{"id":187993,"date":"2026-05-29T11:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T09:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=187993"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:06:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:06:51","slug":"haines-skagway-alaska-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Haines and Skagway, Alaska: 14 Tips on What to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you cross the Canadian-American border by car and begin descending the Haines Highway from the Yukon towards the ocean, your heart simply stops at the sheer beauty unfolding before you. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I chose this classic road trip route, and that moment when turquoise water starts mirroring the deep shadows of towering mountains is something you never forget. The air is so crisp and clean you drink it in with every breath. Every time we return to Alaska, I&#8217;m struck all over again by the raw, untamed majesty of this landscape. The northern tip of the famous Inside Passage hides two towns that couldn&#8217;t be more different \u2014 and yet they make the perfect Alaskan pair. On one side, there&#8217;s quiet, fishing-village Haines, brimming with bald eagles, where we arrived from the Canadian side of the mountains. On the other, there&#8217;s Skagway, the wild gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush era, where the doors never stop swinging in summer. If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Haines and Skagway in Alaska, this guide covers everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve got fourteen tips for you, but first a word of warning \u2014 once you find out how much a hotel room costs here, close your eyes for a moment and remember those incredible mountain views. We&#8217;ll walk through everything from thousands of raptors on the Chilkat River to a historic train ride into the mountains, plus advice on how to plan the whole thing without breaking the bank. Alaska isn&#8217;t cheap, but it&#8217;s a love affair that lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit.jpg\" alt=\"Lupins and wildflowers above the fjord near Haines\" class=\"wp-image-169458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lupins and wildflowers above the fjord near Haines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#When_to_Go_and_How_to_Actually_Get_Up_North\" >When to Go and How to Actually Get Up North<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Where_to_Stay_and_How_Much_It_All_Costs\" >Where to Stay and How Much It All Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Haines_8_Places_to_Visit_and_Things_to_Do\" >Haines: 8 Places to Visit and Things to Do<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#1_Chilkat_Bald_Eagle_Preserve_Eagle_Paradise\" >1. Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve (Eagle Paradise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#2_Alaska_Bald_Eagle_Festival\" >2. Alaska Bald Eagle Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#3_Climbing_Mount_Ripinsky_For_the_Bold_Only\" >3. Climbing Mount Ripinsky (For the Bold Only)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#4_Hammer_Museum_A_World_First\" >4. Hammer Museum (A World First)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#5_Fort_William_H_Seward\" >5. Fort William H. Seward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#6_Indigenous_Culture_and_the_Tlingit_Indian_Trail\" >6. Indigenous Culture and the Tlingit Indian Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#7_The_Easy-Going_Battery_Point_Trail\" >7. The Easy-Going Battery Point Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#8_Warning_Kroschel_Films_Wildlife_Center\" >8. Warning: Kroschel Films Wildlife Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Skagway_6_Tips_for_Experiences_in_the_Footsteps_of_Gold_Prospectors\" >Skagway: 6 Tips for Experiences in the Footsteps of Gold Prospectors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#1_White_Pass_Yukon_Route_Railway\" >1. White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#2_Strolling_Through_Klondike_Gold_Rush_National_Historical_Park\" >2. Strolling Through Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#3_The_Extreme_Challenge_of_the_Chilkoot_Trail\" >3. The Extreme Challenge of the Chilkoot Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#4_Cruising_to_the_Glaciers_at_Tracy_Arm_Fjord\" >4. Cruising to the Glaciers at Tracy Arm Fjord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#5_An_Escape_to_Norwegian_Petersburg\" >5. An Escape to Norwegian Petersburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#6_Fast_Catamaran_Between_the_Two_Towns\" >6. Fast Catamaran Between the Two Towns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Where_to_Eat_and_Drink_Well\" >Where to Eat and Drink Well<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Restaurants_in_Haines\" >Restaurants in Haines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Restaurants_in_Skagway\" >Restaurants in Skagway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Practical_Travel_Tips_How_to_Save_Money_and_What_to_Arrange\" >Practical Travel Tips (How to Save Money and What to Arrange)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Finding_Flights\" >Finding Flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Car_Hire\" >Car Hire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Booking_Accommodation\" >Booking Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Dont_Forget_Insurance_and_Connectivity\" >Don't Forget Insurance and Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#What_to_Pack_for_Your_Adventures\" >What to Pack for Your Adventures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Where_to_Go_Next_in_Alaska\" >Where to Go Next in Alaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Jak_se_dostat_do_Haines_a_Skagway_z_Yukonu_trajektem_letadlem\" >Jak se dostat do Haines a Skagway (z Yukonu, trajektem, letadlem)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Kdy_jet_na_Aljasku_do_Haines_a_Skagway\" >Kdy jet na Alja\u0161ku do Haines a Skagway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Haines_vs_Skagway_Co_je_lepsi_navstivit\" >Haines vs. Skagway: Co je lep\u0161\u00ed nav\u0161t\u00edvit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Jak_dlouho_trva_navsteva_obou_mest\" >Jak dlouho trv\u00e1 n\u00e1v\u0161t\u011bva obou m\u011bst?