Eagle Preserve Float Tour
Offered by Alaska Mountain Guides In Haines, Alaska
: $
About us
We are locally owned and operated with offices in Haines, Skagway, and Gustavus, Alaska. We are proud to employ over 80 exceptional guides across our wide array of tour programs. Our backyard is a playground for adventure, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing. In addition to our excellent guide team, we are proud to work closely with our outstanding regional partners to deliver unparalleled guest experiences.
With over 30 years' experience leading overland, lodge-based, and expedition programs throughout the region, we are well-equipped to fill your Alaska vacation with a lifetime of memories. We are proud to operate in the natural wonderlands of Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory; each itinerary is designed to make the most out of your vacations. Each day is packed with activities to allow you to discover the magnificent vistas and all of the adventures that these areas offer. All programs include a local guide that will escort you throughout your tour, who will share with you their knowledge and love for this environment and will be available to guide the way for you in any unforeseen circumstances. Their job is in the details, so you don’t have to worry!
With over 30 years' experience leading overland, lodge-based, and expedition programs throughout the region, we are well-equipped to fill your Alaska vacation with a lifetime of memories. We are proud to operate in the natural wonderlands of Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory; each itinerary is designed to make the most out of your vacations. Each day is packed with activities to allow you to discover the magnificent vistas and all of the adventures that these areas offer. All programs include a local guide that will escort you throughout your tour, who will share with you their knowledge and love for this environment and will be available to guide the way for you in any unforeseen circumstances. Their job is in the details, so you don’t have to worry!
What we'll do
Duration - 6.5 Hours
Overview
Your tour begins as you board a high-speed catamaran for a scenic 45-minute cruise along **North America's longest and deepest fjord** to Haines. Along the way, you'll witness spectacular views of waterfalls and ice-sculpted peaks as your guide points out marine wildlife along the fjord.
Upon arrival in Haines, you'll 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. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley on this excursion.
At the preserve, experienced raft 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.* 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. 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.
*Note:* 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, on the ferry during your travel to Haines and non-flushing restrooms at the start/finish of your 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 as you board a high-speed catamaran for a scenic 45-minute cruise along **North America's longest and deepest fjord** to Haines. Along the way, you'll witness spectacular views of waterfalls and ice-sculpted peaks as your guide points out marine wildlife along the fjord.
Upon arrival in Haines, you'll 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. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley on this excursion.
At the preserve, experienced raft 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.* 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. 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.
*Note:* 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, on the ferry during your travel to Haines and non-flushing restrooms at the start/finish of your 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
Itinerary
* ~30 minutes -- Sign waivers, learn about tour and walk down to small boat harbor to catch fast ferry.
* ~45 minutes -- Your friendly tour dock representative will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. We will provide answers to any questions that you might have about your upcoming excursion and get you ready to board the ferry to Haines. We’ll help you board the comfortable ferry for the 45-minute narrated, scenic journey to Haines.
* ~45 minutes -- Upon arrival in Haines, restrooms will be available and you’ll meet your guide and driver for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to one of our rafting put-in’s.
* ~40 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.
* ~30 minutes -- A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you to the ferry for your comfortable and scenic ride back to Skagway.
* ~10 minutes -- Arrive boat dock in Haines to board boat to Skagway.
* ~45 minutes -- Scenic boat ride back to Skagway at the end of the excursion.
* ~20 minutes -- Depart from the ferry and head to your boat.
* ~30 minutes -- Sign waivers, learn about tour and walk down to small boat harbor to catch fast ferry.
* ~45 minutes -- Your friendly tour dock representative will meet you near the Skagway Small Boat harbor sign and restrooms. We will provide answers to any questions that you might have about your upcoming excursion and get you ready to board the ferry to Haines. We’ll help you board the comfortable ferry for the 45-minute narrated, scenic journey to Haines.
* ~45 minutes -- Upon arrival in Haines, restrooms will be available and you’ll meet your guide and driver for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to one of our rafting put-in’s.
* ~40 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.
* ~30 minutes -- A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you to the ferry for your comfortable and scenic ride back to Skagway.
* ~10 minutes -- Arrive boat dock in Haines to board boat to Skagway.
* ~45 minutes -- Scenic boat ride back to Skagway at the end of the excursion.
* ~20 minutes -- Depart from the ferry and head to your boat.
Cancellation Policy
All sales final, but please contact us if you have any problems with your order.
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