Chilkoot Lake Canoeing

Chilkoot Lake Canoeing
Excursion Highlights:
  • Paddle on breathtaking Chilkoot Lake in Haines, Alaska, a hot spot for wildlife viewing from brown bears to mountain goats.
  • Embark on an exciting journey right from the pier, with a short transfer, then a fast ferry ride to Haines.
  • Take a guided drive through Haines and Fort Seward, then journey to Chilkoot River Valley via Lutak Inlet for an enriching experience.
  • Explore the serene Chilkoot Lake in motor-assisted voyageur canoes, offering the perfect balance of paddling and relaxing photo opportunities.
  • Savor a picnic-style lunch on a private beac, before a swift return to port, ensuring an unforgettable experience at an unbeatable price.
Price: $335.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Canoeing or Kayaking
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided A beach side picnic lunch is included. Dietary restrictions including gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and food allergies may be accommodated with a minimum of 48 hours advanced notice. Please include your request when placing your booking.
Recommended Dress Guests are encouraged to dress in layers for warmth and bring rain gear.
Restrictions Guests must be able to get in and out of the tour vehicle. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The minimum age to participate is 8 years old. The maximum weight per person is 300 pounds. Guests should be in moderate physical condition and be able to paddle the canoe when necessary. All participants must sign a liability waiver.

Chilkoot Lake Canoeing

Explore the wildlife and pristine beauty of Chilkoot Lake in Haines, Alaska. The lake is in the Tlingit region of Alaska, and its name means "big fish."

Meet your guide directly on the pier and depart by van for a short transfer to a small boat harbor. Catch a fast ferry from here and ride for approximately one hour to Haines, and listen to live presentations about local culture and natural history along the way.

Once in Haines you will take a guided driving tour through the town and Fort Seward. After approximately 30 minutes, the drive leads you up the Lutak Inlet to the Chilkoot River Valley. The Chilkoot corridor offers incredible wildlife viewing. Brown Bears, eagles, mountain goats, and spawning salmon are commons sights. Your guides are expert naturalists and enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.

Once at the lake, you'll head out in stable motor assisted voyageur canoes. The canoes are built using similar dimensions as the canoes used by trappers and gold miners at the turn of the century. Powered by either paddle or motor, this Skagway tour offers guests the opportunity to paddle in the serenity of Chilkoot Lake, while also having the advantage of relaxing and taking photographs when it's time to take a break from paddling.

Explore for approximately 2 hours and see the inlets, coves, salmon spawning streams, and numerous waterfalls that spill off the mountains into the lake.

After enjoying the beautiful views on the lake, drive back along the coast to a private beachside location for a picnic-style lunch.

From here it is only a short ride from the beach to return to the fast ferry dock. Make your way across the water returning to Skagway Alaska, where your van will be waiting to take you to your cruise ship.