Rainforest Canoe and Nature Trail

We were taken out to the lake by bus. The driver pointed out highlights along the way. The group was made up of all ages. We were met at the lake by our guides. There were two large canoes, and after a safety talk we all piled in. We paddled approximately half way around the lake before stopping for a very nicely laid out snack which included soup, spreads, and hot chocolate. After we went for a nature walk in the forest before getting back into the canoe and paddling back to shore for the ride back to our cruise ship. An enjoyable afternoon.

This was a relaxing canoe trip around a beautiful secluded lake, and a short hike once we reached the end of the canoe trip. The weather was beautiful the day we went, and the guides were informative and entertaining. The guides told us of some of the lore surrounding the lake and its formation, as well as some interesting info on the local flora and fauna. We thoroughly enjoyed it, but I wish the hike was a little longer. Anyway, we had awesome snacks of homemade clam chowder, salmon dip and a jam with bread. Hot cocoa and cold water were available as well. It made for a lovely morning's adventure. We had time to walk around Ketchikan as well, and sample a local restaurant for lunch.

This was a fun day that included canoeing with a group of about 20 others, a short nature trail hike and a very good homemade chowder prepared by one of the guides. The guides are well informed and the scenery is gorgeous. Fun trip.

Albeit cold and rainy, we had a great time canoeing around the lake, enjoying clam chowder, hot chocolate, and salmon spread on bread. The guides were knowledgeable and made the trip fun and educational. Wish we had seen more wildlife, but that's just luck ... would definitely go again!

Bus ride from the ship to the beautiful park, 3 canoes w/ 8-10 other people rowing in each boat, brief respite with refreshments & snacks, then a walk through the forest with a knowledgeable guide. Great outdoor trip that didn't cause over exertion or pain the following day!

The canoe trip was very neat. There were somewhere just under 20 of us rowing the canoe together (which was unique in and of itself) and the leader educating us on the lake and rainforest was very interesting as well! After rowing for a while, we rowed ourselves to a little trail and a little wood canopy where we enjoyed fresh salmon dip, some other snacks, and warm, delicious lobster bisque and hot chocolate! (This was so welcomed after starting the canoe trip in heavy sprinkling rain . We also got to shake off and dry off under the canopy since it was no longer raining!) Here we also got a short walking tour of the rainforest which was fantastic as well. After we wrapped up there we canoed back to our starting spot and hopped back onto the bus. Our bus driver was AMAZING as well since it's about a 40 minute bus ride from the cruise ships and entertained and educated us on the drive to the rainforest and on the way back. We're so glad that we booked the excursion for us 6 *family!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion and would recommend it to anyone! We were fortunate to enjoy beautiful weather, which made it just that much better. The bus ride was long but worth it - the driver on the way up was very entertaining and provided much local information in a humorous fashion. The canoeing was very easy and enjoyable. With the 20 person canoe on a quiet, pristine lake and a leisurely pace, we could have accomplished our trip with only 5 or 6 paddlers, so that activity was very optional. Our guide, Jensen, was very informative and entertaining yet also allowed some time for us to enjoy the quiet beauty. At the end of the canoe ride before boarding the bus to return to town, we felt that they canoe guides missed a great tipping opportunity. There was a tip jar about 20 feet away, but not directly as we exited. Since the guide did not return on the bus with us, the tipping opportunity was not obvious.

It was a beautiful day. The canoe ride was very fun. We paddled to a pretty place on the lake, and when we got off the canoe, hot chocolate and snacks were waiting for us. We went on a pretty guided hike through the woods, and then paddled back to the beginning. All in all, it was a beautiful day.

Beautiful lake. Personnel helpful and courteous. Food good. Personally was unfortunate to sit behind the same inexperienced child rower outbound as inbound, but no big deal. Personnel should wear name tags (large print) for us old folks to remember their names at time of review-writing.

This was a very easy excursion with beautiful scenery. We enjoyed being on the water and the nature hike was informative, but very short. The snack provided was delicious.

After a bus ride from the boat, through town, and out through the national forest we arrived at the lake. The paddle across the lake in our large canoe had included a lesson in geography, flora and fauna. The short hike through the forest along a board path was an extension to our learning. The afternoon was topped off with a light snack at the camp circle. This excursion was great because we had a guide, Jenson, who was extremely knowledgeable in the area and wildlife.