Tongass Backcountry Explorer: Ketchikan Driving Tour Through Untapped Wilderness
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4 Ratings
Ketchikan
Embark on a thrilling off-road adventure through the untamed wilderness of the Tongass National Forest. Discover the importance of conserving old-growth forests and their role in combating climate change.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tongass National Forest - 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

This excursion deviates from the usual routes, bidding farewell to asphalt and visitors to embrace the robust mountain trails in the hinterland of Tongass National Forest, a preferred route among locals. The journey is heavily provincial, offering picturesque heightened views contingent on the weather. We traverse past old logging areas while discussing the importance of additional preservation efforts for our ancient forests. Their preservation is vital for maintaining air quality, battling global warming, and safeguarding one of America’s largest carbon reservoirs– the Tongass.

Location
Tongass National Forest
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Culture826216
Oct 19, 2023
Backcountry Tongass Driving Tour - The SUV tour with Teague was wonderful. He was very professional and knowledgeable on the history of the Tongass National Forest and Ketchikan. He asked where we wanted to stop and took our pictures. We would definitely take his tour again and highly recommend the Backcountry Driving tour with Teague.
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Tom
Sep 17, 2023
Tongas Teague was a silver lining to our rainy day. He was knowledgeable, professional, personable and very competent. - Teague was an absolute pleasure to spend out time with touring the back country around Ketchikan. We recommend Teague!
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Cormier280
Sep 14, 2023
Wouldn't Have Missed It - My wife and I stayed in Ketchikan for 10 days and did about every tour available. Most were excellent. This was special. This was the last of six tours/activities we schedule before we were to leave and I wanted something different to round up our vacation. Most of the other tours could only skim over certain things and I was filled up with questions about Alaska and Ketchikan. Getting answers in the midst of these tours among dozens of other tourist proved pretty much impossible. I schedule a private tour with Teague and I'm very happy I did this. We went at our own pace, stopped where we wanted, and we got every one of our million questions answered. I approached Teague a couple of days before concerned about possibly duplicating some of the ground covered by two other tours we did earlier in the week. He was more than accommodating and was able to map out a unique tour that covered areas we would not have seen otherwise. Teague's tour was a wonderful way to finish a wonderful vacation.
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Liel_e
Sep 4, 2023
A Must-Book Tour with Teague in Ketchikan! - My mother and I embarked on an Alaskan cruise, and while in Ketchikan, I sought out a unique experience beyond the standard ship offerings. Our decision led us to Teague, who greeted us punctually at the designated spot, holding a sign. To our delightful surprise, it turned out to be an exclusive tour just for us! Our journey took us up the majestic Tongass Mountain, where we were treated to breathtaking views. Teague ensured we had ample opportunities to capture these moments, both inside and outside the vehicle. Not only was he incredibly considerate, especially towards my mother's back issues, ensuring her comfort at every step, but he also drove with utmost care. His vast knowledge and captivating stories about the area enriched our experience manifold. This tour with Teague was the highlight of our trip, and his thoughtful gesture of asking where we'd like to be dropped off was the cherry on top. If you're in Ketchikan, don't miss out on this exceptional tour!
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