Half-Day Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

Overview

The world-famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the largest gathering of bald eagles anywhere in the world! Your adventure begins with a spectacular drive along the National Scenic Byway through the awe-inspiring Chilkat Valley to the heart of the preserve. After a riverside picnic you will board 18-foot inflatable rafts and enjoy a peaceful float (no whitewater) down this ever-changing river.

Watch for eagles, bears, moose, and wolves who frequent the preserve to feed on the plentiful spawning salmon. With 7,000-foot-tall peaks towering above as you drift through picturesque landscapes, floating down the river is the best way to take in the grandeur of Alaska.

After your river trip, enjoy homemade cookies and hot and cold drinks by riverbank before boarding your bus back to Haines.

This is an unforgettable adventure into the wilderness of Alaska!

**Wildlife sightings not a guarantee**

City: Haines

Wed 09 Apr

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Starting at $169.79

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Wed 09 Apr

Starting at $169.79

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What's Included

Rubber boots

Professional guide

Driver/guide

Lunch

Beverages

Rain ponchos if necessary

PFD (personal flotation device)

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
100% Refund will be provided if cancelled before 14 days of tour departure date
50% Refund will be provided if cancelled 14 days to 4 days prior to departure time
No Refunds will be provided if cancelled within 96 hours of tour departure time

What To Expect

Haines

Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of small-town Haines on your way to your rafting adventure. Along the way, your guides will regale you with local natural history, geology, and Gold Rush tales as they point out snow-capped peaks, thick timber forests, and the abundant wildlife.

Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark

Check out Fort Seward (Alaska's first Army post) on your way through Haines to begin your rafting adventure. Check out the historic structures that were formerly Army barracks stacked next to the picturesque Port Chilkoot overlooking the Lynn Canal.

Haines Highway

You will board a motor coach for a beautiful 40-minute drive up the Haines Highway, which is a National Scenic Byway. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley, and always keep an eye out for bears!

Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

At the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, you'll experience the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world! Your specially-trained guides await to begin your rafting adventure (a gentle float, no whitewater!). You’ll float peacefully down the river aboard an 18-foot inflatable raft - the best way to observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests. After your hour and a half float, you will enjoy a riverside picnic lunch on the banks of the river.

Chilkat River

You’ll float peacefully down the river aboard an 18-foot inflatable raft on one of three rivers - the Chilkat, the Klehini, and the Tsirku. Rafting is the best way to observe the eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also occasional guests at the feast. Not only rich in wildlife, the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (23)

infot231

Sep 2024

Our Juneau-based team took the ferry up for the afternoon to go on the Eagle Preserve Float Tour and we had a BLAST. Our tour began by meeting Wylie right as we came off of the ferry - he had a sign with our company logo on it, awesome touch - and he led us to our bus for the day and introduced our lovely driver Keely. These two were exceptional storytellers and did a great job communicating with the rafting crew to get us to the right spot safely and on time. We knew it was going to be cold and wet, but in Southeast Alaska that's the name of the game and we were ready! Rafting guides Keanu, SJ, Wylie and Dawson were exceptional. They really prioritized safety and preparedness so that we could have a stress-free time. We saw TONS of bald eagles of every age and were delighted to also come across magpies, a bird we don't see many of in Juneau. One of our rafts even got a brief look at a mama brown bear and two cubs! Don't just take my word for it, check out the photos included. You won't regret booking this tour, rain or shine, any time of the season. Also the title of this review is kind of a joke... Julia makes a lot of jokes. Regardless - 10/10 would float again. Thanks again, The Alaska Luxury Tours crew

cathy7333

Aug 2024

Great guides. Max and Jess benchmarked excellence in rafting, nature and history of this incredible location. WOW! Can't wait to do this one again. Team work by the entire team was OLYMPIC !

danagS1215KT

Aug 2024

Olivia is an incredible guide and gave us an unforgettable trip on the Tsirku river. Her love and enthusiasm for the area is palpable. Thx for an amazing trip