Ketchikan Jeep and Canoe Safari

We had a riot!!!! Such a great day. The guides were excellent - very knowledgeable. The canoeing was beautiful on the lake and the off-roading portion was AMAZING! Highly recommend.

My wife and I booked this "Safari" as part of our cruise stop in Ketchikan. We wanted something more adventurous and scenic (and wanted to get away from the crowds of Skecher-wearing seniors in town). Overall, this was a fun little excursion and a great way to see and experience the wilderness outside of this quaint town. We were met just outside the dock by the friendly assistant manager who would take us up into the secluded forest and lake. We were also met by a local safety-Sally who was scolding our driver for going through a stop sign and driving recklessly. Wowie! (This was the closest thing we had to an encounter with a Sasquatch while in our time in Alaska.) It's obvious that this company takes safety seriously so I doubt this happened but thanks for the concern "Karen". Anyhoo, we made it to our starting point by the lake where we met our guides and were issued life-vests and some wooden oars for our canoe trip. After a leisurely 15-minute paddle on a calm and beautiful lake we stopped for a snack on a patio hidden in the rainforest. (Honestly, the paddle wasn't that strenuous and was worth the wonderful clam chowder that was waiting for us...but I would wear a raincoat as you will be getting splashed a bit.) We then had a guided stroll through the nearby forest trail (that was laid-down on wooden planks) where we saw some giant trees and ferns and took in the sights. (Seriously, I would wear a raincoat and some good walking shoes or hiking boots and leave the flip-flops and Crocs behind.) After the canoe trip back we were met by a convoy of Jeep Wranglers. You are divided up into groups of 4-5 who each get their own Jeep and a walkie-talkie. After a safety and seatbelt check, off we went with the guide in the lead talking about points of interest thru the walkie-talkie. The off-road trail is rocky, muddy and bumpy with some slight inclines but it was definitely fun. (My video below shows that it was bumpy enough that I would not recommend this excursion if you have back problems and you definitely want to use the bathroom before you start the drive.) Along the way we did see some Blacktail deer and some incredible mountain vistas but never encountered the dreaded Alaskan mosquitos we heard so much about and there were a couple of stops where you get to change drivers so everyone in the vehicle has a chance at off-road driving. Overall this was a fun and active tour which gave us a little taste of outdoor adventure. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the canoes and Jeeps we used appeared newer and well-maintained (which can't be easy considering the numbers of tourists going thru this tour).

The Ketchikan Canoe and Jeep Safari was a fantastic excursion that combined beautiful scenery with plenty of adventure. We started with a peaceful canoe ride across a gorgeous lake, taking in the stunning surroundings and enjoying the quiet beauty of Alaska. After the canoe trip, we enjoyed a delicious bowl of chowder before heading out on a nature walk, where we learned more about the local environment. The adventure really picked up when we climbed into the jeeps and drove through rough terrain and giant mud puddles—it was an absolute blast! Our guides were enthusiastic, energetic, and made the entire experience fun from start to finish. They kept everyone engaged while making sure we had a safe and memorable adventure. If you’re looking for an excursion that offers a little bit of everything—beautiful scenery, great food, outdoor exploration, and off-road excitement—this is an excellent choice

Jeep & Canoe trip was a blast. Jeep ride is definitely a bumpy 4 wheel excursion. The canoe trip & snacks were a nice break from the Jeep ride. Would definitely do again!

V and her partner were awesome! Great trip, beautiful scenery, Fun Jeep ride! Great day! Lucky to have such a great team

The trip was fun. Some rain, but we were given heavy rain coats. The guide was great. Snack was hot very good clam chowder, salmon dip, coffee, hot chocolate and other things. The off road Jeep drive was fun and beautiful. The ride is bumpy which is to be expected. Go for it!

This is a scenic and fun Alaskan experience. The guide was very knowledgeable about the lical flora and fauna. The canoe part was most enjoyable with a wonderful taste of salmon and clam chowder.

Those complaining the canoe was short were on a different tour. I would say it was just about right for either novice or expert. An Olympic rower would not be impressed but as vacation tour, it was excellent timing.

I had high hopes for this excursion, but unfortunately it fell flat. There was a lot of standing around and waiting — it felt very disorganized from start to finish. The canoe portion lasted less than 5 minutes. Our guide was friendly, and there was a decent snack and a short 0.25-mile nature walk, but it was not at all the active experience I expected. The jeep ride included two quick photo stops but offered very few views and was honestly pretty boring. At one point, a guide was being yelled at over an issue with one of the jeeps, which made things uncomfortable for everyone. We spent a lot of time just waiting for transportation back to town, and we didn’t see any wildlife throughout the trip. I booked this expecting an active, engaging excursion — instead, it felt like a waste of time and money.

The tour itself was awesome, but it was very disorganized. They lost our reservation and then then apologize... but we were almost 45 minutes late starting and then they really rushed us through the nature hike and Canoe portion. When they served us the food, they told us we only had a minute to eat it (hot cocoa and clam chowder & coffee) so we couldn't enjoy it. Made us sad, looked really good. Was a lot of money for an excursion to make such a big mistake then rush you.