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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Skagway Departure

Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - Skagway Departure

Overview

Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines.

Your tour begins with a high-speed catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords which connect Skagway to Haines. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park.

This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here.

City: Skagway

Sun 13 Jul

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Starting at $270.00

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Sun 13 Jul

Starting at $270.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Transportation and Fare on Haines/Skagway Fast Ferry

Lunch consists of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie and water. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with 48 hours advance notice.

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, Cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their cruise ship and Hotel guests must provide the name of the hotel or B&B.
Not accessible to motorized wheelchairs.
Your tour includes a portable lunch. It consists of a turkey sandwich on organic whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie, and bottled water. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available with 48 hours advance notice.

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.

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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 (51)

Neil0539

Jul 2023

We really enjoyed seeing this area. Our guide Lindsey was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our questions. Which was good because my daughter had lots of questions. It was a relaxed tour of several beautiful places.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thanks for this review of your day with Lindsey. Lindsey is a teacher by profession, so she is great at answering questions. And she loves kids so it was a perfect fit for your daughter!

Edward_G

Jul 2023

It was really more of a scenic tour than a wildlife tour, but the scenery was outstanding. Guides were great and the small group structure kept us all engaged

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thanks for this kind review. The scenery on the tour is fantastic and we do all we can to provide information about the wildlife that lives here. Depending on the tour and time of the season, the amount of wildlife we see varies. We have particularly good luck with brown bear starting in August, bald eagles, common mergansers and harbor seals are seen almost every tour all summer, and moose are encountered on and off all summer. Thanks for mentioning the small group structure- that is a big part of the identity of Rainbow Glacier Adventures.

Nina_B

Jul 2023

An incredible tour in Haines of the Chilkoot wilderness because of Pat, our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating. He stopped numerous times during the tour to point out wildlife and allowed time to photograph eagles etc. The day started with Christine promptly picking us up at our cruise ship and driving us to the ferry. The ferry ride to Haines and back to Skagway at the end of the tour was pleasant, filled with great photo opportunities and was narrated by naturalists. I would definitely recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thanks so much for this positive review. Pat is a great guide and he loves to show off the highlights around Haines. I'm glad you mentioned Christine, as well. We know that arriving in a new town may present some challenges, so we send top pros like Christine to the dock to meet all our guests and welcome them to Skagway and Haines.