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Jezdi_trajekt_z_Juneau_do_Haines_a_Skagway\" >Jezd\u00ed trajekt z Juneau do Haines a Skagway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Kdy_se_kona_Chilkat_Bald_Eagle_Festival\" >Kdy se kon\u00e1 Chilkat Bald Eagle Festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/haines-skagway-alaska-tips\/#Jak_rezervovat_listky_na_vlak_White_Pass_ve_Skagway\" >Jak rezervovat l\u00edstky na vlak White Pass ve Skagway?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong> Summer (May to September) for general sightseeing and open attractions, but for nature lovers and photographers, the absolute highlight is November, when thousands of eagles descend on Haines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> The ideal option is a road trip from the Canadian Yukon along the stunning Haines Highway. For travellers without a car, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.alaska.gov\/amhs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska Marine Highway System<\/a> ferry runs from Juneau, or you can take a fast catamaran between Haines and Skagway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two different faces:<\/strong> Haines is a quiet town with authentic Tlingit culture and rugged wilderness. Skagway is a buzzing tourist hub packed with Gold Rush history and massive cruise ships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top experiences:<\/strong> The White Pass Railway train ride in Skagway (book well in advance) and eagle watching at the Chilkat Preserve in Haines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Brace yourself for high prices. A ferry crossing without a car costs around $49 (approx. \u20ac46), the historic train ride is over $135 (approx. \u20ac125), and accommodation in peak season rarely drops below \u20ac160 per night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Go_and_How_to_Actually_Get_Up_North\"><\/span>When to Go and How to Actually Get Up North<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a trip to Alaska requires a bit of strategic thinking and a lot of early booking, because the season here is incredibly short. Skagway has just over a thousand residents in winter and feels like a ghost town, but the moment the first massive cruise ships arrive in May, the daytime population can swell by four thousand people. If you want to enjoy all the attractions, restaurants and hassle-free travel, aim for between May and September. However, if you want to witness the largest gathering of bald eagles on the planet, you&#8217;ll need to head to Haines in November, when the famous festival takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting here is half the adventure. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I drove in from Whitehorse in Canada via Haines Junction. The drive along the Haines Highway offers some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery you&#8217;ll ever see and gives you incredible freedom. If you don&#8217;t have a car, you can reach Haines from Juneau either by small plane or on the state-run <a href=\"https:\/\/dot.alaska.gov\/amhs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska Marine Highway System<\/a> ferry. The crossing takes just under five hours and costs roughly $49 (about \u20ac46) for a walk-on passenger. The ferry works like a Nordic public transport system, and the views of glaciers from the deck are priceless. From Haines, a private fast catamaran runs to Skagway in just 45 minutes, making them a perfect pair for a day trip. But buy your summer ferry tickets as soon as the booking system opens \u2014 seats vanish in the blink of an eye! For travellers coming from the UK, the easiest route is to fly into Seattle (direct flights run from London Heathrow with several airlines) and then connect to Juneau or take a domestic flight up to the Yukon to start the road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_and_How_Much_It_All_Costs\"><\/span>Where to Stay and How Much It All Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest \u2014 a holiday in Alaska has never been and never will be cheap, and we need to make peace with that right from the start \ud83d\ude05. We paid more for a single night in an average motel than for three nights in <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Barcelona (booking)\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/barcelona-booking\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Barcelona<\/a>, and nobody even apologised. But you know what? The nature makes it all worthwhile. For a week-long stay in this area for two people, budget roughly \u20ac1,600 to \u20ac2,200 just for accommodation, transport and basic meals \u2014 and that&#8217;s before you&#8217;ve paid for any expensive excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko.jpg\" alt=\"Haines harbour with mountains in the background and flowers\" class=\"wp-image-169460\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-pristav-malebne-mestecko-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Haines harbour with mountains in the background and flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Haines