Chilkat Guides has been leading river expeditions in Alaska since 1978. Our expeditions are well honed after over four decades on these rivers. Our trips on the Alsek, Tatshenshini, and Kongakut are world-class wilderness river expeditions. From our tasty menu planning and camp site selection to safety management and smooth logistics, our team delivers. Haines borders the largest non-polar ice cap on the planet, bisected only by the mighty drainage of the Tatshenshini and Alsek rivers. Guests on our trips visit Glacier Bay National Park, Kluane National Park, Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Our guides are passionate about sharing their expertise and love for Alaska on these wilderness expeditions in our backyard. The arctic is a home away from home for us. The incredible hiking, wildlife viewing, and vast arctic landscape pulls us back, season after season.
Icebergs on Alsek Lake
Camping near the Walker Glacier on the Tatshenshini
Caribou crossing the Kongakut River in mid-June in the arctic
Taking in the wide expanse within one of the largest protected wilderness areas on the planet
Soaking in the beauty of Alaska wilderness
A hike and relaxation above Alsek Lake
Hiking up into the alpine on the Tatshenshini
Prepping for the helicopter portage on the Alsek River
Float the Kongakut River through the last great prehistoric wilderness in North America. Travel with the spring migration of the Porcupine Caribou Herd, hike within the Brooks Mountain Range under the midnight sun, and experience the Arctic in its most pristine environment. Experience the Arctic's awesome wilderness, wildlife, and solitude.
Destination: Kongakut River
Activity: Expedition River Trips, River-Rafting
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Duration: 11 days
Meeting Point: Fairbanks, AK
Alsek River
Price: $6750*
The Alsek is a world-class river filled with exciting rapids, glacial ice, incredible alpine hiking, wildlife viewing, and epic scenery — all within the largest protected wilderness areas on the planet. This 13-day river expedition is the penultimate wilderness whitewater river expedition.
Destination: Alsek River
Activity: Expedition River Trips
Difficulty: 4 out of 5
Duration: 13 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Tatshenshini River
Price: $5950*
The Tatsheshini River is regarded as the classic Alaskan/Canadian trans-boundary wilderness trip. Stunning glacially-carved scenery and incredible, up-close wildlife encounters throw you into the wilds of these last frontiers. We'l be greeted by grizzlies, wolves, moose, glaciers, waterfalls, and exciting rapids as we raft through the Yukon Territory, along British Columbia, and into Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Destination: Tatshenshini River
Activity: Expedition River Trips
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 10 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Upper Alsek River
Price: $4950*
This 8-day river adventure combines world class whitewater, unforgettable alpine hikes, and breathtaking views for a genuine ‘far north’ escape into the surreal and pristine glacier wilderness. Explore the incredible Alsek River, including whitewater rapids, northern wildlife, glaciers, and more! This expedition is an abbreviated version of our full Alsek itinerary and concludes just above Turnback Canyon, complete with a bushplane exit.
Destination: Upper Alsek River
Activity: Expedition River Trips
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 8 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Cottonwood Trail
Price: $2100*
Keep the rugged ridgelines of the Dalton Range constantly in your sights as you wind through spruce and poplar groves, cross phenomenal mountain passes, and wander through alpine meadows.
Destination: Cottonwood Trail, Yukon Territory
Activity: Hiking
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 7 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Alaska Mountain Guides
Upper Tsirku
Price: $1200*
A spectacular wilderness river trip for two days on the Tsirku River. Located just outside of Haines, Alaska, its waters drain from the largest non-polar ice cap and largest protected wilderness area on the planet and through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
Destination: Tsirku River
Activity: Expedition River Trips
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Duration: 2 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Alaska Mountain Guides
Blanchard Whitewater Rafting
Price: $275*
Join us for a fantastic day-trip rafting on the Blanchard and Tatshenshini Rivers. This class III-IV whitewater trip offers paddlers a chance to enjoy fun rapids, while experiencing the beauty of the Yukon.
Destination: Blanchard River, Yukon Territory
Activity: River-Rafting
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 1 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Alaska Mountain Guides
Summit Lake Canoe Tour
Price: $195*
Feel the seclusion and beauty on this North Country wilderness canoe tour on Summit Lake in British Columbia. This excursion paddles or motors through virtually untouched alpine landscapes and the grandeur of towering glaciated peaks of White Pass.
Destination: Summit Lake, British Columbia
Activity: River-Rafting
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Duration: 0.5 days
Meeting Point: Skagway, AK
Operated By: Skagway Excursions
Mount Riley Hike
Price: $159*
Ascend over 1500 feet of elevation on this adventurous Haines hike. Travel 5-8 miles through pristine forest with fantastic views from the top. A challenging and rewarding hike!
Destination: Mount Riley
Activity: Hiking
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Duration: 1 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Skagway Excursions
Wildlife Safari & Bear Viewing
Price: $155*
Visit Haines and the wildlife rich corridor of the Chilkoot River. This tour experiences the natural world of Alaska with an experienced naturalist as we keep an eye out for brown bears, eagles, salmon, mountain goats and other wildlife of Alaska.
Destination: Chilkoot Lake Corridor
Activity: Scenic
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Duration: 0.5 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Skagway Excursions
Haines Eagle Float
Price: $150*
Float through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on this immersive wildlife tour. Enjoy a scenic float trip through the Chilkat Valley with great photo opportunities for Eagles and other wildlife amidst the grandeur of Glaciated snow-capped peaks.
Destination: Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Activity: River-Rafting
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Duration: 0.5 days
Meeting Point: Haines, AK
Operated By: Skagway Excursions
Yukon Extended Summit Drive Tour
Price: $135*
This tour explores the natural wonders of the Yukon as your tour guide takes you to the crossroads of the Klondike - The city of Carcross. This excursion visits photo stops along the way to take in the sweeping landscapes, towering mountains, alpine lakes and hanging glaciers..
Destination: Yukon Territory
Activity: Scenic
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Duration: 0.5 days
Meeting Point: Skagway, AK
Operated By: Skagway Excursions
Chilkoot Hike & Float
Price: $135*
This tour follows the footsteps of the 1898 gold rush stampeeders. On this excursion, we hike the beginning of the historic Chilkoot Trail and experience Alaska’s majesty with a gentle float down the Taiya River.
