Explore the stunning beauty of Ketchikan, Alaska, with Emerald Forest Tours, a locally owned company specializing in private tours suitable for all ages, featuring wildlife, waterfalls, rivers, rainforest, totem poles, and other natural wonders!
Every stop on our tour is chosen for its genuine connection to Ketchikan’s rainforest, coastline, and wildlife. You’ll explore places shaped by nature, not created for show, giving you a clear sense of what makes this place special.

A private tour offers comfort, ease, and a more personal experience. With only your family and friends on the tour, you can move at your own pace, spend extra time at the places you enjoy most, and avoid the rush or distractions of mixed‑group tours.
With a dedicated guide focused solely on your group, you’ll enjoy deeper insights, more attention, and a relaxed, stress‑free way to explore.
Our goal is to immerse you in the true spirit of Ketchikan. We bring you to the authentic places that we, as locals, love year-round, steering clear of anything that feels staged or inauthentic.
Your guide will meet your group right in front of your ship and, when the tour ends, can bring you back to the ship or drop you anywhere in town if you’d like to explore before boarding.
As a BBB‑accredited business, our company meets the Better Business Bureau’s established standards for integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct, providing guests with confidence in our professionalism and accountability.
We also operate under State of Alaska commercial use permits that authorize us to conduct guided tours on state parks in accordance with established regulations.




Emerald Forest Tours
Ketchikan Alaska
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