is generally a touch cheaper and offers great camping options. If you&#8217;re looking for a solid roof over your head, here are three recommendations. For those who love maximum comfort, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aspen Suites Hotel Haines<\/a> offers modern, spacious rooms. A happy middle ground with gorgeous bay views and wonderfully friendly staff is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Captain&#8217;s Choice Motel<\/a>. And for a tighter budget, the cosy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lynn View Lodge<\/a> does the job beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Skagway, there&#8217;s something magical about staying in historic buildings from the late 19th century \u2014 you genuinely feel like a gold prospector. For a more luxurious historic experience right in the centre, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Historic Skagway Inn<\/a>. Great quality and comfort at a mid-range price comes from the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Westmark Inn Skagway<\/a>. Travellers looking for a more affordable yet still very pleasant stay often choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">At the White House<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haines_8_Places_to_Visit_and_Things_to_Do\"><\/span>Haines: 8 Places to Visit and Things to Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Skagway is like a noisy, fun-packed theme park, Haines is the quiet, rugged older sibling who doesn&#8217;t need to prove anything to anyone. This unassuming lumber town of roughly 1,700 residents has held on to its authentic atmosphere, deep Tlingit cultural roots, and offers access to absolutely spectacular wilderness. Let&#8217;s dive into the best things you can experience here, whether you&#8217;re in the mood for a punishing mountain climb or hunting down quirky museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chilkat_Bald_Eagle_Preserve_Eagle_Paradise\"><\/span>1. Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve (Eagle Paradise)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the crown jewel of the entire region. The state preserve protects a vast area and hosts the largest concentration of bald eagles on Earth. From October to December, an incredible 3,500 of these magnificent raptors flock to the Chilkat River. The secret behind this natural wonder is geothermal activity that heats the riverbed from below, keeping parts of the river ice-free even in the most bitter cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1362\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel.jpg\" alt=\"Bald eagle at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines\" class=\"wp-image-169461\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-1392x926.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkat-bald-eagle-preserve-orel-1920x1277.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bald eagle at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines (Photo: NARA \/ Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The eagles gather here for a late salmon run \u2014 essentially an all-you-can-eat buffet \u2014 and the best spots for photography are the pullouts along the Haines Highway, which follows the river the entire way. Pack a seriously long telephoto lens and, more importantly, warm clothing, because standing for hours in freezing wind with your finger on the shutter is a sport only for the truly dedicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Alaska_Bald_Eagle_Festival\"><\/span>2. Alaska Bald Eagle Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to combine eagle watching with a cultural experience, plan your trip for early November when the town holds its official festival. The event is organised by a local foundation and, alongside the eagle viewing itself, you can look forward to expert talks, the release of rescued birds back into the wild, and plenty of local food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the festival, special shuttle buses run from town to the best viewing spots in the preserve, which is incredibly convenient since roads can get pretty treacherous by November. It&#8217;s a wonderful example of how the local community lives in harmony with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Climbing_Mount_Ripinsky_For_the_Bold_Only\"><\/span>3. Climbing Mount Ripinsky (For the Bold Only)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mount Ripinsky dominates the entire town&#8217;s panorama, and if you&#8217;re reasonably fit, it&#8217;s a challenge you simply can&#8217;t refuse. But I&#8217;ll be upfront with you: it&#8217;s going to hurt. The main route is a 12-kilometre loop with a brutal elevation gain of over 1,000 metres packed into a very short distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem.jpg\" alt=\"Hiker above the fjord on Mount Ripinsky, a climb for the bold\" class=\"wp-image-169455\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mount-ripinsky-turista-nad-fjordem-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiker above the fjord on Mount Ripinsky, a climb for the bold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The terrain is officially rated as very strenuous \u2014 after rain it turns into a mudslide of slippery roots \u2014 but the view from the summit makes every drop of sweat worthwhile. You&#8217;ll see the entire Lynn Canal, glaciers, and the Chilkat River spread out beneath you like a living map. Since you&#8217;re moving through prime bear country, following bear safety rules is absolutely essential, and having bear spray within arm&#8217;s reach is a must. Little bells on your backpack simply won&#8217;t cut it here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hammer_Museum_A_World_First\"><\/span>4. Hammer Museum (A World First)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaska is full of oddities, and Haines certainly doesn&#8217;t disappoint in that department. Right on Main Street, you&#8217;ll spot a museum with a six-metre hammer replica out front. It&#8217;s the world&#8217;s first museum dedicated entirely to hammers, and it&#8217;s every bit as bizarre and charming as it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1369\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat.jpg\" alt=\"Exhibits at the Hammer Museum in Haines, a world first\" class=\"wp-image-169465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-1392x930.