Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Haines Departure in Haines booking from $102.00

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 expert naturalist guide to various scenic spots throughout the park.

City: Haines

Mon 23 Dec

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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.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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 (23)

Nlfpc

Aug 2022

We did not see any wildlife on this tour ( i know there is no guarantee) but basically, we stopped about 3 miles from the port on the side of the road to look for wildlife at the Chilkoot River. We had specific instructions to stay in place, it would have been nicer to have had the opportunity to get a closer view of the river. The 2nd and only stop were at Chilkoot Lake, which was beautiful. However, not worth the time or money spent on this tour. the lake was about 8 miles away from the port,

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for acknowledging that we make no guarantee of wildlife. Chilkoot Lake is 11.9 miles from Haines. We go there because of the natural beauty and the chance to see wildlife. The reason the wildlife gathers there is that there is a salmon-filled river that runs right next to the road. The road is narrow, and there are limited places to stop and get out. The pink salmon run, which begins in August, bring in the brown bear to feed. We have to be extra careful with where we stop and how far from the vehicle we get. Safety is our number one priority. When the bear are there, our guests are always thrilled. When the bear are not there, the area is still beautiful and our guides have lots of natural history information to offer.

Rasha A

Jul 2022

Very relaxing drive with beautiful nature views , was very good with my in laws and my 2 years old baby. The lake and the river views was amazing .. saw bold eagle up close and enjoyed the lake view so much.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for this positive review. The views are amazing and Chilkoot Lake is truly a sight to behold.

BERTHA_V

Jul 2022

Our tour guide did an amazing job. She definitely knows the place very well, is very polite and is very patient. In the other hand, we expected to see some grizzly bears as advertised in the tour description but were told when we were there that you can't during the month of July.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am glad you enjoyed our tour guide. I'm not sure which tour description you are referring to because we clearly state that the chances of seeing bear are low until August when the pink salmon start running.

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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Haines Departure

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