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Haines Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour

Break away from the crowds for some unforgettable kayaking in a true naturalist's paradise: Haines, Alaska. Set out towards the Chilkoot Late State Park for your relaxing kayaking trip will leave you with a most memorable experience that you'll remember for years to come.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $155 per person

Haines Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting Tour

Treat yourself to a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on this tour. You'll be immersed in nature throughout the day, taking in the local wildlife and scenery while learning the vast history of the area.

Haines Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari

Discover the gorgeous Chilkoot Lake and be amazed at Alaska's striking beauty. Enjoy the time on the water for about 1.5 hours, take photos and search for wildlife in the inlets and coves on this magnificent canoe adventure.

Price: $175 per person

Haines Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Viewing Tour

Leave the crowds behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience. Your experienced tour guide will take you for a relaxing ride through the park, pointing out wildlife, local flora and fauna, and stopping at the best scenic viewpoints along the way.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Price: $104 per person

Haines Private Chilkat Photography Tour

Take an adventure off the Chilkat Peninsula into the beautiful Chilkat Valley. Bring your cameras to make your vision come alive. Whether you are a novice or a pro, your expert photographer guide can assist you in capturing the unique attractions and stunning views that Haines offer.

Price: $241 per person

Haines Mount Riley Hike

Ascend over 1500 feet of elevation on this adventurous Haines hike. Travel 5-8 miles through pristine forest with fantastic views from the top. A challenging and rewarding hike!

Duration: 6 hours

Price: $159 per person

Haines Chilkat Inlet Coastal Hike

Enjoy glacier, mountain and ocean views of Southeast Alaska on this remote coastal hike. Your knowledgeable naturalist guides enjoy sharing their love for Alaska's flora & fauna. Treat yourself to the wonders of Haines Alaska!

Duration: 5 hours

Price: $145 per person

Haines Jet Boat Adventure & City Highlights

Where the road ends, your adventure begins! Experience the true wilderness that Alaska is famous for on our narrated river tour in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which explores miles of tributaries of the stunning glacially carved, braided Chilkat River system.

Price: $225 per person

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We are a local Alaska company that aims to bring you the best tours and experiences that Haines has to offer. When you buy Haines shore excursions on your own, instead of through a cruise ship, we can offer you wholesale, local Alaska prices. Our goal is to make your Alaskan cruise the trip of a lifetime!

What are the best tours in Haines?

The best tours in Haines are:

• Jet Boat Adventure & City Highlights Tour
• Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour
• Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting Tour
• Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Viewing Tour
• Mount Riley Hike

What type of wildlife can I find in Haines?

You can often find bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears along our Haines tours. In August, pink salmon begin their run of the Cholkoot River to spawn. Our wildlife kayaking tour is popular among guests.

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Behold some of Alaska’s most extraordinary scenery on this driving tour through a bald eagle preserve and up into the awe-inspiring mountains that surround Haines. After driving through Fort William Seward, which was built in 1902 as a display of power during a border dispute with Canada, you will soon reach the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the largest concentration of these American icons. Bald eagles thrive here because the open flats of the Chilkat River make it easy for the birds to swoop down and pluck salmon from the shallow waters. While pausing for photos, you might spot bald eagles hunting or perched regally in trees along the riverbank. The naturalist will describe their habits in detail. Later, you will cross the Canadian border and ascend above the tree line. At this elevation, the views of the glaciated peaks and alpine tundra will be magnificent. A picnic follows.

HIGHLIGHTS • Watch bald eagles in their natural habitat. • Enjoy sweeping views of glaciated peaks and alpine tundra from a Canadian mountaintop. • Discover how bald eagles hunt from a naturalist. • Drive through Fort William Seward, a National Historic Landmark.

HELPFUL HINTS • Bring a valid passport, as you will cross the border into Canada. • Dress warmly in weather-appropriate layered clothing, a sun cap and sunglasses. • Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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One of the best ways to experience Haines, Alaska is through the various types of tours by land, water, or air! Explore the breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife with unique tours led by local experts. Keep reading to find out more about the perfect type of tour for your next visit to Haines, Alaska.

Sightseeing Tours

Every moment in Haines, Alaska feels like a sightseeing tour with the beautiful mountains, fjords, and various bodies of water. Take it all in with  Alaska Nature Tours  led by award-winning guides who will show you the ideal places to view and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. Also, explore the  Takshanuk Mountain Trail  on 4×4 mules for a 7-mile journey culminating in panoramic views of the Lutak Inlet. Exercise your creative skills with  Tom Ganner Photography & Workshops ,  which are dedicated to uncovering the wonder of photography in Haines, Alaska. These tours are sure to enhance your visit, and the photos you bring home to show your friends!

