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Haines Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Viewing Tour

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16 reviews

Excursion Overview

Visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience

Upon arrival in Haines, meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here.

May, June, and July feature wildflowers and eagles. Beginning in August, pink salmon - the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon varieties - begin their run up the Chilkoot River to spawn. This is the best opportunity to see brown bears as they are often witnessed feeding along the banks of the river. When bears are present, every effort will be made to give you safe bear viewing.

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 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.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Use of spotting scope
  • Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 passengers required to book

Duration: 2.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

  • 2.5 hours nature tour through Haines, Chilkat Valley and Chilkoot State Park

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets on the cruise dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus and they need to be able to walk up and down gangways that vary depending on the tide. Guests can choose to remain in the vehicle at all stops. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There is a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 14 guests per departure.

No. We do not have a wheelchair lift in any of our vehicles.

Our maximum group size is 14. Our typical tour has around 6-8 guests at one time. We can charter large buses for large groups with advance notice.

We recommend that you dress in layers. It can be cold enough where you want a wool cap, gloves and a jacket, or it could be so warm you will be in a T-shirt with sunscreen and sunglasses. The weather can change quickly.

Please advise, car seats are required for children under 4, and boosters for children 4-7. Please indicate if you will need either during checkout.

Depending on the size of the group and the tour, we utilize everything from an SUV like the Toyota Sequoia or Sienna, to the 14-passenger Ford Econoline Van to the 14- passenger Airporter-style bus.

 

Guest Reviews

4.9

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Murray B

On Sep 2024

We were lucky to see a large brown bear, seals, salmon & eagles (and other bird life) during our tour. Chad was a great guide, gave lots of interesting information about the area and wildlife.

Marla S

On Sep 2024

Tour guide was great and informative. Small group tour, and we did find a bear in the stream!! Also saw beautiful scenery and Eagles.

David K

On Sep 2024

Guide was excellent

Timothy M

On Sep 2024

Great nature tour with bears, salmon and eagles. Bring a good camera with a long lens 300mm is sufficient.

Sherri C

On Aug 2024

Our guide was amazing. We saw a bear, trumpeter swans, seals, spawning salmon and one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen.

$103.75

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$103.75

Duration: 2.5 hours

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Duration: 2.5 hours



Adult (13+): $103.75

Child (Ages 2-12): $78.75

Infant (Under 2): $20.00

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