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Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting - Skagway Departure

4.8 (23)
Skagway, US
4.8 (23)
Skagway, US
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Experience the thrill of rafting through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world. This small group activity combines scenic driving with a peaceful float trip along the river channels, surrounded by the stunning Alaskan wilderness. Your expert guide will navigate the raft, allowing you to sit back and soak in the beauty of the preserve while keeping an eye out for other wildlife such as moose, otters, bears, and even wolves. With no whitewater to contend with, you are free to focus on capturing memorable moments with your camera and binoculars. After the exhilarating rafting experience, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines or Skagway. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Alaska's most breathtaking natural wonders.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Opportunity to see the largest bald eagle congregation in the world
  • Chance to spot other wildlife like moose, bears, and wolves
  • Immersed in the beautiful Alaskan wilderness
  • Small group tour for personalized experience
  • Lunch
  • High Speed Catamaran transfer between Skagway and Haines, Alaska
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Port pickup
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

Explore the breathtaking Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on an unforgettable small group rafting and scenic driving tour. Immerse yourself in the stunning Alaskan wilderness as you float along the silent river channels, surrounded by glacier-clad mountains and colorful wildflowers. This unique experience takes you through the heart of the world's largest bald eagle congregation, where thousands of eagles come to feed on salmon. Witness these majestic birds nesting and raising their young in the spring and summer, and admire their graceful flight during the fall and winter months.

What to expect?

Treat yourself to a scenic float trip with no whitewater, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning beauty of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Your expert guide will push the raft along, giving you the opportunity to focus on capturing incredible photos and using your binoculars to spot other wildlife, including moose, otters, and even wolves. Learn about the intricate balance of nature that makes this preserve a truly special place from your knowledgeable guide.

Who is this for?

This experience is designed for nature enthusiasts and those looking to immerse themselves in the Alaskan wilderness. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a bird lover, or simply seeking a unique adventure, this tour is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Why book this?

By booking this tour, you will have the opportunity to witness the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world and gain a deeper understanding of their habitat and behavior. The scenic drive to the preserve itself is awe-inspiring, showcasing the grandeur of glacier-clad mountains and vibrant wildflowers. With a small group and an expert guide, you can fully appreciate the serenity and beauty of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. This is a chance to create lifelong memories and capture stunning photos of Alaska's wildlife in its natural habitat.

Good to know

Your safety is a top priority, and all necessary equipment, including life jackets, will be provided. You do not need any previous rafting experience, as this is a scenic float trip with no whitewater. After the rafting experience, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot on your way back to Haines or your ship in Skagway. Remember to keep your camera and binoculars handy to capture every unforgettable moment.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced this tour have expressed their awe and appreciation for the majestic bald eagles and the beautiful scenery of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. They commend the knowledgeable guides who provide fascinating information about the wildlife and make the experience truly memorable. Travelers have also praised the ease of booking and the professionalism of the tour operator. Overall, reviews reflect high levels of satisfaction and an appreciation for the unique encounters with Alaska's iconic wildlife.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

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Reviews

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4.8 (23)

T1192OYheathert

The scenery is incredible and our guide, Garrett, was very knowledgable. We learned, had fun, and would definitely do this again.

ronbU658AV

Amazing float down the river, our guide was amazing. He explained things and we seen a lot of bald eagles. Also seen plenty of there nest. We stopped on a sand bar and the guides located bear tracks, eagle tracks and an otter track. Unbelievably beautiful tour. We would definitely do it again.

SAinPA

We did this excursion as part of our recent cruise tour. We boarded a ferry in Skagway and traveled about 1/2 hour to Haines. We had nice views from the ferry and the trip was smooth. The ferry had two decks and there was a snack bar with restrooms onboard. We arrived at Haines dock and boarded a bus that took us to the start point for the float portion of the trip. They provided good heavy wader boots and life vests and they transported our shoes to the take out point. They did a good safety briefing. The water was swift but was not very deep. This is truly a brown water float (not a whitewater rafting event.) We spent the first fifteen minutes trying to get the raft off of the sand bar at the launch point. We were in the last raft so we could not float by when one of the other rafts got stuck on a hidden sand bar for about fifteen more minutes. We did regularly see eagles perched on trees and or sand bars in the wide river. Luckily, my wife and I had brought our binoculars since many of the eagles were quite a distance from the raft. With the two delays and since we were the last raft, we had no time at all to eat the provided lunch. We had to grab some wrap sandwiches, a drink and a cookie and eat them on the bus that transported us back to the dock for immediate return to Skagway. They even had to call the ferry to have them wait for us. So we did see some eagles (about 12) and we did get lunch (balanced on our laps on the school bus). And we did see a bit of Haines (from the ferry and as the bus drove through town). I wish the trip had included enough time to enjoy the lunch at the take out point, and maybe enough time to walk through Haines for even a few minutes. We were a bit disappointed for the price that we paid for the adventure. A couple of small changes would have made it more worth that many hours of the excursion. Recommendation - if you do this excursion - get in the first raft (furthest down river) so you might have a few minutes to eat your lunch at the take out point.

g0n2hunt

Excellent adventure floating down the river with Joe Ordonez as our guide. Well organized and easy trip from Skagway to Haines on the fast ferry. Met Joe up the river and began our leisurely trip down the river. He is a wealth of information and the trip was relaxing and informative. We were so inspired we will be returning in November to view the Bald Eagle Council! -Ed and Heather Gardnerville, NV

Karen_B

The trip started with the ferry ride from Skagway to Haines, a great trip in its own right. Then a mini bus trip to the Rafting spot. Again another adventure. Dona gave great commentary and stopped along the way to see points and birds of interest. Then the rafting itself was superb. Our rafter of 36 years experience made it look easy navigating the fast flowing river. We saw bald headed eagles and bear footprints - but no bears unfortunately. A fabulous day in all.

Joseph T

It was great. Weather was raining off and on but finished with sunny skies. Saw 10-12 eagles and 1 moose. Chad was our boatman and Allie was our driver. Both did a great job and would highly recommend this excursion.

diannajordan

Anna and Tyler were out guides and were both fantastic. They had so much knowledge to share and went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour. We saw many eagles and other birds. The scenery is just breath taking!

SharonWS1982

Such an amazing experience. Too many eagles to count...flying overhead, landing in trees, on rocks next to us. Salmon jumping out of the river so close I felt like I could catch one with my bare hands. 360 degrees of magnificent views the whole time. Picnic lunch on shore at the end. Favorite excursion from our ship. Experience of a lifetime! The guide was fantastic! So much history and culture shared.

1ontariocamper

Our guide was knowledgeable at reading the river, spotting eagles and introducing us to the rhythms of nature along the river. We were comfortable and engaged, and felt very in-tune with nature as we took in the beautiful scenery and majestic eagles.

KimWG

These folks are passionate about their corner of our world, and their passion is contagious. From beginning to end, they take great care of their guests. Crew is fun, kind and extremely knowledgeable! Beautiful place, beautiful experience beautifully shared. Joe was a blast!
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