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Haines · Alaska · United States
Inside Passage Kayaking Tour (from Haines)
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The Experience
What your day looks like
You will be greeted by your professional kayak guide for the ocean kayak trip of a lifetime. Your 2 person kayaks will be set up on the beach & will be a short 5-minute walk from the ferry pier. We’ll choose from a variety of beautiful ocean paddles depending on sea conditions and weather. Your tour guides will outfit you with a PFD (personal flotation device), spray skirt & ponchos if needed. After a safety briefing and equipment introduction/fitting, you are off and paddling. You will be on the water for about 2 hours. We have seen eagles, sea lions, seals, Dall porpoise, humpback whales or other marine wildlife along our way. Your guide is an expert naturalist and will share their extensive knowledge about the fjord, marine wildlife, and local geography. We will likely stop off at a remote beach to stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Southeast Alaska. Once off the water, stay on the beach to enjoy a waterside picnic-style lunch. (Allergies & meal preferences can be accommodated). In an instance where ocean conditions aren’t suitable, we’ll head to our backup location on Chilkoot Lake which is a 30-minute van ride along the Chilkoot River. This backup location is surrounded by mountains with alpine waterfalls and salmon spawning beds.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Paddle with knowledgeable tour guides just outside of Haines
- Experience beautiful views and enjoy opportunities to see marine wildlife from your tandem kayak
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
(~ 20 minutes) – Your friendly tour guides will meet you near the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Dock in Haines. Before departing you’ll be able to ask any questions that you might still have about your upcoming excursion and use the restrooms before a short walk to the adjacent beach where your 2-person kayaks will be waiting (1/3 km). (~ 20 minutes) – Your tour guides will help you get fitted with a PFD (personal floatation device), spray skirt and paddle. You’ll then receive a thorough safety briefing and become familiar with your kayak and equipment before boarding your stable 2-person kayak (~ 120-180 minutes) – We will spend the next 2-3 hours paddling on the ocean depending on the conditions and group preferences. (~ 30 minutes) – Back at our private oceanside picnic area, you’ll enjoy a picnic-style lunch provides great views of the Lynn Fjord in a private setting. (~ 10 minutes ) – Once we wrap up with lunch we’ll take the short walk back over to our meeting point near the dock which is a short walk from downtown and nearby shops and restaurants.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Haines
Kayaking.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Gratuities
What to Bring
Clothing: Rain gear and dress in layers for warmth
Restrictions
Medical Restrictions: This is a physical activity and it is the guest's responsibility to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity. Any pertinent medical conditions must be disclosed to the tour guides.
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 passengers, the meeting location is the Chilkoot Indian Association (CIA) dock. 142 Beach Road, Haines, Alaska 99827.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Any dietary restrictions?
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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