Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$234.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Live the thrill of gliding through the top of a rich rain forest canopy along a series of eight zip-lines with three aerial bridges suspended between tall spruce, hemlock and cedar trees bordering the magnificent Tongass National Forest. This major rain forest reserve embraces one of Alaska's richest salmon spawning streams and a pristine intertidal estuary. The abundant wildlife habitat here includes a high concentration of bald eagles, black bear, and a variety of other species.
At Herring Cove, an all-terrain custom 4x4 Unimog will transport you up a steep rain forest hillside to the canopy chalet. Professionally trained guides will outfit you with state-of-the-art safety equipment and provide a detailed orientation before you mount the first platform.
Your rain forest canopy challenge features a 'flight' over nine zip-lines. Your guide will progressively ease you into the forest canopy along cables ranging from 100 feet to the 600-foot and as high as 100 feet above the ground. Eagles and bears are often seen from the platforms. Cross three hanging bridges offering breathtaking views of the virgin forest below. You will be up to 135 feet above the forest floor. Throughout this adventure, you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rain forest wildlife preserve. The final zip-line emerges from the rain forest and transports you over lush grassy wetlands to a viewing tower 55 feet above where you will gently descend to the forest floor.
Time permitting, explore the totem park and a historic sawmill, and watch a blacksmith at work. Stop by the General Store to see photos taken during your zip-line experience and to shop for mementos of your Alaska adventure.
Your excursion concludes with a scenic drive back to the ship.
Notes:
Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed. Minimum weight is 90 lbs; maximum weight is 250 lbs. Minimum height is 57 inches. Guests who are pregnant or have a seizure, heart, back or neck condition are not allowed to participate. Waiver must be signed, and medical conditions disclosed. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear closed-toe shoes (mandatory). Wear long pants. Dress warmly in layers. Rain jacket provided.