Water Sports in Skagway

The Chilkat Preserve is one of the best places in the world to find American bald eagles"”thousands congregate there to feed on salmon during the fall and winter. This tour takes you on a scenic rafting trip along the Chilkat River"”where the eagles put up residence during the summer"”and provides the wilderness knowhow to spot the birds and other animals while navigating the river's channels.

Experience the wildlife of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a half-day tour from Haines that features a 1.5-hour float trip aboard a sturdy raft. The preserve is known to have the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, and other native animals such as moose, otters, and bears. Learn about Alaska's pristine wilderness from your guide, and stop for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines. Your tour includes lunch, guide, raft tour, and port pickup and drop-off.

Explore the Chilkoot Trail, Taiya River, and White Pass Summit on a 6-hour tour from Skagway. Learn about the Klondike Gold Rush during a short hike on the Chilkoot Trail, then float on the Taiya River aboard a stable raft. Finally, take a scenic drive north to White Pass Summit for sweeping views of the mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes of the Yukon and British Columbia. Make a photo stop at the 'Welcome to Alaska' sign then pass through U.S. customs to return to Skagway.

Float past the ice-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and lush forests of the Taiya River on this 2.5-hour scenic rafting cruise. Along the way, learn about the region's Gold Rush history, spot wildlife in the Dyea Valley, and see the starting point of the historic Chilkoot Trail.