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hammer-museum-haines-svetovy-unikat-1920x1283.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exhibits at the Hammer Museum in Haines, a world first (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission is $7 (about \u20ac6.50), and inside you&#8217;ll find over 2,500 exhibits ranging from ancient threshing tools to specialised surgical hammers. The owner is a true enthusiast who talks about hammers with such passion that you&#8217;ll inevitably spend far more time here than you originally planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Fort_William_H_Seward\"><\/span>5. Fort William H. Seward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>History buffs with a thing for military heritage will love this former fort dating back to 1903, which now holds National Historic Landmark status. The US Army decommissioned it right after World War II, but the complex of original buildings arranged around a sprawling parade ground has been beautifully preserved and today forms a picturesque neighbourhood within the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2046\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines.jpg\" alt=\"Fort William H. Seward, historic fort in Haines\" class=\"wp-image-169463\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines.jpg 2046w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-700x701.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-696x697.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-1392x1393.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fort-william-seward-haines-1920x1922.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fort William H. Seward, historic fort in Haines (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can wander freely, soak up the early 20th-century atmosphere, and admire the handsome wooden officers&#8217; quarters with sea views. Some of the buildings now house galleries or cosy caf\u00e9s, so grab an afternoon coffee and pretend you live in an officers&#8217; flat overlooking the fjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Indigenous_Culture_and_the_Tlingit_Indian_Trail\"><\/span>6. Indigenous Culture and the Tlingit Indian Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in Alaska&#8217;s Indigenous peoples, head about 36 kilometres northwest of Haines to the traditional village of Klukwan. It sits along the Chilkat River and is home to the Tlingit people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit.jpg\" alt=\"Lupins and wildflowers above the fjord near Haines\" class=\"wp-image-169458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-kvety-nad-fjordem-tlingit-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lupins and wildflowers above the fjord near Haines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the village, you&#8217;ll find the modern Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center, which showcases stunning carved totems, traditional canoes, and the incredibly rare ceremonial Chilkat blankets. Local guides walk you through the complex clan system and a history stretching back thousands of years. Honestly, this was one of the most powerful moments of our entire trip, because suddenly Alaska stopped being just about nature and became about people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Easy-Going_Battery_Point_Trail\"><\/span>7. The Easy-Going Battery Point Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling with kids, or you simply don&#8217;t fancy gasping for air on the brutal climb up Mount Ripinsky, the Battery Point Trail is made for you. It&#8217;s a very easy, just-under-4-kilometre walk that takes you through gorgeous coastal rainforest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker.jpg\" alt=\"Hiker with a fjord view near Haines\" class=\"wp-image-169459\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-battery-point-trail-hiker-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiker with a fjord view near Haines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The path is flat, fragrant with evergreens, and ends at the scenic pebble beach of Kelgaya Point. From here, you can often spot seals, and if you&#8217;re really lucky, whales passing in the distance. It&#8217;s the perfect spot for an afternoon picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Warning_Kroschel_Films_Wildlife_Center\"><\/span>8. Warning: Kroschel Films Wildlife Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m including this point more as an important warning than a recommendation. You may come across older guidebooks mentioning an animal rescue centre run by filmmaker Steve Kroschel, where visitors could get up close to wolves, wolverines and reindeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that the centre lost its official USDA public exhibition licence in 2024 due to repeated violations of safety and hygiene regulations (including the rather amusing but dangerous escape of a moose named Duck Moses). Before you try planning a visit, thoroughly