Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour

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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? If you are arriving by cruise ship, this tour departs from the cruise ship pier. If you are staying in a hotel, custom pick-up is provided from hotels (within a 3-mile radius of downtown Haines). Please enter your desired pick-up location above.
Food/Beverage Provided A turkey sandwich on organic whole wheat bread, fruit, and a freshly baked cookie are included. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available with advance notice.
Recommended Dress For all tours in Alaska, we recommend dressing in layers with the top layer being waterproof. Sensible walking shoes that may get wet are also suggested. Please bring a reusable water bottle as water refills will be provided periodically throughout the tour.
Restrictions Tour is not wheelchair accessible. There is walking over uneven terrain, and steps to board transportation. Minimum age is seven years old.

Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour

After disembarking your cruise ship in Haines, you and your small group will meet your wilderness guide. You will set out on a seaside drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has many highlights including Tlingit Indian cultural sites, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and a turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. During this tour, keep an eye out for bald eagles, brown bears, and migratory birds.

Once you arrive at Chilkoot Lake State Park, take in the scenery as you board your Easy Rider Beluga two-person sea kayaks. The kayaks hold up to 500 pounds total and are easy to learn to handle. Your expert guide will show you the basics of paddling. Outfitted with the proper gear, you will soon be gliding silently along the shores of the lake. This pristine lake is uncrowded, and the scenery is spectacular. Huge waterfalls spill off of the cliffs surrounding the lake, lush green forests crowd the shoreline, and wildlife abounds. Pause at the base of one of these waterfalls, where your guide will reveal the secret workings of the rainforest. Beginning in July, sockeye salmon spawn in one of the clear streams that feed into the lake. Eagles and bears are often attracted to this spot, and you will be able to view all the activity from your kayak. The total time on the lake is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Paddle back to shore and enjoy a box lunch before driving back to Haines filled with memories and photographs from an unforgettable adventure.

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10 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 8, 2019
Kayak Trip
This was a fantastic excursion. We were in the kayaks very quickly and went quite a distance on the lake. The guides took us to a place where you could see thousands of salmon spawning. Very enjoyable. Would definitely reccomend this trip.
Brenda F
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 2, 2019
Chilkoot kayaking
The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and we felt safe the whole time. While we paddled a good bit to view different sights, it is a huge lake and we never left sight of the dock. It would've been nice to see what was around the bend.
Anne
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 14, 2019
Fantastic experience
Our first Kayak experience in Alaska. The tour guides Paterson and Aly were very helpful. They led us to the beautiful scenic area and we saw many wild animals including bald eagles. The sandwich lunch was perfect after a great workout on the lake. Paterson is very knowledgeable about what he is doing. Great excursion and we are so happy that we had this memorable trip for our life.
Vicky H
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 26, 2018
Kayak tour chilkoot
The guides were terrific!
Lauren R
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 15, 2018
Gorgeous Day on the Lake
We were very fortunate that it was an absolutely beautiful day in Haines upon our cruise ship arrival. The meet-up was close to the dock and the shore coordination was excellent; we were met by friendly team, signed in, and ready for short drive to the lake. Our guide, Zephyr, was cordial, very informative, ensured we were each safe, comfortable with equipment use, and felt included (no one was left to dawdle). Very good, not overly-worn safety equipment. Not too strenuous a day rowing in absence of wind or current. And my wife especially appreciated not being rushed -- this was, after all, a day far, far away from the office. Our guide did good job making up for absence of wild animal sitings -- 2 or 3 weeks prior to salmon running for bears and eagles to be on the lake. Still a great experience -- Thank you, Zephyr and team and our fellow kayakers.
Disaster G
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 2, 2017
Alaska Kyak
Miriam and Greg were great
A lot of good information and fun
Daniel L
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 15, 2017
A GREAT time in Haines
Allison took us out on Chilkoot lake, located about 15 minutes north of town. It was WELL worth the $. We were graced with a crystal clear sky and there were only about 4 other boats doing catch/release salmon fishing. We skirted the edge of the 3.5x1.5 mile lake then crossed across to the other side to check out a stream where the salmon were running. The most relaxed I have been in a very long time. A lot of fun and Allison was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Lunch was provided after the kayak tour and all was perfect! A highlight of our cruise/tour.
Kirk A
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 23, 2017
Chilkoot Wildife Kayak Tour
Love it! The tour guides did not tell us how to work the rudder in the kayaks but after we figured that out we really enjoyed all of the time on the water.
Leona F
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 2, 2016
Outstanding Great Outdoors!!!
This was our favorite excursion on our week long Alaskan Cruise. Our guides were year round residents of Haines and amazingly knowledgable on the wildlife and living year round in Alaska. We started having wildlife spottings (a porpoise in the bay, and mother bear fishing with her cub in the river) before we even got to the lake. Chilkoot Lake was beautiful and kayaking was exhilarating. Can't recommend this excursion and company highly enough. The town and fort are are also nice to stroll throw...especially the fort area.
Todd H
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 6, 2015
Help out the smaller local companies with this gre
Very pleased with tour. A tour guide was very knowledgeable & pleasant. Even tho we didn't see any bears during this experience kayaking around the lake it was nice to be part of a smaller group than the ones organised by the cruise ships. Sure we had a more relaxing & serine experience. We got to paddle further & for longer. Would recommend this small local company as a better experience than the big crowded cruise organised ones.
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