Alaskan Family Rainforest Adventure
4.5
Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
Features animals
- Ride in silent style through the Alaskan rainforest
- Great for grandparents and grandkids alike
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Professional guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Location Name: Cruise-ship pier
- Ketchikan, Ketchikan, Alaska
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7311P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available upon request, if advised at the time of booking
- At time of booking, cruise-ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and reboarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them with boarding and disembarking
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7311P2
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SheldonSchrinker
00Nothing to see here... literally.
I wasn't a fan of this tour. First, we were picked up by a guy who had to take us in shifts to and from the cruise…
diegoroz
00The best experience in Ketchikan
Best experience ever! We saw beautiful wildlife, the views were exceptional! Great time, very fun! Thanks to Chris!…
danielleeC1180IQ
00A fantastic experience
Zodiac boat trip : we were promptly greeted from cruise boat by Will & our guide Davo. They equipped us with gear, …
V7236MMkima
00Wonderful outdoor experience!
we took a zodiac boat out into the bay. Such a blast! You can drive your own boat and follow a guide around the di…
Michele F
00Alaskan safari on water. Exciting and fun
Jordan was passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of our zodiac adventure. We saw bald Eagles guarding thei…
M812ITjh
00Beat in the face...by rain
1>Maybe open the exhibits buildings (cannery) ...I had to pull doors open to go exploring, so my wife gets nervous …
G5604PJjuliec
00Great outdoor experience
We had a great time boating around a nearby island seeing eagles, salmon and seals. Our knowledgeable guide explai…
Erin4279
00Fun Zodiac Boat Adventure
Terrific experience with Ketchikan Outdoors/Alaska Coastal Expedition Zodiac Boats! Met us right at the end of the…
Lyndon V
00Fantastic Adventure
This was our second excursion with Ketchikan Outdoors. These folks really know what they're doing. We had an amazin…
joshorensten
00Highlight of Trip
This was our first stop on the cruise. And this excursion was the highlight of our trip. It was the perfect way to …
Sharon M
00Fantastic Zodiac Tour
We had a fantastic time on the Zodiac boats with Justin our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about where to t…
Kristy K
00Great fun
My husband and I had a morning excursion and they worked around it for us. They also made sure to get us back to th…
kristykinzer22
00Great fun.
My husband and I booked a morning excursion and this one directly after. They worked our trip around that and they …
David M
00Great way to experience Alaska!
Our family of 5 had a great time on this excursion. I saw it offered by the cruise line, but it disappeared before…
Kbwhat
00Don’t miss this excursion
Fantastic excursion. Jordan was knowledgeable about the zodiac and the wildlife of Alaska. We saw whales, seals and…
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Micheal L
3 contributions
May 2015
There aren't enough words to describe just how wonderful this adventure was. From the incredible Alaskan landscapes, to the amazing wildlife sightings, you will experience total sensory overload!! Our tour guide was first class, too! He was very insightful and took the time to learn all of our names, making us feel like we were one big family. He took us through several areas that were loaded with Eagles, seals and sea lions. We even had the opportunity to see a Bald Eagle pull a fish right from the water. If you only have time for one excursion, make sure that you put this adventure at the top of your list. You won't regret it!!
Written June 17, 2015
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Amy U
4 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Family
This was our favorite excursion. From the moment we were greeted by our driver, a native Alaskan, to the water, we were treated with 5 star service and genuine hospitality. Our zodiac guide even brought frozen fish so we could see a bald eagle dive and retrieve it. Highly recommend!
Written July 18, 2019
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Debbie S
Augsburg, Germany16 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Couples
Our Alaskan Family Rainforest Adventure was way more than we expected. Nedalyn Gonzales, a young native of Ketchikan exceeded our expectations as she took us on an ATV ride through the rainforest. Her history of the city and the people included a heart felt love for a cub bear which we saw alone in the forest and heard the story of his mother and the love of the people's concern as well as learning about the totem poles and traditions of the people who live there. But that wasn't all we also got to have a pancake breakfast right in the forest and s'mores on neat fishing poles. It was the highlight of our trip to Alaska.
Written September 27, 2018
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Jim C
Laconia, NH34 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Couples
We had a short ride from our cruise ship to the starting location.The 4 wheel vehicles were really souped up golf carts, with big wheels and more power. very easy to drive.
The totem poles were really intereseting and Melissa told us great stories. The rainforest ride was not long, but it was informative and fun to drive through. The best part was when Melissa threw the fish into the water and right on cue, an eagle swooped dwon to get it.
