Premium Rainforest Experience in Ketchikan｜United States

Begin your adventure by traveling outside of the cruise ship piers and into the Tongass National Rainforest. Enjoy immaculate views of towering cedars, cascading waterfalls, active salmon spawning grounds, and even the chance to see the most anticipated wildlife views of the Alaskan experience, such as bears, eagles, seals, and whales.

Travel with anywhere from 1 to 14 passengers in your vehicle. Typical tour size is between 8 and 10 people, but every season is different, so that average could be different during the coming season.

Our team provides all-day digital guide service including port maps, local business guides, and a texting service where you can get real-time answers to your questions.

The Rainforest Tour operates rain or shine, and sometimes the rain is a more authentic experience. Temperatures typically range from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit during the tour season. As far as dress code and supplies, you'll want to wear comfortable, waterproof clothing and shoes. You might enjoy having binoculars or a camera separate from your phone if you're planning on seeing everything you possibly can.

Though specific wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, black bears, 5 different species of salmon, bald eagles, humpback whales, orcas, Sitka blacktail deer, seals, and sea lions are the most common sightings on the tour. Different weather patterns can expose you to different wildlife, so come prepared for anything, and see everything that's available that day.

The Tongass National Forest is home to rich wildlife like black bears, bald eagles, harbor seals, Sitka blacktail deer, and plant life like red and yellow cedars, alders, spruces, and hemlock trees, skunk cabbage, and various mosses and mushrooms.