Skagway Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from right near your Skagway cruise ship pier!
  
• English-speaking and trained Skagway Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Shore Excursion guides!
• Scenic high-speed catamaran boat transfer along the Lynne Canal!
  
• Complimentary sack lunch and purified water is included, please bring your own reusable water bottle, you will have the opportunity to fill it up during the excursion!
• Visit Chilkoot Lake State Park!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Skagway and Alaska!

Your Skagway Wildlife Viewing Shore Excursion 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 cruise excursion 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 sites. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here. In May, June, and July, the wildflowers are at their peak and eagles are busy caring for their young in 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.

As you drive through the park, your shore excursion 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 local various animals 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. During the excursion, your guide will find a nice location to enjoy your included box lunch.

PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the ferry schedule between Haines and Skagway, you may also have some extra time to explore the quaint downtown area of Haines. Round-trip fast ferry cost is included in the price of all departures of this Skagway Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Excursion.

This Skagway Alaska shore excursion requires a minimum of two to operate. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from Skagway to Haines via ferry
  
• Scenic drive and walk through the Chilkoot Lake State Park
  
• Stops for photos at several scenic lookouts.
  
• Sack lunch - Turkey sandwich, cookie, fruit, purified water (please bring your own reusable water bottle, you will have the opportunity to fill it up during the excursion)
• Potential wildlife spotting
  
• Driver/guide who will introduce you to the history and breath-taking scenery of this area
  

Excursion Notes

• This excursion is done by ferry and van, allowing stops at sites large buses cannot enter.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
  
• We recommend wearing layers with the top layer being waterproof. Sensible walking shoes are also suggested.
  
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
  

Where we meet

For this Skagway Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Excursion, you will meet your local excursion shore excursion guide right near the Skagway cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• The minimum participation age is 6 years old.
• Guests must be able to navigate a ramp to/from the ferry which may be steep.
• Guests must be able to step on/off the boat and van.
• There is walking over uneven terrain and slopes in the park.
• Pregnant women up to 10 weeks should check with their doctor before booking this excursion. Pregnant women 10 weeks or more should not participate.
• This Skagway Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.