Eagle Preserve Float
Offered by Alaska Mountain Guides In Haines, Alaska
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About us
At Alaska Mountian Guides, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with unforgettable experiences in Alaska. Our company offers a variety of tours that appeal to the adventurous spirit of travelers who want to explore the beauty of Alaska. Whether you want to take a scenic drive along the coast or fly over the glaciers, we have something for everyone. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides are passionate about sharing Alaska's history and culture with our customers. Book your Haines excursion with us today and let us show you the wonders of Alaska.
Our hometown of Haines is a gateway to adventure. Join us on a fun, adventurous exploration of a unique corner of Haines, Alaska. Haines is only 15 miles by water from Skagway and easily reached by a regularly scheduled 45 minute fast ferry ride. Haines is a beautifully scenic town of about 2500 people. It offers incredible wildlife viewing and outstanding outdoor adventures. From Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and it's abundant eagle and moose habitat, to the regular bear sightings at Chilkoot Lake there is a unique wildlife adventure awaiting visitors to Haines. It hosts a rich cultural history with one of the first military forts in Alaska and it is only 20 miles from the Tlingit Native village of Klukwan
Our hometown of Haines is a gateway to adventure. Join us on a fun, adventurous exploration of a unique corner of Haines, Alaska. Haines is only 15 miles by water from Skagway and easily reached by a regularly scheduled 45 minute fast ferry ride. Haines is a beautifully scenic town of about 2500 people. It offers incredible wildlife viewing and outstanding outdoor adventures. From Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and it's abundant eagle and moose habitat, to the regular bear sightings at Chilkoot Lake there is a unique wildlife adventure awaiting visitors to Haines. It hosts a rich cultural history with one of the first military forts in Alaska and it is only 20 miles from the Tlingit Native village of Klukwan
What we'll do
Duration - 4 hours
Overview
Your tour begins 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 the historic town of Haines and Fort William H. Seward on this narrated drive. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley.
At the preserve, experienced guides await to begin your rafting adventure (not whitewater). You’ll float silently down 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. You 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. Your tour concludes with a return ride to Haines, where you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories.
Though wildlife can never be guaranteed, Bald Eagles, moose, all five types of Pacific salmon, brown and black bears frequent the area. Wildlife sightings depend on the time of the year and area within Haines where the excursion takes place. Your guides will choose the best locations to help you maximize your wildlife viewing opportunity.
More Info
* Activity level: **Easy** (Guests must be able to walk over loose gravel and dry river delta to board the rafts)
* Ages 7+
* Max. weight: 350 lbs.
* Picnic style lunch provided
* Provided equipment: Life jacket, rubber boots and ponchos
* Recommended clothing: Layers for warmth, rain gear and an extra pair of socks
* Wheelchair accessible: No
* Medical restrictions: This is a physical activity and it is the guest’s responsibility to determine if they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity - pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the guide. No expectant mothers past 20 weeks.
* Restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and non-flushing restrooms at the start/finish of your paddle / float
* There will be no whitewater or rapids on the float
* Your guides do all of the rowing which enables you to sit back and enjoy the float. The raft makes a very stable platform for photography and enjoying the views with your family.
* Liability Waiver Required
Overview
Your tour begins 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 the historic town of Haines and Fort William H. Seward on this narrated drive. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley.
At the preserve, experienced guides await to begin your rafting adventure (not whitewater). You’ll float silently down 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. You 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. Your tour concludes with a return ride to Haines, where you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories.
Though wildlife can never be guaranteed, Bald Eagles, moose, all five types of Pacific salmon, brown and black bears frequent the area. Wildlife sightings depend on the time of the year and area within Haines where the excursion takes place. Your guides will choose the best locations to help you maximize your wildlife viewing opportunity.
More Info
* Activity level: **Easy** (Guests must be able to walk over loose gravel and dry river delta to board the rafts)
* Ages 7+
* Max. weight: 350 lbs.
* Picnic style lunch provided
* Provided equipment: Life jacket, rubber boots and ponchos
* Recommended clothing: Layers for warmth, rain gear and an extra pair of socks
* Wheelchair accessible: No
* Medical restrictions: This is a physical activity and it is the guest’s responsibility to determine if they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity - pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the guide. No expectant mothers past 20 weeks.
* Restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and non-flushing restrooms at the start/finish of your paddle / float
* There will be no whitewater or rapids on the float
* Your guides do all of the rowing which enables you to sit back and enjoy the float. The raft makes a very stable platform for photography and enjoying the views with your family.
* Liability Waiver Required
What to expect / what's provided
Interary
* ~15 minutes -- Your friendly guide will meet you near the Haines Cruise Ship Dock. Before hitting the road you will have the opportunity to get to know your guide and ask any questions that you might still have about your upcoming excursion.
* ~45 minutes -- From here we'll depart for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to one of our rafting put-in’s.
* ~20 minutes -- When you arrive at the put-in you’ll meet up the remainder of your guide team and swap out your shoes for rubber river boots. Your guides will provide you with a thorough safety briefing and you’ll don a PFD before boarding our stable 18’ rubber rafts for the float down the river.
* ~90 minutes -- You’ll spend the next 90 minutes quietly exploring the scenic Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve by raft.
* ~30 minutes -- Upon arrival at our river take-out you’ll be treated to a picnic style lunch with coffee, hot cocoa, and tea.
* ~40 minutes -- A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you back to the Haines Cruise Ship Dock.
* ~15 minutes -- Your friendly guide will meet you near the Haines Cruise Ship Dock. Before hitting the road you will have the opportunity to get to know your guide and ask any questions that you might still have about your upcoming excursion.
* ~45 minutes -- From here we'll depart for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to one of our rafting put-in’s.
* ~20 minutes -- When you arrive at the put-in you’ll meet up the remainder of your guide team and swap out your shoes for rubber river boots. Your guides will provide you with a thorough safety briefing and you’ll don a PFD before boarding our stable 18’ rubber rafts for the float down the river.
* ~90 minutes -- You’ll spend the next 90 minutes quietly exploring the scenic Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve by raft.
* ~30 minutes -- Upon arrival at our river take-out you’ll be treated to a picnic style lunch with coffee, hot cocoa, and tea.
* ~40 minutes -- A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you back to the Haines Cruise Ship Dock.
Cancellation Policy
All sales final, but please contact us if you have any problems with your order.
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