getting a tour, but an unforgettable experience. Witness raw and wild Alaska with a seasoned local guide and learn about what makes The Last Frontier a place like none other.
Your guide lives here in Alaska! We know our environment best and have hidden gems and fun facts to share with you.
We ensure everything is taken care of on our end… you just show up! Don’t worry, you will not miss your ship. Our location is walking distance to your ship.
Our company takes it to the next step. We don’t offer your basic tour. Every tour goes above and beyond expectations.
Real experiences from travelers who explored unforgettable moments with us.
Traveler
" An incredible Ketchikan tour! Cheyenne was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area. We especially loved all of the wildflowers and berries. Highly recommend this tour to anyone
visiting Ketchikan. "
Tourist
" If you’re considering a tour in Ketchikan, this is the one to choose. Our local guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating stories that made the experience both educational and fun. "
Explorer
" Our tour exceeded all expectations. The location was easy to find, materials were provided, and learning an Indigenous beading technique from a well-known artist was truly special. We loved taking our handmade project home. "
Traveler
" Beading with Savannah was incredible. My two daughters and I still talk about it being our favorite activity in Alaska. Everything was included, and the experience felt truly unique and memorable. "
See Alaskan wildlife, create unique art pieces, see totem poles and drink our
local food and drinks!
Here’s the 411 about our Alaskan
Adventures Tours
Each one of our tours is a bit different in terms of length and meeting point. Please check your email after you finish your booking. There is a confirmation email with all details regarding time and meeting point.
Yes, all of our tours guarantee that you will not miss your ship. We’ve built our tour schedule around the Alaska cruise itineraries to ensure stress-free excursions.
We are locally owned and operated… we live here in Ketchikan and know just what you need to come visit! Click this link for our recommended packing list. This list will ensure you’re equipped for your entire trip up the inside passage
Bears, salmon, and whales… OH MY! We are abundant in wildlife here in Alaska… expect to see salmon, bald eagles, seals, black bears, sea stars, whales, sea lions, and more. Please remember, on your wildlife and rainforest walk… we are not a zoo and cannot guarantee wildlife viewings
While we can’t guarantee specific sightings, Ketchikan is located in one of Alaska’s richest wildlife regions. Common wildlife sightings include black bears, bald eagles, salmon, whales, and harbor seals. Our expert guides know where and when to look, increasing your chances of unforgettable wildlife encounters in Southeast Alaska.
Since we offer a wide variety of unique experiences, make sure to check your confirmation email. SPOILER ALERT: all of our tours include a snack
It really depends on what kind of wildlife you are eager to see, Alaska changes weekly throughout the summer with different critters showing up, spawning, eating etc
Tours book up quickly June - August… so if you are coming any of those months… BOOK ASAP! Dates sell out.
Bald eagles are EVERYWHERE! We’re home to 30,000+ bald eagles, so you’re very likely to see one.
Seals, also very common no matter the time of year.
May, the whales return and bears are coming out of hibernation.
June, salmon start running up our local creeks, bears become more active.
July & August… everything is bustling in Alaska! This is our peak wildlife season.
September, everything is starting to slow down just a bit but still plenty of wildlife viewings.
October, whales are heading back down south, salmon are finishing up their life cycles, and bears are starting to head into the mountains.
We specialize in unique tours you can’t find elsewhere! You will not see other tour packages or options that are comparable to ours because we believe in once in a lifetime experiences. We take the time to orchestrate each detail to ensure your tour is special!
This company is locally owned and operated by a female entrepreneur. A portion of our proceeds goes back into our local community in the form of scholarships for local students, volunteer opportunities, and employing our local community.
Are you ready to experience the best Wildlife Shore Tour, where breathtaking landscapes meet unforgettable wildlife
encounters? Explore pristine shorelines, observe
animals in their natural habitat.