Eagle Preserve Float Trip in Haines

Overview

Simply put, a private rafting excursion is the best possible way to see bald eagles in their natural habitat. Floating through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines Alaska is a must see attraction and you won't want to miss the jaw dropping scenery, delightful guides and genuine Alaskan wildlife.

Watch eagles catching salmon and caring for young eagles in the numerous nests that line the riverbanks. Look for bears, moose, and a host of other wildlife that call the preserve home.

Relax or take pictures as your private guide navigates the narrow channels of the Preserve's glacial fed rivers.

Enjoy a hearty snack and hot drinks at the end of the tour.

Local pickup and all river gear is included.

City: Haines

Fri 13 Jun

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Starting at $1800.00

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Fri 13 Jun

Starting at $1800.00

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What's Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Pickup and drop-off

Snacks

Rafting equipment

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 4 years old

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (77)

LeeB43123

Aug 2018

Guides were Great! Very Skilled, Knowledgeable and Friendly. Saw lots of Eagles. Longer trip down the river then other raft companies on the river that day. (Recommend wearing layers as little cooler on river, Rubber Boots provided, bring thick Sock) Smoked Salmon served as snack at end of trip was very nice. Highly recommend!

Marf13669

Jul 2018

After a half-hour ride from Haines by van, we embarked in rafts on the braided Chilkat River through a preserve of startling beauty and a whole host of animals, including moose lurking in the bushes. However, we were here to see bald eagles and we were not disappointed. They were sitting in trees, on logs washed downstream by melting torrents released by mountain snow, and on shale rock sandbars of moraine washed into the river from melting glaciers. They were awaiting the salmon run that was soon about to begin. They knew that bears would be there too, but they were aware that there would be more than enough fish for all to feast on. This company only takes out small groups of six to twelve people. We lucked out and we only had four in our raft. Our guide was a wonderful grizzled codger who had moved up from Texas years ago, fell in love with the virgin countryside and never left. He had a profound feeling for nature and the bounty it provided in terms of flora and fauna as well as the animals that resided here. He explained that there were five kinds of salmon and that their runs occur at various times over the late summer to spawn their eggs and thereafter die having completed their life cycle duties. This natural instinct to return to the place of their own birth, means that the raptors (eagles and others) as well as brown coastal bears will get their fill of oil laden salmon to carry them through the winter months while in hibernation or otherwise. We were on the water for well over two hours and every minute was well worth the trip. I shot so many pictures of these majestic birds including the young that are all brown and have yet to develop their white head and neck cap. upon landing, we were treated to a brown bag lunch and had time to share our thoughts on this adventure with the others in our group. I wold heartily recommend this half-day float tour.

WSEIII

Jul 2018

If you are interested in a real outdoor adventure this is it. The guides were very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The river was very peaceful, no one else insight, just eagles. Plenty of beautiful eagles in their natural habitat. All of the guides work very hard in steering the rafts down the river and make our trip enjoyable. Nothing about this trip is fancy but you get to enjoy the real Alaska and not the manufactured trips that so many places offer.