Wildlife Safari & Bear Viewing Adventure
Offered by Alaska Mountain Guides In Haines, Alaska
: $
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 Skagway excursion with us today and let us show you the wonders of Alaska.
Skagway, our home, sits at the top of the Lynn Fjord and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the lush Tongass National Forest. This geography puts Skagway in a unique position to be a grand gateway to outdoor adventure! We specialize in guided trips that immerse you in the vast natural beauty of the area. Hiking, rafting, climbing, ziplining, and canoeing are some of the exciting activities that we offer based in Skagway. Many of our tours also utilize the fast ferry and travel to Haines, just 15 miles away. Haines offers visitors to Skagway a chance to get off the beaten path and explore remote, wildlife-rich areas.
Skagway, our home, sits at the top of the Lynn Fjord and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the lush Tongass National Forest. This geography puts Skagway in a unique position to be a grand gateway to outdoor adventure! We specialize in guided trips that immerse you in the vast natural beauty of the area. Hiking, rafting, climbing, ziplining, and canoeing are some of the exciting activities that we offer based in Skagway. Many of our tours also utilize the fast ferry and travel to Haines, just 15 miles away. Haines offers visitors to Skagway a chance to get off the beaten path and explore remote, wildlife-rich areas.
What we'll do
Duration - 6.5 hours
Overview
Your tour begins from Skagway on a 45 minute **high speed catamaran ferry** to small town of Haines, Alaska. Upon arriving in Haines, we'll start with a narrated drive through historic Fort Seward, the first military base in Alaska. Leaving town, we will journey through the amazing **Chilkoot Valley**. On our journey to the Chilkoot River corridor, we take in *coastal views along the longest fjord in North America, we may spot seals, sea lions, porpoise and whales feeding in these rich waters.*
*The Chilkoot River is home to some of the best bear viewing in Alaska!** The river’s huge salmon runs bring good numbers of bears every year. Situated among rugged glaciated peaks, it is home to numerous brown bears, mountain goats, salmon, river otters, and innumerable bald eagles. This area is a birdwatchers paradise with abundant local and migratory birds. Powerful spotting scopes or binoculars allow close-range views of mountain goats grazing in high alpine meadows and nesting eagles.
After capturing images and experiencing the incredible natural beauty and wildlife of the Chilkoot River corridor, we’ll enjoy a *seaside picnic of sandwiches, chips, fruit, and cookies.* Following lunch, we will head to the mouth of the Chilkat River, home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. Our final stop is habitat to all five species of wild Pacific salmon, drawing all of Alaska’s predators to its shores. The four ice-capped mountain ranges that surround the Chilkat River provide an unparalleled photography opportunities. A short drive back to town brings us to the ferry for the return journey to Skagway.
*Note:* Bear and other wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The tour stops can vary slightly according to maximum wildlife viewing potential.
More Info
* Activity level: **Easy**
* This tour only operates July - September to maximizes our potential to view bears and eagles feeding on the spawning salmon
* Picnic style lunch provided
* Provided equipment: Shared spotting scopes & binoculars
* Wheelchair accessible: No
* Medical restrictions: It is the guest’s responsibility to determine if they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity (need to be able to get in and out of the van and walk on uneven surfaces) - pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the guide
* Restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour, on the ferry during your travel to Haines, and on the dock once you arrive in Haines
* Recommended clothing: Layers for warmth and bring rain gear
* Remember to bring your camera
* Liability Waiver Required
Overview
Your tour begins from Skagway on a 45 minute **high speed catamaran ferry** to small town of Haines, Alaska. Upon arriving in Haines, we'll start with a narrated drive through historic Fort Seward, the first military base in Alaska. Leaving town, we will journey through the amazing **Chilkoot Valley**. On our journey to the Chilkoot River corridor, we take in *coastal views along the longest fjord in North America, we may spot seals, sea lions, porpoise and whales feeding in these rich waters.*
*The Chilkoot River is home to some of the best bear viewing in Alaska!** The river’s huge salmon runs bring good numbers of bears every year. Situated among rugged glaciated peaks, it is home to numerous brown bears, mountain goats, salmon, river otters, and innumerable bald eagles. This area is a birdwatchers paradise with abundant local and migratory birds. Powerful spotting scopes or binoculars allow close-range views of mountain goats grazing in high alpine meadows and nesting eagles.
After capturing images and experiencing the incredible natural beauty and wildlife of the Chilkoot River corridor, we’ll enjoy a *seaside picnic of sandwiches, chips, fruit, and cookies.* Following lunch, we will head to the mouth of the Chilkat River, home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. Our final stop is habitat to all five species of wild Pacific salmon, drawing all of Alaska’s predators to its shores. The four ice-capped mountain ranges that surround the Chilkat River provide an unparalleled photography opportunities. A short drive back to town brings us to the ferry for the return journey to Skagway.
*Note:* Bear and other wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. The tour stops can vary slightly according to maximum wildlife viewing potential.
More Info
* Activity level: **Easy**
* This tour only operates July - September to maximizes our potential to view bears and eagles feeding on the spawning salmon
* Picnic style lunch provided
* Provided equipment: Shared spotting scopes & binoculars
* Wheelchair accessible: No
* Medical restrictions: It is the guest’s responsibility to determine if they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity (need to be able to get in and out of the van and walk on uneven surfaces) - pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the guide
* Restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour, on the ferry during your travel to Haines, and on the dock once you arrive in Haines
* Recommended clothing: Layers for warmth and bring rain gear
* Remember to bring your camera
* Liability Waiver Required
What to expect / what's provided
Itinerary
* ~75 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 50-minute narrated, scenic journey to Haines.
* ~30 minutes -- Once you board your bus in Haines, we’ll depart for an interpretive driving tour of Fort Seward & Haines.
* ~30 minutes -- We will continue to Picture Point, where there will be a photo opportunity of the town of Haines. We will continue toward the Chilkoot River.
* ~ 180 minutes -- Visit the Chilkoot River and the Chilkoot Lake and look for wildlife! There will be time for a beach picnic with beautiful panoramic views of the Lynn Canal and the surrounding mountain ranges.
* ~ 60 minutes -- Once we wrap up with lunch we’ll head over to the ferry dock where you’ll have the opportunity to use the restrooms and take additional photos of Haines before enjoying the scenic ride back up the fjord to Skagway.
* ~15 minutes -- After completion of the excursion, and upon returning to Skagway, a short walk will bring you back to our original meeting point, just a few minutes’ walk or shuttle to downtown Skagway and all three cruise ship docks.
* ~75 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 50-minute narrated, scenic journey to Haines.
* ~30 minutes -- Once you board your bus in Haines, we’ll depart for an interpretive driving tour of Fort Seward & Haines.
* ~30 minutes -- We will continue to Picture Point, where there will be a photo opportunity of the town of Haines. We will continue toward the Chilkoot River.
* ~ 180 minutes -- Visit the Chilkoot River and the Chilkoot Lake and look for wildlife! There will be time for a beach picnic with beautiful panoramic views of the Lynn Canal and the surrounding mountain ranges.
* ~ 60 minutes -- Once we wrap up with lunch we’ll head over to the ferry dock where you’ll have the opportunity to use the restrooms and take additional photos of Haines before enjoying the scenic ride back up the fjord to Skagway.
* ~15 minutes -- After completion of the excursion, and upon returning to Skagway, a short walk will bring you back to our original meeting point, just a few minutes’ walk or shuttle to downtown Skagway and all three cruise ship docks.
Cancellation Policy
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