Alaska Wildlife Voyageur Canoe Safari from Haines

This half-day excursion begins with a short tour of the historic Fort Seward before embarking on a scenic drive from downtown Haines past Lutak Inlet and into the Chilkoot River Valley. Fort Seward was the first Army base in Alaska and still holds a commanding prsence along the beachway.

Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of small-town Haines on your way to Chilkoot Lake. Along the way, your guides will regale you with local natural history, geology, and Gold Rush tales as they point out snow-capped peaks, thick timber forests, and the abundant wildlife.

The Chilkoot River Valley offers incredible wildlife viewing. Brown Bears, eagles, mountain goats, and spawning salmon are commons sights. Our guides are expert naturalists and enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.

At Chilkoot Lake, you’ll be stepping into a Voyageur canoe, which is stable, comfortable and quiet; perfect for observing nature’s splendor and the wildlife that abounds around this peaceful lake. You’ll be out on the water for about 1.5 hours exploring the inlets, coves, salmon spawning streams and numerous waterfalls that spill off the mountains into the lake.