check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visithaines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official town website<\/a> to see whether the centre has regained its certification \u2014 you don&#8217;t want to drive all the way out there only to find a locked gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skagway_6_Tips_for_Experiences_in_the_Footsteps_of_Gold_Prospectors\"><\/span>Skagway: 6 Tips for Experiences in the Footsteps of Gold Prospectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment visitors arrive in Skagway, they feel the shift in energy. This town lives and breathes Klondike history \u2014 wooden boardwalks line historic fa\u00e7ades, and the air is thick with the smell of grilled meat and fresh beer. Yes, it can sometimes feel like a giant open-air museum packed with cruise ship passengers, but the town wins everyone over regardless. The Gold Rush of 1897\u20131898 left such a deep mark here that the town still thrives on it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_White_Pass_Yukon_Route_Railway\"><\/span>1. White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the absolute highlight of any visit to Skagway and, frankly, one of the most spectacular train rides in all of North America. The historic narrow-gauge railway was blasted and carved into the rock with enormous effort and plenty of dynamite back in 1898. 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recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to Stay in Haines and Skagway<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">6 accommodations \u2014 hotels and other lodging options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Aspen Suites Hotel Haines<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">For lovers of maximum comfort, offering modern and spacious rooms in Haines.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span 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class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Haines%2C+Alaska&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Guesthouse\/B&#038;B<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">At the White House<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">More affordable yet still very pleasant accommodation in Skagway, often chosen by travelers seeking good value for money.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Strolling_Through_Klondike_Gold_Rush_National_Historical_Park\"><\/span>2. Strolling Through Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire centre of Skagway along the main drag, Broadway Street, is protected by the US National Park Service. And the best part? Entry is completely free. There&#8217;s no blanket admission fee \u2014 just pop into the visitor centre, grab a map, and set off on a self-guided walking tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1412\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum.jpg\" alt=\"Historic centre of Skagway, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park\" class=\"wp-image-169466\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-700x483.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-1536x1059.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-696x480.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-1392x960.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skagway-klondike-gold-rush-historicke-centrum-1920x1324.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic centre of Skagway, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Photo: Diego Delso \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Park Service maintains over twenty original wooden buildings from the Gold Rush era, and you can peek inside many of them \u2014 from old saloons and shops to historic brothels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Extreme_Challenge_of_the_Chilkoot_Trail\"><\/span>3. The Extreme Challenge of the Chilkoot Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For travellers with adventure in their veins and plenty of time on their hands, this is a legendary route. The Chilkoot Trail stretches 53 kilometres, starting near Skagway at the settlement of Dyea and ending at Lake Bennett across the border in Canada. Thousands of gold prospectors once streamed along this very path, each carrying hundreds of kilograms of mandatory supplies on their backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1266\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden cabin on the Chilkoot Trail near Bennett, an extreme challenge\" class=\"wp-image-169469\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-700x433.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-1536x950.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-1392x861.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chilkoot-trail-cabin-bennett-1920x1187.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wooden cabin on the Chilkoot Trail near Bennett, an extreme challenge (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous section is the so-called Golden Stairs, a steep icy slope where men had to carve 1,500 steps into the snow. Today it&#8217;s a multi-day, very demanding backpacking trip with a heavy pack. You&#8217;ll need a special permit from both the US and Canadian park services to complete it, and these tend to sell out months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cruising_to_the_Glaciers_at_Tracy_Arm_Fjord\"><\/span>4. Cruising to the Glaciers at Tracy Arm Fjord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A cruise to Tracy Arm is a jaw-dropping spectacle where you won&#8217;t know where to look \u2014 a narrow fjord hemmed in by towering cliffs, and at the end, the blue Sawyer Glaciers that look like something from another planet. A full-day trip on a small vessel costs around $329 (approx. \u20ac305), but it&#8217;s worth every penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba.jpg\" alt=\"Cruising to the glaciers at Tracy Arm Fjord\" class=\"wp-image-169470\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-1392x929.