Alaska - Haines & Skagway Multisport

Welcome to Haines, Alaska! We meet our guides and traveling companions at our hotel this afternoon. After introductions we're off on a scenic hike to Battery Point. Surrounded by vibrant green coastal rainforest, we're quickly enveloped in the quintessential beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage. After popping out of the forest onto a small rocky beach, we are treated to spectacular views of Chilkoot Inlet, where we'll scan the surrounding waters for possible sightings of harbor seal, Stellar sea lion and Humpback whale. Back in Haines we'll enjoy our first dinner together before retiring to one of Haines' most beloved and historic hotels. Dinner included.

Hiking: 4 miles, elevation gain/loss: ~500'

Today we bike along the historic Haines Highway. First used as a transport route for indigenous communities, the scenic highway also passes through the 48,000-acre Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch outside the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center, located in the Chilkat Tlingit community of Klukwan. We’ll then spend time exploring the center, which is home to a rich array of precious ancestral artifacts. We’ll finish the day with a return ride along the Haines Highway before a hearty dinner at our luxury camp. All meals included. 

Important Note: All guests have the option of selecting an e-bike for today’s ride. Please inform your Customer Service Specialist ahead of time if this is an option you’d like to use.  

Cycling: 44 miles on mostly paved highway with gentle undulations and curves, elevation gain/loss: 1,950’. 

This morning, we begin a remarkable journey to one of the area's most beautiful kayaking destinations. Before hopping in our kayaks your guides will provide a thorough orientation to our final route, our tandem kayaks, weather, gear, and will also provide a refresher on kayaking strokes, safety, and boat handling. Our final itinerary will be selected based off weather and water conditions. However, both routes offer a spectacular guided opportunity to explore the remarkable waters of southeast Alaska. All meals included. 

Kayaking: 7-10 miles, approximately 6 hours. 

Welcome to Skagway! This morning, we depart for the second leg of our journey and the northernmost point of Alaska’s Inside Passage. The hopping town of Skagway has a rich and storied past. As one of Alaska’s key entry points into the heart of the Yukon gold rush, in 1976 the National Park Service designated three areas within and surrounding Skagway as the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park – a 4^th unit is in Seattle, WA. After arriving in Skagway, we’ll check into our hotel before hopping in the saddle for a ride to Dyea, a ghost town nestled in the Taiya River Valley. Later this evening we’ll have a bit of time to explore Skagway on our own before enjoying dinner at the Skagway Brewing Company. All meals included. 

Cycling: 18 miles; elevation gain/loss: 1,400’ 

This morning, we hop aboard one of the most unique modes of trailhead transportation; the White Pass & Yukon Railway. First opened to passengers in February of 1899, the route over White Pass offers tourists a glimpse into the past and hikers a convenient option into the heart of spectacular backcountry terrain. After a scenic train ride, we’ll disembark at the Laughton Glacier trailhead and begin our journey to the trail’s namesake. Starting in a lush green forest and ending at the expansive foot of a geological masterpiece, we’ll experience a diverse array of southeast Alaska’s quintessential natural beauty. Later this evening we’ll enjoy a celebratory dinner in Skagway before bidding our new friends farewell. All meals included. 

Hiking: 7 miles; elevation gain/loss: +/- 921’  

Breakfast this morning is provided at our comfortable accommodations in Skagway. The remainder of the day has been reserved for your journey out of Skagway, although transportation out of Skagway will need to be arranged on your own. There are several options available, including both ferries and flights. Recommendations can be found in your Pre-Departure Information for this trip or by speaking with one of our Customer Service Specialists. Breakfast included.