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- The Inside Passage and the Yukon feature a distinctive and varied topography, with lush rainforests, ice-blue glaciers, rugged snow-capped mountain ranges and many wilderness islands, coves, and bays.
- Every community of the Inside Passage and the Yukon is unique, with its own special culture and heritage. For example, Petersburg has strong Norwegian influences, while Sitka has been shaped by Russian influences. In Juneau and Skagway, you can delve into the historic Klondike era, and in Haines, there’s a rich Tlingit Native heritage waiting to be explored.
- Discover the captivating past and traditions of Haines Junction, Whitehorse, and Dawson City in the Yukon. These destinations offer a unique cultural adventure and the chance to journey along the picturesque wilderness backcountry roads that connect them.
- Exploring the Inside Passage and the Yukon provides abundant opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural surroundings. Just to name a few: the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Chilkoot River Bear Viewing in Haines, Humpback Whales in the Icy Straits and the dall sheep herds at Sheep Mountain in Kluane National Park in the Yukon. Enjoy diverse wildlife viewing from the small port city of Ketchikan to the historic far north of Dawson City.
- Experience travel by bush plane, the Alaska Marine Highway, water taxi, small ferry boats, and rail. Drive beautiful wilderness highways, such as the Haines Highway and the Top of the World Highway, for a chance to venture ‘Off the Beaten Path’ in this remote corner of Alaska and the Yukon.