4 hours Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing
Overview
Meet your knowledgeable guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park.
This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. In May, June and July, the wildflowers are at their peak and eagles caring for their young in the nest. In late July, the river fills with migrating salmon, and harbor seals follow them up into the river where they go to spawn. As the number of salmon in the river increases, so does the chance of seeing bears along the river, with a good probability of bear sightings from early August through late September.
As you drive through the park, your guide knows the best places to stop for scenery and the possibility of wildlife spotting. Your guide is equipped with a powerful spotting scope to bring the wildlife in close, and your guide will help interpret the behavior of the various wildlife and explain how the animals fit into the Chilkoot’s complex ecosystem.
What's Included
- Lunch 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 Pick-up
- Admission Fees
- Knowledgable Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point: The tour departs from the cruise ship dock in Haines, Alaska. Guests staying at many local lodgings can be picked up for the tour. Please let us know the name of your lodging.Cruise Guests: Meet your guide ashore near the information booth. They will be holding a sign with our company logo on it. If you do not see the guide by 15 minutes prior to the tour, please call the tour operator.Hotel and B&B Guests: This tour departs from in front of your lodging. Watch for the van with our company logo. If you do not see the guide by 15 minutes prior to the tour, please call the tour operator.
What To Expect
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Tanani
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chilkoot River
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Nukdik Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their cruise ship and Hotel guests must provide the name of the hotel or B&B.
- 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.
- The remaining hours will be allocated for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- Lunch. 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 Pick-up.
- Admission Fees.
- Knowledgable Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 hours Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 hours Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchLunch 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 Pick-up
- Admission Fees
- Knowledgable Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their cruise ship and Hotel guests must provide the name of the hotel or B&B.
- 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.
- The remaining hours will be allocated for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
