Bear & Eagle Quest
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Port
Haines (Skagway), Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Naturalists take you to the sheltered valley of the Chilkoot River -- for centuries a favorite fishing site for the Tlingit people and for brown bears. As the sun slowly sets, bear families usually descend on the river, leaving the cover of the forest to forage along the grassy banks.
From the protection of your bus, you may witness the food chain in action as thousands of salmon swim past the hungry bruins splashing and feeding in the water. Spotting scopes bring the action up close as bald eagles, gulls, ravens, and ducks hover over the spawning fish. Discover the connection between the fish, bears, and the spruce trees lining the river.
Heading back into the wild Alaska evening, your guide shares stories of life in a quaint Alaska fishing village as you drive back through downtown Haines and historic Fort Seward.
Notes:
Although wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, bears are seen frequently on these in-season departures. Current wildlife sighting updates are available through the Shore Excursions Office on board.