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Haines Alaska
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About Haines, Alaska

Nowhere else does the Alaska of your dreams come alive like it does in Haines! Located on the pristine western shores of Lynn Canal, America's longest fjord, Haines is home to 1,700 year-round residents. Here you'll find a perfectly distilled sampling of Alaska's history, scenic beauty, wildlife, arts and culture. The surrounding mountains, lakes and rivers team with fish and wildlife. Every fall, thousands of majestic bald eagles gather in the welcoming embrace of the nearby Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. 

Haines has a rich history. The area is the traditional home of the Chilkat Tlingits who were among the most powerful tribes in the region; they controlled the flow of trade goods between interior Canada, Alaska, and points further south. When gold was discovered, prospectors used the well-established trade routes to access the gold fields. In 1881, a mission was established at the old Chilkat village. The village was named Haines in honor of Mrs. F. E. Haines, secretary of the Presbyterian home mission board which had raised funds for the mission. In 1904, Fort William Seward was built to help boost the local economy; it played a key role in the construction of the Haines and Alaska Highways during World War II.  The fort closed shortly after the war, but later was purchased by a group of veterans. The buildings are now private homes, hotels, bed & breakfast lodgings, or shops and the fort remains a prominent landmark.

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EAGLE PRESERVE FLOATHaines has the largest congregation of Bald Eagles in the World Tour 301

$94 adult, $65 child (7-12 years)

4 person minimum to operate
Your tour begins with a beautiful 30 mile drive up the Chilkat Valley to the Bald Eagle preserve, where you will board a safe 18 foot inflatable raft for your float trip. This area boasts the world's largest concentration of Bald Eagles, which can be seen perched in the trees and stumps along the shoreline. Above all this beauty the spectacular peaks of the Chilkat Mountains loom high into the sky. Icy blue glaciers tumble from the lofty heights, carving away the mountains, grinding the rock into dust. The tour ends near Klukwan, where the bus will meet you for the return to Haines.

Tour duration: 4 hours.

Daily departures: May 15 to September 15, 2008.

 

TLINGIT VILLAGE OF KLUKWAN TOUR Tour 303

$94 per person  (6 person minimum to operate)
For the first time ever, the Tribal Elders Council is allowing non-native visitors to enjoy the wonders of the Tlingit Village of Klukwan. Our historic tour takes you through the Bald Eagle Preserve, where we will search for the abundant wildlife along the route, and along the banks of the Chilkat River where you will find the village of Klukwan. We offer visitors the first look ever inside a native tribal house and world famous collection of centuries old art. We will look into a smokehouse on right near the River and learn more about the traditional ways of processing salmon. On our way back, your experienced guide will look out for wildlife such as bears, mountain goats and bald eagles.
Please note that the village will be under construction this year and therefore the tour may be modified a little bit.

Tour duration: approx. 3 hours.
Daily departures (except Wednesdays): May 15 to September 15, 2008.


GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK Tour 300Glacier Bay National Park is just a short flight from Haines!

$620 adult, $514 child (2-11 years)
If you come to Alaska to view glaciers, this tour is for you. Enjoy the only scheduled day tour by boat in Glacier Bay National Park. Depart Haines for Gustavus at 5am. On arrival, a local bus will transfer you to Glacier Bay Lodge. At 7:15am, depart on for a full day of exploring this icy wonderland aboard a comfortable touring boat. A National Park Service Ranger is onboard to provide narration on the wildlife and history of the park. Lunch is included. Late afternoon return to Bartlett Cove, then transfer to the Gustavus Airport for the return flight to Haines.

Tour duration: approx. 14 hours including flight time.

Departure time: 5am. Departures: Monday through Friday, May 24 to September 2, 2008.

 

EXCURSION TO JUNEAU BY WATER TAXI Tour 302

$155 adult, $125 child (3 - 12 years)
Cruise from Haines aboard a water taxi through the waters of Lynn Canal, North America's largest and deepest glacial fjord to Juneau. Upon arrival at Auke Bay, board a motorcoach for a city tour, including the state capitol building and the governor's mansion. The bus drops off at Marine Park on the waterfront in downtown. You will receive a walking tour map to orient you to Juneau's premier attractions. You'll have approximately three hours of "free" time to explore downtown before re-boarding the bus to the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. At the glacier, spend an hour walking the trails, taking photos and checking out the Forest Service visitor center before the bus returns you to Auke Bay for your evening cruise back to Haines. Complimentary hot beverages and hearty morning & evening snacks served onboard the water taxi.
Taxi Schedule: (times are approximate and subject to crew and driver discretion)

Depart Haines: 8:45am. Arrive Auke Bay at 11:45am.

Depart Auke Bay: 5pm. Arrive Haines at 7:30pm.

Daily departures: May 17 to September 1, 2008.

 

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