Ketchikan Backcountry Driving Tour Through the Tongass

5.0 (12 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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Views of the valley below — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ride in rugged luxury — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is off the beaten path and leaves the pavement and tourists behind for the more rugged mountain dirt roads in the backcountry of the Tongass National Forest, a local favorite drive. The tour is very rural and gains some scenic elevated views depending on weather conditions. We drive through some former logging sites as we explore the need for further conservation of our old-growth forests if we want to continue to breath clean air and if we want to fight climate change and protect one of the United States largest carbon sinks--the Tongass.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Tongass Teague LLC

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board

Itinerary

Tongass National Forest

1 h 15 min Admission included

Come join us on a stunning 2-hour driving tour in a 4x4 SUV with a small group of up to no more than 7 guests! Experience the beauty of the Tongass National Forest while being chauffeured up a mountain dirt road through backcountry vistas. This tour is led by owner and operator, Tongass Teague. Enjoy connecting with him, each other, and the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Ask about how to protect our old-growth forests.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Gilmore Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Ketch Inn & Marina
Inn At Creek Street
Cape Fox Lodge
The Landing Hotel
My Place Hotel-Ketchikan AK
The Cedars Lodge
Mj's Place
Super 8 by Wyndham Ketchikan
Ketchikan Intl Airport
Waterfall Resort Alaska

TONGASS TEAGUE LLC MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

CRUISE PASSENGERS: MEET INSIDE THE BERTH 3 GLASS SHELTER BY THE CITY MAP that butts up to Tongass Avenue. RIGHT NEXT TO SOCKEYE SAM'S @ 425 Water St, Ketchikan, AK 99901.

WARD COVE GUESTS: Customers docked here will need to take a shuttle downtown to meet at the Berth 3 shelter. Pick-up may be requested depending on availability. Please contact Teague to see about the possibility of arranging a pick-up and/or drop-off.

Non-cruise passengers: Please call Teague to arrange a pick-up location.

Refer to the map on your ticket voucher to find Berth 3 from your ship's dock. The time listed on your ticket is the time of the tour's departure. Please be punctually mindful and arrive on time.

Note: Face masks may be required and will be provided if needed. If masks are required and guests choose not to wear them, they will not be allowed on the tour and no refund will be granted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.