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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

Fri 18 Apr

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Starting at $107.00

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Fri 18 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)

242pattiy

Jul 2024

We were only in Haines for 4 hours during our Alaska cruise. Chad, our guide, made sure that we used that time efficiently. He knew just the right place for us to see animals-salmon, mountain goats, brown bear, eagles, trumpeter swan. Such a fun time.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for this great review. It is challenging for us when ships are in Haines for only four hours, but we do our best to offer tours that fit into the time frame. Our 2.5 hour Chilkoot tour is designed especially fo days when big cruise ships are docked in Haines. It sounds like you really saw a lot in your short time in Haines and it sounds like Chad did a great job. Thanks for sharing your experience with others.

Burke_N

Jun 2024

Saw 3 Bald Eagles and 2 brownies playing in the flats. What an experience. Chad was a wealth of information about the area and its environmental diversity.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your wildlife tour to Haines with us. You were early in the season for reliable bear viewing but it sounds like you got lucky. Chad has a master's degree in fisheries biology and a lifetime of experience in the field. He is an amazing guide.

Wander54230676566

Jun 2024

Amy was an awesome tour guide. She communicated her knowledge and her passion for the Chilakoot Lake area and the animals that inhabit it. She was a lot of fun too she helped us locate Eagles and big woolly white goats in the mountains with our cameras and binoculars just terrific! hi Amy’s mom! Amy was doing great as of June 11.