Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour to Clover Pass with Local Guides
by Ketchikan Kayak Company
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This guided kayak trip lasts about four hours, including two to two and a half hours paddling around Clover Pass, located roughly 15 miles north of Ketchikan. The tour is scheduled to fit nearly every cruise ship arrival. Participants travel by kayak through a waterway surrounded by several rainforest islands within the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. The guides steer groups away from busy areas, often finding calmer waters and better weather. During the trip, paddlers circle three islands where dense rainforest meets the ocean. Wildlife sightings are common and include Steller sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and various bird species. Occasionally, the tour encounters humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, jumping salmon, and sometimes Sitka deer or black bears near the shore. Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, Clover Pass is considered one of the best locations near Ketchikan for observing local animals due to its microclimate, which usually brings drier conditions and calmer waters than downtown. The tour operates in small groups with a maximum ratio of six guests per guide. Transportation is provided privately from downtown cruise docks and the new Ward Cove dock. Local guides or professional educators lead the tour. Included are local smoked salmon with dip, vegan options, and hot and cold drinks. Rain jackets and pants are supplied, and no prior kayaking experience is needed.
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour to Clover Pass with Local Guides
by Ketchikan Kayak Company
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$322Overview
This guided kayak trip lasts about four hours, including two to two and a half hours paddling around Clover Pass, located roughly 15 miles north of Ketchikan. The tour is scheduled to fit nearly every cruise ship arrival. Participants travel by kayak through a waterway surrounded by several rainforest islands within the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. The guides steer groups away from busy areas, often finding calmer waters and better weather. During the trip, paddlers circle three islands where dense rainforest meets the ocean. Wildlife sightings are common and include Steller sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and various bird species. Occasionally, the tour encounters humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, jumping salmon, and sometimes Sitka deer or black bears near the shore. Although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, Clover Pass is considered one of the best locations near Ketchikan for observing local animals due to its microclimate, which usually brings drier conditions and calmer waters than downtown. The tour operates in small groups with a maximum ratio of six guests per guide. Transportation is provided privately from downtown cruise docks and the new Ward Cove dock. Local guides or professional educators lead the tour. Included are local smoked salmon with dip, vegan options, and hot and cold drinks. Rain jackets and pants are supplied, and no prior kayaking experience is needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.