“Alaska Mountain Guides, quite simply the best.”

— Doug Fine | NPR Contributor & Author

Water Tours

Alaska Mountain Guides and Chilkat Guides have been guiding tours on the rivers, fjords and lakes surrounding Skagway and Haines for over 25 years! Whether leading tours on the ocean, glaciated rivers, or alpine lakes, our guides are professionals that thoroughly enjoy sharing their local knowledge.

Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

Hike the historic Chilkoot Trail and float the glacier-carved Taiya River Valley.
Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float: three features — Strenuous (orange wing icon), 6 Hours (calendar with clock), Float + Hike (boot and boat)

Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

Float through the heart of bald eagle country beneath snowcapped peaks.

Chilkat River Jet Boat Adventure

Explore remote Alaskan waterways of the pristine Chilkat River by jet boat.
Chilkat River Jet Boat Adventure title with a badge reading Includes Scenic Ferry Ride and features Easy, 6.5 Hours, Boat Tour.

Inside Passage Kayaking Tour

Paddle North America's deepest fjord surrounded by untamed wilderness.
Inside Passage Kayaking Tour with a banner reading 'Includes Scenic Ferry Ride' and three features: Moderate, 6.5 hours, Water Tour.

Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari Tour

Paddle and motor on the gorgeous Chilkoot Lake and be amazed at Alaska’s striking beauty.
Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari title with a rounded badge reading 'Includes Scenic Ferry Ride'; three features shown: Moderate, 6.5 hours, Water tour.

Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling

Scale and rappel down ancient granite cliffs in the heart of Alaska's rainforest.
Tier row with three options: Moderate (stacked bar icon), 3.25 hours (calendar with clock), and Adventure (linked chain icon) labeled MODERATE, 3.25 HOURS, and ADVENTURE.

Wilderness Kayak Adventure Tour

Paddle through the breathtaking scenery of Alaska's secluded Chilkoot Lake.
Inside Passage Kayaking Tour with a banner reading 'Includes Scenic Ferry Ride' and three features: Moderate, 6.5 hours, Water Tour.

Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, & Summit Drive

Retrace the Klondike Gold Rush stampeders' journey by trail, raft, & road.