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Haines Wildlife Safari 6 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Skagway
  • 6 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore the Chilkoot River with a naturalist, scanning for bears, mountain goats, eagles, and more amid Alaska’s rugged scenery.

About this tour

Follow the salmon-rich Chilkoot River into a landscape of rugged peaks, alpine meadows, and remarkable wildlife. On this Haines wildlife safari, an experienced naturalist shares insight into the plants and animals that shape Alaska’s wild places.

The Chilkoot River draws brown bears during its salmon runs, while mountain goats graze high above and bald eagles nest nearby. Keep watch for river otters, salmon, and local and migratory birds, too. Spotting scopes help bring distant wildlife into clearer view as you take in the scenery. A picnic lunch, beverages, coffee, and tea are provided along the way.

Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, but every stretch of this 390-minute outing offers a chance to observe the natural world. Join a Haines wildlife safari for a closer look at the region’s wildlife and landscapes.

Highlights

  • Watch for brown bears drawn to the Chilkoot River’s salmon runs
  • Scan alpine meadows for mountain goats with spotting scopes
  • Look for bald eagles, river otters, salmon, and local and migratory birds
  • Explore Alaska’s wild landscapes with an experienced naturalist

What's included

Included

  • Spotting scopes
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Picnic lunch
  • Beverages
  • Coffee and/or tea

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 48 hours’ advance notice
  • If not arriving by cruise ship, meet at the Small Boat Harbor 15 minutes before departure to complete required paperwork
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.67 from 3 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
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  • 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 6.9.

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