About Ketchikan Kayak Company
Ketchikan Kayak Company is a locally owned outfitter based in Ketchikan, Alaska, specialising in small-group sea kayaking, electric bike and hiking eco-tours along the Inside Passage. Operating guided excursions since 2003, the company has been ranked the number-one Ketchikan tour on Tripadvisor for six years running, building its reputation on knowledgeable naturalist guides and an intimate, uncrowded approach to exploring the coastline.
Their signature sea kayak eco-tour paddles the sheltered waters and forested islets just minutes from downtown, while the electric bike and rainforest hike combo lets guests cover more ground through the Tongass National Forest with less effort. The company also runs inflatable fast-boat (Zodiac) wilderness tours for those wanting to reach remote coves and wildlife-rich shoreline quickly. All gear is provided, and trips are timed around cruise-ship schedules to suit visiting passengers.
What sets Ketchikan Kayak Company apart is its consistent top ranking and commitment to small groups, ensuring each guest gets personal attention and genuine wildlife encounters — bald eagles, harbour seals, salmon and the occasional black bear. Family owned and deeply rooted in the community, the operators pride themselves on low-impact, environmentally conscious touring.
