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Holland America Line offers a wide variety of shore excursions to fit your lifestyle, ranging from easygoing activities to high adventure. Our award-winning Medallion excursions provide in-depth perspective and access to events and sights not otherwise available. Our Signature Collection tours offer the unique opportunity to customize your time ashore with a private car, driver and English-speaking guide. Each of our tours provides the highest level of quality, safety, convenience and value. Once you have booked your cruise, you can easily book your shore excursions online; we recommend you book early for the best selection.
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Transfer to Skagway by ferry and experience an unforgettable journey along the eastern side of White Pass aboard the world-famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, built more than 100 years ago through some of the North's most rugged terrain. Board a comfortable,restored or replica parlor car and retrace the original route beyond the summit of White Pass at 2,865 feet through breathtaking scenery. Upon reaching Fraser, British Columbia, you will board a motor coach for the journey down the west side of the White Pass canyon as you hear about Pitchfork Falls and Tormented Valley. Then, stop at historic Liarsville, a gold rush trail camp, to view cabins and tents once used as a bakery, laundry, saloon and bordello. Try your hand at gold panning--you're guaranteed to find some. Enjoy a snack of hot cider and cookies, and have your photo taken with a husky, or do some shopping before returning to Haines by ferry.
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This outstanding wilderness safari is a photographer's paradise as you journey through deep fjords, lush rain forests, towering mountains, and colorful wildflowers, bringing you face-to-face with the majestic Davidson Glacier. Enjoy the fresh air and exercise; it is an experience you will never forget! Your tour begins at the dock in Haines with a 30-minute catamaran cruise through Alaska's deepest fjord. Watch for whales and sea lions en route to a remote beach landing at Glacier Point. A short, scenic drive by bus, and a fascinating 1/4-mile walk take you to a place where the forest suddenly opens up to reveal a breathtaking view of the glacier. Board a 31-foot canoe for a voyage of discovery to the face of the mighty blue glacier.
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A knowledgeable and entertaining guide shows you the highlights of Haines and shares with you the rich history of the area. Elegantly curved fenders, polished chrome grilles, oversized steering wheels, roomy comfortable interiors and wide white wall tires all work to bring you the best of Haines in a 1930s or '40s six-passenger vintage automobile. Roam back in time through historic Fort Seward and down coastal roads for an outstanding photograph of your ship. In downtown Haines, see totem poles and Native clan houses, then drive along the fjord, rimmed with mountains and glaciers, to one of the most scenic old canneries in Alaska. Keep a sharp eye out for eagles, and perhaps whales, seals or dolphins, and maybe even a moose or two.
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The world famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve boasts the world's largest gatherings of bald eagles. It is also home to moose, bears, wolves, and a host of other animals. The best way to see the preserve is by floating quietly down the river, through the heart of it all. Throughout your adventure you will be surrounded by towering mountains, hanging glaciers, lush forests, and fresh air--an adventure into the grandeur of Alaska!
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Explore the stunning scenery of Haines and find out why so many people say there's no better way to see the beauty of Alaska! No experience is necessary--whatever your age or skill level, your expert guides makes this unforgettable experience easy. Mild weather and a variety of wildlife make Haines the ideal location for kayaking. With fresh- and saltwater destinations available, your guide will choose the area where weather and wildlife trends are most favorable. You'll be outfitted with all the necessary gear and given a thorough introduction to kayaking. You'll be quickly at ease in your stable kayak, which is perfect for wildlife viewing and photography. You may see bald eagles, brown bears, seals, sea lions, moose or even a whale. A picnic-style lunch is served before you return to your ship.
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Begin your journey via ferry from Haines to Skagway, where you will take an unforgettable roundtrip journey aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Against all odds, this iron trail was built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain and 100 years later is still in operation. Ride in a comfortable, restored or replica car to the summit of the White Pass, through two tunnels, over trestles, and through remote valleys. Pass Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulchas your guide announces all the points of interest and tells the story of the Klondike Gold Rush. Reaching the White Pass summit at 2,865 feet, a seat exchange will occur allowing everyone to experience the excellent views during this three-hour round-trip rail journey. This narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. It shares this honor with the Panama Canal, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, and is truly a World Wonder.
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Haines is ideal for a walking tour and taking an up-close look at the history, Native culture, local plants, and present-day lifestyle of this small Alaskan town. A local guide will show you the highlights of Fort William H. Seward, including Officer's Row, Soap Suds Alley, the parade grounds, and the old barracks building. Visit the former army hospital that houses Alaska Indian Arts, where totem poles, masks and rattles are created. Peer into local gardens as you walk the lesser-known paths to the town center, where you may choose to stop by the local museum, spend some time shopping, or return to the ship with your guide.
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Board an open-air pontoon boat for an enchanting tour of beautiful Chilkoot Lake. Here, you may have the opportunity to observe spawning sockeye salmon, fierce bald eagles and, hopefully, giant brown (grizzly) bears as they feed upon the salmon, undisturbed by your presence. Mountain goats are also often seen grazing along the cliffs, while black bear and moose feed on the intermediate slopes in the late spring/early summer. From the coastal estuary to the glacial inlet river watch birds of all types. Virgin forests of spruce, hemlock, cottonwood and alder cloak the lower mountains while snowcapped peaks and glaciers shine above. Be enthralled by legends of Alaskan heroes and villains, local history, native lore and tales of the wild.
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Cruise along an ocean inlet, salmon-filled river and view a glacial lake by bicycle! A short and informative van ride takes you to the shore of Lutak Inlet where you begin your bike ride. Where the river meets the sea you cruise the flat paved road, watching for possible wildlife sightings including eagles, salmon, whales, sea lions and bears. Take in the gorgeous views across the emerald lake and inlet surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls, and jagged mountain peaks. This is a great tour to get some mild exercise and breath some pure Alaskan air!
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