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    Guided 4-Hour Float Trip in Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

    Drift glacial rivers and watch for bald eagles

    5.0 stars• 4 reviews

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 8 people

    Includes

    Haines pickup, snack, gear

    Highlights

    Drift along calm glacial rivers in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with an expert guide choosing the day’s route. Take in mountain views and watch the shoreline for wildlife.

    • Explore calm glacial rivers in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
    • Watch for bald eagles overhead and moose or bears along the shoreline
    • Follow an expert guide’s route chosen for the day
    • Relax on an easygoing scenic float with mountain views
    • Begin with pickup within Haines city limits, including docks, the visitor center, and airport

    Important details

    • Ages 4+ only
    • A minimum of 2 people is required unless the minimum has already been met
    • Dress in layers and bring a windbreaker, warm hat, sunglasses, and light gloves for cooler river temperatures

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the trip receive a 50% refund. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.

    Product ID: TGAK34

    FAQs

    No whitewater is expected, though the river can be splashy at times.

    Your float trip includes rubber boots, life jackets, and rain ponchos.

    Keep cameras and binoculars in a dry place when you are not using them.

    Experience provided by Haines Rafting Company

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    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    Started the day off 6/12/24 with some rafting in Haines. We got beautiful weather 65* sunny. Got to see some bald eagles and nest and a brown bear on our drive to the put in. What amazing sights and a cool place. Would definitely make it a must do for our next trip. The guides went above and beyond with making it a stress free experience with loads of history and information about the river the mountains and Haines itself. The only thing that could have made it better is if we could go again during the salmon run it was just a bit too early for them. No need to be afraid of the tour it’s totally calm. Haines was definitely our favorite place of our entire cruise.

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    Tyler Dunn

    June 19, 2024

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Started the day off 6/12/24 with some rafting in Haines. We got beautiful weather 65* sunny. Got to see some bald eagles and nest and a brown bear on our drive to the put in. What amazing sights and a cool place. Would definitely make it a must do for our next trip. The guides went above and beyond with making it a stress free experience with loads of history and information about the river the mountains and Haines itself. The only thing that could have made it better is if we could go again during the salmon run it was just a bit too early for them. No need to be afraid of the tour it’s totally calm. Haines was definitely our favorite place of our entire cruise.

    Photo of Tyler Dunn

    Tyler Dunn

    June 19, 2024

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