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Skagway Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting 6 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10
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35 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Skagway
- 6 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Float through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a scenic, non-whitewater rafting trip from Skagway, with eagle watching and lunch.
About this tour
Trade Skagway’s streets for a scenic float through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where broad river views and wildlife make the journey as memorable as the destination. This 390-minute small-group outing combines rafting without whitewater, scenic driving, and a fast ferry ride between Skagway and Haines.
On the water, keep watch for bald eagles in a preserve known for the world’s largest congregation of these birds. In fall and winter, thousands gather to feed on salmon; in spring and summer, you may spot eagles nesting and raising their young. A local driver-guide leads the experience, and lunch includes a turkey sandwich, fruit, a freshly baked cookie, and water. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with 48 hours’ advance notice.
The Skagway Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve rafting tour offers a relaxed way to take in the landscape and look for wildlife. Book your place for a day of river scenery, eagle watching, and travel between two Alaska communities.
Highlights
- Float through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a scenic, non-whitewater rafting trip
- Look for bald eagles in the preserve, home to the world’s largest congregation
- Travel between Skagway and Haines by fast ferry
What's included
Included
- Port pickup
- Lunch: turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie, and water
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free lunch options with 48 hours’ advance notice
- Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry transfer
- Local driver-guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.57 / 5 · 35 reviews
Important information
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Maximum weight: 250 lbs.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- A minimum of 2 people is required to open the tour
- Cruise ship passengers should provide their ship name for the meeting location
- Hotel guests should provide their hotel name for pickup
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.57 from 35 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Skagway
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.
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