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Ride a classic '67 VW van through Ketchikan’s rainforest fringes, stopping at tide pools, viewpoints and a roadside waterfall. This private 2–2.5 hour tour blends local history, wildlife spotting and customizable stops for all ages.
Ride a classic '67 VW van through Ketchikan’s rainforest fringes, stopping at tide pools, viewpoints and a roadside waterfall. This private 2–2.5 hour tour blends local history, wildlife spotting and customizable stops for all ages.
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Operated by Sundew Tours · Ketchikan, Alaska
The van arrives with a soft rattle and the salt air pushes through the open windows as you roll away from the dock. Moss-draped spruce and alder slide past the porthole view, and the guide’s voice mixes local stories with the clack of old vinyl seats. This is Southeast Alaska on a human scale: close to the shoreline, attentive to tides, and tuned to small natural dramas.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking and short roadside strolls required
Meet at Berth 2 between the Visitors Bureau and Tongass Trading Dock Store at the bronze Rock statue; Ward Cove guests should take the free shuttle into town.
Yes—tour logistics list it as suitable for all ages; infants may need to sit on laps and strollers are usable for short moves.
Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed; the guide maximizes viewing opportunities at known eagle perches and shoreline habitats.
Yes—guides may substitute stops based on tides, traffic, road work or weather to keep the tour safe and rewarding.
Ketchikan is a historic fishing town on traditional Tlingit lands; totem carving and salmon fisheries have shaped its culture for generations.
The tour travels at the edge of Tongass National Forest—respect routes, avoid disturbing wildlife and pack out trash to limit footprint on this temperate rainforest.
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