Description
High-flying adventure meets Alaskan coastal rainforest on the Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition. There's a reason why this is one of the top must-do activities in Skagway according to travelers. This 4-hour adventure has something for both nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike, and the Skagway zipline tour is arguably one of the most renowned ziplining tours along the Alaskan cruise route because of its picturesque, natural setting amongst massive spruce and cedars. 11 ziplining stations take you high in the canopy with views over glacially fed waterfalls and mountainous rainforests. Go fast and go far as you fly up to 45 miles per hour on cables up to 2 football fields long! 4 beautiful, ultramodern suspension bridges cross over this rugged landscape and provide the perfect platform for memorable photos!
It's more than just the ziplining that makes this one of the best Skagway tours; this experience provides the whole package! Starting with a pickup at your cruise ship, your guide shuttles you about 11 miles down the road to historic Dyea which was a bustling port town back in the Gold Rush days. A surprisingly thorough history lesson provides a great start to the day and quickly you'll arrive at base camp, the launching off point for this Skagway shore excursion. But what goes down must first go up, so hop into a fully customized Unimog, a monster machine that shuttles participants up the rugged mountain road to start of the ziplining experience. Even this ride warrants smiles all-around, as it climbs up paralleling beautiful glacier streams and fresh Alaskan air.
This is about where the adrenaline kicks in. Professional guides prepare you with the necessary equipment and information, and then you're off to explore this land from the treetops! Get a running start and then let go and glide over pristine Alaskan wilderness below. Soar from station to station and watch your friends and family do the same. After some amazing photographs together, hop in the Unimog for the ride back down and share your mutual "That was amazing!" experiences with one another.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this excursion suitable for guests of all ages?
There is no age requirement for this tour, but participants must weigh at least 50 lbs.
How long is this excursion, and is transportation to and from your camp included?
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 4h 00min • 7 activities
Your guides will pick you up right from the cruise docks for a fascinating narrated transport from Skagway to the historic ghost town of Dyea for your tour.
Upon reaching Dyea, you will have a brief break to use the restroom before hopping in a Unimog offroad vehicle for an exciting trip up the mountainside to the ziplines.
Once you reach the Ziplining base, you will go through a gear up with harnesses & helmets, before running through a safety orientation with your knowledgable guides.
Now it's time to begin your thrilling zips! You'll have the opportunity to fly through the air and try new tricks on 11 exciting ziplines through the treetops.
At the conclusion of your ziplining experience, you will remove your gear, collect anything you left with the guides, and hop back in the Unimog to head back down the mountain.
When you reach the base camp, you will have the opportunity to check out the gift shop, look at the professional photos taken from your zipline, and use the facilities if needed.
At the conclusion of your tour, you'll hop back on the bus for transport right back to the Skagway cruise docks so you can hop back on your cruise or go check out the historic downtown.