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| Haines is located on the shores of the northern Lynn Canal, the deepest, longest fjord in North America. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and hanging glaciers, Haines is truly in the most scenic setting one could imagine for any destination in Alaska. Just north of Juneau and a little south of Skagway, Haines is only 40 miles from the US/Canadian border and is accessible by road, air, and water. Information below will assist you in planning your trip to and from Haines as well as during your stay. If you have any questions, please contact us. | |||||||||
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The Haines Highway is a State Scenic Byway and one of the most spectacular drives in North America, with high peaks, glaciers, rivers and lakes all along the way. It connects with the Alaska Highway in Haines Junction, 155 miles north in the Yukon Territory; allow 3-1/2 hours driving time. The highway is well paved and maintained year-round. There are lodges & campgrounds along the highway. Driving distances from Haines to other cities in Alaska and the Yukon: Skagway-- 14 miles by ferry, 350 miles by highway Haines Junction-- 155 miles by highway Whitehorse-- 251 miles Tok -- 448 miles Dawson City-- 498 miles Fairbanks-- 653 miles Anchorage-- 775 miles
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By Sea
Ninety sea miles north of Juneau and just fourteen miles south of Skagway, Haines is easy to reach along North America's longest fjord, Lynn Canal.
Cruise passengers arrive in Haines on both large and small ships, enjoying a magnificent view as they come ashore from the cruise ship pier in the Historic Fort Seward district. Private boaters will appreciate a convenient berth in the small boat harbor, just a few steps from downtown Haines (contact the Harbor Master at (907) 766-2448)
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By Air
Two regional airlines serve Haines, each with several scheduled flights daily throughout the year. Every trip between Haines and Juneau is a 35-minute flightseeing excursion along beautiful Lynn Canal, North America's longest fjord. Skagway is just 15 minutes away by air.Juneau is served by other regional airlines, and by Alaska Airlines for connections in Canada and the other 49 states.
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Air Excursions LLC
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*Office downtown at 401 Main Street, next to The Hair Shop * Year-round daily Charter Service and seat fares available * Connecting Haines with Juneau, Skagway, Gustavus, Hoonah and other Southeast Alaska Communities. * Glacier Bay tours available * Contact Information: Box 16 Gustavus, AK 99827 Haines Phone (907) 766-3800 Juneau Phone (907) 789-5591 Gustavus Phone (800) 354-2479 (in Alaska) Email: airex@ptialaska.net |
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| Alaska Mountain Flying & Travel
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Office downtown at 132 2nd Avenue South * Charter service to Gustavus, Yakutat, Skagway & Juneau * Full-service travel agency specializing in Haines & Glacier Bay, Inside Passage, ferry sales & custom itineraries throughout Alaska Contact Information: Box 1404 Haines, AK. 99827 Phone \ Fax (907) 766-3007 Phone (800) 954-8747 Email: mtnfly@yahoo.com |
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| Earth Center Adventures, Inc.
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Office at King's Store* 104 Main Street, Haines, Alaska * Look for the "orange" wind sock * Year-round charter service to and from Juneau, Skagway, Gustavus, Yakutat, and beyond. * Ask for owner/operator, Drake.
Contact Information: Box 411 104 Main Street Haines, AK 99827 Phone (907) 766-3679 Phone/Message (907) 723-9475 Email: drake@flydrake.com |
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| Wings of Alaska
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At Haines Airport Terminal, 3 Mile, Haines Highway * Year-round daily scheduled service connecting Haines with Juneau, Skagway and other southeast Alaska communities * Charter service also available. 8421 Livingston Way Juneau, AK. 99801 Phone (907) 766-2030 Juneau Phone (907) 789-0790 Juneau Fax (907) 789-2021 Fax (907) 766-3237 Email: info@WingsOfAlaska.com |
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Travel Agencies |
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| Alaska Mountain Flying & Travel
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Full-service travel agency specializing in Haines & Glacier Bay, Inside Passage, ferry sales & custom itineraries throughout Alaska Contact Information: Box 1404 Haines, AK. 99827 Phone Fax (907) 766-3007 Phone (800) 954-8747 Email: mtnfly@yahoo.com |
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| The Expedition Broker
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Full service adventure travel agency offering clients a personal link to premier guiding companies worldwide * Specializing in mountaineering, rafting, heli-skiing/boarding, remote fishing trips and customized itineraries to Alaska * We believe in living bold dreams! Contact Information: Box 1567 219 Main St. Haines, AK. 99827 Phone (907) 209-0816 Phone (907) 766-3977 Phone (877) 406-1320 Email: info@expeditionbroker.com |
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| The Travel Connection
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Full-service travel agency* By appointment only. * Customized tour planning for Haines and the rest of Alaska Contact Information: Box 645 Haines, AK. 99827 Phone (907) 766-2681 Phone (800) 572-8006 Fax (907) 766-2585 Email: randa@alaska4you.com |
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Vehicle StorageYou might wish to store your vehicle while you explore southeast Alaska by ferry. The following companies provide storage for RVs and other vehicles.
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Featured Links
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Annual Kluane to Chilkat Bike Relay
Bald Eagle Festival
Haines Borough
Haines Chamber
Sheldon Museum
Southeast Alaska State Fair
Haines Community Website
Haines Videos
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Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 530 Haines AK 99827 907-766-2234 800-458-3579 hcvb@haines.ak.us |
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