The totem poles were really intereseting and Melissa told us great stories. The rainforest ride was not long, but it was informative and fun to drive through. The best part was when Melissa threw the fish into the water and right on cue, an eagle swooped dwon to get it.
Written June 25, 2018
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CGB71
Baytown, TX9 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Family
We were a family group of 10 with 4 kids from 4 - 10 yrs. of age. This was our favorite excursion on our Alaskan cruise. It included a variety of activities such as learning about totem poles, driving an ATV (and mudding!), eating fresh cooked pancakes, s'mores and hot chocolate in a forest clearing with a campfire to warm us up and soaking up the beautiful scenery as we went along our way. The finale of our outing was watching a bald eagle swoop down and pick up a fish thrown on the beach by our guide. Totally awesome! And Cody was a great guide. She had plenty of knowledge to share with us and was wonderful with the kids. Highly recommend this activity!
Written June 14, 2018
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Brian G
Charlotte, NC61 contributions
Aug. 2016 • Family
My family and I were on an Alaskan cruise that stopped in Ketchikan. We decided to take the Rain Forest Family Adventure. This was our final excursion and we were excited to drive through the Alaskan rainforest. While you do drive a buggy through the forest it is for about 20 minutes at most and a good part of that is on the road. The rest of the time your guide is giving a lecture on the local flora and fauna. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable but thought we would be driving for most of the excursion. To top it off the tour was a bit over 2 hours. Definitely better ways to spend your time in Ketchikan
Written August 26, 2016
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Regina2019
San Antonio, TX5 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Friends
Maybe it was because we had scheduled this adventure on a day that ended up being rainy and gloomy that we were the only two in our buggy. At any rate, Nedalyn, who is Ketchikan born and raised...and perhaps (as I choose to believe) a descendant of the town's Alaskeros...was a great guide on our initial Alaskan experience. It was great fun and will be remembered for a long time. Thanks to our driver Katie, Nedalyn and the guys who provided the campfire, hot chocolate, pancakes and s'mores for this introductory excursion on our Bucket List Trip
Written June 28, 2019
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eugene99901
Thank you so much for your kind review and taking the time to write it. We are so glad you picked our tour to launch your bucket list adventure. We are currently moving our operation to a different island and offering more fun excursions. Please check back with us if you make it up to Ketchikan again.
Written June 29, 2019
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Sunshine514251
4 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Couples
This excursion exceeded my husband's and my expectations. Driving the Buggy was fun and learning the history of the local Tlingit people ,their totems and culture just brought the area to life. The scenery of mountains, ocean and rainforest on our trip was mind blowing. The pancakes in the Camp were sooooooo good. Our tour guide was so knowledgable about the area and the people and so wiling to share and answer all our questions. We loved every minute. Thank you.
Written November 24, 2018
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Craig M
3 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Friends
Had a great time driving our buggy on the bumpy rain forest trails. Pancakes at the camp followed by smores cooked over an open fire. beautiful area and a lot of fun.
Written August 10, 2018
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afgam
Los Gatos, CA - Northern California - Bay Area160 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Family
Our family (of 5) would like to thank everyone from the young man who met us at the Disney (Wonder) Cruise port and showed us to the pier; the woman who drove the van; the lady who stopped traffic for our buggies to cross; and Codie who was absolutely amazing! There was another family (of 4) who was from Georgia who was in another buggie. These buggies were awesome! I normally drive a Toyota Landcruiser, and these buggies were fun to drive. The weather was perfect. We saw 2 eagles soaring above when we reached the top of the hill, learned about the totems and what they meant, took great pics (or rather Codie did), ate smores (made by the campfire) and pancakes along with hot beverages. Kim's family served homemade pancakes.
Then, the highlight of the tour is when Codie surprised us and asked if anyone could whistle. So, my husband volunteered and whistled which almost everyone in Saxman could hear; then, from far from the left, a bald eagle soared in the air towards us. Codie threw the fresh fish; then, it soared above us and flew down to the ocean where she had thrown the fish. The eagle caught the fish and took it back to its nest.
It was so big and awesome! I would highly recommend this tour and the team. Thank you!
Then, the highlight of the tour is when Codie surprised us and asked if anyone could whistle. So, my husband volunteered and whistled which almost everyone in Saxman could hear; then, from far from the left, a bald eagle soared in the air towards us. Codie threw the fresh fish; then, it soared above us and flew down to the ocean where she had thrown the fish. The eagle caught the fish and took it back to its nest.
It was so big and awesome! I would highly recommend this tour and the team. Thank you!
Written June 11, 2018
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