This section will prepare you for your S.E. Alaska adventure.
What to Bring
Cameras, binoculars, sunglasses, warm clothing, a sweater and medium or light jacket. Raingear and waterproof footgear, deck and/or light hiking shoes.
Weather
Southeast Alaska is a temperate rainforest. The lush beauty and wealth of fish and wildlife are the result of our ample rainfall. However, most of Southeast Alaska’s rainfall is in the fall and winter. Nevertheless be prepared for rain. April, May and June are considered the driest months. However, July and August are the warmest.
Transportation
Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, 90 miles north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia and 235 miles south of Juneau, Alaska.
Alaska Airlines provides direct daily service to Ketchikan from Seattle, Washington. The flight is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Toll Free Phone: 800-426-0333
Alaska’s Marine Highway provides a ferry service from Bellingham, Washington.
Toll Free Phone: 800-642-0066
Hotels can be booked through major services, including Expedia, Travelocity.
For more information visit Ketchikan Visitor Bureau.