Explore Alaska’s Inside Passage
$3,595 pp – 10 Days
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Enjoy the history and culture of Sitka
Day 1 — Arrival into Sitka
- Arrival into Sitka – A culturally rich small community offering beautiful scenery, only reachable by air or sea
- Take a one-hour guided walking tour of Sitka and the historic downtown area.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring Historical Sitka and the scenic Waterfront.
- Sitka lodging provided
Enjoy wildlife viewing in Sitka
Day 2 — EXPLORE SITKA
- Check into your rental car this morning to use throughout the day to explore Sitka.
- Enjoy a scenic drive along Halibut Point Road and Sawmill Creek Road – Look for wildlife and stunning scenery.
- Visit the Sitka National Historical Park – Enjoy viewing historical Totem Poles.
- Learn about local wildlife by visiting the Alaska Raptor Center & the Fortress of the Bear.
- Sitka lodging provided
Day hiking and wildflowers in the Juneau area
Day 3 — Sitka to Juneau
- Flight provided with Alaska Airlines from Sitka to Juneau – Check into your rental vehicle provided throughout your stay in Juneau.
- Tour the Alaska State Museum in Juneau – Visit the historical downtown Juneau Area.
- Ride the Mt. Roberts Tram for a sweeping view of Southeast Alaska and excellent day hiking
- Take a scenic walk along the Perseverance National Recreation Trail to explore the fascinating history of gold mining. You may encounter mountain goats, beautiful waterfalls, and colorful wildflowers along the way.
- Juneau lodging provided
Explore Mendenhall Glacier and Wetlands
Day 4 — Explore Juneau
- Tour the Rainforest Glacier Gardens – Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Valley.
- Explore Mendenhall Glacier and enjoy wildlife viewing at the Mendenhall Wetlands.
- Drive the beautiful Glacier Highway- Visit Eagle Beach to enjoy wildlife viewing and scenic local walking trails.
- Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Alaskan Style Salmon Bake located in a lush rainforest environment (dining available under heated cover)
- Juneau lodging provided
Ice Falls in the Tracy Arm Fjord
Day 5 — Tracy Arm Fjord
- Experience a full day cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord for an intimate encounter with wildlife and glaciers. Tracy Arm is famous for the Sawyer Glaciers, stunning waterfalls, a deep fjord, and diverse marine wildlife.
- Explore the local waterfront – the historic heart of the Alaskan Capital
- Juneau lodging provided
Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway
Day 6 — Juneau to Haines
- Ride the Alaska Marine Ferry from Juneau to Haines (approx. 6-hour trip)
- Arrive in Haines, a waterfront village located on the shores of the Lynn Canal at the base of the Chilkat Mountains.
- Check into rental vehicle in Haines to use through out your stay in Haines
- Visit the American Bald Eagle Foundation
- In the evening drive to Chilkoot Lake to look for Grizzlies fishing for salmon
- Haines lodging provided
Enjoy bear viewing in Haines
Day 7 — Explore Haines
- Explore the Chilkat Valley of the Eagles
- Have lunch at the 33-Mile Roadhouse
- Explore Chilkat State Park to enjoy wildlife viewing and day hiking
- Enjoy a 4- hour tour with a local naturalist – explore local areas where it is common to view Bald Eagles and Grizzly Bears
- Haines lodging provided
Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway
Day 8— Haines to Skagway
- Cruise aboard the Haines – Skagway Fast Ferry, enjoy wildlife viewing and scenic waterfalls traveling through the north end of the Lynn Canal (approx. 45-minute trip)
- Arrive into the small historic village of Skagway – Gateway to the historic Klondike Goldrush. – Check into a rental vehicle in Skagway to use for the day.
- Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway from Skagway to Emerald Lake in the Yukon (approximately a 70-mile drive) – Visit the historic area of Dyea, head of the Klondike Chilkoot Trail.
- Enjoy a walk across the Yukon Suspension Bridge & visit the Outdoor Museum
- Skagway lodging provided
Enjoy the historical Klondike Railroad
Day 9 — bennett scenic journey
- Enjoy an 8-hour excursion with the White Pass Railroad on the Bennett Scenic Journey.
- Travel 67.5 miles by train between Skagway and Carcross (located in the Yukon) along the Trail of the Klondike
- Have a 45-minute layover at Bennett Station to explore where the Klondike Trail meets the train. Enjoy a boxed lunch as the train travels along the scenic Bennett Lake.
- Travel over the South Klondike Highway by motor coach from Carcross to Skagway.
- Skagway lodging provided
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Inside Passage
Day 10— Haines to Juneau
- Enjoy a relaxed morning discovering Skagway’s rich history. Stroll along nearby walking trails to see waterfalls and rainforests, visit local galleries, and explore historical sites.
- Visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
- Enjoy a 50-minute flightseeing tour over the Inside Passage from Skagway to Juneau
- Tour concludes at the Juneau Airport.