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tracy-arm-fjord-ledovce-plavba-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cruising to the glaciers at Tracy Arm Fjord (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller catamarans, unlike the massive ocean liners, can weave between floating icebergs right up to the towering glacier wall. You&#8217;ll often witness enormous chunks of ice the size of a block of flats calving into the water, and the thunderous crack that echoes around the fjord sounds like a cannon shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_An_Escape_to_Norwegian_Petersburg\"><\/span>5. An Escape to Norwegian Petersburg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the summer crowds in Skagway feel too overwhelming, here&#8217;s a secret local tip. Head off the main tourist trail south to the town of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. Large cruise ships can&#8217;t reach it due to shallow waters, so it enjoys blissful tranquillity and is home to a community of about three thousand locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto.jpg\" alt=\"Petersburg, a Norwegian town on the Inside Passage\" class=\"wp-image-169472\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-700x457.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-1536x1004.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-696x455.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/petersburg-aljaska-norske-mesto-1392x909.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petersburg, a Norwegian town on the Inside Passage (Photo: NOAA \/ Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The town was founded by Norwegian immigrants and still retains a strong Scandinavian character to this day. In May, the Little Norway Festival takes over, featuring Norwegian folk dances, open-faced sandwiches, and the utterly surreal competition of throwing raw herring at a target. It&#8217;s the kind of Alaskan quirk you can&#8217;t help but fall in love with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fast_Catamaran_Between_the_Two_Towns\"><\/span>6. Fast Catamaran Between the Two Towns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A clever bit of logistics is to use the private Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry. Instead of dedicating separate days to each town and paying for two different accommodations, you can hop between them easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferry takes foot passengers only, the crossing takes 45 minutes, and it gives you amazing flexibility. You can sleep in quieter, cheaper Haines, zip over to Skagway by fast boat in the morning, ride the historic train, grab a fantastic burger, and cruise back to your woodland retreat in the evening \u2014 all without having to drive the long way around the enormous fjord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_and_Drink_Well\"><\/span>Where to Eat and Drink Well<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaskan cuisine is all about seafood, massive portions of meat, and excellent local beer. Since you&#8217;ll need to refuel properly after all those hikes, here&#8217;s a breakdown of our favourite spots by mood and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurants_in_Haines\"><\/span>Restaurants in Haines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get hungry in Haines, you certainly won&#8217;t be short of options. We tried just about everything from fancier dinners to street food stalls, and the quality genuinely surprised us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For a romantic dinner for two:<\/strong> Head to <em>The Pilot Light<\/em>. They do fantastic modern cuisine with a strong focus on local ingredients and a lovely atmosphere for an evening over wine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family-friendly:<\/strong> <em>Lighthouse Restaurant<\/em> sits right in the harbour, so you get views of boats cruising through the Lynn Canal. They serve reliable classics \u2014 excellent fish and chips and juicy burgers that&#8217;ll fill you up even after a full day on the trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where the locals go:<\/strong> For morning coffee and legendary breakfast burritos, you have to visit <em>Mountain Market &amp; Cafe<\/em>. It&#8217;s an institution where you&#8217;ll rub shoulders with every lumberjack and guide in town. In the afternoon, check out <em>Sarah J&#8217;s<\/em>, a wonderfully relaxed caf\u00e9.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When you&#8217;re watching the pennies:<\/strong> Look for the <em>Big Foot Dogs<\/em> stand. It&#8217;s right on the street, they make proper Alaskan hot dogs, and for a few dollars you&#8217;ll eat till you burst.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurants_in_Skagway\"><\/span>Restaurants in Skagway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Skagway, the food scene is all about hearty calories and Gold Rush atmosphere. The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a> is heavier, honest, and built to refuel you after a full day clambering over hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A touch of luxury, prospector-style:<\/strong> <em>Olivia&#8217;s at the Skagway Inn<\/em> is a historic bed and breakfast with a truly beautiful restaurant. The kitchen turns out superb fish and fresh vegetables \u2014 something of a rarity in Alaska.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beer and mountains of food:<\/strong> An absolute classic is the mighty <em>Skagway Brewing Co.