Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Tour

4 hours

Max 12 people

Commentary: Guide · en

Ketchikan, USA

About this activity

Enjoy an easy Electric bike ride with us to the end of our islands road system and enjoy a guided hike through the Tongass National Forest. Small groups of up to 12 guests make connecting with your guides throughout the hike relaxed and personable

Highlights

Tongass National Rainforest
Wildlife Opportunities
10 Miles of Round Trip Bike Route
1.25 Mile Educational Hike In The Rainforest
Active Salmon Spawn During Season

Full description

As the original electric bike 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 like whales and seals along the coast. The dense rainforest is the highlight of the loop trail through the Tongass featuring varying flora, mycelium and even wild berries to forage throughout the season.

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.

The bike ride is 10 miles roundtrip and the hike (in the middle) is about 1.25 miles but with a maximum of 12 guests per tour. All of our tours are intimate and very educational. Often times throughout the summer we are the only tour out at the end of the road. What really sets us apart though are our fun, knowledgable guides. We do not see bears everyday, but black bears live in the area year round and can be very active certain times of the season.
After enjoying your guided hike you'll return to your e-bikes to cycle back to our marina. Smoked salmon, salmon dip and other snacks (including vegan options), hot and cold beverages and a great view are awaiting you when we return.
This tour is for ages 16+.

Let's Go!

Included / Excluded

Electric Bike
Helmet
Snacks
Transportation From Cruise Ship Docks
Rain Gear
Small-group tours

Gratuities
Warm Layers

Meeting point

Start Location

We Pick up guests at DOWNTOWN Cruise Docks & WARD COVE Cruise Ship Docks as follows:

We Pick up guests at DOWNTOWN Cruise Docks & WARD COVE Cruise Ship Docks as follows: DOWNTOWN CRUISE PASSENGERS (& other Guests): We meet guests at the Visitor Information/Restrooms building on the pier next to Sockeye Sam's store at cruise berth 3. 425 Water Street, Ketchikan. (NOTE: this is NOT the berth 2 Visitors Center). Driver will be present 15 minutes before all departures holding a RED sign that says "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO." WARD COVE CRUISE PASSENGERS (Norwegian Cruises & some others): From your ship, head to the brick building "The Mill at Ward Cove." Go through the building to the right, to the corner near the restrooms and large overhead door. Look for driver with RED sign reading "KETCHIKAN KAYAK CO." Ward Cove is halfway between downtown and our marina, this means DEPARTURES FROM WARD COVE WILL BE PICKED UP 15-20 MINUTES AFTER THE DOWNTOWN DEPARTURE. Please call/text us at 1-907-225-1258 if you have questions. *Remember to turn off airplane mode on your phone.

Important information

Know before you book

Ages 16+
Anyone under 5′ tall may have issues handling the size and weight of the e-bikes.
Weight Limit: 250
Be sure to contact us if you’d like to inquire about larger private tour bookings.
You will be asked to sign a waiver stating that you have ridden a bicycle within the past two years. If this is not the case we ask that you please take a ride or two before vacation.
No e-bike experience necessary
Not wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

We recommend that you wear clothing that would be appropriate for an outdoor hike through the forest with the weather on your given day. The best advice for gearing up for any excursion along your cruise is to bring layers. Quick dry clothing is always better than blue jeans!
Helmets, gloves, rain pants and rain jackets are provided

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

Cancellations made prior to 7 days of tour date receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of tour are not eligible for a refund unless we are able to resell the seats. If you miss your tour due to ship schedule changes (e.g. if your ship is late or skips this port) or we cancel due to weather, you will immediately receive a full refund. This is our official policy, but we know things happen in life, so please contact us with any changes and we’ll do our best to work it out. We’ve been Ketchikan’s #1 ranked tour for 5 years in a row now because of our great guides and because we take your limited time here on vacation very seriously.