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HN1007A/SK2003A - Chilkoot River
Nature Tour & Wildlife Quest with Historic Ft. Seward Tour
 Built on the hill overlooking Portage Cove, Ft. Seward is an impressive sight to behold with the magnificent Chilkat Mountains in the background. Constructed in 1904, Ft. William Seward was Alaska’s first permanent U.S. Army post. Built around a 6-acre parade ground the buildings still stand, having been purchased as "army surplus" in 1947 after WWII. The buildings are listed on the National Historical Register and now house various shops, hotels, and restaurants. You'll relive a time of yesteryear as we drive through this historic area. Moving through the town of Haines (no stop
lights) and following the coast line we'll look for marine animals and point out the "tank farm", Alaska Marine Highway Ferry terminal and other points of historic and ecological interest. At the end of Lutak Inlet is the Chilkoot River (about a mile long) which flows from the glacier fed Chilkoot Lake. With four species of salmon spawning here, it is prime bear territory.
Along the banks of the river, the brown bears feed on the spawning salmon - and although not always predictable, we often see them, particularly later in the summer (August & September) as the salmon runs heighten and the fall approaches. Because of the large abundance of salmon, there are eagles and other shore birds in this area. We'll return along the shore and bring you back to the cruise ship in plenty of time for your departure or return you to your lodging. (Please note, depending upon the time of day or other considerations, we may reverse the order of this tour.)
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be met at the cruise ship dock, your hotel or B&B. Time for this tour is approximately 2 hours
from "downtown" Haines - add extra time if coming from Skagway. If time allows and we are viewing bears along the Chilkoot River we can stay longer.
Bring your sense of adventure, cameras and binoculars for this magnificent excursion. If you are coming from Skagway, you'll marvel at the scenery on the round trip flight over glaciers, fjords and gorgeous mountains.
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From Haines:
Allow approximately 2 hours
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Price Per
Person:
$63 per person |
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Item #HN-1007A
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Name: Chilkoot Nature Tour - Adult
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From Skagway: Round Trip Scenic Flight Included; Allow approximately 3.5 hours
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Adult Price:
$130 per person adults |
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Item #SK-2007A
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Item Name: Chilkoot Nature Tour with Scenic RT Flight from Skagway - Adult
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Child Price:
$94 per child under 12 |
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Item #SK-2007C
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Item Name:
Chilkoot Nature Tour with Scenic RT Flight from Skagway -
Child
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From Haines: Allow 5.5 to
6 hours
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Adult
Price: $168 per person adults |
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Item
#HN-1004A |
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Item Name: COMBO Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip
with Chilkoot Nature Tour - Adult |
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Child Price: $143
per person children under 12 |
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Item
#HN-1004C |
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Item Name: COMBO Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip
with Chilkoot Nature Tour - Child |
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From Skagway: (Round Trip)
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By Ferry: Allow 7 hours RT
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Adult
Price:
$224 per person adults RT ferry |
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Item #SK-2003A |
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Item Name: COMBO Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip
with Chilkoot Nature
Tour with RT Ferry from Skagway - Adult |
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Child
Price:
$176 per person
children under 12 RT ferry |
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Item
#SK-2003C |
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Item Name:
COMBO
Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip with Chilkoot Nature
Tour with RT Ferry from Skagway - Child |
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By Flight
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Adult Price: $264 per person adults RT flight |
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Item #SK-2004A |
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Name: COMBO Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip with Chilkoot Nature Tour with RT
Flight from Skagway - Adult |
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Child Price: $249 per person
children under 12 RT flight |
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Item #SK-2004C |
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Name: COMBO Chilkat Bald Eagle Raft Trip with Chilkoot Nature Tour with RT
Flight from Skagway - Child |
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Group Rates Available
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* Price includes
yummy snacks and local sales tax
* Please call
our toll free number about other times and availability!
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Contact Information
Toll
Free: 866-389-1349
Direct: 360-757-1201
Winter: 20200 Cook Road Burlington, WA 98233 Summer: Haines, AK 99827 E-Mail:
tours@alaskafloattrips.com
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