Shore Excursion Details

Back Country Jeep® & Canoe Safari

Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska

Back Country Jeep® & Canoe Safari

DETAILS

  • 31/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Weight
  • Outerwear
  • Snack
  • Age

OVERVIEW

Drive a four-wheel-drive automatic Jeep Wrangler along mountainous roads through Tongass National Forest. Befriend your fellow travelers and group into teams of 4 per Jeep. The safari travels from sea level to the sub-alpine region of this unique coastal island. Learn about the area's natural history as you drive abandoned logging roads. Along the way, you’ll make a stop to take advantage of photo opportunities and to rotate drivers, so everyone has a turn at the wheel. Your next destination is the secluded mountain lake - Lake Harriet Hunt - where you’ll board a Tlingit-style 37 foot, 20 passenger canoe, much like the Alaska Natives used to travel the coastal waterways. Your safari guide will then lead a brief nature walk through old-growth forest from the remote camp where your cook will prepare an Alaska-style snack.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive a Jeep Wrangler through America’s largest national forest.
• Paddle a traditional canoe across a mountain lake.
• Walk through an old-growth forest.
• Look for iconic Alaskan wildlife.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age, weigh at least 40 lbs. and be in moderate to good physical condition. Drivers must be at least 25 years old, are required to show a current driver’s license and must sign a liability/insurance waiver. Not recommended for pregnant women. Life jacket and raincoat provided. Dress comfortably in warm clothing, tour operates in all weather conditions. A booster seat for children ages 5 through 8 may be requested, subject to availability.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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