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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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)

Susan G

Jul 2018

This was our first stop on our cruise shore excursion and I was so looking forward to it. When we arrived 6 of us were put into an SUV which meant that we have to stuff 2 people in the back, 3 in the middle and put one up front. That would be ok, if your were getting in and out, in and out, in and out, in and out...like 5 or 6 times. After that, it just gets plain old. Our tour guide was painfully shy and although sweet as can be just didn't have that ol'tour guide spirit. She answered questions but didn't offer anything much more. Matter of fact, we all agreed to end out tour an hour earlier as we were all "done". I feel like we wasted an opportunity to do and see something else. We did see many bald eagles, but that's it. It wasn't worth the money sadly.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

I'm glad to hear that you saw many bald eagles on our tour. Haines is known as the " Valley of the Eagles" for a good reason. I'm so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with our excursion. Our goal with Rainbow Glacier Adventures is to exceed our guests' expectations and we clearly let you down. I personally train all our guides and each has a different style and level of experience. No guide is perfectly compatible with all groups. I believe in each employee but I also take constructive criticism seriously. Sometimes, additional training is required and its only through feedback from guests like you that I know which guides and what type of training would have the most impact. I stand by our reputation as a "five-star" company. I would like to talk to you more in person about your experience. Please give me a call at your convenience.

Slstratt

Jul 2018

Jen is the BEST!!!! She told us about herself and her adventures as well as everything we could want to know about the wildlife in the area. Took us for lunch at the Pilot (?) House - best Salmon Bisque i ever had, but it should be called STEW, as it was FULL of salmon and veggies and excellent flavor. We saw eagles at a bend in the river where others wouldn't bother us, learned about the plants in the area, even TASTED sitka spruce! Can't imagine a better experience, THANKS TO JEN REID!!!

stew622018

Jul 2018

Our UnCruise connected with this amazing company. From the van driver, Kim Clune, to our float leader this was a wonderful day In Haines. Thank you for the beautiful experience.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

We really enjoy working with Uncruise and appreciate the confidence that Uncruise has put in us. We were chosen to provide an included rafting tour for all Uncruise guests when they come to Haines this season and it truly is an honor. Kim is a great driver and guide and you were lucky to have her as she is also one of our top photography guides.

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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Haines Departure

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