Wildlife Safari & Bear Viewing Adventure (Skagway Departure)

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