Rafting and River Tours

There are several rafting companies in Haines who offer trips on our expansive glacier-fed rivers.   Haines Rafting Company  offers excursions ranging from 4 hours to 10 days long! You can experience the Tsirku River, Tatshenshini River, and the Bald Eagle Reserve through their various tours.  Chilkat Guides  has been guiding on Alaskan rivers since 1978 offers rafting excursions through the  Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve  and an exclusive opportunity to visit Klukwan, a Native Alaskan village located in the preserve. Rainbow Glacier Adventures also offers opportunities to float the rivers.  If you are more comfortable in a kayak,  Rainbow Glacier Adventures  and  Alaska Mountain Guides  offer custom and exclusive rafting or kayaking tours.  Last but not least, explore the waterways aboard a jet boat with  Chilkat River Adventures  or take a high-speed scenic cruise to Juneau with  Alaska Fjordlines, Inc.  Life revolves around water in Haines, so this is a terrific way to travel the area!

Flying Tours

Looking to get a bird’s eye view of Haines? We don’t blame you, because it is spectacular! Go flightseeing with  FlyDrake  or  Mountain Flying Service . These world-class tours of the mountains, glaciers, and water are sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. Additionally, these local businesses also help skiers access the surrounding mountain ranges for great winter adventure opportunities! Whatever your reason for flying high, it is sure to be one of the most amazing things you will ever do!

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That’s right, there are even more tours in Haines! Enhance your adventure by stepping outside of your comfort zone.  Rock climbing ,  biking , and  fishing charter tours  are other unique ways to enjoy the area. However you choose to discover Haines, Alaska – it is sure to be a stunning experience.

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Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing from Haines

• Experience Chilkoot Lake State Park, home to snowy peaks, turquoise waters, and diverse wildlife on your small-group drive from Haines.
• Get expert guidance from a professional naturalist for the best wildlife-spotting locations and understand the intricate Chilkoot ecosystem.
• Be mesmerized by bursts of wildflowers in May-June, spot nesting bald eagles, and witness brown bears during the August salmon run.
• Equipped with binoculars and spotting scopes, get a closer look at harbor seals, bald eagles, and possibly even brown bears.
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After disembarking your cruise ship in Haines, your small group will meet your expert naturalist guide for a small-group driving tour to scenic and wildlife-rich Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here.

As you drive through the park, your guide knows the best places to stop for scenery and the possibility of wildlife spotting.

Supplied with extra binoculars and a powerful spotting scope to bring the wildlife in close, your guide explains how the animals fit into the Chilkoot's complex ecosystem.

May, June, and July feature an explosion of wildflowers with bald eagles nesting along the lush river. Beginning in August, pink salmon-the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon varieties-begin their run up the Chilkoot River to spawn. This is the best opportunity to see brown bear as they are often witnessed feeding along the banks of the river.

Make sure to bring your camera to take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities!

Please Note: Brown bear sightings are unlikely to occur until the salmon begin running in August. Although this tour passes through excellent wildlife habitats sightings of wildlife, including brown bears cannot be guaranteed. This tour requires a minimum number of 4 guests to book and can accommodate 14 guests in total.

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Going to Haines Alaska and looking for cruise shore excursions and things to do while you're there? Check out the interesting, fun, and exciting options we have for you. Whether you are looking for sightseeing, adventure, or suitable Haines Excursions for the family; we offer a variety of things to do and shore excursions in Haines for your holiday cruise to Alaska and Haines Cruise Port such as our  Haines Nature and Wildlife Photography Excursion  and our Haines Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Excursion .

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• Chilkoot Lake ($99.99)
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• Chilkoot Lake Kayaking ($152.99)
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• Round-trip transportation from your Haines cruise ship terminal!
• English-speaking certified guide!
• Guided visit to Chilkoot Lake State Park!
• Keep your eyes open and camera ready for local wildlife sightings!
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Haines and Alaska!

• Round-trip transportation from your Haines cruise ship terminal!
• River float rafting excursion through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve!
• All safety instructions and river rafting equipment are provided!
• A complimentary copy of Joe Ordonez's book: Where Eagles Gather, The Story of the Alaska Bald Eagle Preserve, Haines, Alaska!

• English-speaking certified kayaking guide!
• All safety instructions and necessary kayak gear are provided!
• Complimentary sack lunch!
• Visit the famous Chilkoot Lake State Park!

• Private round-trip transportation from your Haines cruise ship terminal!
• Private river float rafting excursion through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve!
• Nature Walk along the wild river bank!

• Private round-trip transportation from your Haines cruise ship terminal!
• Photo stop at Letnikof Cove Cannery and Rainbow Glacier viewpoint

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1. Private Photography Tour to Haines - Skagway Departure

2. Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing (2.5 hrs in Haines)

3. Eagle Preserve Float Trip in Haines

4. Focus on Haines Private Nature / Photography tour

5. Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines

6. Private Photography Tour Haines Departure

7. Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing - 6.5 hrs from Skagway

8. Half-Day Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

9. Alaska Wildlife Voyageur Canoe Safari from Haines

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