




Lighthouse Excursions is a locally owned & operated Ketchikan tour company based out of Ward Cove. We pride yourselves on providing guests with an experience of Southeast Alaska through local eyes. Your Lighthouse, Totems & Eagles Excursion is a grab-bag of some of Ketchikan's top attractions, with a little something for everyone. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, a history and culture buff, or love seeing wildlife in their natural environment, this tour is for you! We're passionate about where we live, and we love showing it off to guests from all over the world.
Your boats are docked inside Ward Cove, which was once of the site of the largest pulp mill in the United States. Remnants of the old pulp mill can be seen on arrival to your dock, as well as from the water. You'll learn about the industries that once fueled Ketchikan as we leave your dock behind and head out into wilder waters.
View the beautiful Alaska native clan house & totem poles from the water. Your guides will share with you the history of the park and discuss Ketchikan's vibrant Alaska native cultures.
Along the first part of your journey, you'll see many local homes dotting your shoreline, some of them even on their own island! We'll tell you about the unique lifestyle of living remote in Alaska.
View the historic Guard Island Lighthouse from the water, complete with panoramic views of the seascape beyond. Your captain will discuss it's unique architecture, and share with you some of its history.
View the world's largest temperate rainforest from the water. We cruise along the wild shoreline of your remote islands, which are densely populated by Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock, Red & Yellow Cedar, and Red Alder. You'll have plenty of opportunities to observe the beauty of the forest from your tour vessel!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove) lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $124 per person for this Ketchikan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is GUESTS ARRIVING AT WARD COVE CRUISE SHIP PIER ONLY. Meet just outside the exit doors of the Mill at Ward Cove near the green rail cars by the shuttle bus loading area 10 minutes prior to departure time. Our representative will be holding a white sign that says "Lighthouse Excursions.". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Guests must be able to minimally navigate 3-4 steps on and off our tour vessel and transportation. Wheelchair service to and from the tour vessel is provided for those with limited mobility. Please reach out the operator to coordinate.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lighthouse Excursions.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Excursion (Ward Cove) | 2h 30min | 5.0 (22) | $124 | |
Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Island Sea Kayaking | 3h 30min | 4.9 (449) | $115 | View |
Ketchikan Rainforest Sanctuary and Totem Park | 2h 45min | 4.6 (212) | $110 | View |
Totems, City & Wildlife by Cable Car Trolley | 2 hours | 3.8 (158) | $85 | View |
Private Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (130) | $575 | View |
Ketchikan Duck Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (2,977) | $79 | View |
Ketchikan All In One | 2h 30min | 4.2 (1,204) | $94 | View |