We are a tour guided two-and-a-half hour driven sightseeing tour of the city, and wildlife hot spots!! Nature, museums, native villages and totems. Don’t forget to ask about our 5 Star King Crab in Paradise Package!! Over 300 tours last summer and no one missed their ship!!
More Than a Tour — It’s a Personal Experience
Why Travelers Choose 5 Star Tours
Because you deserve better than a tourist trap.
We’re proud to be local guides who built our business on quality, not quantity. Every tour is personal, paced to your day, and planned around the tides, weather, and wildlife movements — not a rigid schedule.
We treat every guest like family, because to us, that’s what you are.
At 5 Star Tours Ketchikan, we don’t just show you the sights — we show you the soul of Alaska.
Our tours are completely private, fully customizable, and led by two local guides with perfect 5-star ratings and decades of Ketchikan know-how.
Whether you’re here for wildlife, waterfalls, culture, or crab legs — we’ll make sure your time in Ketchikan feels like visiting old friends, not following a bus tour.
Create Your Own Adventure
Your trip to Alaska should be as unique as you are. With 5 Star Tours, you call the shots — literally.
Choose from unforgettable stops like:
- Creek Street & Salmon Ladder – walk Ketchikan’s iconic boardwalks and watch salmon fight their way upstream.
- Totem Parks & Clan Houses – dive into Alaska Native culture at Potlatch Park or the Totem Heritage Center.
- Rainbow Falls & Herring Cove – capture rainforest waterfalls and see bears, eagles, seals, and salmon up close.
- Local Flavor Tours – stop for the island’s #1 king crab, visit local pubs, or even explore Ketchikan’s cannabis scene.
- Custom Requests Welcome – from family photo stops to tide-based wildlife watching — your tour is built around you.
No crowds. No cookie-cutter routes. Just your private, local-guided Alaska experience.
Meet Your Guides
We’re two travelers with a shared mission: to raise the bar for tours in Ketchikan.
We’ve worked in the local industry for years, earned consistent 5-star ratings, and decided to do things differently — smaller groups, more flexibility, and more heart.
When you ride with us, you’re not getting a script. You’re getting the real Ketchikan — told by people who live it every day.
Thane Bowles & Teddy Gerwer
Owners
Experience Beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska
Plan Your 5-Star Day in Ketchikan
Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, we’ll make it unforgettable.
Get in touch today to start building your custom Ketchikan experience — one that feels local, natural, and uniquely yours.
Private Tours Available Daily — Book in Advance to Reserve Your Spot