Rafting to Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Haines
Overview
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Minimum of 2 guests required for tour to run.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Driver/guide
Port pickup
Gratuities
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.
Options
Rafting Tour- Haines Departure
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful visual experience
Robyn M,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were fortunate to have a sunny clear blue sky day with temps in the mid 50’s. Saw several bald eagle and a few birds. Not abundant wildlife sightings but a very relaxing ride down the river taking in the snow capped mountains
Eagle chatter
Marilyn L,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Relaxing and quiet as you are away from civilization. You can hear the eagles chatter! Quite amazing on a quiet flowing river.
Safe fun time out in nature on the River
Judith P,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy raft ride; peaceful and quiet and lots of fun. Small group was great! Lots of knowledge about flora and fauna and there were many eagles seen...no bears though!!!
Great day on the raft and looking for animal tracks! Saw many eagles and nests and tracks.
jfonz581,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great excursion. Enjoyed the rafting and especially the stop to look for animal tracks. Great snacks and hot chocolate afterward. Guide very knowledgeable! Grandchildren really liked it.
Not the most exciting
Peter C,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Trip was Friday 13th of June. The weather was light rain. I think it might be better later in the season when the salmon are running. For us it was quite disappointing. Although it was well organized, there was a distinct lack of wildlife. The guide was nice but not very forthcoming with information. Other guides may have had more to say about the environment. I would not recommend it under the same circumstances.
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Operated by Rainbow Glacier Adventures