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Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Half Day Float (from Haines)
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Your tour begins in Haines! 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 the historic town of Haines and Fort William H. Seward on this narrated drive. Watch for moose and swans in the marshlands as you head up the Chilkat River Valley. At the preserve, experienced 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, but the preserve is also a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers and lush forests. You 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 ride to Haines, where you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Float through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
- Enjoy a scenic float trip through the Chilkat Valley
- Great photo opportunities for Eagles & other wildlife
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
(~ 15 minutes) - Your friendly guides will meet you near the Haines Cruise Ship Dock. Before hitting the road, you will have the opportunity to get to know your guide and ask any questions that you might have about you upcoming excursion. (~45 minutes) - From here, we'll depart for a breathtaking drive up the Haines Scenic Byway to one of our raft put-ins. (~20 minutes) - When you arrive at the put-in, you'll meet the remainder of your guide team and swap out your shoes for rubber river boots. Your guides will provide you with a safety briefing and you'll don a PFD before boarding the 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 out river take-out, you'll be treated to a picnic style lunch with refreshments. (~40 minutes) - A short drive back down the Haines Scenic Byway will bring you back to Haines where we'll say goodbye to you and hope you'll join us again on another adventure!
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Haines
Boating at Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Equipment: Life jacket, rubber boots, and ponchos
Not Included
Gratuities
What to Bring
Clothing: Layers for warmth, rain gear and an extra pair of socks
Restrictions
Medical Restrictions: No expectant mothers past 20 weeks. Guests must be in good health.
Meeting & Pickup
Your guide will meet you 30 minutes prior to the tour start time to make sure all necessary paperwork is completed. If you are arriving by cruise ship, your guide will meet you at the end of the pier that your ship docks at. Please stay at your cruise ship dock if you are a cruise ship passenger. Your guide will be holding a sign that says with the name of your tour. FOR NON CRUISE SHIP PASSENEGERS, the meeting location is Chilkoot Indian Association (CIA) dock. 142 Beach Road Haines, Alaska 99827.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please list any dietary restrictions.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 7 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-26
5.00 / 5
Excellent trip with very friendly and knowledgeable guides. If you ever get the chance to do this don’t miss it!
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