We paid $229 each for the the Bear Country Expedition in the Rainforest. We were very dissapointed! We were expecting to be in the rainforest for 3 hrs. After being in the rainforest for about 20 min. we saw 3 bears come to the stream for a meal of salmon. As soon as the bears came, our guide rushed us... More

We booked this trip from our cruise ship, Zuiderdam, only because we had a few hours ashore and wanted to see bears. We knew the operator would get us back to the ship in time before it sailed. It was very expensive, $199.00 per person. Holland America said bear sightings were guaranteed and partial refund given if not a single... More

The cruise ships seem to offer two excursions at this location—ziplining through the canopy and a walking tour through the forest. I took the walking tour (at $79), which was just under three hours long and included a ticket to the Alaska Discovery Center back in town. Our tour guide, Woody, was a year-round resident of Ketchikan who was knowledgeable... More

This was our last excursion on the Silversea AK tour, and we were all excited at the prospect of seeing bears in the wild. Forget it. Our first clue that we were NOT in the wilderness was the whooping overhead -- zipline enthusiasts! At the same time, our guide was warning us to speak softly so as not to spook... More

This was a wonderful excursion into a part of Alaska not experienced by many. It was a wonderful ride on a zodiac to the rain forest, then a hike into the forest with rare plants and life pointed out. Worth the trip. We were on the Alaskan cruise ship Radiance of the Sea and it was a wonderful cruise in... More

WORST TOUR EVER!! I have lived in Ketchikan for 33 years. I like to experience the local tours. Alaska Canopy zip-line (or rainforst sanctuary) tour does have a great view; however the tour guides were the rudest and most abrasive people I have encountered. If I was not stuck 100 feet above ground on a zip line, I would have... More

Went last week - seen very little wildlife (same as you can yourself outside of sanctuary for FREE (e.g. bald eagles, trees, ferns etc) which was all seen on the short 8 mile drive to the sanctury on coastal road. Seen no bears. Would avoid at all cost - paid $189 complete waste of money for 1 & half hours... More

Advertised as Alaska bear adventure / bear watching in Ketchikan / Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary. Promoted at: http://www.alaskarainforest.com/ Convincing website/sales pitch but don't get sucked in if you don't want to be completely ripped off!!! When arrived in Ketchikan went to the tourist information booth. The first stand was a man who offered this trip/said this was the trip to go... More

We visited the sanctuary in July 2009 and found the experience to be well worth our time and money. Our guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable of the trees, plants, and wildlife. We saw numerous eagles and a bear in the stream. He was engaging and made the hike fun and interesting for both adults and children. Afterwards we went through... More