Description
Get up close and personal with Alaskan wilderness on the one-of-a-kind Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari tour! Adventure through the pristine beauty & rugged trails of the rainforest to remote Mahoney Lake in your personal UTV. As you cruise along these thrilling backroads, be sure to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of this natural wonderland while keeping a watchful eye out for wildlife like forest birds, deer, bears, and trout leaping in the lake. Rocking down the gravel road, your trail winds through old-growth forest, offering views of towering Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar, as well as superb vistas of Mahoney Lake & Falls. With multiple stopovers to trade, everyone gets to drive. The remote setting & adventurous atmosphere make this a one-of-a-kind among Ketchikan shore tours. Amid stunning natural surroundings, you’ll feel a million miles from any cares!
Like all our Ketchikan shore tours, this 3-hour and 45-minute adventure begins with convenient pick-up near the cruise docks, where you’ll be met by your friendly guide. While your knowledgeable leader heads up the pack on your Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari through the lush temperate rainforest, there will be plenty of stops to learn more about the fascinating ecology and history of the area, including tales of Ward Cove Pulp Mill. You’ll pass views of the George Inlet Fjords & other stunning vistas on your exhilarating journey to the lake. A highlight of the Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari tour is a stopover at a backcountry campsite to sit around the glowing coals of a campfire. Here, you’ll enjoy smokin’ reindeer link served on a warm bun and a cup of simmering chili. Don’t forget to leave room for a mug of hot chocolate or coffee, along with a freshly baked treat for dessert. The tour concludes back at the cruise docks, with plenty of time left in the day to explore historic downtown Ketchikan on your own and complete your relaxing and memorable day in port. Prepare for adventure, and maybe a bit of mud, on the Mahoney Lake UTV Offroad Safari, a thrilling excursion that is sure to delight. Ketchikan shore tours don’t come more fun, or more scenic, than this one!
If you’re looking to explore scenic backroads as well as to sightsee by water, you might want to check out the Backcountry Jeep & Canoe Safari.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 3h 45min • 7 activities
Meet your guides near the cruise docks in downtown Ketchikan for a scenic drive out to private land in the Tongass Rainforest where your tour will take place.
Gear up with helmets & rain gear (if needed) before learning how to use the machines from your expert guides, and any other safety information you need before your tour.
After loading up in your 2-seater UTVs, enjoy an exciting and beautiful ride out to Mahoney Lake. You'll stop along the way for views of George Inlet & the surrounding mountains.
At Mahoney Lake, enjoy a short walk through the woods for stunning views, then keep an eye out for salmon that have swum up to spawn, and look back towards the towering Mahoney Falls behind you.
With no stops along the way, your return journey will be equally as thrilling, but a bit shorter than the trip out to the lake.
On your return to basecamp, return your gear and enjoy a snack of smokin’ reindeer link served on a warm bun and a cup of simmering chili.
At the conclusion of the tour, the guides will return you to Berth 2, where you can head back to your ship or explore nearby downtown Ketchikan & historic Creek Street.