Glide through the top of a rich rainforest canopy along a series of eight zip lines and navigating three aerial bridges suspended between tall spruce, hemlock and cedar trees, bordering the magnificent Tongass National Forest. This major rainforest reserve embraces one of Alaska’s richest salmon spawning streams and a pristine inter-tidal estuary.
Tour Details
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Duration3.5 Hours
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Season DatesMay 9 - September 28
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Tour PriceAdults $199.88 (tax included)
Children $148.63 (tax included: up to 12 years of age) -
Tour Highlights• Fully suspended course with 8 ziplines and 3 bridges.
• Great wildlife viewing from the treetops.
• Amazing views of Herring Cove. -
Activity LevelThis tour is not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be able to stand for the duration of the tour and have the stability to walk on suspension bridges, raise their arms above their heads and bring their knees toward their chest.
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Special NotesMinors must be accompanied by an adult. Signed waiver required for participation.
These excursions are designed for persons in good physical condition. Participants must have full use of their limbs, and be comfortable with heights. Pregnant women, guests with existing injuries and/or seizure disorders should seek medical release and speak with operator prior to participating. Persons with current or re-occurring medical conditions should seek physician's advice prior to participating.
Not appropriate for persons who have a debilitating fear of heights of those who have had recent surgery. -
InclusionsAll necessary safety equipment is provided including harnesses, helmets and gloves. Operator has retail and action photos for sale at end of tour.
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WeightMinimum 90 lbs - Maximum 250 lbs
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HeightMinimum 60 inches
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What to BringClosed toe shoes are required. Long pants and layered clothing recommended. Rain jacket provided if needed.
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CancellationFor guests who cancel outside of 14 days, a full refund will be issued. Within 14 days, a 10% cancellation fee will be applied to the booking. No-shows will not be refunded.
Delays and Weather: Prepaid tours canceled by the operator due to weather will be fully refunded. Tours rarely cancel, but may need to in the event of high winds. Tours will operate in the rain.
Plan to fly through the Ketchikan rainforest on this tree top zipline adventure. This course is designed for people who are looking for an adrenaline rush, love ziplining, or want to step up to new challenges like skybridge suspension bridges and rappelling.
Imagine yourself gliding through the top of a rich rainforest canopy along a series of eight cable zip lines. You’ll be zipping along the border of the magnificent Tongass National Forest, navigating three aerial bridges suspended among spruce, hemlock, and cedar trees. This Ketchikan rainforest reserve is home to one of Alaska’s richest salmon spawning streams and a pristine inter-tidal estuary. The area is a rainforest sanctuary, home to a high concentration of bald eagles, black bear, and a variety of other species.
Here’s how you’ll ride, glide, and rappel along the way. The tour starts at the downtown dock with an eight-mile narrated coastal drive to Herring Cove. An all-terrain custom 4×4 Unimog will pick you up at Herring Cove, transporting you up a steep rainforest hillside to the canopy chalet. You’ll meet professionally trained guides who will outfit you with sophisticated safety equipment and give you a detailed orientation prior to zipping from the first platform.
Your tree top zipline adventure features a flight over eight ziplines and three suspension bridges, looking out on beautiful nature trails. Your guides will progressively ease you into the forest canopy along cables ranging from a short 100 foot to the 750 foot pulse pounding Ben’s Revenge”.
Throughout this award-winning adventure you’ll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest wildlife reserve. There is so much to see from the tree platforms, including spectacular panoramic views and possible wildlife sightings. You’ll fly over a cascading creek and lush forest, and cross three hanging sky bridges – all giving you breathtaking views of the forest 135 feet below.
The final zipline emerges from the rainforest and transports you over lush grassy wetlands to a viewing tower, 55 feet above ground. Here you’ll rappel to the ground and gear-down at the base camp. Stop by the General Store, where you can see the pictures taken during your zipline experience, picking out the ones you’d like to buy and shopping for momentos of your Alaska adventure. Before you head back to the dock have your camera ready as you explore the totem park, historic sawmill, watch blacksmith at work and see an eagle up close at the Alaska Raptor Center exhibit.
