Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour
Description
Get ready to rev things up a notch and jump behind the wheel of a UTV, on this off-road safari! Explore the mountainous trails of the George Inlet Fjords and the hidden beauty of the Tongass National Forest en route to Mahoney Lake. The path has several stops along the way to soak up the magnificent scenery and wildlife viewing. This tour includes a delicious lunch. Smokin' reindeer link served on a warm bun or cup of simmering Vegan chili- what's more outdoor living than that?
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Itinerary
Downtown Ketchikan is filled with numerous local shops and restaurants, historic landmarks, Creek Street, local artwork, totem poles and more. Learn the history of the town, the different industries over the years, and more entertaining small-town stories.
Spot the Ward Cove Pulp Mill, which is now the newest cruise line destination in Southeast Alaska.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests may get dirty dress appropriately.
Reviews(573)
Really enjoyed this excursion. Our guides, Cole and Jasper, were excellent. Tour takes you down and back a bumpy road to Mahoney Lake. The UTV’s are governed at 25 mph, which honestly may be a bit aggressive for the route. But, fun nonetheless. They collect you at the cruise terminal bldg and feed you. Staff was wonderful throughout. Could be muddy or dusty - so dress accordingly.
The views were mediocre if you can even see it through the dust cloud surrounding the UTVs. The helmets come with visors but dust still gets in your eyes. The whole ride is bumpy and uncomfortable. Bring a face covering and sunglasses. I do not recommend.
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry this adventure wasn’t the right fit for you. Our UTV trails are definitely bumpy, dusty, and rugged—that’s part of the off-road experience, though Mother Nature sometimes turns the dust dial up a little higher than we’d like! We appreciate your suggestion about face coverings and eye protection, and we’re always looking for ways to help guests arrive better prepared for trail conditions. We appreciate you giving us a try and taking the time to share your experience.
Very fun UTV tour, beautiful scenery, guides Cole and Jasper were very informative and entertaining! Reindeer sausage was yummy!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fun time on the UTV tour and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Cole and Jasper will love hearing your kind words! And we’re happy the reindeer sausage was a hit, too
Great adventure, embrace the rocks and holes in the road, smoother than I would have thought, but the 4 wheel drive did a fantastic job...it had not rained for a week si it was quite dusty, but we wore masks under our helmets. Beautiful stop at a clear and cool lake...definitely recommend! Not for people with bad backs though.
Thank you for the great review and recommendation! We’re glad you embraced the rocks, bumps, and dust—that’s all part of the adventure! It’s wonderful to hear the 4-wheel drive handled the trail well and that you enjoyed the beautiful lake stop along the way. Thanks for joining us and sharing your experience!
Had a great experience riding the UTV. Fin and cole were very knowledgeable and made the experience fun and engaging. Thanks for a great time!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you coming out and hanging with us!
Amazing excursion. Our guides were the best. They chatted with us, provided us with info about the area and nature around us, and gave us a great adventure. Even my kids loved it, and they are tough to impress.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that your whole family had an amazing adventure with us. And hearing that we impressed the kids too—that’s a win in our book!
It was a sunny day in Ketchikan and our UTV ride was a very dusty one, nevertheless, it was amazing! Jasper and Millie were great guides, very organize and knowledgeable. The crew at the station - Bethany, Matt & Nichole were great too! The vegan chili was good!! My friend and I had so much fun driving the UTV.
Thank you so much for joining us and for the wonderful review! A sunny day in Ketchikan can definitely make for a dusty UTV adventure, but we’re so glad you and your friend had a blast! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Jasper, Millie, Bethany, Matt, and Nichole. And we’re happy to hear the vegan chili hit the spot too! Thanks for adventuring with us, and we hope those dusty trails made for some unforgettable Ketchikan memories!
Awesome tour for the family! We had so much fun on the UTV and the views and lake were beautiful. Great reindeer hotdogs afterward too!
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad your family had a fun time out on the UTVs and enjoyed the beautiful views and lake along the way. And you can’t go wrong with a reindeer hot dog after a day of adventuring!
This was not what we expected. Spent more time on the bus than UTV ride. UTV ride was very quick with only one real stop. If you just want to ride fast for 45 minutes then it may be for you, but if you want to be able to view the scenery and such without pressure I wouldn't recommend this tour. The staff was good and attentive.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry the experience wasn’t quite what you expected. Our UTV adventure is definitely designed to put a little more emphasis on the adventure part—getting out on the trails, having some fun behind the wheel, and taking in the scenery along the way. We understand that may not be the right pace for everyone, and we appreciate your perspective. We’re glad to hear our crew took good care of you, and we appreciate you joining us!
Abby and Cole did a fantastic job on our adventure. Poor Cole caught the last UTV duty. Beautiful scenery and fun driving off road, we enjoyed perfect weather clear skies.
Thank you for the awesome review! Abby and Cole will be glad to hear they made your adventure a great one—although Cole may still be recovering from pulling last UTV duty. 😂 Beautiful scenery, off-road driving, and clear skies in Ketchikan? You may have used up your Alaska weather luck for the year
