Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$250
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Live the thrill of tackling a series of zip-lines and an aerial bridge suspended between tall spruce and hemlock trees along the border of the magnificent Tongass National Forest. You'll glide through a rich rainforest reserve, embracing one of Alaska's richest salmon-spawning streams and a pristine intertidal estuary, before breaking out into the canopy overlooking Herring Cove. The abundant wildlife habitat here includes a high concentration of bald eagles, black bears, and a variety of other species.
At Herring Cove, an all-terrain custom 4x4 Unimog will transport you up a steep rainforest hillside to the canopy chalet. Trained guides will outfit you with state-of-the-art safety equipment and provide a detailed orientation before you mount the first platform. Your rainforest canopy challenge features a "flight" over eight zip-lines. Your guide will progressively ease you into the forest canopy along cables ranging from a short 100 feet up to 600 feet with platforms as high as 100 feet above the ground. Eagles and bears are often seen from the platforms.
Cross a hanging bridge that will lead you to the longest zip that breaks out into the canopy, offering breathtaking views of the forest and salmon-spawning creek below. The final zip-line emerges from the rainforest and transports you over lush grassy wetlands to a viewing tower. Look down onto the Whitman Lake Fish Hatchery and rappel the 55 feet to the ground.
Time permitting, grab a freshly-brewed coffee or a cold Alaskan beer and explore the Tsimshian totem park, see a master carver working, and/or check out the historical sawmill and watch local blacksmiths at work. Stop by the General Store to see photos taken during your zip-line experience and shop for mementos of your Alaska adventure.
Your excursion concludes with a scenic drive back to the ship.
Please note: Minimum weight is 70 lbs; maximum weight is 250 lbs. Minimum height is 57 inches. Guests who are pregnant or have a heart, mobility or seizure condition are not allowed to participate. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. A waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Wear closed-toe shoes (mandatory). Wear long pants and dress warmly in layered clothing with gloves, a scarf, and a hat; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.