Alaska & the Yukon - Insight Cruises

southeast alaska
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Bald Eagle Preserve
Skagway & Haines
History never gets old in Skagway. This Klondike Gold Rush
National Historical Park boasts restored buildings and wooden
boardwalks that invite you to stroll into the past. Take your time
and poke into every little store, from the Trail Bench to Lynch &
Kennedy’s Dry Goods. The Red Onion Saloon, with its honky-tonk
piano and costumed barmaids, is a treasure trove of memorabilia,
featuring pictures of Klondike Kate, Peahull Annie and other
vintage characters. To complete the picture of those rip-roaring
days, visit the nostalgic Trail of ’98 Museum.
Eleven Glacier Discovery sailings will visit Haines for independent
exploration in town, plus fabulous flightseeing and float trips.
Optional high-speed catamaran access for shopping and excursions
in Skagway will also be available. (See page 85 for specific cruise
itinerary details.)
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Learn about the 1890s showdown between Soapy Smith and Frank Reid, which is reenacted
daily at the Days of ’98 show.
a sample of excursions
available in skagway & haines
glacier bay flightseeing
Experience majestic Glacier Bay
National Park from the air during a
once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
valley of the glaciers
helicopter flightseeing
Get a bird’s-eye view of endless glaciers.
Then land within the Chilkat Glacier
system for a guided glacier walk.
best of skagway
Travel past Tormented Valley and Pitchfork
Falls aboard a historic railroad. Then enjoy
a salmon bake at a colorful gold rush camp.
klondike rock climbing
& rappelling adventure
Rope up and join professional guides
for an exciting rock climb offering both
easy and challenging routes. Then try
rappelling down. The scenic White Pass
is the backdrop for this adventure.
bald eagle preserve float
Raft the Chilkat Valley near Haines
through protected wilderness critical to
salmon runs and bald eagle habitat.
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