A scenic float through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

Looking for iconic, Alaskan scenery? Look no further than the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve float trip. Begin your adventure as you board a high-speed catamaran for a scenic 45-minute cruise along North America's longest and deepest fjord to Haines.

Witness spectacular views of waterfalls and ice-sculpted peaks as your guide points out marine wildlife along the fjord. Upon arrival in Haines, board a motorcoach for a relaxing 40-minute drive up the Haines Highway, a National Scenic Byway, to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. You'll see historic Haines and Fort William H. Seward on this narrated drive from expert naturalists. Keep an eye out for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley.

At the preserve, experienced raft guides await your arrival for a safety briefing and a chance to gear up for your float. You will be cruising, silently along the river aboard 18' inflatable rafts - the best way to observe eagles drawn to feed on the plentiful salmon. Bears and wolves are also frequent 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. Your tour will float past the Native village of Klukwan where the Tlingit people have lived for centuries on the bounty of this beautiful wilderness.

After your float, you'll enjoy a riverside picnic with lemonade, hot cocoa, and tea. Your tour concludes with a return cruise aboard the catamaran back to Skagway. With Haines behind you, you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories and photos.