Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing (2.5 hrs in Haines)
from $113.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
2 hours 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Haines
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.
- 2Stop
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.
- 3Chilkoot River
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.
- 4Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area
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.
- 5Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark
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.
What's included
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
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.
