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Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines

Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines

Overview

This is a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with a scenic float trip (no whitewater) through the home of the largest bald eagle congregation in the world. Thousands of bald eagles travel here to feed on salmon in the fall and winter. In spring and summer watch for eagles nesting and raising their young.

City: Haines

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $152.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $152.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Lunch

Port pickup

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age 7 years
Maximum weight 250 lbs.
Cruise Ship Passengers, please provide ship name for meeting location. Hotel guests, please provide name of hotel for pick-up.
Minimum of 2 guests required for tour to run.
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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (30)

jpa975

Jun 2022

Terrific float trip adventure! Rainbow Glacier Adventures is the best! Full seven mile float down the Chilkat River. The Chilkat spills across a broad glacial valley with strong fast moving current. RGA skillfully navigates the current through quickwater riffles, eddies, and standing waves. Guides are knowledgeable and share their craft with their passengers, along with the cultural and geologic history of the area. Do yourself a favor, join them on this terrific journey.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks so much for this great review. We truly love what we do. Our guides are knowledgeable and experienced. Safety is our number one concern, but, beyond that, we are committed to sharing the story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with our guests. We believe in small groups and high quality tours and so it is great to have you share your experience with others.

Joan_W

Jun 2022

Joe, our raft guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. We saw eagles even though the salmon were not running.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for your kind review. The eagles this time of year are near their nest looking for food for their young. The salmon runs are just beginning to start. As the salmon runs grow stronger, we will see more eagles. Also, around the beginning of August we will start to see more bear on our Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Tour. Perhaps you can join us on that tour during your next visit.

scottbK204KG

Jun 2022

This is a fabulous excursion. Was way more than we expected. The small group set up makes this a very personal experience between you and your guide. The amount of knowledge on the history of the river, flora, fauna and culture was outstanding. We didn’t want our excursion to end. Thank you for an unforgettable experience. Scott and Chris

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Scott and Chris, it was a great trip and I appreciate your comments. I was able to personally guide this tour and I really enjoy being out on the river. And it is even more enjoyable for me when there are guest like you who have a sincere desire to learn about the area. I alos want to thank you for purchasing my book, Where Eagles Gather, the Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. I hope this book brings back great memories of our rafting trip and perhaps inspires you to return to Haines for the Eagle Congregation in November.