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Home/Destinations/Ketchikan/Ketchikan wildlife
Wildlife · Ketchikan itinerary

Ketchikan Wildlife: The Best Itinerary

Ketchikan teems with wildlife. Here is how to see it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Bears
  2. 2Eagles
  3. 3Whales
  4. 4Salmon

The bears

Fishing for salmon.

The totems

Native heritage.

The fjords

A wilderness cruise.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ketchikan — prices per person.

Ketchikan Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek Guided Tour
Ketchikan
Ketchikan Magical Old-Growth Creek Trek Guided Tour
5.0(54)·3h 30min
from$258/ person
via Viator
Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour
Ketchikan
Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour
5.0(130)·3 hours
from$575/ person
via Viator
Anchorage: Kenai Fjords & Denali National Park 5 Day 4 Night Tour
Anchorage
Anchorage: Kenai Fjords & Denali National Park 5 Day 4 Night Tour
5.0(15)·5 days
from$2,599/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Adventure
Ketchikan
Ultimate Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Adventure
5.0(30)·5 hours
from$878/ person
via Viator
Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure
Ketchikan
Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure
4.9(135)·3 hours
from$219/ person
via Viator
Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1.5hr -includes 20 minute water landing
Ketchikan
Misty Fjords Flightseeing 1.5hr -includes 20 minute water landing
4.9(54)·2 hours
from$470/ person
via Viator
BEST HALIBUT Fishing Excursion & Wildlife - KETCHIKAN Top Rated
Ketchikan
BEST HALIBUT Fishing Excursion & Wildlife - KETCHIKAN Top Rated
5.0(112)·4 hours
from$499/ person
via Viator
2 Hour Alaska Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Small Group Tour
Ketchikan
2 Hour Alaska Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Small Group Tour
4.9(267)·2 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator

Ketchikan wildlife — FAQ

What wildlife can you see?
Bears, bald eagles, seals, whales and salmon.
When can you see bears?
In summer, when salmon run up the creeks.
Is Ketchikan good for salmon?
Yes — it is the Salmon Capital of the World.

Explore more in Ketchikan

Totem PolesMisty FjordsWildlife & SalmonCreek StreetFlightseeing