Itinerary
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Pass By: Haines, Haines, Alaska
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.
Pass By: Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, 4-6 Ft Seward Dr, Haines, AK 99827
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.
Pass By: Haines Highway, Alaska
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!
Stop At: Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Miles 8 Thru 31 Haines Highway, Haines, AK
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Chilkat River, Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827
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.
Pass By: Tsirku River, Klukwan, AK 99827, USA
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.
Pass By: Tsirku River, Alaska 99827, USA
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.
Pass By: Klehini River, Alaska 99827, USA
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.
Pass By: Klukwan, AK 99827, USA
Klukwan is one of the largest communities of Tlingits (Alaska native people groups) still in existence, located twenty-two miles north of Haines. Klukwan sits on the banks of the Chilkat River.
The name Klukwan is taken from the Tlingit phrase "Tlakw Aan" which literally means "Eternal Village." The site was chosen because of the rich natural environment found here, including the salmon runs.
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Port Chilkoot, AK 99827, USA
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Travel24175223110
Jane and all the other guides made this trip fabulous and fun! So many bald eagle sightings! Thanks to Alaska Mountain Guides for a fantastic day!
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Posted On : 2023-07-24
Posted By : Dawna R
Haines is the epitome of small town Alaska. Nestled at the foot of snow capped mountains and framed by the sea it's an ideal spot on your Alaska journey to decompress and enjoy hospitality, wilderness and quirky charm. It's advantage of being located on mainland Alaska with road access to Canada's Yukon territory as well as other points on the Alaskan mainland.
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Posted On : 2022-09-21
Posted By : alaskamom2022
The knowledge of our guides was tremendous. We were well cared for and had the opportunity to see countless eagles. The lunch set was great.
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Posted On : 2022-08-04
Posted By : katking6244
I am an avid cruiser. This was my first experience in Alaska. We wanted to make sure we made the most of our time and booked way in advance. We were bumped off of the tour because another party booked from the ship.
Since when is non refundable only good one way?
So dissappointed. There is nothing to do in Haines without a pre booked tour. They are too small and not experienced with tourism in Haines.
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Posted On : 2022-06-30
Posted By : hwolfman
AVOID!
Booked this more than a month in advance on their site. They bumped us for parties from cruises. Sent us an email while we were on the ship so we didn’t get it. Showed up for our excursion and they told us we were bumped. All other excursions were already booked. There is NOTHING to do in Haines if you’re not on a pre booked excursion.
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Posted On : 2022-06-19
Posted By : hwolfpack6
Terrible experience! We booked our float trip 6 weeks before our arrival. I received email confirmation from the company the day before we left on our cruise. When we arrived in Haines for our trip we were told at the dock that our reservation at has been canceled. They filled our spots with people who had booked through the cruise ship and bumped us off the list. They said that they had already refunded our money and that we should’ve known about it since they emailed us on Monday with that information. The only problem about that is that we were on a cruise ship and didn’t check her emails while we were on our vacation. Had I known earlier in the trip I might’ve been able to reschedule something for that port of call. Instead, every available excursion was already booked and we ended up sitting on the ship for the entire day. I have never had this happen before in the multiple cruise experiences that I’ve had and I can’t believe how unprofessional and unethical this company was to pump at 16 reservations but it already been confirmed.
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Posted On : 2022-06-19
Posted By : A1986JSpaulas
Great float down river! The guides were friendly and they provided a great experience. There is road construction which cut into our time on the river. The lunch was basic with sandwich, chips and a really good cookie. Masks required on the bus but they provide than. They also provide boots so you don’t have to bring your own water footwear.
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Posted On : 2022-06-16
Posted By : judymV2844IF
This was a very fun trip and educational. Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable. I lost my camera it was found after we went back to the ship. They were very helpful and sent my camera to my home promptly.
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Posted On : 2022-06-15
Posted By : Cruiser209
After booking and paying a month in advance and confirming the day before our tour, we arrived to find out that this amateur inept organization overbooked our tour and refused to let us on. Since we were in Haines for one day only, we had nothing to do because all the tours were booked out. They offered us nothing. They blamed their lack of professionalism on Princess Cruises, telling us it was their fault because they over booked and Princess insisted all their passengers had priority. I talked to Princess and they claim they said nothing of the kind. Beware of this company. They left us in Haines with nothing to do the entire day. Never even an apology from management if they have any.
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Posted On : 2022-05-31
Posted By : caroohope
This trip into the wilderness and raft ride was a delight.
Friendly team made you feel safe.
Would recommend.
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Posted On : 2019-08-06
