Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting

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Departing from Skagway or Haines.

Treat yourself to an exclusive rafting and scenic drive through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Begin with a riverside drive along the Haines Highway. The drive is incredibly scenic: glacier-clad mountains thrust to the sky, colorful wildflowers line the road, green riverside channels provide habitat for moose, bear and trumpeter swans. The highway was declared a National Scenic Byway in 2009.

Arrive at the river in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, approximately 40 minutes away. Board your raft and enjoy a scenic float down the Chilkat River through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. You are immersed in the Alaskan wilderness, floating the silent river. Paddling is not required, as your expert guide will push the raft along, leaving your hands free for your binoculars or camera. Along the way, you will learn to spot bald eagles and gain an appreciation for the challenges that bald eagles face to survive.

Early in the summer, resident eagles are often seen coming and going from their nest to feed their young. As the summer continues and the river fills with salmon, more and more eagles arrive to feed.

Tour Notes: This tour goes through prime Bald Eagle habitat, however, eagle sightings are not guaranteed.

2024 Prices:

  • 6.5  hour tour departing from Skagway
    • $279 per adult (includes ferry to and from Haines and lunch)
  • 4 hour tour departing from Haines
    • $179 per adult (includes lunch)
  • 2 person minimum
  • Minimum age – 7 years

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If you would like a private version of this tour, please contact Joe:

joe@tourhaines.com or call 907-766-3576.