4 days in Haines Itinerary

Sitting on the shores of Alaska's longest fjord and surrounded by mountains, the port city of Haines boasts spectacular scenery.

You've now added The Kroschel Wildlife Center to your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Haines: Skagway (Nature & Wildlife Tours, BearHead Photography Gallery, &more) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Hoonah). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Chilkoot River, sample the fine beverages at Port Chilkoot Distillery, identify plant and animal life at Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and get lost in a book at Haines Borough Public Library.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Haines vacation maker.

If you are flying in from Qatar, the closest major aiport is Juneau International Airport. January in Haines sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.