Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour

Overview

Take a 4-hour guided kayak tour to Clover Pass, (2 -2.5 hours in the kayaks) with scheduling to fit virtually every cruise ship. This is an amazing waterway with several rainforest islands, about 15 miles north of town. Your guides will get you away from the crowds and often to better weather where you'll paddle around 3 scenic islands where dense rainforest meets the sea. The Tongass National Forest is the largest National Forest in the U.S. and surrounds Clover Pass. Most tours encounter the resident Steller sea lions, seals, bald eagles and other birds, an immense array of intertidal life, and sometimes humpback whales, orcas, porpoises and jumping salmon along the route as well. Occasionally we even see Sitka deer or black bears down at the beach.

While specific wildlife viewing cannot be guaranteed, Clover Pass is second to none for wildlife viewing near Ketchikan and our micro climate, north of town, consistently provides dryer weather and calmer waters than downtown.

City: Ketchikan

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $136.85

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $136.85

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local smoked salmon, dip, local vegan options and hot & cold beverages.

Private Transportation from the downtown Cruise Docks & the new dock at Ward Cove.

Our Guides are Locals or Professional Educators/Return Guides / No First Year Guides

Small-group tours. 6:1 guide to guest ratio.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children must be at least 6 years old. There are some exceptions, so please call if you feel you qualify
No experience is necessary
Rain pants and jackets are provided
Due to the size of the kayak cockpit openings, your hip/waist size should not exceed 52 inches (137cm) as measured while seated.
Recommended that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest, and footwear that will fit inside the space of a kayak. Large bulky boots or high heels are not recommended
There is a minimum of 2 people to run a tour
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, date.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (682)

reneemJ7987SP

Mar 2025

100% recommend this company if you are in town! Matt was such a great guide, very informative and super helpful with the ins and outs of kayaking! We were able to take plenty of pics and videos, ask questions, and go where we wanted. One of the few companies open during the off season and definitely a great experience if you are in town!!

Michael W

Feb 2025

The kayak tour with Matt was amazing and phenomenal!! They don’t have much business during the winter in Ketchikan but if you want to get out on the water and see some wildlife this is the tour for you. You’ll see snow capped mountains, bald eagles, starfish, and other sea creatures. Matt was super friendly, very knowledgeable about the wildlife and a great photographer!!!

Metfan7109

Jan 2025

Kayak Tour was amazing and the guides (Ben and Carston) were outstanding. We saw a diverse array of wildlife, but the highlight was paddling along and finding a pod of humpback whales within 100 feet of our boat! It was like nothing we ever imagined. The company is top notch and reliable. Great tour if you are on a cruise, and it is a tremendous value.