Mariners Inside passage
$2,195 pp – 7 Days
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Explore Mendenhall Glacier & Wetlands
Day 1 — Arrival into Juneau
- Arrive in Juneau – Alaska’s Small City State Capital
- Tour the Alaska State Museum in Juneau – Visit the historical downtown Juneau Area.
- Explore the local waterfront – the historic heart of the Alaskan Capital
- 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
Visit the Rainforest Glacier Gardens
Day 2 — Explore Juneau
- Check into a late-model rental vehicle in Juneau with unlimited miles
- Tour the Rainforest Glacier Gardens – Explore the beautiful Mendenhall Valley
- Explore Mendenhall Glacier and enjoy wildlife viewing at the Mendenhall Wetlands
- Drive the scenic Glacier Highway- Visit Eagle Beach to enjoy wildlife viewing and local walking trails
- Dine on an all-you-can-eat Alaskan Style Salmon Bake Dinner located in a lush rainforest environment (dining available under heated cover)
- Juneau lodging provided
Ride the historic White Pass Railroad
Day 3 — Juneau to Skagway
- Travel aboard the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry through the Lynn Canal from Juneau to Skagway (approx. 6- hours)
- Arrive into the small village of Skagway – Gateway to the historic Klondike Goldrush.
- Ride the historic White Pass Railroad to the White Pass Summit following the Trail of the Klondikers (approx. 3-hour tour)
- Explore the historic side of Skagway – Visit the Klondike Gold Rush National Park.
- Skagway lodging provided
Drive the scenic South Klondike Highway over White Pass
Day 4 — THE YUKON
- 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 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
- Visit Emerald Lake and Lake Bennett before exploring the small historical village of Carcross.
- Enjoy a return drive over the scenic White Pass to Skagway
- Skagway lodging provided
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Haines
Day 5 — Skagway to Haines
- Cruise aboard the Haines – Skagway Fast Ferry, enjoy wildlife viewing and scenic water falls traveling through the north end of the Lynn Canal (approx. 45 minute 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
Explore the Chilkat Valley of the Eagles
Day 6 — 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
Look for wildlife as you travel through the Lynn Canal on the ferry
Day7— Haines to Juneau
- Explore the historic side of Haines, visit local art gallaries and historical buildings
- Observe the local native artists in action at the Chilkat Center for the Arts
- Return your rental vehicle – Transportation provided to the Ferry Terminal
- Ride the Alaska Marine Ferry from Haines to Juneau (approx. 6- hour trip)
- Upon arrival into Juneau, transportation provided to the airport)