Cruise to Haines-Skagway attractions
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You don't say when you are going, but in season there is a fast ferry that goes between Haines & Skagway. I would do the White Pass Railroad while in Skagway and check out some of the films at the Park Service Office right in town. They also offer a short walking tour that is interesting. Can also take a trip out to the cemetery where Soapy Smith is buried. Enjoy your trip.
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I had a similar stopover period, and chose to rent a car with a couple of other people. We drove up the Haines Highway, as far as Haines Junction, Yukon Territory (about 150 miles), then returned. It took about 7 hours and was a beautiful drive. There are a couple of places to rent cars in Haines.
One of the classic things to do is take a tour of the Chilkat Valley to see the thick concentration of Eagles and other wildlife there. I'm sure that your cruise has a tour set up for this.
As others pointed out, you can indeed take a ferry to Skagway, which is a bigger (and, IMO, more touristy) town. The train is a good bet, but again, I would choose to rent a car there also and drive up and over into the Yukon.
One of the classic things to do is take a tour of the Chilkat Valley to see the thick concentration of Eagles and other wildlife there. I'm sure that your cruise has a tour set up for this.
As others pointed out, you can indeed take a ferry to Skagway, which is a bigger (and, IMO, more touristy) town. The train is a good bet, but again, I would choose to rent a car there also and drive up and over into the Yukon.
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Another good Haines option is Eco Orca rafting. Yes you get to Skagway via the fast ferry, leaving quite frequently in season. Request the Haines and Skagway visitor guides- plenty of information. Also consider heading to your library and taking out all the Alaska tour books, especially Frommer's and Fodor's are books with good concise information.
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