Alaska, United States
Wildlife tours from $82, kayaking and float trips up to $1,355 per group, and what each one includes.
Haines sells just 16 tours, with almost two-thirds priced between $100 and $200 per person. The catalog is dominated by wildlife viewing, kayaking, and float trips, with a handful of guided hikes and photography tours. The lowest price for any tour is $82, and there are no options under $60.
Top-rated tours in Haines consistently focus on wildlife and nature, with none rated below 4 stars. Six tours have been singled out for quality by the seller, but all 12 listed tours have solid reviews, and most include either a meal, hotel pickup, or admission fees. The best-reviewed experiences tend to be those where guides are knowledgeable and spend the majority of the time at the main site rather than in transit.
With only 16 experiences, Haines offers a compact but focused selection. Wildlife viewing, kayaking, float trips, and guided hikes make up nearly the entire catalog. The median price is $125, but this is raised by several private tours priced per group rather than per person. Two tours cost under $100, but a quarter of the catalog is over $200, and two tours are priced above $500.
Wildlife and nature tours dominate, with nearly all products including some form of animal viewing or outdoor activity. Six experiences have been highlighted for quality, but none of the 16 are rated below 4 stars. Free cancellation is the norm, available on 88% of tours.
Category labels mix private and group options, so price medians can span a wide range. For example, 'Bus Tours' includes both private and group products, explaining why its median does not reflect only large group buses. The most expensive options are private group experiences, which can be better value for families or small groups.
Travelers looking for value in Haines will find most tours priced between $100 and $200 per person, with only two options below $100. Wildlife viewing tours like Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing ($85) and guided hikes such as Alaska Nature Immersion ($82) offer the lowest entry points, both including a guide and, in the case of the hike, a local tea and snack. For a longer experience, the 4-hour Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing ($116) adds lunch and admission fees, but spends about a third of its time in transit rather than at the main sites.
Kayaking and float trips are priced from $125 to $137 per person, with most including all necessary equipment, hotel pickup, and a meal. The difference comes down to time spent on the water: Chilkoot Lake Kayaking (from Haines, $125) spends nearly the full four hours at the site, while the Half-Day Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour ($137) splits its time evenly between the river and travel.
Private tours are the biggest jump in price. The Focus on Haines Private Nature/Photography tour is $452 per group (up to 4 people), and the Private Group Eagle Preserve Float Trip is $1,355 per group (up to 8). These can be better value for families or groups, as the per-person cost drops with more participants. Both receive only five-star reviews, with guests praising the guides' flexibility and expertise.
Critical reviews for group wildlife tours mention disappointment when wildlife is not seen, and some note time lost to bus changes or long drives. For example, the 2.5-hour Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing tour has a few complaints about crowded vehicles and missed animal sightings, while the 4-hour version is criticized when wildlife is absent or the timing is off for salmon runs. Float trips occasionally disappoint when the expected raptor center or advertised stops are not included, or when cancellations occur with no refund. However, no listed tour is rated below 4 stars overall, and most negative reviews are about unmet expectations rather than service failures.
All tours in Haines require manual confirmation, so instant booking is not available. This means last-minute bookings are riskier, especially for private or small-group experiences that may fill up quickly.
Free cancellation is standard for most tours, but two of the twelve listed do not offer refunds. Booking earlier gives more choice, especially for private tours or those with limited daily departures.
The only tour under $90, and includes a local tea and snack at the end.
5.0 ★ · 5 reviews · 3 h
Includes A tea brewed from local plants and a small snack will be offered at the end of the tour.
Cheapest wildlife tour, but does not include lunch; admission is covered.
4.7 ★ · 114 reviews · 2 h 30 min
Includes Driver/guide · Port pickup
Private: for four people, less per person than most group tours with lunch.
5.0 ★ · 45 reviews · 4 h
Includes Tour guide
Lunch and admission included, but spends 75 minutes traveling or in transit.
4.6 ★ · 25 reviews · 4 h
Includes Port Pick-up · Lunch consists of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie and · Admission Fees
2 h 45 min at the stops, of 4 h in total
Kayaking tour with nearly all four hours spent on the water, not in transit.
5.0 ★ · 50 reviews · 4 h
Includes Private transportation · Driver/professional guide · Kayaking equipment
Longest hike, with lunch and 180 minutes actually hiking in the park.
5.0 ★ · 4 reviews · 5 h
Includes Professional guide · Hiking Poles · Driver/guide
3 h at the stops, of 5 h in total
Includes lunch and port pickup; more reviews than any other float trip here.
4.6 ★ · 87 reviews · 4 h
Includes Local guide · Lunch consists of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie and · Driver/guide
Non-refundable; half the time is spent traveling, not on the river.
4.4 ★ · 47 reviews · 4 h
Includes Rubber boots · Professional guide · Driver/guide
2 h at the stops, of 4 h in total
Canoe safari with lunch, but half the time is travel or logistics.
4.1 ★ · 8 reviews · 4 h
Includes Professional guide · Driver/guide · Lunch
2 h at the stops, of 4 h in total
Private: for eight people, the lowest per-person price for a float trip.
4.9 ★ · 85 reviews · 5 h
Includes Local guide · All taxes, fees and handling charges · Pickup and drop-off
Photography tour with lunch included and no reviews below five stars.
5.0 ★ · 26 reviews · 4 h
Includes Lunch consists of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, fruit, freshly baked cookie and · Port pickup · Professional Photographer/Guide
Includes high-speed catamaran transfer; higher price reflects extra transport.
4.7 ★ · 11 reviews · 4 h
Includes High Speed Catamaran Transfer Between Skagway and Haines · Port Pick Up · Local Guide
Sold by Viator. Prices and review counts checked on 07/09/2026.
Wildlife viewing, kayaking, float trips, and guided hikes make up nearly all tours. Photography tours are also available.
Most tours are priced between $100 and $200 per person. Private tours can cost more but are priced per group.
No, the cheapest tour in Haines is $82. There are no options under $60.
Many tours include hotel pickup and some include lunch or snacks. Always check what is included before booking.
Yes, several tours are suitable for families, especially private group options and wildlife viewing tours.
Kayaking and forest therapy tours spend nearly all their time at the site. Some float trips and wildlife tours spend up to half the time in transit.
Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, but two listed tours are non-refundable.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Some reviews mention disappointment when animals are not seen, especially outside peak seasons.
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