Scott and Chris, it was a great trip and I appreciate your comments. I was able to personally guide this tour and I really enjoy being out on the river. And it is even more enjoyable for me when there are guest like you who have a sincere desire to learn about the area. I alos want to thank you for purchasing my book, Where Eagles Gather, the Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. I hope this book brings back great memories of our rafting trip and perhaps inspires you to return to Haines for the Eagle Congregation in November.

Thanks for this great and extensive review. Steve has tons of experience here on the Chilkat River and we enjoy having him on the team. I appreciate that you mentioned our staff because we really do stress teamwork with Rainbow Glacier Adventures. Preston is a real asset to our team and our drivers like to show you around Haines and give you an insider's perspective. We hope you come back some day to visit....maybe November for a stay in our Swan View cabin to experience the largest gathering of bald eagles in the world?!!!!!

Thanks for the kind review of our rafting trip. Preston is a great river guide and Barb and Jen make the drive to the river enjoyable as well. There are lots of active bald eagle's nest along the section of river we float, and I'm glad you were able to see them in their natural habitat. The Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is a true gem, and, traveling by raft, you get away from the road and are immersed in the wilderness.

Thanks for your positive review. Yes the trip is safe for the reasonably fit. You do not need to paddle (like on our kayak trips) but you are out in the weather for 1.5 hours and there is no backrest. If you are up for it, the Raft trip provides an opportunity to access some wild country and see bald eagles in their natural habitat.