Chilkoot Lake Kayak Tour - Skagway Departure
Haines, Alaska
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Trip Type: Kayaking & Canoeing
Duration: 90 minutes
Break away from the crowds of Skagway for some kayaking in a true naturalist’s paradise – Haines, Alaska.
Board a high speed ferry across Lynn Canal from Skagway to Haines, where our expertly trained and experienced wildlife and kayak guides will escort you on a fully narrated scenic drive through a rich wildlife corridor. You will arrive at Chilkoot Lake - one of Southeast Alaska's most beautiful glacier-formed mountain lakes. While paddling you will view massive waterfalls, glaciated peaks and abundant wildlife. We utilize the most stable and safe double kayaks in the industry, along with top level kayaking gear. After the tour, lunch is provided, and your guide will drive you back to the ferry where you will return to Skagway.
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Break away from the crowds of Skagway for some kayaking in a true naturalist’s paradise – Haines, Alaska.
Board a high speed ferry across Lynn Canal from Skagway to Haines, where our expertly trained and experienced wildlife and kayak guides will escort you on a fully narrated scenic drive through a rich wildlife corridor. You will arrive at Chilkoot Lake - one of Southeast Alaska's most beautiful glacier-formed mountain lakes. While paddling you will view massive waterfalls, glaciated peaks and abundant wildlife. We utilize the most stable and safe double kayaks in the industry, along with top level kayaking gear. After the tour, lunch is provided, and your guide will drive you back to the ferry where you will return to Skagway.
The trip begins with a 45-minute catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords, which connect Skagway to Haines.
Arrive in Haines and enjoy a seaside drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all–important Tlingit cultural sites, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and a turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We’ll keep an eye out for wildlife; bald eagles, brown bear, and migratory birds are often seen here.
Arrive at the lake, take in the scenery and board your sea kayak. Sea kayaking is easy to learn and your expert guide will show you the basics of paddling. Outfitted with the proper gear, you’ll 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. Eagle and bear are often attracted to this spot, and you’ll be able to view all the activity from your kayak.
Paddle back to shore and enjoy a snack before driving back to Haines. Once back in Haines, enjoy a guided driving tour of downtown Haines and historic Fort William H. Seward. Board the high-speed catamaran for your journey back to Skagway. Return to your ship filled with memories and photographs from an unforgettable adventure.
Board a high speed ferry across Lynn Canal from Skagway to Haines, where our expertly trained and experienced wildlife and kayak guides will escort you on a fully narrated scenic drive through a rich wildlife corridor. You will arrive at Chilkoot Lake - one of Southeast Alaska's most beautiful glacier-formed mountain lakes. While paddling you will view massive waterfalls, glaciated peaks and abundant wildlife. We utilize the most stable and safe double kayaks in the industry, along with top level kayaking gear. After the tour, lunch is provided, and your guide will drive you back to the ferry where you will return to Skagway.
The trip begins with a 45-minute catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords, which connect Skagway to Haines.
Arrive in Haines and enjoy a seaside drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all–important Tlingit cultural sites, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and a turquoise lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We’ll keep an eye out for wildlife; bald eagles, brown bear, and migratory birds are often seen here.
Arrive at the lake, take in the scenery and board your sea kayak. Sea kayaking is easy to learn and your expert guide will show you the basics of paddling. Outfitted with the proper gear, you’ll 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. Eagle and bear are often attracted to this spot, and you’ll be able to view all the activity from your kayak.
Paddle back to shore and enjoy a snack before driving back to Haines. Once back in Haines, enjoy a guided driving tour of downtown Haines and historic Fort William H. Seward. Board the high-speed catamaran for your journey back to Skagway. Return to your ship filled with memories and photographs from an unforgettable adventure.
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