Explore Nature's Wonders at Herring Cove in Ketchikan
Join our unforgettable wildlife sightseeing tours.

Join our unforgettable wildlife sightseeing tours.

At Herring Cove Wildlife Tours, we are dedicated to providing unforgettable sightseeing experiences in nature and culture. Our mission is to connect you with the beauty of wildlife adding a stop at Saxman Native Village or Potlatch Totem Park and the great outdoors.

OUR CLASSIC OPEN-AIR TROLLEY

OUR SEMI OPEN-AIR CABLE CAR TROLLEY


Explore the City of Ketchikan, Saxman Native Village, and Herring Cove aboard one of our classic trolleys on this 2–2.25-hour tour.
Visit Saxman Native Village, home to the largest collection of standing totem poles. Learn the stories, legends, and cultural significance behind these magnificent poles while immersed in Alaska Native heritage.
Enjoy a narrated drive through historic Ketchikan and pass by the iconic Creek Street—once the town’s infamous red-light district—where your guide will share its colorful history.
Continue on to Herring Cove, one of the area’s premier wildlife viewing locations. From mid-June through late September, there is a strong chance of seeing black bears, eagles, salmon, seals, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Please note that wildlife sightings, while common, cannot be guaranteed.


Experience the best of Ketchikan aboard one of our deluxe coaches or 15 passenger vans on this 2.5–2.75 hour guided tour.
Travel 10 miles north to Potlatch Totem Park, once the site of a traditional Native fishing village. Enjoy a rich cultural experience featuring an antique car museum, a replica clan house, and a working carving shed where local artists bring Native art to life. The gift shop also includes a unique museum showcasing antique firearms and other historic artifacts.
Your adventure continues with a scenic drive through Ketchikan’s city highlights before heading 8.25 miles south to Herring Cove, one of the island’s most active wildlife viewing areas. Keep an eye out for black bears, eagles, salmon, and other Alaskan wildlife as you take in the natural beauty of this lush rainforest setting.
Discover more of Ketchikan and its surroundings on this well-rounded, story-rich tour designed to highlight the culture, wildlife, and history of Alaska’s First City. Please note that wildlife sightings, while common, cannot be guaranteed.


Explore the City of Ketchikan, Saxman Native Village, and Herring Cove aboard one of our deluxe 33 passenger buses or 15 passenger Transit Vans with this 2–2.25-hour tour.
Visit Saxman Native Village, home to the largest collection of standing totem poles. Learn the stories, legends, and cultural significance behind these magnificent poles while immersed in Alaska Native heritage.
Enjoy a narrated drive through historic Ketchikan and pass by the iconic Creek Street—once the town’s infamous red-light district—where your guide will share its colorful history.
Continue on to Herring Cove, one of the area’s premier wildlife viewing locations. From mid-June through late September, there is a strong chance of seeing black bears, eagles, salmon, seals, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Please note that wildlife sightings, while common, cannot guarantee wildlife.
From small to large private groups, we can customize an itinerary to suit your needs.
131 Front St, Ketchikan, AK, USA Ketchikan Visitor's Bureau Booth #17
Call us at 907-247-8889 or email us @ herringcovewildlifetours@gmail.com
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