Alaska Kayak Company is a Ketchikan-based outdoor guiding business offering guided boat, kayak, and hike experiences focused on the coastal rainforests and waterways of southeastern Alaska. Led by local guide Tim, the company provides private, customizable adventures and a set 3-hour boat and kayak tour along the Tongass National Forest coastline. Tours emphasize hands-on exploration of remote waters, shoreline hikes, and opportunities to observe marine and bird life in natural habitat.
Tours are tailored to participants’ abilities and interests: the private Boat, Kayak, & Hike option is designed for personalized pacing, route selection, and activity mix, while the Boat and Kayak 3-hour tour follows an exploratory route with no fixed itinerary to maximize wildlife viewing and scenic variety. The 3-hour trip includes post-paddle snacks. Alaska Kayak Company operates from Ketchikan, Alaska, and focuses on local knowledge of currents, shoreline terrain, and wildlife viewing areas to deliver safe, engaging outings.
Safety and local expertise are central to the guiding approach. Guide Tim’s local experience shapes route choices and interpretive information about the Tongass National Forest coastline, sea life, and shoreline ecology. Guests seeking a customizable private experience or a shorter, wildlife-focused paddle can select the option that best fits timing and interests. Reservations are recommended for private tours and scheduled 3-hour departures during peak season.