Overview
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Alaska is undeniably one of the most photogenic places on the planet.
Haines, AK is a photographer's paradise. Bald Eagles, Brown and Black Bear, Whales, Sea lions, Moose, and unlimited landscapes abound. Our professional photography guides bring passion and expertise to your tour. They can help you get the photos of a lifetime.
- Take a tour that provides ample time to photograph Haines' wildlife
- Get tips on making high-quality photos from a professional photographer guide
- Look for photo ops of bald eagles, brown bears, moose, and other Alaskan wildlife
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Lunch included
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Your tour includes a portable lunch. It consists of a turkey sandwich on organic whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie, and bottled water. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available with 48 hours advance notice.
This tour requires a certain amount of walking on uneven and rocky surfaces.
Motorized wheelchairs or scooters cannot be accommodated.
A minimum of 2 people is required for tour to run.
What To Expect
Enjoy a small group photography tour in the stunning Chilkat Valley. Your expert photographer guide will assist you in capturing the best of the Chilkat Valley's unique attractions. Your guide has scouted out the best areas for the day's photo shoot. Since this is a exclusive tour, you will be able to work directly with the guide to decide which locations and subject matter you want to focus on. Depending on the lighting and weather, different locations in the Chilkat Valley boast specific photographic highlights. May, June, and July feature wildflowers and bald eagles. Beginning in August, pink salmon begin their run up the Chilkoot River to spawn and brown bear often come down to the river to feed. When bears are present, every effort will be made to give you safe bear viewing and photography. The theme is flexibility, fun and learning. A simple point and shoot camera or smartphone will work, but by all means, bring all your photo gear.
Options
Exclusive Photography Tour Haines Departure
Pickup included
What‘s Included
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.
Port pickup
Professional Photographer/Guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
Aspen Suites Hotel Haines
409 Main Street Haines United States
Captain's Choice Motel
108 Second Ave., Haines United States
Haines Municipal Airport
728 Main St Haines United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Iphone photos
Y209YEjanek,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katt was an amazing guide. She was personable and funny on top of being very informative. Would definitely recommend her.
Wonderful scenery
O3211GGlisat,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful scenery, plenty of opportunities to take photos, Chilkat lake was a highlight. Not a lot of wildlife for our trip today but mostly down to wrong time of year for the big mammals. Karla was a great guide, very knowledgeable and clearly loved the area and its native history. Wish I had more time to spend in the area!
Wonderful excursion with incredible photos!
barbk380,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather wasn't great, so our expectations were low, but our guide, Nicole, quickly changed that. She was so friendly, personable, and knowledgeable, and assured us that the weather would be better in Canada, where we were headed. The sun came out, and we saw beautiful scenery, two types of bears, beavers, caribou, eagles, and the grand finale was a rainbow! It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend.
Great tour!
Journey571851,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this thru Princess. Small group, Mickey was our guide. Knowledgeable about the area nd history. Took us to some beautiful spots. Also have some really great photography tips along the way. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour!!
This tour is a MUST,
R4601OXbobm,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to see sights that are not available to the causal observer, then this tour is the one for you! Joe Uchytil was our guide. He was FANTASTIC! Not only did he show us some unbelievable sights to photograph, he was a wealth of knowledge regarding the area. We came away with not only beautiful photos, but also a better understanding of the geography, people, and history of Skagway. Not only did we stop at some of the obvious scenic lookouts, Joe made a couple of stops in the middle of nowhere where we saw some amazing sights. One in particular was a stop to view and photograph two young eaglets just out of the nest! This is a sight I guarantee only Joe and his partner knew about. Along the way Joe would also sprinkle in valuable photography tips and tricks based on his background as a professional photographer. We had people with just phones, and people with professional looking gear, and everything in between. You don’t have to be a seasoned photographer to enjoy this tour. This is a relatively easy tour as we rode out to the sights in a van. There were some short hikes that most people would easily be able to manage. If you’re going to visit Skagway, then you MUST book this trip and ask for Joe!
Great photo tour
emilyks2025,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our photo tour with Karla. She was super knowledgeable about photography and was able to help out everyone in the group, and took us to many beautiful places.
Karla was the Best!
nicholaspD567EX,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Karla took us to many beautiful locations on this tour. Karla was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited as well professional in her driving and keeping us safe. I would take this tour again when we revisit the area.
Extraordinary day
Amixtli,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00No matter what language you speak. No matter where you come from you will find a quality experience with karla .who will show you extraordinary places so you can make your photographic experience.
Three hours of amazing scenics and photography with Pat from Rainbow Glacier in Skagway AK
J8923DGkenm,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The other folks for our tour did not show Carnival paid the minimum we were able to do our photography tour of the Yukon with Pat. Pat took us to some amazingly scenic places helped us take some amazing photographs of the beauty around us. His knowledge of the area and the history was outstanding. We had a wonderful trip would suggest anyone who loves beautiful scenery and taking wonderful pictures spend time with these folks
Very nice tour of the Haines area
troygQ7845NC,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I just finished a great tour with Karla. She was a great guide, extremely personable and knowledgeable of Haines and the abundant wildlife in the area, as well as the amazing scenery. Michelle was also extremely helpful in setting up the trip, rebooking a couple of times as our travel plans changed. She was in contact with us regularly as the trip approached checking to see if we needed anything. A very positive experience and one that I highly recommend.
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