Native Culture Experience

Native Culture Experience

2.75 hours | Haines | H N S - 1 0 5
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Fort William H. Seward
  • Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
  • Klukwan
Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Learn and experience the fascinating culture and history of the Tlingit people with a half-day excursion to Klukwan, a Tlingit phrase that means "Eternal Village." Upon arrival, you'll explore the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center, a state-of-the-art, museum-quality facility housing an array of cultural treasures of the Tlingits. The rarely seen masterworks of Northwest Coast Indian art in the "Whale House Collection" contain some of the most prized artifacts of the Tlingit people that you'll learn about through traditional storytelling and interpretation of the historic artifacts. After your time in the center you'll have the opportunity to visit the gift shop where local Native arts and crafts can be purchased or you may choose to spend time next to the river using spotting scopes to watch for eagles and enjoy the dramatic mountain peaks that surround the village before returning to Haines.

Special Notes:

Due to cultural sensitivity there may be some restrictions on photos and video during the visit to Klukwan. Tour order may vary. Participants should be able to walk comfortably over a variety of surfaces without assistance and dress comfortably for the weather.

Snack: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, crackers, bottled water

Liability waiver is required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Board bus to sign waivers, then tour through Fort William H. Seward and drive the Haines Scenic Byway

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 52
Travel time: 00:45
Time at site: 00:25
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center

Time at site: 00:55
Inside visit: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Visit Adze shed & fish camp smokehouse

Time at site: 00:20
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No

Dancing & storytelling in traditional style Clan House

Time at site: 00:30
Air conditioned: No

Picnic lunch in hospitality house

Time at site: 00:30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 52
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: No
Steps: 3
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes