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The
Inside Passage
We
recommend that you start with an Inside Passage cruise, either by small
ship or by ferry.
CruiseWest,
probably
the finest tour operator in Alaska Alaska Alaska
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for their complete brochure but don't forget to come back to us for
personalized assistance--
The Alaska Ferry
is an excellent, inexpensive option for cruising the
If
time is of the essence, consider an air tour: fly to
Here are some of our favorites:
—Hideaway
in Haines: Get away from it all and spend some time in undiscovered, spectacular Haines.
Haines offers a variety of activities including river rafting, fishing, golfing,
kayaking, hiking, flightseeing, and more. Gateway to
Be sure to read Heather Lende’s book “If You Lived Here I’d Know Your Name”
for an inside look at life in this small community. Spend a few hours in the local
coffee shop and you’ll probably meet most of the people she writes about.
Want to get married in
Tour this meticulous reconstruction of a 1920's cannery
and learn about the fascinating history of the salmon canning industry in
All equipment is from the 1900's and is in perfect working order.
—1
day Extreme Adventure trips, Haines
No previous experience necessary, all equipment provided.
Experienced guides show you the rugged beauty of
—Wilderness
You'll hate to return to civilization! We recommend at least 2 nights here.
—Helicopter/Dog Sled Adventure,
Take a spectacular helicopter flight to the top of a glacier
where a 1/2 hr. dog sled ride awaits you.
—Pack
Creek Bear Sanctuary,
to Admiralty Island, a short kayak trip (be prepared to help paddle!)
through Seymour Canal to Pack Creek, and brown bear viewing at it's finest.
Space is limited so book early! You must be able to hike in muddy,
uneven terrain (1-3 miles) and be able to carry and paddle your end of the kayak.
—
Absorb the natural history and native legends of the area
as you raft the
—Tracy
Arm cruise,
wildlife, icebergs and glaciers. This rivals
—White
Pass and
following the route of the gold miners. Incredible scenery, excellent narration.
—Misty
Fjords,
an ancient volcanic plug towering from the depths of
A hauntingly beautiful inlet, with wisps of mist floating in the trees.
Choose between a roundtrip cruise or cruise one way and have
a flightseeing tour on your return to
—Anan Bear Observatory, Wrangell
This 6 hour tour includes a short boat ride and a 30 minute walk
over uneven terrain to the bear viewing platforms.
Mid-June to mid-August is prime bear viewing time.
The F/V Aleutian Ballad, of the popular Discovery Channel series "The Deadliest Catch",
offers 4 hours tours allowing visitors to observe
as the crew pulls in the 700 pound crab pots.
-LeConte
Glacier & “Little
and their pups. The protected waters of the bay serve as a breeding,
birthing and rearing site for Harbor Seals.
June is the best month to see seal pups on the icebergs.
The tour includes a visit to the fishing
—Kayak
Fishing,
Quiet, close to the water, away from the noise—just you and the fish. How good does it get?
All gear provided, half and full day trips.
before you go...
grab a good book, prepare for the elements.
Phone: 800 572-8006 Email us today...Alaska is waiting for you.
Fax: 866 447-8244
E-mail: randa@alaska4you.com
PO Box 645 ~ 115 2nd Ave. S.
Haines, Alaska 99827