Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing (2.5 hrs in Haines)

4.7 (119 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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4.7

A brown bear fishes in the middle of the chilkat river. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bald Eagle beside Chilkoot River — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 knowledgeable guide to various scenic spots throughout the park.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Rainbow Glacier Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver/guide
Included: Port pickup

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Haines

15 min

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.
Stop 2

15 min

Pause on your way to the Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site to learn about the Lynn Canal ecosystem and get a safety briefing about being in bear country.
Chilkoot River

one hour

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

45 min Admission included

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

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Cruise ship guests: Meet our guide near the Information Booth ashore.

Guests in hotels: Meet our guide outside the hotel lobby.

Look for the Rainbow Glacier Adventures Logo on our sign.

If you don't find the guide by 10 minutes before the tour time, please call our office.

End point

Cruise ship guests: Meet our guide near the Information Booth ashore.

Guests in hotels: Meet our guide outside the hotel lobby.

Look for the Rainbow Glacier Adventures Logo on our sign.

If you don't find the guide by 10 minutes before the tour time, please call our office.

Using your ticket

Please contact us to confirm departure time.

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.