Chilkat Guides

Chilkat Guides is the premier Alaska river guide service offering wilderness rafting and hiking expeditions and tours. Based in Haines and Skagway, Alaska, we offer trips ranging from 1/2 day tours to 14 day expeditions in some the most expansive wilderness areas on the planet.

Chilkat Guides was founded in 1978 by Bart Henderson after he led the first guided trip down the Tatshenshini River. Since then we have been expanding our knowledge of the region as well as our trip offerings. We have the best guides in the business. Rafting is our specialty, lasting memories are our business. Each year we work to make our expedition trips a safe, fun, and memorable time for you our guests. It is our guides’ love for their jobs and love for the beauty of the wonders surrounding us that makes Chilkat Guides a top pick for expedition rafting trips. We exceed all safety standards and our guides are some of the most talented and qualified rafters in the business. Our guides are locals to the region and can share with you the “inside story” that guides from elsewhere may not understand.

From the 14 Day Alsek River Expedition to our daily trips down the braided channels of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, our guides put a premium on guest experience. Whether you join us for the day or spend several nights out on one of our expeditions, a trip with Chilkat Guides will leave a lasting impression.