2 Hour Alaska Rainforest Walk and Totem Park Small Group Tour
Description
Join this amazing 2-hour Eco Tour with an experienced local guide in a small group with maximum of 11 guests. Explore the Rainforest on a nature trail in the Tongass National Forest and stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area. Admire the lush green rainforest with giant trees, cascading creek and moss blanketed forest floor. Journey to the Totem Park where you will hear stories behind the magnificent totem poles and learn about the fascinating Alaska Native Culture. We are local family owned business in Ketchikan and love to share our beautiful surroundings with you. Our rainforest walk and totem park tour allows you to visit 2 wonderful locations with knowledgeable guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The journey then takes us to a Totem Park where you will see the majestic Alaska Native Totem Poles with the Pacific ocean setting the perfect backdrop. You will have the opportunity to step inside the historic clan house while learning about the culture of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. Your local guide will share the stories and meanings behind these magnificent carvings with you. There are wonderful photo opportunities throughout this nature adventure. Transportation to and from the cruise ship dock is included. small group sizes of 11 guests or less, which enables us to offer you a quality personal experience.
On the scenic coastal drive to the Rainforest trailhead, your guide will narrate on the local history and lore of Ketchikan. You will experience the lush rainforest of Alaska with giant trees towering above you and moss blanketing the forest floor. This rainforest trail is in the Tongass National Forest, which is the nation's largest national forest. Your local guide will lead you through the easy nature trail while pointing out indigenous trees and plants along the way. You will learn how these abundant resources were vital to the Alaska Native people. During this, off the beaten path excursion, stop at a beautiful waterfall viewing area, where there is a bench if you would like to relax for a few minutes. The walking time on the trail is approximately 40 minutes total. After the rainforest walk, enjoy bottled water and a snack of tasty smoked salmon dip with crackers. This is a family-friendly excursion and can include a scavenger hunt and geocaching for the kids on the trail.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your ship lands in Ketchikan between berths 1, 2, 3, and 4 we pick up at berth 2 next to the statue called The Rock by the Ketchikan Visitors Center. If your ship lands in Ward Cove, we pick up in Ward Cove at the Welcoming Center next to the restrooms. We have a green sign that says Wild Wolf Tours
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travelers should be able to walk 1 mile to 1.5 miles on gravel trail.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide full ship name (not just Cruiseline).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. We have rain ponchos or umbrellas available.
- A child car seat or booster seat available upon request, we must be notified ahead of time
- We reserve the right to change trail and or totem park locations, depending on current conditions.
Reviews(217)
Gabe, our guide, was so well informed and passionate about teaching us. He answered questions and taught us so much about the rainforest and the indigenous population.
everything was as advertised. Our guide, Brock, was all you would expect in a short guided hike
Short easy hike. Kevin our guide was very knowledgeable of the flora and fauna as well as the geography. We also visited a totem pole park and enjoyed the information shared .
Very beautiful and interesting tour. We looked for a tour that is special for Ketchikan. The tour guide was young but very knowledgeable! We had a great time!
Gabe was excellent. Very friendly and lots of local folklore, flora, and town knowledge. Am very happy with my experience.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Good group tour with. The rainforest was beautiful and we learned a bit about native plants
This tour was excellent to get us out into nature and see some of the beauties of Alaska up close. Our guide, Gatlin, was knowledgeable and very friendly. We loved hearing about the city, seeing the rainforest, and exploring the shore.
Brian was a great guide for the tour. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour of the totem poles. The rainforest and tidal pool walk was beautiful and fun.
Jeff was very knowledgeable and kind. We had a great walk learning about local flora and fauna. Jeff was also able to tell us about the Totem pole history. At the end we received a cookie from a local bakery that was delicious!
Excellent hike with extremely knowledgeable guide. Beauty beyond words. Cool insights about the rainforest and the Totem park. I can recommend this tour with highest accolades. Thank you Kevin!! Just amazing.
