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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Haines Departure

Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Haines Departure

Overview

See if you can spot bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears during this 2.5-hour viewing at Chilkoot Lake State Park. Follow your knowledgeable guide to various scenic spots throughout the park.

City: Haines

Sun 20 Apr

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Starting at $107.00

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Sun 20 Apr

Starting at $107.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Driver/guide

Port pickup

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people is required for tour to run
At time of booking, please provide the name of your Cruise Ship or Hotel accommodation so we know where to meet you for the tour.
This tour requires a certain amount of walking on uneven and rocky surfaces.
Motorized wheelchairs or scooters cannot be accommodated.

What To Expect

Haines

Visit a true naturalist’s paradise - Haines, Alaska. Haines boasts some of the most pristine wild country in Southeast Alaska. Your expert naturalist guide will share their knowledge of this area’s unique wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.

Chilkoot River

In May, June and July, the wildflowers are at their peak and eagles are busy caring for their young on the nest. Beginning in late July, the river fills with migrating salmon, while brown bears come down to the river’s edge to feed. As the number of salmon in the river increases, the likelihood of seeing bears down along the river increases, with a good probability of bear sightings from early August through late September.

Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area

As you drive through the park, your guide knows the best places to stop for scenery and the possibility of wildlife spotting. Your guide is equipped with a powerful spotting scope to bring the wildlife in close, and your guide will help interpret the behavior of the various wildlife and explain how the animals fit into the Chilkoot’s complex ecosystem. Make sure you bring your camera to take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities.

Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark

Fort William H Seward overlooks the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Dock. Built by the US Army in 1904, the fort has a storied past and is now privately owned and maintained featuring a number of outdoor art installations, restaurants and shops. Pass through on your way back to your ship.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (43)

edgarw850

Aug 2024

Led by Jo Ann did a Bear & Wildlife tour. With the fastferry in the early mornings to Haines and there we were met by Jo Ann and her colleague. Very friendly ladies who took us on the road in an old bus with sliding windows (for excellent views and photos). Got a lot of information about life in this area, not only from the bear but also countless other animals. Along the way stops at points where we could take beautiful pictures. They bring professional binoculars, so we could see bald eagles, ducks and even snow goats high up on the mountain. At the end of the bus route stopped at a large lake where we could see salmon. Then a walk through the coastal rainforest and lots of interesting information and fun facts about the forest. Then back to the harbor and got a simple but tasty lunch in the village hall. Because we went back to Skagway later than the rest of the group, the ladies were kind enough to take us back on the bus and drop us off in the village, provided with some tips for coffee and museums. The quality of this tour guide is extremely good. The ladies are friendly, make good contact with the group and are very knowledgeable (have lived here for a long time and know the area much better than the average seasonal guide). Highly recommended!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for this five-star review. However, when I translate this review to English it looks to me like this was a tour with another company.