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Haida Gwaii
DEPARTURE: Edmonton 7:00 a.m., Acheson 7:30 AM., Entwistle 8:45 a.m., Edson 9:45 a.m., Hinton 10:45 a.m.
Come along on an adventure of a lifetime!
Renamed from Queen Charlotte Islands in 2009, this captivating archipelago of over 200 islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia is sometimes called “Canada’s Galapagos.” Ancient Haida culture and abundant wildlife survive amidst magical rainforests, storm-battered beaches and pristine waters.
You will be a guest of the Haida people in their ancestral territory, where their vibrant way of life has existed since time immemorial. This tour focuses on the Haida and other Coastal First Nations, including the Tsimshian, Gitxsan and Nisga’a peoples.
Highlights include ’Ksan Historical Village, Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park, Balance Rock, a picnic lunch at the beach, the Haida Heritage Centre, remains of the Golden Spruce and a delicious family-style Haida Feast.
- 2024 Departure Dates
11 days | June 10, 2024 | August 12, 2024
Canada West
Motorcoach
Passport Not Required
HAIDA GWAII INFORMATION
- The Haida are a seafaring people well-known for their beautiful artwork and skillfully carved totem poles – one of which is now located at the Edmonton Stollery Children’s hospital.
- Haida Gwaii is at the end of the road, a wet, wild refuge that has captured the hearts of nature lovers. Often called the Canadian Galapagos due to the flora and fauna only found in this Pacific archipelago, the climate is mild, with summer temperatures similar to those in the rest of northern and central BC.
- Due to the remote location of this tour, best available accommodations in Daajing Giids are categorized as basic/modest.
SIGHTSEEING: Travellers should be able to walk on slopes and rugged or uneven terrain during the tour.
SMALL GROUP TOUR – seats are limited.
This very special program will be limited to 30 passengers per tour due to the nature of interpretive programs on Haida Gwaii.
Included in Your Holiday
- First class transportation on an air-conditioned, washroom-equipped motorcoach
- Quality accommodation and tax
- Services of an experienced Tour Director and Driver
- Baggage handling, one average piece per person
- Travel Bag
- Admission to attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
- Jasper National Park
- Mount Robson
- K’san Historical Village
- Meet and Greet
- Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park
- Lunch
- Ferries as indicated
- Coast Islands
- Hecate Strait
- Naikoon Provincial Park
- Agate Beach
- Tow Hill
- Hiellen River
- Blowhole
- Picnic Lunch
- Village of Old Massett
- Mile 0
- Haida Heritage Centre with a Local Guide
- Tlell
- Balance Rock
- Jungle Beach
- St. Mary’s Spring
- Agate Informational Talk
- Crystal Cabin Gallery
- Picnic Lunch
- Golden Spruce Trail
- Golden Spruce remains
- Haida Feast
- Museum of Northern British Columbia
- North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
- Farewell Dinner
- 11 Meals Include: 6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners.
2024 June Pricing
Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars | Prices subject to change
Triple
$2,689.00
GST: $134.45
Twin
$3,019.00
GST: $150.95
Single
$4,049.00
GST: $202.45
Early Booking Discount
twin sharing per person.
$60.00
2024 August Pricing
Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars | Prices subject to change
Triple
$2,729.00
GST: $136.45
Twin
$3.069.00
GST: $153.45
Single
$4,109.00
GST: $205.45
Early Booking Discount
twin sharing per person.
$61.00