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Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center
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Southeast Exposure Ketchikan - Kayaking, Zipline & Zodiac Boat Tours. Welcome to Southeast Exposure. We started taking Kayaking Tours in 1986 from our home in downtown Ketchikan. Kayaks soon took over the yard. In 2005 we moved our operation north to beautiful Clover Pass, three miles from the end of the road. The protected waters here are dotted with evergreen islands. To realize our dream of having a zipline course and move the kayak tours away from the floatplanes, large boats, wind and the noise of the waters of downtown, we purchased an estate and started to renovate and add. We built a zipline course with 8 lines in the big cedars and installed transition elements as well as a zipline that zooms down to an ocean platform. We also installed an optional climbing wall with stairs to climb to the top platform. We support our Tatoosh Islands and Misty Fiords kayak tours with three vessels: Two 24’ Rigid Hulled inflatables (RIBs) and a 24’ landing craft. Our Zodiac Boatman Tour features three custom built 14’ rigid hulled boats. The kayak fleet would never fit anywhere in our two previous locations. What will you see out here in Clover Pass? Islands ringed by protected waters Seals, sea lions, eagles, intertidal life, jumping salmon, deer and possibly orcas on the hunt and transiting humpback whales.
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RthurPendragon
Keller, TX6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Tatoosh Kayak Tour - AWESOME!
May 2024 • Family
Great experience for the family (mom, dad, 15 y.o. son, 12 y.o. daughter)! Loved the 4.5-hour kayak tour around Tatoosh with Noelle, Clara, and Faith! They were all so patient with the new kayakers in the group and trusting with the experienced kayakers. Noelle was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and fauna. We had multiple encounters with humpback whales, minks, harbor seals, starfish, and lion jellyfish. A great excursion made better because all the guides (MNOP ;), Clara, and Faith were amazing and passionate. The homemade chocolate chip cookies are also amazing!

They have all the equipment you need in case you’re not set with the best gear for kayaking (in the rain). We borrowed “rain-proof” pants and jackets for the family and they had one dry bag per tandem kayak. All kayaks were in very good condition and ruddered, making steering a breeze.
Written May 31, 2024
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nanmarie k
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Guide Rusty Rocks the Tour
Jul 2024 • Family
We throughly enjoyed the boatman zodiac tour with our guide Rusty! He was adept a making everyone feel comfortable manning their boats and pointing out the sights along the way. It was a glorious day on the water and Rusty delivered a great tour!
Written August 27, 2024
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Passport31150787281
27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sea kayaking Tatoosh Isalnds
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had a great experience on this excursion. Sam our guide was humorous as well as very knowledgeable. Where we kayaked was fairly calm and our four guides took care to make sure we were safe. The scenery was just beautiful. We saw lots of eagles and some amazing star fish. Would highly recommend this experience.
Many thanks
Written August 17, 2024
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Jacob M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Boat ride to a secluded beach, nature sightseeing, Kayaking tour
Jun 2024 • Couples
The best time!
Jackson was a great tour guide, taking us to a secluded beach.
With the help of Tom, Katie, Kate, and Mallory we were just about one with nature.
We saw marine life along the shore and some bald eagles. A playful mink followed along the rocks for a curious amount of time.
So peaceful, great adventure, and well worth the cost!
We learned so much throughout the trip and would recommend it to anyone!
Written June 11, 2024
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Traveler54356718618
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fun day and learned a lot!
May 2024 • Couples
Southeast exposure to Tootsh Islands - Great guides! Safety was very important to them! The guides noticed whales on our way out to the islands to board the kayaks and they took the time to stop and let us all observe the whales! Lots of fun! Worth the money and would recommend.
Written May 24, 2024
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BrianC9999
Pittsburgh, PA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome Zodiac Boat Adventure
Jul 2024 • Family
We had an amazing Zodiac boat tour. Eli was an outstanding guide and our family had the best time. It was a sunny and calm Independence Day, and we saw many majestic bald eagles and several harbor seals. Best part of our trip to Alaska!!
Written July 4, 2024
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Shea C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Kayaking with whales was magical!
Sep 2023 • Family
You must go sign up for a kyaking tour with Benji arounf the Tatoosh Islands.
We headed out on the sunny day never expecting to see whales but oh how were were surprised. Our guide Benji mentioned the whales had moved out of this area and not likely to see any whales this day in early September. We started to head towards the first island to get a closer look at a pair of bald eagles when we quickly realized were in the presence (3-miles across the open water) magnificent humpback whales. It was a family of whales teaching their young to "bubble-net" feed and it was the most beautiful and fascinating to watch it for more than an hour. Our guide was very informative, teaching the group of exactly how the whales bubble-net feed, which is fascinating. Benji always had our safety top of mind as the whales made their way across the open waters, heading directly for our area. We were able to watch the whales for more than an hour. We thought Benji was our lucky charm for sure since we also were able to get up close to a few seals (what I refer to as sea puppies) swimming around a little rock island. It was the most magical thing I think I will ever experience.
Written September 7, 2023
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Dawn V
Winter Park, CO6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Float with Orcas
Jun 2022
We met Rainy and her husband who geared us up for a fantastic up close and personal encounter with Orcas. We were outfitted in wet gear suits and boarded a 4 person zodiak..think heavy duty blow up boats with motors…sturdy boats ! We were sight seeing along the way until we arrived in a peaceful cove with two pods of orcas. We floated in the peaceful beautiful natural setting until they swam closer and we got to observe them while they fed. We were always safe, completely comfortable and dry. It was one of the most fun things we did on our Alaskan adventure.
I highly recommend it!
Dawn VF
Written July 4, 2022
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Jamie B
Wylie, TX16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best excursion in Ketchikan
Jul 2021
My husband and I did this tour on 7/19 and it was just the two of us. Jared picked us up at our hotel since we flew in and were not on a cruise. A lot of other companies cancelled our tours since there were no cruise ships and we did not mean their minimum occupancies. I found these guys and booked with them directly and am so glad we did. It was the best excursion/experience we did. Since it was just my husband and I, Jared took us on a different route than normal. We got to zip up the coastline and go see the Oyster Farm, and some pretty magical bays and inlets. Jared made sure we knew what we were doing with our boat and then just let us follow him at speed. He would stop to point out seals, deer, and eagles. Even though we didn't see a bear (he tried his hardest to find them) he did give us a lot of infomation about Ketchikan and the surrounding wilderness. He picked us some wild salmonberries that were very tasty. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day and gorgeous weather. Had we had longer than a week in town we probably would have booked this tour again and asked for Jared specifically.
Written July 25, 2021
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Margaret M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Fun flying through Trees
Aug 2022
We had are great time on our zip line adventure. The guides were very knowledge and entertaining. We zip to 6-7 platforms, 2 which were over water. They also had an obstacle coarse between one the platforms that was great fun even though it was challenging. We'd highly recommend it for those people who are adventurous and enjoy the outdoors.
Written August 15, 2022
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