Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour from Skagway

Amazing Alaskan experience
August 23, 2019
We loved the kayaking on Chilkoot Lake. It was a beautiful mountain setting with abundant nature and wildlife.
Reviewer: Nicole Horder
5 Stars
Chilcoot Lake Kayak Tour
August 11, 2019
A really fun trip...breathtaking views! Our guide Aly was an awesome young lady, very knowledgeable and competent. She was especially helpful to us older folks getting in and out of the boats. Would absolutely do it again!
Reviewer: dave Shippy
5 Stars
A little underwhelmed
August 02, 2019
First, let me start by saying that Chilkoot lake is gorgeous, so peaceful and a great way to escape the cruise crowds. The process was easy for meeting the tour company and getting to the lake. Unfortunately, a guide can make or break a trip and our guide, though thorough and safety conscious, wasn't very charismatic or accommodating when we wanted to take photos of the many eagles on the creek. We had to ask for information instead of her offering it up, like most guides do. We just feel like for the amount of money we spent and based on the reviews here, we were underwhelmed.
Reviewer: Amy Hale
4 Stars
Kayak tour
July 08, 2019
Our experience with the kayak tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very personable and informing. This was one of our favorite parts of the trip
Reviewer: SHERI SIRMANS
5 Stars
Quiet and nice place
July 04, 2019
That day the place was for only our group of 4 people. All view were unforgettable.
Reviewer: Jitinard Wongwaiwit
4 Stars
Absolutely beautiful!!
June 25, 2019
I loved this excursion, it was remote and the scenery was breathtaking! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and personable. If you are looking to get away from the crowd and see the beauty of what Alaska has to offer, this excursion is for you!
Reviewer: Ashley Berning
5 Stars
Enjoyable time
August 20, 2018
The guide was knowledgeable and very personable. We had perfect weather and due to low booking got some one on one kayaking instructions. Great scenery but little in the way of wildlife sightings, overall we enjoyed this excursion and would consider going again.
Reviewer: Lynn Schrum
4 Stars
Awesome Experience Chilkoot Lake
July 23, 2018
This was an exceptional excursion. Being an actual Alaskan our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and very patient. We saw bear scat frequently on the road and path but did not get to see a bear. Interesting information about the salmon in the river and how they are counted. Going in the morning was perfect because it was only one other couple on the lake. The waterfalls are beautiful and the peacefulness was just what we needed. I would highly recommend this excursion!
Reviewer: Jan Bramble
5 Stars
Excelled Guides
October 03, 2016
This trip was fantastic. The guides, gear and sights were exceptional. Highly recommend to take this trip.
Reviewer: Liz Young
5 Stars
Kayak tour
September 28, 2016
Great excursion.... weather and scenery didn't disappoint.
Reviewer: Theresa Bergman
4 Stars
chilkoot lake wildlife kayak tour-haines
August 10, 2016
excellent
Reviewer: mark rabin
5 Stars
Away from the other cruisers
July 11, 2015
Bree was awesome and really knows her kayaking stuff. It was lovely to get away from our the cruisers and have a peaceful and tranquil outing.
Reviewer: SerialNomad1
5 Stars
Gorgeous and serene kayaking trip
June 22, 2015
Brie, our guide, was experienced and our safety was addressed. Then we went out and had the most wonderful time on the lake. She showed us where to see Salmon fry and we even ate the tips of Sitka Spruces. It was exactly what we needed after a bit too many buses and crowds. I'd do it again in a minute. This excursion type and location was recommended to us by friends.
Reviewer: Mo
5 Stars
Amazing experience!
October 01, 2014
I went on this excursion with my 60-year-old mother and we had an amazing time. Robert, the guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, the ecosystem and that area of Alaska. As we were the only participants this day, Robert allowed us to customize the experience and stop the van to pull over for pictures. It was fairly exhausting, as we had uncharacteristic winds for the lake, but it was a do-able experience for anyone in moderate shape. On this excursion, we got to see seals, eagles, salmon and even a grizzly, close up.
Reviewer: Daughter of the Lilydipper
5 Stars
Great kayak excursion with locals
July 28, 2014
Our guides were all very informative, both about life in Alaska, and about the natural environment and history. The group was a great size- only 6 people. The equipment was well-maintained, and the guides were very patient in helping us use them. The kayak location was wonderful ... serene, picturesque, abounding with wildlife, and secluded. A great memory for my husband and me.
Reviewer: NJ traveler
5 Stars
Amazing tour & wonderful guide
September 27, 2013
Kayaking at your own pace on a lake vitually to yourself. Otters playing, bald eagles everywhere, great experienced guide. You'll never experience such peace & beauty in the lower 48!
Reviewer: Mushi
5 Stars
Mystical
September 21, 2013
Beautiful day kayaking on Chilkoot Lake with our wonderful guide, Davey. Bear sightings, bald eagle sightings, and salmon spawning. The lake was very mystical looking with mist hanging over it and the water like glass. A very peaceful experience.
Reviewer: Sue
5 Stars
Fun on the lake
September 06, 2013
Our guides were super knowledgeable and nice. Made sure everyone was comfortable doing the kayaking. We did see bald eagles and spawning salmon, and a seal. No bears that day.
Reviewer: Leslie
4 Stars
Enjoyable Day
August 31, 2013
This was a very nice excursion--beautiful day to take the ferry---nice area to kayak.
Reviewer: Ellie
4 Stars
Kayaking on Chilkoot Lake
June 23, 2013
You'll never see anything so beautiful. Ferry to Haines Island. Private kayaking with 2 experienced guides. Easy peasy! Mirror lake between the mountains. Nature at its best. You don't need any experience and you don't have to be physically fit. Bears on the shore and eagles above! This is a trip I won't ever forget.
Reviewer: Alicandy
5 Stars
kayak trip
October 02, 2012
Traveled here in early Sept. Stopped by a river, and watched a young brown bear feed. Many Eagles surrounding the lake. The salmon were still spawning, but we did not see any bear surrounding the lake.
Reviewer: cheryl
4 Stars
Chilkoot lake kayak trip
August 13, 2012
Great trip. We were the only participants, thus had this absolutely private tour. We were met, escorted, and supervised during kayaking on this beautiful lake. Saw a lot of spawning salmon, bold eagle, birds.
Reviewer: Mike
4 Stars
Great Day
July 05, 2012
We had a great time. Our guide was waiting for us when we arrived in Haines via ferry. On the way to the lake we stopped for bear pictures! He was very patient with us and our picture taking. Once at the lake he made the day very much about what we wanted and tried to accomodate our wants/needs. He even let me borrow his underwater camera! We had a great time and would highly recommend the kayak adventure.
Reviewer: Lori
5 Stars
Off the beaten path
June 22, 2012
We were thrilled with this excursion because we literally had the place to ourselves. The group consisted of our guide and us-- no one else was around at all. We saw two bears on the way to the lake which was exciting for us and paddling around the lake all by ourselves was serene and extremely enjoyable. We loved getting a taste of the Alaska wilderness away from the crowds.
Reviewer: Happy traveler
5 Stars
Best experience of our vacation
August 02, 2011
My favorite experience on our Alaska vacation. Our guide was amazing, and there were a small number of us who went out together - it made for a very personal experience. The setting was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. We saw spawning salmon, nesting eagles, amazing forests, beautiful water and mountains.
Reviewer: Ashley
5 Stars
Wonderful and Worthwhile Tour
July 29, 2011
This tour was very well organized. The scenery was truely beautiful and serene. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
Reviewer: Charlene
5 Stars