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SDHA01 Heritage Trails of Alaska - Haines Self Drive Tour
Explore and enjoy some of Alaska’s unique flora, fauna and scenery on this 8 day ‘Heritage Trails of Alaska’ driving tour. Pick up your rental car in Haines, a city with a rich history and culture as well as breathtaking scenery. Home to a decommissioned army post that was built in 1902, the white buildings of the post still stand in Haines and provide a distinctive landmark for the community. The unique landscape of Haines also acts as a landmark as is surrounded by mountains in every direction. For more breathtaking views, the Rainbow and Davidson Glaciers can be seen from Mud Bay Road in Chilkat State Park. To the northwest is the Lynn Fjord, was carved by a glacier and one the world's longest and deepest fjords. Enjoy the road trip on the Haines Highway to Haines Junction, surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness of the Kluane National Park and further on the famous Alaska Highway towards Tok. No Alaska vacation is complete without time spent in charming town of Valdez and a ride onboard the Alaska Ferry across Prince William Sound. Continue to Seward where you'll enjoy a full day encounter with the unique marine life that inhabits Kenai Fjords National Park. Board the stable catamaran for a spectacular cruise deep into Kenai Fjords National Park with actively "calving" glaciers and magnificent scenery. Covering 110-miles, the trip is narrated by a National Park Ranger, who is highly adept at spotting wildlife and pointing out the many sights. Your vacation ends in Anchorage - or better board the Alaska Railroad train north to Denali National Park ! Please read our itinerary to have more detailed day-to-day experience. On request, this trip can be customized and can be organized in reverse order.