Skagway Trip Overview
Start your tour with a beautiful glacial fjord ferry ride to the town of Haines, known as Alaska’s adventure capital. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Jet Boat Facility where they have all the amenities for your comfort. Next, your friendly local guide/naturalist & Captain will assist you with your jet boat journey through a portion of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a powerful, quiet & uncovered boat for the best views of wildlife, scenery, & photo opportunities. Moose are often the highlight of the tour along with bald eagles & their massive nests dotting the river banks. If you encounter a moose, bear or any other wildlife, make sure you notify your captain to get your Alaska photo of a lifetime! Leave with a meal and head back towards Haines to view live raptors and shop for some memorabilia from the gift shop at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Enjoy your ferry ride back to Skagway with a new appreciation of Alaska’s Wilderness and those who call it home.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Skagway, United States
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Jet Boats & Speed Boats
Explore Skagway Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Skagway, Alaska, United States
Start your tour with a beautiful glacial fjord ferry ride to the town of Haines, known as Alaska’s adventure capital. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Jet Boat Facility where they have all the amenities for your comfort. Next, your friendly local guide/naturalist & Captain will assist you with your jet boat journey through a portion of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a powerful, quiet & uncovered boat for the best views of wildlife, scenery, & photo opportunities. Moose are often the highlight of the tour along with bald eagles & their massive nests dotting the river banks. If you encounter a moose, bear or any other wildlife, make sure you notify your captain to get your Alaska photo of a lifetime! Leave with a meal and head back towards Haines to view live raptors and shop for some memorabilia from the gift shop at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Enjoy your ferry ride back to Skagway with a new appreciation of Alaska’s Wilderness and those who call it home.
Itinerary
Explore miles of tributaries on the stunning, glacially-carved Chilkat River system. A local professional guide/naturalist ensures your comfort every step of the way and provides entertaining, informative narration about living in Haines and why they love it. After your river tour, enjoy the scenery on your way back to Haines. A brief tour through the quaint little town of Haines with your guide before returning to the ferry back to Skagway. This Skagway shore excursion is ideal for nature and animal lovers and adventurers.
Stop At:
• Haines Highway, Alaska
• Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Miles 8 Thru 31 Haines Highway, Haines, AK
• Chilkat River Adventures, 842 Main St., Haines, AK 99827-0556
