Skagway Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari to Haines

Excursion Overview

Paddle on the gorgeous Chilkoot Lake!

You will meet your guide in Skagway and then board the high-speed catamaran for a 45-minute ride to Haines through America's longest and deepest fjord. Once we reach Haines, we'll take a short tour of Fort Seward, and then head out for a 30-minute drive from downtown Haines which leads us up the Lutak Inlet to the Chilkoot River Valley. The Chilkoot corridor offers incredible wildlife viewing. Brown Bears, eagles, mountain goats, and spawning salmon are commons sights. Our guides are expert naturalists and enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.

Once at the lake, we'll head out onto Chilkoot Lake in stable motor-assisted Voyageur Canoes. Our Canoes are built using similar dimensions as the canoes used by trappers and gold miners at the turn of the century. Powered by either paddle or motor, this tour offers guests the opportunity to paddle in the serenity of Chilkoot Lake, while also having the advantage of relaxing and taking photographs when it's time to take a break from paddling. We'll be out on the water for about 1.5 hours and explore the inlets, coves, salmon spawning streams, and numerous waterfalls that spill off of the mountains into the lake.

After enjoying the beautiful views on the lake, we'll return to Haines and serve a picnic-style lunch at a private ocean beach location at the end of the trip.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip transportation
Life vests, rubber boots, ponchos and paddles
Picnic style lunch included

Requirements:

Minimum age: 8 years old
Minimum weight: None
Maximum Weight: 300 lbs
This is a physical activity and recommended for guests in able physical and mental states
Liability Waiver Required

Duration: 6.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

1.25 hours - Meet your representative and board the ferry for the 50-minute narrated ride to Haines
1 hour - Upon Arrival in Haines, you'll meet your guide and driver, drive through Fort Seward continue to Chilkoot Lake
15 minutes - Arrive at Chilkoot Lake and get outfitted with your PFD, rubber boots and canoe paddle
1.5 hours - Explore Chilkoot Lake by voyageur canoe
15 minutes - Once back at the shore, we'll trade your rubber boots for your shoes and you'll have a chance to take in the beautiful scenery
40 minutes - Transportation back to the ocean
30 minutes - Enjoy a picture style lunch with great views of the Lynn Fjord in a private setting
50 minutes - Scenic ferry ride back to Skagway

Meeting Instructions:

This tour meets at the end of the pier where your cruise ship is docked. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Experts in the industry, your guides are fun, well-trained, and passionate about guiding and sharing their expert knowledge about the history and natural wonder of Haines. The guides go through extensive training and hold current first-aid certifications.

Yes, restrooms are available on the dock prior to departing for your tour and a non-flushing outhouse style restroom is available on-site.

Everyone in the canoe will be provided with a paddle. Paddling is optional and each boat is equipped with a quiet 4-stroke outboard motor so if the wind picks up or you need a rest, you can sit back and let your guide and motor do the work.

Though wildlife can never be guaranteed, bald eagles, moose, all five types of Pacific salmon, brown and black bears frequent the area. Wildlife sightings depend on the time of the year and the area within Haines where the excursion takes place. Your guides will choose the best locations to help you maximize your wildlife viewing opportunity.

This tour is set up to embrace Southeast Alaska's unpredictable weather and typically runs rain or shine. In the rare instance weather does cause a cancellation, guests are refunded in full and provided assistance with finding alternative activities for the day.

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Skagway Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari to Haines

Excursion Overview

Paddle on the gorgeous Chilkoot Lake!