About this experience
Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on a kayaking trip of a lifetime. Board a high-speed catamaran for short 17-mile trip to Haines down the Lynn Fjord. Once in Haines, your expert guides will outfit you with all of the necessary gear and provide instruction for all ability levels. From there, experience the astonishing scenery of the Inside Passage by water as you paddle in your two-person kayak. Your adventure will wrap up with a beach-side lunch with spectacular mountain and ocean views in the background.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
What is included
- Kayaking instruction
- Professional guide
- All activities (catamaran ride to/from Haines and kayaking)
- Kayak paddles, PFD's, spray skirt, and rubber boots
- Lunch
- Rain gear (if necessary)
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Your 2 person kayaks will be set up on the beach & will be short 5-minute walk from the ferry pier. We’ll choose from a variety of beautiful ocean paddles depending on sea conditions and weather on the day of the tour.
Your tour guides will outfit you with a PFD, spray skirt & ponchos, if needed. After a safety briefing and equipment introduction/fitting, you are off and paddling.
You will be on the water for about 2 hours. We have seen eagles, sea lions, seals, dall porpoise, humpback whales or other marine wildlife along our way. Your tour guide is an expert naturalist and will share their extensive knowledge about the fjord, marine wildlife and local geography.
We will likely stop off at a remote beach midway through the excursion to stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Southeast Alaska. Once off the water, stay on the beach to enjoy a waterside picnic-style lunch.
*In an instance where ocean conditions are not suitable, we will move to Chilkoot Lake. This backup location is surrounded by mountains with waterfalls and salmon spawning beds.
**Wildlife sightings are not a guarantee**
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship is in port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alaska Mountain Guides Adventures, inc. Chilkat Guides Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 is required to book this tour
- Minimum age is 8 years
- It is recommended to dress in layers
- This is a physical activity and it is the guest's responsibility to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity
- Guests over 275 pounds or 6’8” in height may not fit comfortably in kayaks
- The primary tour location is on the ocean; if the weather prevents the tour from operating on the ocean, our backup location is on Chilkoot Lake, a scenic freshwater lake
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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