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Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

Overview

As the original electric bicycle tour in Southeast Alaska, we're excited for you to join us on an easy, enjoyable ride on the "road to nowhere". This road dead ends at the edge of the dense Tongass National Forest, an extensive wilderness where you will then take an enjoyable, guided, educational hike along a well maintained trail beside an active salmon spawning stream. The hiking features a beautiful waterfall along the path as well as stunning beach views with potential to spot intertidal creatures, black bears and marine mammals along the coast. The dense rainforest is the highlight of the loop trail through the Tongass and is always changing throughout the season. After enjoying your guided hike you'll return to your e-bikes to cycle back to our marina for smoked salmon snacks along with vegan options and beverages. All our tours provide round trip transportation from both the Downtown Cruise docks & the New Dock at Ward Cove. Excellent rain gear is provided should you need it.

City: Ketchikan

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $149.00

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Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $149.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Roundtrip Transport from the Cruise Ship Docks Downtown & at Ward Cove.

Small-group tours

Smoked Salmon, Local Vegan options & Beverages provided.

Local Guides & Professional Educators/Return Guides.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Tongass National Forest

After a dozen years of running kayak tours in Ketchikan, we're consistently surprised at the number of visitors who never set foot in the Rain Forest. Our E-Bike tour originated from a desire to get more visitors into this amazing rain forest. With almost 200 inches of rain annually, there really is no place as lush and unique as Southeast Alaska. The forest floor is bountiful with all kinds of Flora and Fauna and depending on the time of season its not unusual to see deer or or salmon swimming up stream. Port times for most folks are very limited, so we wanted to maximize your time by combining multiple activities on this tour. Plus we wanted to offer more than just a hiking tour anyway. So we made the trip to the trailhead half the adventure in itself. And how could we not stop along the shoreline of the sea along the way back? It's not unheard of to see Porpoises, Seals and Sea Lions or sometimes Humpbacks from the beach.

Ketchikan Kayak Company

Electric assist bicycles are bicycles. You pedal them and shift gears like any other bike. They are very quiet in operation and are not classified as a motorized vehicle. However, when you want a little boost in your ride just twist the throttle and you'll quickly see why e-bikes are so much fun to ride. These bikes are powerful and seriously cool. We can cover more distance using e-bikes than conventional bicycles, you don't have to worry about keeping up, and they are the perfect way to get just the amount of exercise you're after. They are very accommodating with a step-through frame so you don't have to throw a leg over the bike to get on and off. We recharge our e-bikes with hydro power so they are a clean source of fun. Our tour usually max's out at 8 people, so no chance of getting lost in the crowd. Get out of town with us on your visit to Ketchikan this summer!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (239)

edensee

Sep 2017

Excellent !!!! Me and my son enjoyed this excursion last June thank you for our very knowledgeable guide Tim .Highly recommended!!!

hill243

Aug 2017

My daughter and I did this as an excursion while our cruise ship was in port. The day was wet and cold, but we had one of the best times on this tour. The staff was very helpful - from getting us equipped for the weather to making sure we knew how to operate the electric-assisted bicycles. The bikes were in excellent running condition and easy to operate. Then came the hike into the rain forest. OMG! What an awesome place to be! The scenery was unbelievable. Our guide, Amanda, is an Alaskan native which added to the awesome experience. My daughter is a Biology major and absolutely loved that Amanda had such wonderful knowledge of the plants and animals in the area. And the folklore she shared was equally fantastic. When we returned from our excursion Devon had smoked salmon dip, crackers and hot chocolate waiting for us! Yum!!

Sandra H

Aug 2017

This was so much fun! Tim picked us up at the Cruise dock. After a 20 min van ride to the Marina, we were given helmets and fitted to our eBike. After a short test run around the parking lot, we were off. Rode on a paved road with minimal traffic and rolling hills. Like a normal bike, you pedal and have a gear shifter. However instead of huffing and puffing up a hill, all you have to do is turn the hand grip and the motor engages and propels you along effortlessly. At the end of the too short road, Tim guided us thru the Tongass Forest. Had a beautiful hike along a shaded trail, which included a raised walkway and some stairs. Came back along the beach with beautiful views of the coast and islands. After the ride back seemed shorter than on the way out, had a delicious smoked salmon dip before returning to the port. Thanks to Tim and Devon for a unique and memorable tour.