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KAYAKING KETCHIKAN'S COASTLINE
 
It was easy to see why this company is so popular. They have built their reputation on personal service and small groups. Whatever your wishes, their goal is "to make it happen". The owners are transplants and originated from faraway. When we heard about how they kayaked from Juneau to Ketchikan, we thought they would be out of our league. Then they told us their philosophy and we realized that their goal was to turn you on to the reality of Alaska in an oh-so-gentle way. They have designed their tours around two different itineraries to capture your interests. They require nothing from you but a smile and a willingness to learn.
 
KAYAKING KETCHIKAN'S COASTLINE The "Kayaking in Ketchikan" Adventure explores the wilderness, wildlife and historic waterfront of Ketchikan by kayak. Watch for leaping salmon, seals and whales as we paddle through islands in the Tongass National Forest. We visit an active bald eagle's nest and a salmon spawning stream.

Your departure on this tour will be immediately after receiving your basic instructions for these user-friendly kayaks. Your object is to island-hop, traveling in the protected waters around Pennock, Snow, and Gravina Islands. There is a comfort level to this route as you paddle along the shoreline, sometimes gliding under huge branches stretching out over the water's edge.

You will need no experience for this trip. The company has double kayaks, with triple kayaks available to accommodate one 6-8 year old in the center, so your children can enjoy this tour as well. Center pods separate the paddlers on these fiberglass kayaks so the travelers do not have to paddle in sync. Dry bags are supplied to protect your valuables and raingear from any inclement weather. Children will enjoy use of binoculars to capture wildlife with both eyes and ears.

This is a very interactive trip. Surprisingly, jellyfish and starfish populate the waters. The end of the tour will take you along the historic waterfront of Ketchikan and, if the traffic will bear, also up Creek Street. The guides will make that decision.
KAYAKING KETCHIKAN'S COASTLINE
 
Each group has no more than six travelers per one guide. It's no wonder that visitors return raving about this tour.
 
Traveler Reviews
8/5/2010 KETCHIKAN...J Regan
Both our tours were wonderful and a great celebration for my moms 80th birthday. I was nervous doing it for the first time but your guide was great and before I new it I was doing it! Thanks for a great time. Im a teacher in NJ and friends are always doing the Alaska cruise I will definitely pass you along to the union membership thanks for a great time!
6/28/2010 KETCHIKAN...K Haglage
Entire process was very organized from pick up to completion. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
5/24/2010 KETCHIKAN...T Day
My group comprised the entire group on this excursion. Everyone had a wonderful time. The guides were professional and the equipment was top rate. I would not hesitate to use this company again and will recommend them to any clients who will be visiting Ketchikan.
8/24/2007 KETCHIKAN...Laub
Great Trip could not have had a better time. The people at kayakketchikan were really great.
8/21/2007 KETCHIKAN...D Bantz
The shore trip was great for the time/cost. Our guide was very smart and fun. She clearly loved what she did. We have used Shore Trips now on two cruises and have found it to be consistently better than the cruise line's version of the same. The Cruise's excursions always have a large group with perhaps the possibility of a native guide. Shore Trips uses local agencies that are independent with native guides resulting in even better tours and smaller groups. We plan to use Shore Trips again in the future.
6/27/2007 KETCHIKAN...H Borchers
We really enjoyed the trip. It was alot of fun and helped burn some calories from all that food on the cruise! One thing that would be nice is if possible offer a trip to a more remote waterway...more like a backcountry trip...as an option.
5/16/2007 KETCHIKAN...L Orgoralini (Agent)
All my clients had a fabulous time on all your tours. I'm so glad I found you and I will definitely use you again.
8/14/2006 KETCHIKAN...C. Driscoll
This was the first time I ever went Kayaking. I really enjoyed myself. I was the only one on this excursion, other than my guide, and I enjoyed being in a natural environment with just a couple of us present. This excursion made me feel like I was actually experiencing Alaska -- not just an Alaskan tourist spot.
7/11/2006 KETCHIKAN...S. Johnson
We had a very enjoyable time and had a great time. Our guide was friendly and informative. I think we all felt safe and secure in our kayaking. I'll recommend it to anyone!
8/1/2005 ALASKA J. Hammernick
WE REALLY LOVED IT. WE ESPECIALLY LIKE THE FACT THAT WE WERE IN SUCH A SMALL GROUP. THIS IS WHY WE CAME TO ALASKA - TO EXPERIENCE THE UNCROWDED OUTDOORS!
6/23/2004 ALASKA H. Staller
In Ketchikan we booked the ocean kayak to Pennock Island with you and again it was terrific, the guides met us perfectly and we had a terrific time. I wanted you to know that all of our day excursions were terrific and the guides at each place made it so much more enjoyable. I just wanted to thank you for making our Alaska trip so much fun in every way. It was a real pleasure doing business with you - you have a terrific thing going here for travellers!!!
7/18/2003 ALASKA R. Dodd
Thanks for your help in setting this up. We all had a good time kayaking. The members of the kayaking company were prompt and two guides that went with our group were quite good. We saw bald eagles, lots of salmon and the kids even got to hold jelly fish -- only the ones that don't sting. Thanks again!

7/18/2003 ALASKA J. Dowling
We had a great time on the kayak in Ketchikan. Beautiful day. Our guides were very nice and they were right where they said they would be when we got off the ship. Thanks!
6/20/2003 ALASKA C. Camenzend
I made contact with this far-flun family who said they were pleased with arrangements over all and that every thing went smoothly.
Thanks again for a great product! We will use you again.
 
Pricing
Per Person $105.00 USD
Child $76.00 USD Ages 6-15
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Departures
07:15 AM (2.75 hrs)
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11:15 AM (2.75 hrs)
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01:15 PM (2.75 hrs)
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02:15 PM (2.75 hrs)
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Transfer / Meeting Instructions
No Taxi Required
Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.
Special Instructions
Please dress in layers and wear tennis shoes. You will step from the dock into your kayak and your feet will not get wet.
If necessary, rain gear, jackets and pants, will be provided.

Actual departure times may vary by 30 minutes. You will be notified of the exact departure time at the time your booking is confirmed.
Restrictions
Minimum age is six years old. If you have any physical disabilities, the company would like to make it happen for you. Please let us know and we will contact them.
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