Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing (2.5 hrs in Haines)
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
See if you can spot bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears during this 2.5-hour viewing at Chilkoot Lake State Park. Follow your knowledgeable guide to various scenic spots throughout the park.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people is required for tour to run
At time of booking, please provide the name of your Cruise Ship or Hotel accommodation so we know where to meet you for the tour.
This tour requires a certain amount of walking on uneven and rocky surfaces.
Motorized wheelchairs or scooters cannot be accommodated.
What To Expect
Haines
Visit a true naturalist’s paradise - Haines, Alaska. Haines boasts some of the most pristine wild country in Southeast Alaska. Your expert naturalist guide will share their knowledge of this area’s unique wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
Pause on your way to the Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site to learn about the Lynn Canal ecosystem and get a safety briefing about being in bear country.
Options
Chilkoot Wildlife Viewing 2.5
Chilkoot Nature & Wildlife 2.5
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Port pickup
Gratuities
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Close Encounters of the Bear-kind
JackieP1413,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kat H was a very knowledgeable tour guide and provided a lot of information about wildlife and Haines itself. She was able to provide a close (but safe) encounter with a black bear. She was so good in fact, it was like she knew what the bear was thinking. When I come back to Haines, I am definitely requesting to tour with Kat again.
Great Haines Road Trip
williambI2895LX,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nickolas Dill was excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous, and answered all our questions with finesse and clarity. Highly recommend him.
Well worth your time!
TravelerMSA,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katt was wonderful! We saw a bear, lots of eagles and some seals. Katt answered our questions and shared a lot of knowledge with us! The pastries and beverage stop was a pleasant surprise😊.
Bears and Eagles! 🐻🦅
sarahlV1703GM,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour the morning of. Hopped off the cruise ship and the Haines information desk connected us with Rainbow Glacier Adventures. Just a few hours later, we met up with Katt right by the dock. We are so glad that we booked this tour! Katt is an amazing guide. She is passionate about the wildlife here and did everything she could to get us the most wildlife viewings. We saw a bear and multiple bald eagles! She's great about slowing down or circling back so give all guests a chance to see the animals. She even helped us get great photos of an eagle with her spotting scope. My family loved this tour! Great value and comfortable for all ages.
Highlight of Haines Port Day
Experience636993,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour to experience Haines in its most natural way. Our tour guide Katt was knowledgeable, energetic, and helpful. We saw bears and bald eagles multiple times during the 2.5 hr tour. Highly recommend to anyone who loves wild life and nature.
Skagway Guided Photography Excursion
ltjag23,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went out with Mikey for the Skagway Guided Photography Excursion. We went to several very scenic locations over a few hours, and Mikey was helpful in offering photography advice to his 11 customers. I had a great time!
Neat!
briangM6039JZ,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery along the Chilkoot river. Opportunities for bear viewing when the salmon are running.
Katt is excellent and the tour was interesting
Global05881112622,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katt is an excellent guide and shares her knowledge of the area with enjoyable stories and interesting facts. Highly recommend her tour
Chilkoot Lake Nature & Wildlife Viewing tour
Camper17867036377,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Perfect day seeing humpback whales, eagles, & sea lions. Oh and lots of hooligans. Thank you Karla, Katt, & Grace for sharing your knowledge & love of nature!
This tour was awesome! It...
leimingtang,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was awesome! It became a private tour due to our daughter requiring a car seat. We saw eagles and had many stops for picturesque scenery. It was a great day!
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