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Adventure Tours in Ketchikan

 
Misty Fjords National Monument Day Cruise

Experience Misty Fjords National Monument on our high-speed jet catamaran. A cruise to the heart of the 3,570-square-mile Monument provides an opportunity to view Misty Fjords from a dramatic perspective. A naturalist will provide in-depth commentary on the natural history of the area as you enjoy an assortment of complementary food service including a continental breakfast in the morning and clam chowder and smoked salmon throughout the rest of the day. 
Watch for mountain goats up the rocks or brown or black bears on the shore. We'll take you near seal rocks, the summer home for scores of seals. You'll see soaring bald eagles and various seabirds. You'll be surrounded by cliffs towering thousands of feet and view waterfalls cascading into emerald waters.  Your cruise includes many points of interest; an active eagle's nest, a mysterious Native pictograph, Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery.

Misty Fjords Boat and Floatplane Wilderness Adventure

Take the ultimate tour by boat and plane through Misty Fjords National Monument, one of the most majestic creations on earth! Cruise in luxury aboard a high-speed catamaran into the heart of the Monument, then enjoy an incredible tour through Behm Canal and Rudyerd Bay, surrounded by cliffs towering thousands of feet and waterfalls cascading into emerald waters. You'll visit many points of interest, such as an active eagle's nest, a mysterious Native pictograph, and Punchbowl Cove with its columnar basalt formations and the colorful Mossy Wall bird rookery. The towering volcanic spire known as New Eddystone Rock calls to mind the dramatic geologic forces that shaped this area six million years ago.

A knowledgeable naturalist will provide in-depth commentary on the natural history of the area as you enjoy an assortment of food and beverages. Watch for bears, mountain goats, timber wolves, seals, sea lions, and humpback and killer whales from the warm comfort of enclosed cabins or with the mist on your face on the outside deck. At the far reaches of Rudyerd Bay is a floating dock from which you'll transfer to an authentic Alaska seaplane.

From the air, you can truly appreciate the magnitude and majesty of Rudyerd Bay, the crown jewel of this two million acre monument. Soar over pristine wilderness and enjoy the unspoiled forest, lakes and muskeg bogs. Keep a sharp eye out for more bears and whales. Upon your return you'll see a wide, panoramic view of the city of Ketchikan before making a safe water landing.

Wilderness Adventure Cruise & Rainforest Exploration

Join an experienced Alaskan trail guide for a hike through natural, unspoiled beauty in the coastal rain forest on a remote island in the Tongass National Forest.  The trail takes you through a beautiful old growth forest, by way of a secluded beach. This trail is mostly boardwalk, about one-mile in length and well maintained. Follow your knowledgeable guide through this ancient forest and learn about botanic species native to this region, like Western red cedar and yellow cedar that early Natives were so dependent upon. !

After hiking this gently sloped historic trail, enjoy an Alaskan snack of smoked salmon, cheese and crackers, hot chocolate, coffee and juice. Then take some time to explore the natural beauty around you. A motorized rigid hull inflatable provides a short but exciting cruise along the coast and across Clover Passage. Harbor seals, porpoise, bald eagles and seabirds may be spotted on this route.

Rainforest Canoe Adventure & Nature Trail

The adventure begins with a scenic motorcoach tour to a secluded mountain lake, where you will board Indian-style 37-foot, 20 passenger canoes which are fast, stable, and easy to maneuver. Paddle under the direction of an experienced guide, scan the shore for wildlife and learn the unique natural and Indian history of the Ketchikan area. The lake, part of a lush rain forest, is ideal for canoeing and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.

 Step ashore for a native-style snack including smoked fish, clam chowder, rolls with wild berry jams and beverages. A knowledgeable guide will lead a short nature walk highlighting the flora and fauna of the rain forest, including such features as carnivorous plants. Paddle back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach for your return trip. of the lush old growth rain forest, paddle back to the canoe dock and reboard your motorcoach for the return.

Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari

Fill your senses with adventure and excitement as you take control of a 4WD Jeep Wrangler® and wend your way through the rugged back roads of Revillagigedo Island. Then grab a paddle and join your companions in a 20-passenger Indian-style canoe to navigate your way across a mountain lake, where a hearty snack and nature walk await. The Jeep® portion of your tour concludes with your arrival at Lake Harriet Hunt. Here, you'll experience a unique ecosystem from the vantage point of a large, easy to paddle, guided canoe. On the other side of the lake your expert safari guide will lead a nature walk through an old-growth forest. A remote camp is base for a hearty Alaskan snack of chowder, smoked salmon and other fare. Enjoy a short narrated transfer back to downtown Ketchikan. Don’t forget your camera and driver’s license

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour

This excursion will give you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience commercial fishing from the deck of a seasoned vessel, the same vessel as seen on the Discovery Channel’s ‘Deadliest Catch’ program.  The tour begins at Berth 3 Tender Float where all guests are met and escorted to the F/V Aleutian Ballad. After all passengers are comfortably seated, the vessel heads out to the fishing grounds. Protected from the elements by the heated shelter deck, you will be familiarized with the vessel and its colorful history as a commercial fishing operation.  Fishing in the calm, protected waters of Southeast Alaska will be a real treat.  Bering Sea king crab pots weighing over 700 pounds each will be hauled up and landed on deck.  Dungeness crab, box crab, octopus and prawns, to name a few, will be carefully retrieved as you observe the vessel and crew works its way through the gear.

 Local sea life such as whales, sea otters, porpoises, and a bevy of sea birds are sure to be curious about the action and may very well come over to investigate.  The animals brought to the surface will be placed in a live tank for your observation; then retained, or gently released back into the wild.   On the return trip to town, snacks and beverages will be offered. See and touch some of the animals in the live tank. Crab, salmon, prawns and octopus are likely candidates for a friendly photo opportunity!

Clover Pass Bicycle Ride

Your biking adventure starts with a 25 minute van ride to the north end of Ketchikan. You will be greeted by your guides at the Outdoor Adventure Center and fitted to your TREK hybrid bike. receive a helmet, gloves, and a safety briefing before leaving the Adventure Center. 

Then ride where the locals ride.  Choose to ride 9.5 miles or 11.5 miles over a paved road.  The longer ride will have you spinning and climbing two continuous miles to a view where you can see for miles on a clear day.  Then it’s back down through rolling hills, climbing and descending for the rest of the ride.  The 9.5 mile ride does not summit the large hill but has hill climbs of its own.

Cross two wooden bridges, look down at waterfalls below.  There are interpretive stops including the popular short hike through the rainforest that leads to a salmon spawning stream and learn about the Tongass National Forest first hand! 

Clover Pass Kayak Tour

Join us for a paddle in the Tongass National Forest.  Your adventure starts with a 25 minute van ride to the north end of Ketchikan to the Outdoor Adventure Center.  You will be welcomed and led down to our waterfront facility where you will be introduced to your kayak and receive a safety briefing from your guides. Choose between paddling with a partner or go it alone in a single. Enter your kayak from our kayak dock and head out to Clover Island following your guide and gaining confidence in your new craft.  The protected waters of Clover Pass provide us with the opportunity to experience the tranquil setting of the Tongass National Forest.  Along the paddle you will learn about the natural and cultural history of the of the area while keeping a keen eye out for bald eagles, their nests, seals, jumping salmon and when the tide is right, star fish.