Skagway Trip Overview
Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines.
Your tour begins with a high-speed catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords which connect Skagway to Haines. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your expert naturalist 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. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Skagway, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Skagway, Alaska, United States
Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines.
Your tour begins with a high-speed catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords which connect Skagway to Haines. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your expert naturalist 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. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Haines Skagway Fast Ferry, 8888 Congress Way, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Travel to and from Haines on a high-speed catamaran along steep-walled fjords at the northern end of the Lynn Canal. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. This is a 45 minute journey each way with a naturalist on board to highlight the sights. Our representative will assist you with boarding and your tour guide will meet you in Haines for the tour to the Chilkoot Lake.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Haines, Haines, Alaska
Visit a true naturalist’s paradise – Haines, Alaska. Haines boasts some of the most pristine wild country in Southeast Alaska. Your expert naturalist guide will share their knowledge of this area’s unique wildlife, plants, and ecosystems.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tanani Point, Haines, AK 99827, USA
Pause on your way to the Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site to learn about the Lynn Canal ecosystem and get a safety briefing about being in bear country.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chilkoot River, Haines, AK
In May, June and July, the wildflowers are at their peak and eagles are busy caring for their young on the nest. Beginning in late July, the river fills with migrating salmon, while brown bears come down to the river’s edge to feed. As the number of salmon in the river increases, the likelihood of seeing bears down along the river increases, with a good probability of bear sightings from early August through late September.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area, Lutak Road, Haines, AK 99827
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. Make sure you bring your camera to take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nukdik Point, Alaska, USA
Nukdik Point is one of the many scenic places to stop for lunch. Across the water the seaside town of Haines will be spread before you with the stunning backdrop of the Chilkat Mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark, 4-6 Ft Seward Dr, Haines, AK 99827
Fort William H Seward overlooks the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Dock. Built by the US Army in 1904, the fort has a storied past and is now privately owned and maintained.
