Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Tongass Botanicals Nature Walk

Excursion

Price from

£67

Duration
2h00
Season
Available all year
Min. number
8 travellers
Booking code
A-WRG1

Intriguing history and inspiring nature await on a walk through America’s largest temperate rainforest.
  • Take a walk through Wrangell’s historical sites and learn about the town’s fascinating heritage.

  • Walk the Wrangell Nature Trail in the Tongass National Forest, America’s largest temperate rainforest.

  • Learn about how Alaska’s different ecosystems intersect, and how plants are used in various ways.

  • Take in the imposing totems of Kik-Setti Totem Park and learn about their cultural significance.


Alaska’s wild woods 

Following a walk through some of Wrangell’s historical sites, your Alaskan guide will lead you away from the busy streets and into the Tongass – the largest temperate rainforest in the world. Marvel at the forest’s unique ecosystems and discover the flora and fauna that have sustained its inhabitants for millennia. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as you walk the Wrangell Nature Trail all the way to Kik-Setti Totem Park.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Outdoor restrooms are available at the beginning of the tour and at the start of the trail. Complementary bottled water is included; comfortable walking shoes are recommended. 

  • Language: English 

  • Walking information: The whole tour is a walking tour for a total of about 3.25 miles on pavement and a fine gravel path. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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