Haines Tours

Spend a day immersed in Alaska’s stunning nature during this kayak trip on Chilkoot Lake. Depart the town of Haines with your private guide and enjoy a leisurely few hours of kayaking on the uncrowded lake. While you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as salmon, bald eagles, and even brown bears.

Join this hassle-free kayaking group from Skagway to explore the wildlife on Chilkoot Lake in a beautiful wilderness setting. Your guide provides the gear, so you don’t need to bring your own kayak. Learn the basics from your guide before heading out, then keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bears, and all sorts of migratory birds.

Climb to the top of Mount Riley, the highest peak on the Haines Peninsula, on this full-day guided hike. Follow the scenic mountain paths and forest trails to the 1,512-foot (461-meter) peak; enjoy spectacular views over Lynn Fjord, Chillkat Lake, and the Chillkat glacier; and tuck into a delicious picnic lunch on the mountaintop.

Experience the wildlife of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a half-day tour from Haines that features a 1.5-hour float trip aboard a sturdy raft. The preserve is known to have the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, and other native animals such as moose, otters, and bears. Learn about Alaska's pristine wilderness from your guide, and stop for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines. Your tour includes lunch, guide, raft tour, and port pickup and drop-off.

Go in search of Alaskan wildlife in Chilkoot Lake State Park on a 2-hour and 30 minutes tour from Haines. With the help of your guide's expertise and spotting scope, you might see bald eagles, brown bears, harbor seals, and a profusion of wildflowers (seasonal). Includes port pickup and drop-off.

This half-day float tour takes you into the heart of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, home to the world’s densest concentration of bald eagles. Aboard an 8-person inflatable raft, watch eagles swoop down to catch salmon and nurture their young in the nests lining the riverbanks. Learn about the natural history of your surroundings, and finish this pleasant outing with a snack of locally caught salmon and warm beverages. Hotel transport from Haines is included on this family-friendly tour.

Focus on Haines with this guided tour of the area, focusing on nature, photography, or both. This is a small group experience (max 4), so you’ll get lots of personal attention. Your guide can offer advice on how to get the best composition when framing your shots, and will also fill you in on the area’s rich cultural and natural history stories. This is about a half day tour that stops at several places along the way.

Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on the canoeing trip of a lifetime. Experience the astonishing scenery of the Last Frontier in a voyageur canoe. Your expert guides will drive you along the coastline past the salmon-rich Chilkoot River to the scenic Chilkoot Lake. You'll receive all of the necessary equipment and instruction before heading out onto the water to explore the far reaches of the lake with your guide in a motor-assisted voyageur canoe. Your adventure will wrap up with a beach-side lunch before returning you to the pier.

Alaska is undeniably one of the most photogenic places on the planet.  Haines, AK is a photographer's paradise. Bald Eagles, Brown and Black Bear, Whales, Sea lions, Moose, and unlimited landscapes abound. Our professional photography guides bring passion and expertise to your tour. They can help you get the photos of a lifetime.