Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines

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4 hours (approximately)

This is a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with a scenic float trip (no whitewater) through the home of the largest bald eagle congregation in the world. Thousands of bald eagles travel here to feed on salmon in the fall and winter. In spring and summer watch for eagles nesting and raising their young.

What's Included

Local guide
Lunch consists of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie and water.  Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with 48 hours advance notice.
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Port pickup
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cruise ship guests: Meet our guide near the Information Booth ashore. Guests in hotels: Meet our guide outside the hotel. Look for the Rainbow Glacier Adventures Logo on our sign. If you don't find the guide by 10 minutes before the tour time, please call our office.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Treat yourself to a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. The drive is incredibly scenic: glacier-clad mountains and colorful wildflowers line the highway. Arrive at the river in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, approximately 45 minutes away. Don your life jackets, listen to your guide’s safety talk, board the raft and leave the road and civilization behind. You are immersed in the Alaskan wilderness, floating the silent river channels. This is a scenic float trip (no whitewater) through the home of the largest bald eagle congregation in the world. Your expert guide will push the raft along, explaining the intricate balance of nature that makes this a unique and special place. You do not have to paddle; your hands are free for your camera and binoculars. Keep an eye out for other wildlife besides bald eagles. ……moose, otters, brown and black bear, and even wolves, call this Preserve their home.

You will spend approximately one and one half hours floating the river. After rafting, your guide will select a scenic spot to enjoy a picnic lunch on your way back to Haines.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age 7 years
  • Maximum weight 250 lbs.
  • Cruise Ship Passengers, please provide ship name for meeting location. Hotel guests, please provide name of hotel for pick-up.
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