Skagit River Bald Eagle Float Tour - Visit the LARGEST collection of Bald Eagles in the continental US!

Skagit River Bald Eagle Float Tour

Visit the LARGEST collection of Bald Eagles in the continental US!

The Skagit River is host to the largest congregation of bald eagles in the continental United States - it's the winter feeding ground for over 500 bald eagles that come to feast on our spawning salmon and enjoy the relatively warm weather of the Skagit Valley. Drift quietly by the eagles while enjoying the comfort of our rafts, with warm blankets for your comfort and hot chocolate served on board.

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The Lower section of the Skagit is very calm and the tour is peaceful and relaxing. The birds perch in the cottonwood trees at the river's edge so you'll have great opportunities for close-up views. You'll be in awe by how close you come as you watch eagles perched in the trees alongside the river or soaring overhead with their magnificent seven-foot wing span! Be sure to bring your binoculars and camera.

We meet at our North Cascades getaway, our 8-acre property right alongside the Skagit River, where your boat and warm blankets will be waiting. We'll hand out life jackets go over what you'll need to know, and set out for the day - make sure you have plenty of warm clothes and your camera or binoculars!

We launch the boats into the river right from the back of our property. You'll begin the trip floating down the river, taking in the amazing scenery. We'll watch for eagles as we enjoy hot chocolate and learn all about these amazing birds from your guide. The eagles become more numerous as we continue down the river and float into the Preserve. Once in the preserve, you might see several birds all on one tree!

When our trip ends, we'll head back up to the property where we'll chase away the chill with our winter chili feed beside a roaring campfire - a perfect way to finish out a winter afternoon.

*Operated under US Forest Service Permit.

Class 1 (flatwater float trip)

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River Classifications

River classification means the degree of difficulty of rafting the river. The higher the rating, the more obstacles (such as rocks and trees) are in the river. It does not mean the higher the waves. The Wenatchee and the Methow rivers are only class 3 but have the tallest rapids in the state.

What to Bring:

• Warm pants and sweater or fleece
• Warm coat
• Thermal underwear (those on the whitewater trip should bring extra layers)
• Warm Hat
• Gloves or Mittens
• Rain Gear
• Wool or thick synthetic socks and waterproof boots
• Change of clothes (to be left in your car for after the trip)
• Sunglasses
• Chapstick

Please remember to bring warm waterproof boots to wear! No tennis shoes as your feet will get cold. We use self bailing rafts, and they do have a small amount of water on the floor.

Blue Sky Outfitters Provides:

• Water resistant drybags on each raft (for extra sweaters, hats, etc.)
• Coast Guard Approved life jackets

Skagit River Bald Eagle Float Tour - Blue Sky Outfitters
Daily @ 10:30 AM (November through March)

Departure Dates:

Daily - November to March

Departure Times:

10:30 AM

Departure Point:

61008 State Route 20, Marblemount, WA 98267

Passengers should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Directions:

Located on SR-20 in Marblemount, WA, about 11 miles east of Rockport and 12 miles west of Newhalem.
From SR-20, watch the mile markers: the property is located between mile markers 108 and 109 at 61008.

We strongly suggest using either directions from MapQuest and/or a Washington State Highway Map in addition to the directions on this page!

Hotel Pickup:

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 14 days of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 14 days are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Weather
We seldom cancel or postpone a trip, but we reserve the right to do so when necessary: due to water conditions, weather, insufficient reservations, or other reasons beyond our control. In such a case, your fees will be refunded or applied to another trip, but not expenses incurred in travel.

Releases
Prior your rafting trip, each person will be required to sign a liability release at the river. Minors must have a legal guardian sign for them.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included
If you feel your guide has done a great trip for you, please feel free to tip your guide. Tipping is optional but always appreciated. How much is up to you - most people tip as they would in a restaurant, between 10-20% of the cost of the trip or stay.

Blue Sky Outfitters and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

On some tours and activities the size of the vehicle depends on the number of passengers booked for that particular day. Tour companies reserve the right to change the size of the vehicle.

All company policies can be found at http://www.tourcorp.com and are part of this tour or activity purchase.