<\/em> Be sure to try their Spruce Tip Blonde Ale \u2014 a wonderfully refreshing beer brewed with young spruce tips. It&#8217;s been a house staple forever and pairs perfectly with their ribs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A rowdy evening out:<\/strong> For a proper Alaskan pub experience, just push through the doors of <em>Bonanza Bar &amp; Grill<\/em>. It&#8217;s packed, it&#8217;s loud, and they do cracking burgers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakfast of champions:<\/strong> Before the morning train ride, the ideal stop is <em>Sweet Tooth Caf\u00e9<\/em>. A classic old-school American diner where they pour filter coffee from a glass pot and serve pancakes the size of dinner plates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Travel_Tips_How_to_Save_Money_and_What_to_Arrange\"><\/span>Practical Travel Tips (How to Save Money and What to Arrange)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I travel pretty intensively, and over the years we&#8217;ve found a handful of services we simply can&#8217;t do without. Planning a trip to Alaska demands precision, so here are some of our tried-and-tested helpers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Flights\"><\/span>Finding Flights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We always start our flight search on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kiwi<\/a> \u2014 no debate \u2014 because flights to Alaska are complicated cocktails of different airlines, and Kiwi handles the mixing for you. Flights here typically involve multiple connections, so keep a close eye on layover times to avoid getting stranded at an airport. From the UK, most routes go via Seattle, which is the main gateway hub for all of Alaska. I&#8217;d recommend leaving at least three hours for your connection there, because US immigration can take its sweet time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_Hire\"><\/span>Car Hire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a road trip through the Canadian Yukon and an overland crossing into Haines, you&#8217;ll need a decent car (ideally a 4&#215;4, though a standard SUV will do in summer). We&#8217;ve had consistently good experiences with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world. It neatly compares offers from all the major rental companies at the airport.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:parameter>\n\n<p>Make sure you take out comprehensive insurance with zero excess. The gravel roads up north \u2014 especially the Canadian stretch of the Haines Highway \u2014 can do a real number on an unprotected undercarriage or windscreen, so those extra few dollars for peace of mind are absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booking_Accommodation\"><\/span>Booking Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I'll say it again: book early! <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> is our go-to hotel search engine. I recommend looking for accommodation with free cancellation, because plans in Alaska often change at the last minute due to weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I learned our lesson the hard way on our very first Alaskan trip, when we tried finding a room last-minute and ended up sleeping in a tent in the rain. Since then, our rule is to sort all accommodation at least six months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Forget_Insurance_and_Connectivity\"><\/span>Don't Forget Insurance and Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In America, never \u2014 and I mean never \u2014 travel without top-notch travel insurance. A hospital visit there can financially ruin you. For shorter trips we use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axa-assistance.cz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AXA<\/a>, and for longer journeys or when we're planning demanding treks, we rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/recenze-safetywing\/\">True Traveller<\/a>, who also cover more extreme sports. UK travellers should check providers like <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"True Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/true-traveller\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">True Traveller<\/a> or World Nomads for policies that cover adventure activities and the US specifically. To stay connected with data for maps and ferry searches on the road, I'd recommend setting up an eSIM from <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holafly\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/holafly\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Holafly<\/a> before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public Wi-Fi in Alaska is pretty rare and often drops out. Thanks to having a prepaid data plan, we never got lost \u2014 even on the tiniest forest roads \u2014 and could search for ferry schedules on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Pack_for_Your_Adventures\"><\/span>What to Pack for Your Adventures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather in the Inside Passage is utterly unpredictable. Mornings can bring frost, noon blazing sunshine, and afternoons an icy downpour. Layer up. The single most important item is a pair of quality waterproof <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nejlepsi-boty-na-turistiku\/\">hiking boots<\/a>, because many trails through the rainforest, like Battery Point Trail, are perpetually muddy. And don't forget binoculars for the eagles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond that, we swear by a lightweight packable down jacket and thermal base layers. Without them, I genuinely don't think I'd have survived the morning mists along the Chilkat River \u2014 that cold gets right into your bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_in_Alaska\"><\/span>Where to Go Next in Alaska<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more time along the northwest coast, definitely don't limit yourself to just Haines and Skagway. The entire Inside Passage region is magical. Here are a few more places worth hopping off the ferry to explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/juneau-aljaska\/\">Juneau: 15 Tips for the Capital City No Road Can Reach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/sitka-aljaska\/\">Sitka: Russian History and the Most Stunning Pacific Ocean Views<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/alaska-cruise-complete-guide\/\">The Complete Guide to an Alaska Cruise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jak_se_dostat_do_Haines_a_Skagway_z_Yukonu_trajektem_letadlem\"><\/span>Jak se dostat do Haines a Skagway (z Yukonu, trajektem, letadlem)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Nejlep\u0161\u00ed cestou pro roadtrip je j\u00edzda autem z kanadsk\u00e9ho Yukonu po n\u00e1dhern\u00e9 Haines Highway. Bez auta lze vyu\u017e\u00edt st\u00e1tn\u00ed trajekty AMHS z Juneau, p\u0159\u00edpadn\u011b mal\u00e1 vyhl\u00eddkov\u00e1 letadla. Mezi samotn\u00fdm Haines a Skagway pak funguje rychl\u00fd katamar\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kdy_jet_na_Aljasku_do_Haines_a_Skagway\"><\/span>Kdy jet na Alja\u0161ku do Haines a Skagway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hlavn\u00ed turistick\u00e1 sez\u00f3na prob\u00edh\u00e1 od kv\u011btna do z\u00e1\u0159\u00ed, kdy je otev\u0159en\u00e1 v\u011bt\u0161ina slu\u017eeb a panuje p\u0159\u00edjemn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed po\u010das\u00ed. Pokud ale chcete za\u017e\u00edt slavn\u00fd Chilkat Bald Eagle Festival, mus\u00edte p\u0159ijet v listopadu.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haines_vs_Skagway_Co_je_lepsi_navstivit\"><\/span>Haines vs. Skagway: Co je lep\u0161\u00ed nav\u0161t\u00edvit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Haines je klidn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed, autenti\u010dt\u011bj\u0161\u00ed a nab\u00edz\u00ed \u00fa\u017easnou p\u0159\u00edrodu v \u010dele s pozorov\u00e1n\u00edm orl\u016f a medv\u011bd\u016f. Skagway je naopak ru\u0161n\u00e9 turistick\u00e9 centrum zam\u011b\u0159en\u00e9 na historii zlat\u00e9 hore\u010dky a j\u00edzdy historick\u00fdm vlakem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jak_dlouho_trva_navsteva_obou_mest\"><\/span>Jak dlouho trv\u00e1 n\u00e1v\u0161t\u011bva obou m\u011bst?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Na ob\u011b m\u011bsta si vyhra\u010fte ide\u00e1ln\u011b 3 a\u017e 4 dny. Dva dny str\u00e1v\u00edte v p\u0159\u00edrod\u011b kolem Haines a jeden a\u017e dva dny v\u011bnujete pam\u00e1tk\u00e1m a vlaku ve Skagway.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jezdi_trajekt_z_Juneau_do_Haines_a_Skagway\"><\/span>Jezd\u00ed trajekt z Juneau do Haines a Skagway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ano, st\u00e1tn\u00ed trajekty Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) pravideln\u011b spojuj\u00ed Juneau s ob\u011bma m\u011bsty. Plavba do Haines trv\u00e1 necel\u00fdch p\u011bt hodin a l\u00edstky je nutn\u00e9 rezervovat s velk\u00fdm p\u0159edstihem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kdy_se_kona_Chilkat_Bald_Eagle_Festival\"><\/span>Kdy se kon\u00e1 Chilkat Bald Eagle Festival?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tento slavn\u00fd festival prob\u00edh\u00e1 v Haines ka\u017edoro\u010dn\u011b na za\u010d\u00e1tku listopadu. K \u0159ece Chilkat se v t\u00e9 dob\u011b sl\u00e9taj\u00ed tis\u00edce orl\u016f b\u011blohlav\u00fdch za potravou.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300000006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jak_rezervovat_listky_na_vlak_White_Pass_ve_Skagway\"><\/span>Jak rezervovat l\u00edstky na vlak White Pass ve Skagway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>J\u00edzdenky na historickou \u017eeleznici White Pass &amp; Yukon Route miz\u00ed velmi rychle, proto je kupujte online m\u011bs\u00edce dop\u0159edu. Cesta nab\u00edz\u00ed jedny z nejkr\u00e1sn\u011bj\u0161\u00edch horsk\u00fdch v\u00fdhled\u016f v Severn\u00ed Americe.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haines and Skagway sit on the Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska, each with its own distinct soul. Haines is peaceful, brimming with bald eagles and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, while Skagway breathes Klondike Gold Rush history \u2014 historic facades, the White Pass Railway and the Chilkoot Trail. A practical 2026 guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":169452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Haines & Skagway Alaska: 14 Best Things to See & Do","rank_math_description":"Discover the best of Haines and Skagway in Alaska \u2014 from bald eagle watching to the White Pass Railway. 14 practical tips for 2026. Start planning now!","rank_math_focus_keyword":"Haines Skagway Alaska","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[374,320,684],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-187993","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-north-america","8":"category-travel","9":"category-united-states-of-america-usa"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/haines-mount-ripinsky-panorama-featured.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=187993"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":219315,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187993\/revisions\/219315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169452"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}