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Your tour begins as you board your expedition bus to follow the route of returning salmon along the scenic Chilkoot River. Nestled between rugged glaciers and snowcapped mountains, the fertile Chilkoot Valley is home to generations of brown bears, bald eagles, mountain goats, river otters, and salmon.  
 
Inquisitive visitors, bird watchers, and photographers are amazed by both migratory and resident birds. A stop at Deer Rock allows for a stunning photo opportunity and a fascinating depiction of Tlingit Indian legends and history by shared by your experienced local guide.  
 
The next stop is a fish weir, where technicians count migrating salmon as they return to spawn. You'll then make your way to Chilkoot Lake, where powerful spotting scopes are set up for close-up views of mountain goats in alpine meadows, bears along the river, and nesting eagles. You can even take photos directly through the scopes. When conditions allow, an invigorating nature walk beneath the canopy of magnificent trees and through ancient muskeg offers a chance to experience the living tapestry within the temperate rainforest.  
 
Your tour concludes with a narrated drive through Haines and historic Fort Seward before returning to your ship. Guides will orient you to downtown shops, the shuttle bus depot, and the cruise ship dock, all within a six-block radius.