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Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST

4.9(96 reviews)
2 hours
From $119
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Guided Hike | TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
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About This Tour

PERFECT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS- The gentle giant of the Tongass National Forest will capture your heart. • See eagles, pick edible berries, spot salmon (Seasonally dependent) • Learn from your local guide about life in Sitka • Hike safely in America’s largest National Forest • Snacks provided • Adjust the skill level to fit your group’s needs LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES: On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning. Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Your guide is familiar with all local berries and mushrooms! EXPERIENCE THE RAINFOREST: We will talk about the way the mountains, forest, and ocean have been traditionally used, and are still used today, for subsistence, foraging & hunting by the Tlingit. HIKE SAFELY: Your guide will give a hiking-safety briefing before entering the National Forest. We monitor trail conditions to ensure that these hikes are completely safe. Our guides have years of experience on these trails.

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What's Included

Trekking Poles (At Special Request)
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Snacks
Rain Pants (At Special Request)
Safety Equipment & Instruction
Resident Guide

What's Not Included

Transportation (Hike starts from free cruise shuttle drop-off)
Gratuities (Always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting Point

CRUISE PASSENGERS: Take the free shuttle from the cruise ships into downtown. Your guide will be dressed in a red jacket, at the LEFT CORNER of the main building in front of the shuttle drop-off (Centennial Hall). If you are not on a cruise: please still meet in front of Centennial Hall.

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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Based on 96 verified reviews

4.9

Average rating

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Dest ID: 4153 (Sitka)
Slug: sitka