Rainforest Zip, Skybridge & Rappel Adventure

3.5 hours | Ketchikan | K T N - 4 0 5
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$ 199.95
Min. height: 60 inches | Max. weight: 250 lbs. | Min. weight: 90 lbs. | Medical restriction (See special notes)

Points of Interest

  • Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary
  • Outdoor Adventures
Shopping Opportunities, Strenuous activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your excursion begins as you board your motorcoach for a scenic, narrated drive to the rich rainforest at Herring Cove.

This award-winning eco-adventure combines a flight over eight ziplines and a journey across three aerial bridges over a ground-based network of nature trails and boardwalks. The course is ideally located in the middle of the 17.5 million acre Tongass National Forest.

Upon arriving, you'll board a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle for a short drive to Canopy Chalet. Here, you'll receive a detailed safety briefing and gear up with state-of-the-art safety equipment as you prepare to launch from the first platform. Your guides will ease you into the forest canopy along cables ranging from a short 175 feet to the 850-foot, pulse-pounding "Ben's Revenge." You'll watch for wildlife from the tree platforms, discover a hidden forest waterfall and cross three hanging sky bridges, all offering breathtaking views of the virgin forest up to 135 feet below.

The final zipline emerges from the rainforest and transports you over lush grassy wetlands to a viewing tower 55 feet above the ground. Rappel back to land and explore the other on-site amenties.

Enjoy viewing photos of your zipline adventure in the General Store or take the opportunity to photograph eagles up close and learn about local birds of prey at Alaska Raptor Center's exhibits. Wander among the totem park before the scenic drive back to the pier.

Special Notes:

Participants must have full use of their limbs, be at least 60" tall and weigh between 90 lbs. and 250 lbs. Pregnant women and guests with injuries/seizure disorders or vision/hearing impairments should seek medical advice and release prior to participating. Guests with medical conditions and a fear of heights should consult with operator prior to participating. Closed-toed shoes required. Long pants and layered clothing recommended.

Provided: Course gear, rain jacket

Liability waiver is required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Medical Restriction:

Must be in good general health, no recent history of surgeries, must have full use of limbs.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to zipline course

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
53
Travel time:
00:25
Air conditioned:
No
Steps:
3
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Unimog ride to canopy chalet

Transport type:
Four-wheel drive vehicle
Transport Capacity:
18
Travel time:
00:05
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
50
Steps:
5
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Orientation, safety briefing, gear up and ground school

Time at site:
00:30
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
10
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Zipline course & skybridges

Time at site:
01:40
Inside visit:
No
Air conditioned:
No
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Gear Down

Time at site:
00:15
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
100
Steps:
65
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Visit General Store & photo shop

Time at site:
00:15
Free time at site:
20
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
25
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
53
Travel time:
00:20
Air conditioned:
No
Steps:
3
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes