Valley of the Eagles
Nature Tour

Port of Haines

Revive your sense of wonder on this comprehensive bus and walking exploration of the area known for the greatest gathering of bald eagles on Earth! This unique tour explores six spectacular wildlife habitats including ocean, estuary, river, lake, muskeg, and rain forest. Perfect for the inquisitive traveler and your best opportunity to photograph bald eagles in the wild.

Follow the route of returning salmon, from ocean to fresh water. Frequent stops allow guides to spot even the most reclusive animals. Watch for migrating waterfowl and marine mammals along the fjord. At the estuary, see eagles soaring, diving for salmon and raising their young in nests. Marvel at wildlife through powerful spotting scopes, essential for observing our nation's symbol eye-to-eye and mountain goat families in the alpine meadows. You can actually take photos through the scopes.

Your journey continues beside the enchanting Chilkoot River, the ancestral fishing grounds of the Tlingit people, where brown bears may be seen meandering along the flowered banks. Stop along the shore of a picturesque mountain lake before walking under the old-growth trees where you'll experience the sights, sounds, scents and even tastes of the world's largest temperate rain forest.

See the multitude of eagles!	Join our knowledgeable guides!

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Valley of the Eagles Nature Tour with Catamaran Cruise Port of Skagway This tour is the same as above, but caters to independent travelers in Skagway and Juneau. It is combined with a scenic catamaran cruise along the shores of Taiya Inlet and Lynn Canal, where you will see marine mammals and several waterfalls.

Various Departures	Duration	Activity Level	Price/Person
8:00 AM - 2:00PM w/ lunch	5 hrs.	Light	$130 adults, $104 12 & under

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Haines Twilight Wildlife Watch

Alaska Nature Tours provides a fully guided evening bus ride through the Valley of the Eagles. Follow the route of returning salmon, from ocean to fresh water beside the enchanting Chilkoot River, the ancestral fishing grounds of the Tlingit people. In late summer the river is teaming with spawning Pink salmon. Just before the sun sets, brown bear families leave the cover of the forest to forage along the grassy riverbanks. Marvel at close-up views through powerful spotting scopes, essential for safely observing wildlife.

Bald eagle sightings are guaranteed. Although bears are not guaranteed, on these evening excursions, they have been sighted 99% of the time.

August and September Only.