The 3 Best Wildlife Trips Worldwide

1.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700Our pick

Join Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters for a private five-hour outing with your own group. Captains such as Tony, Lukas, and Grayson help beginners fish for salmon, halibut, cod, and rockfish, while the route may include whales, sea lions, eagles, and totem poles.

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the best time on this charter. The captain really knows his stuff—tons of fishing experience and insider knowledge. He took us to all the right spots and had all the tricks to help us reel in a great catch.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Ketchikan Halibut Hunt Fishing Adventure & Wildlife – Top Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $700

Join Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters for a private four-hour trip from Berth 3. Captain Grayson can guide your group toward halibut, cod, rockfish, and sharks while you watch for whales, eagles, and seals. Tackle, bait, water, and snacks are included, but you’ll need a fishing license.

“Captain Grayson was great! We only had 4 of us on the boat. Captain guided us on how to catch Halibut. We caught halibut and several types of Rockfish. Only kept the ones we were allowed to take home. There are some beautiful fish in Alaska”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Icy Strait River Fishing & Wildlife Search

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $400Best value

Drive from Icy Strait Point into Hoonah’s rainforest, hike to a salmon stream, and fish with supplied spinning or fly-fishing gear. Groups are limited to six, with chances to see brown bears, eagles, deer, and other wildlife. Guide Chris has helped beginners and experienced anglers alike.

“This was the greatest experience! We caught a ton of salmon, and we even saw a bear! The very best day!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review