Adventure Kart Expedition- Ketchikan, AK
Overview
Explore a side of Ketchikan most visitors never see as you venture deep into the remote backcountry of the Tongass National Forest. This tour combines rugged off‑roading with some of the most dramatic rainforest and ocean views in Southeast Alaska. Your Polaris RZR XP 1000 takes you along a 14‑mile mountain trail carved through towering trees, steep curves, and high‑elevation overlooks with sweeping views of Behm Canal and the Inside Passage.
Unlike typical sightseeing tours, this experience puts you in the driver’s seat — literally — offering real adventure, real terrain, and the chance to get muddy, wet, and fully immersed in the wild. With experienced guides leading the way and sharing local insight, you’ll discover the raw beauty of the Tongass in a way that’s thrilling, authentic, and unforgettable.
Must be at least 18 years with a valid drivers license and be atleast 57 inches tall to drive, per Alaska State Law.*
What's Included
- Use of helmet, rain gear, and safety glasses
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by coach between Ketchikan and the base camp
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
All guests on NCL will be picked up at Ward Cove.All guests off other ships will be docked downtown and will meet at the Ketchikan Visitors Center by the bronze statue and rain gauge. We will have staff there waiting for you.
What To Expect
Get behind the wheel of a Polaris RZR XP 1000 and experience Ketchikan’s wild side on this high‑energy off‑road adventure. Your journey begins with a scenic drive along the coast, then into the Tongass National Forest. Guests receive a quick briefing and safety meeting, then your guide outfits you with gear and leads you onto a rugged 14‑mile mountain trail ascent. Navigate winding dirt roads, climb through dense rainforest, and stop at panoramic overlooks with sweeping views of Behm Canal, the Inside Passage, and Alaska’s iconic wilderness.
Along the way, watch for eagles, bears, deer, and other wildlife that call the Tongass home. Your guide sets a comfortable pace, ensures safety, and shares local insight at the stopping points.
Transportation from Ketchikan is included.
Drivers must be 18+ with a valid license.
Participants must be at least 57 inches tall per Alaska state law.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Must be at least 57 inches per Alaska State Law
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult throughout tour
- Weight limitation is 40 - 300lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- Use of helmet, rain gear, and safety glasses.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Transport by coach between Ketchikan and the base camp.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Adventure Kart Expedition- Ketchikan, AK is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Adventure Kart Expedition- Ketchikan, AK will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of helmet, rain gear, and safety glasses
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport by coach between Ketchikan and the base camp
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Must be at least 57 inches per Alaska State Law
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult throughout tour
- Weight limitation is 40 - 300lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
