Description
Get your fill of action and adventure on the Backcountry Jeep and Canoe Safari. This Ketchikan tour puts you in the driver's seat for a 4x4 adventure through the lush Tongass National Forest. Your guides lead the way and communicate via 2-way radio as you wind your Jeep Wrangler through forested Sitka spruce and western hemlock laden trails on this off-road adventure. Make your way to Lake Harriet Hunt where you'll paddle a 20-passenger canoe through one of the most scenic ecosystems in the world. A surf & turf adventure through the lush Alaskan rainforest!
Jump behind the wheel of an off-road vehicle to explore Alaskan backcountry from a rugged Jeep Wrangler. With the unique ability to cover lots of ground in a short amount of time, venture off onto abandoned logging roads winding through the wilderness of Revillagigedo Island. Set off away from the crowds through the Alaskan wilderness in your 4-passenger Jeep while taking turns driving. Guides lead the pack and communicate through the vehicles' radio, while stops along the way at scenic overlooks provide photo opportunities and a chance to switch drivers. Cruise through old-growth forests and arrive to Lake Harriet Hunt where part 2 of this exciting adventure begins.
Say goodbye to the Jeeps and hello to sturdy 37-foot canoe that will allow you to experience the rainforest from a different perspective. Again, professional guides lead the group and provide an informative narrative along the way. Head ashore to the cook camp where a tasty snack of smoked salmon, clam chowder and assorted rolls with wilderness jams await. Fuel up for a final nature walk that completes this comprehensive journey. You'll return to the cruise docks having experienced Ketchikan by Jeep, canoe, and nature trail! And at 4 hours duration, you'll still have time in the day for exploring downtown!
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous canoe experience? Is it safe?
What if it rains? Do the trips get canceled?
Is there a weight limit for the canoes?
What if our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 4h 00min • 5 activities
Guides will meet you at your cruise ship dock and transport you to the start of the tour.
After checking in, you'll go through a brief safety orientation with your guides and they will assign you to a vehicle.
Follow the backcountry trails and wind through the Tongass National Forest before arriving at the lake.
Get outfitted for the canoe portion of the tour and enjoy a guided nature walk and a snack before heading back across the lake.
Transfer from Lake Harriet Hunt back to base camp before returning to your cruise ship dock.