Evening Wildlife Expedition

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Board your expedition bus for a scenic, narrated drive along the fertile Chilkoot Valley. Be sure to bring your camera. Nestled between rugged glaciers and snowcapped mountains, the valley is home to an abundance of wildlife. Here, you'll find generations of brown bears, bald eagles, mountain goats, river otters and, of course, salmon, not to mention the abundance of migratory and resident birds. Traveling around sunset lets you take advantage of the long Alaska twilight and the best opportunity to see nature's wonder, and the food chain, in action.

Naturalists will take you to the sheltered valley of the Chilkoot River. As the sun slowly sets, bears may descend on the river, leaving the cover of the forest to forage along the grassy banks. You may be able to witness thousands of salmon as they make their journey back to the waters of their birth past hungry bruins. From the protection of your bus, you may have the opportunity to see nature's best salmon fisherman wade into the river for their evening meal.

Your tour concludes with a narrated drive through Haines and historic Fort Seward before returning to the pier.

Special Notes:

Bear sightings are not guaranteed. Seasonal wildlife updates are available at the onboard Tour Office.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.