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Ketchikan Tour: Explore in a '67 Volkswagen Van
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23 Ratings
Ketchikan
Discover Ketchikan’s history and nature in a ‘67 VW van. Customize your tour and explore beaches, waterfalls, and scenic spots with a local guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ketchikan - We will meet and greet our group on the dock at Berth 2 near the Rock Statue.
- Ketchikan - As we drive through historical Ketchikan you will learn about the town’s colorful past.
- Rotary Beach - At Rotary Beach we will have time to explore an Alaskan Beach. Our guides will point out the flora and fauna, some that only live in this niche ecosystem. It the tide is right, we can look for tide pool creatures. The view out over Nichols passage makes for the perfect photo opportunity. This is also a great spot to scan for wildlife (not guaranteed).
- Herring Cove - This stop includes scenic views of Herring Cove. Herring cove is home to the sight of one of our many fish hatcheries. Our guide might even share a story of running around the hatchery as a kid. This sight is an excellent spot to look for eagles and other wildlife (not guaranteed).
- Ketchikan - Our last stop is at amazing waterfall that is just a few steps off the road. This stop also puts you into the heart of the rainforest here in Ketchikan. If it is in season, you might even get to see our amazing salmon berries in bloom.
- Ketchikan - As we drive back to town, we will make our way along the Tongass Narrows where you can hear about the rich fishing history of Southeast Alaska. If time allows, we will make one final photo stop looking out over Nichols Passage.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Local Guide
- Van equipped with seat belts
What's Not Included
- On-board WiFi
- On-board restrooms
Additional Information
Explore Ketchikan in our ‘67 Volkswagen van. You can enjoy learning about Ketchikan’s colorful past, rich Native history, and the flora and fauna that make Southeast Alaska such a wonderful place. Our stops include but are not limited to a local Alaskan beach for intertidal exploration (tidal dependent), photo stops along Nichols Passage, a dazzling waterfall, and a stop at scenic Herring Cove for the possibility to spot wildlife (not guaranteed). Substituting the Saxman Totem Park or a short hike for any of the options above is also available. This tour can be completely customized to fit your itinerary. Just let our guide know; he will use his local knowledge to create an adventure you won’t soon forget! This tour is an excellent option for all ages and guests who enjoy exploring with local guides!
Location
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Front Street
We will be parked at Berth 2 between the Visitors Bureau and the Tongass Trading Dock Store. We will meet you at the bronze statue called "The Rock" with a sign. If you are cruising on NCL, you will have to take the free shuttle to town walk to Berth 2 to meet us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Belindabf9973cv
Aug 31, 2024
Epic experience! - What an absolutely epic tour! This made our Ketchikan tour and day! Tristan was incredible, so knowledgeable and professional. He knows the local history, ocean, fauna and flora intimately and we were super impressed. He went out of his way to make this experience unique and he customized the tour to accommodate our interests and curiosity. Very special indeed. Cannot recommend this enough and hoping
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Vacation45716526438
Aug 19, 2024
Great tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it. - It was a great tour on the spur of the moment. Tristan really know Ketchikan. I highly recommend Sundew Tours. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
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Ruth_r
Aug 18, 2024
Alaska via VW - It was great having Tristan as our personal tour guide. He was born and raised in Ketchikan. He took us to awesome lesser known areas in Ketchikan and gave us interesting information about the area. The VW van was awesome. Would highly recommend this tour
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Kristengordon1
Aug 16, 2024
A Beautiful Tour of the Alaskan Salmon Capital of The World - Magical. Our day in Ketchikan with Tristen of Sundew tours will remain one of my favorite travel tours of all time. Our day began with a tour of the island, an incredible journey to a tide pool where thousands of purple clams hung to the sea walk. We held star fish, spied eagles, talked to a Raven smart enough to change his voice... to sound like water drops, other birds, and sounds he made up all by himself. We saw a black bear, enjoying a salmon feast, and Tristen showed us plants that were edible and also used for medicinal purpose. Besides all of this.... I have to say, his 67 VW bus is dope!
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Ashley_l
Aug 13, 2024
Awesome Experience - Ashley and Tristan were amazing! We had an incredible experience with this team who took us on a tour around Ketchikan. Their van was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. They went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable time. Their knowledge of the local wildlife, marine life, and the area's history was impressive. We learned so much while enjoying the area and spotting wildlife. If you're looking for a personalized and informative tour of Ketchikan, I highly recommend this fantastic duo!
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Stephanie_s
Aug 11, 2024
Local Guides make all the difference - We were able to see Ketchikan from an insider's perspective. Our guides loved and respected the area. Very knowledgeable about the plants, animals and sealife. We were able to see a beach area while the tide was low and later able to see a black bear. We had a great time touring the area and getting the "inside scoop" for what we should check out in town as well.
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892angeb
Aug 11, 2024
Amazing! - Whats an amazing experience! We did not know what do and saw Tristen and Ashley. We knew right away this was the tour we wanted. It was personal, informative and they were so wonderful. We learned about island culture, their experiences living there, saw the wildlife they said we would see and felt catered to. If you are in Ketchikan this is the tour you want!
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Jentho01
Aug 9, 2024
Wonderful experience in Ketchikan - We had such a lovely tour of Ketchikan with Ashley and Tristan. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a more personal experience. Their knowledge of the community is unparalleled. We really enjoyed our time with them and tour of this special place!
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Karen_p
Aug 7, 2024
Great hosts, Great tour, Great transportation! - The knowledge of Ashley and Tristan was great and they delivered bears, crabs and a waterfall. Great tour!
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K478ssjonathans
Aug 3, 2024
Awesome definitely recommend! - Tristan was great, this tour was the highlight of our trip, took a private trip in his beautiful Volkswagen bus with my wife. Tristan showed us the area. He talked about the native plants and the geology of the area, took us to a beautiful waterfall and went hiking on a logging road where we saw a black bear. He showed us all kinds of berries and edible plants. Definitely recommend when your in Ketchikan!
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