Excursão privada: floresta tropical, vida selvagem, cachoeiras, pólos de totem...

Our tour with Leanne from Emerald Forest Tours was incredible!! We saw over 10 bald eagles up close. We saw a bear walk all along a river bed. We stopped at a beach and saw cool rocks and barnacles on sticks and learned the geography and history of the area. We saw an amazing waterfall and climbed down to the pool at the base. Leanne was very knowledgeable and fun to chat with. We also got smoked salmon and fudge from a local vendor. The communication was perfect. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Leanne.

Leann was a great tour guide for our excursion in Ketchikan, and took us right to all the good places. We saw lots of eagles, a bear, salmon, the totem poles, and lots of beautiful countryside including a waterfall. The tour was in a large comfortable van, and she had a microphone so everyone could hear. Leann picked us up promptly at the ship, and the tour was comfortably paced. Would recommend!

Take this tour. You’ll see parts of Ketchikan that you don’t know exist unless Hans points them out to you. He asked us to prioritize what we wanted to see and we chose nature. Boy did we get it. If you’re physically able to to hike, make sure you take the 30 min to hike up to the top of the waterfall. Beautiful! Hans is a great communicator, very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour to someone who wants to understand the localities of Ketchikan, but isn’t interested in doing an excursion through the cruise line.

This tour was totally worth it & so much more than we were expecting! From visiting different beaches, the waterfall, seeing a bear, totem poles & listening to a local tell us amazing stories, it really couldn’t have been better. Dennen was the best! Thank you!!

We had a great three hour tour with Dennen. He was very knowledgeable and easy going. We were fortunate to see a bear and many bald eagles. This was my daughter’s favorite excursion of the vacation. She especially loved the stop for homemade fudge and jams. Thank you Dennen!

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our tour! Bianca and Leanne were fabulous! We had a big family group with mixed ages, abilities, and interests, and the experience made everyone happy. They were very communicative, and it was very easy to connect with them. They catered to our expressed interests -- I asked for animals and native culture, and they totally delivered. We explored tide pools full of starfish, had eagles circle overhead, learned about totem poles (including talking to an artist making one), and saw both a humpback whale and a bear. They were very accommodating for the little ones in our group and also made sure to get us back into town on time for our next excursion. This tour was worth every penny (especially for a big group)! There is a lot to do in Ketchikan, but this should be high on the list.

We booked the Wildlife, Watefalls and Totem Poles tour and we could not have been more pleased! The excursion was a bit pricey, but just having a private tour with just myself, wife and the guide was just perfect. Our guide was Leanne and she was just awesome. She tried to find us some bears, but they were not accommodating. She took us to a spot where there were at least 25-28 eagles in a tree! This was a great photo op for seeing eagles as they just perched in the tree and waited for fish to be tossed on the beach, then we watched as they flew down in hopes of getting fish. Along the way we saw otters and a black tailed dear. A stop to The Herring Bay Totem Park, where saw some Totem Poles and listening to Leanne tell the stories behind them was great. We also saw a Totem Pole that was in the carving process and was able to talk to Totem carver and ask questions about it. She took us to a waterfall for a few pictures, then we had to start heading back. As we were going back to town we got an added extra bonus as we were able to pull over in time to see a humpback whale do a bubble net feed!! So cool! We were truly blessed, our guide Leanne and this excursion was priceless!

Outstanding tour. Our guide, Hans, called onsite to meet, was super friendly and had extensive knowledge of the area having lived there for 15 yrs. Our journey took us to everything advertised - eagles, bear, bonus deer sighting, totems, sawmill and blacksmith shop and a trip to the shore to see some marine life. Highlight was the waterfall. Our group of 6 all have some level of hiking experience from moderate to very skilled. Since we were all wearing the appropriate gear Hans guided us up to get some beautiful photos and then safely back down. Highly recommemd!

Bianca is just an amazing human! The visit to the tidal pool was such a simple pleasure with Bianca pointing out treasures I would have missed. Two eagles put on a spectacular performance that Bianca was able to capture on video. The hike was short but wonderful! Would definitely recommend!

Leanne was an amazing guide with Emerald Forest Tours! She was knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly adaptable throughout our tour. She even took us through a part of the forest she doesn't normally visit, which made the experience feel unique and memorable. Along the way, she taught us so much about the forest and the local ecosystem, and it was clear how much she loves sharing her knowledge. What made the tour truly special was Leanne herself. She was warm, relatable, and connected with everyone in our group, regardless of age. Her enthusiasm and genuine kindness made the experience both fun and educational. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time, and our tour ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Ketchikan. I highly recommend Emerald Forest Tours, and if you get Leanne as your guide, you're in for a fantastic experience!