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WHAT YOU VISIT

Chilkat Valley
Named for the Chilkat tribe of Tlingit Indians living in the region, this get-acquainted tour offers a look at this natural wonder. From the pier, you'll travel through historic Ft. Seward to Pyramid Island Lookout. Then, you'll continue on to Letnikof Cove Cannery Lookout for views of the cannery that processes five types of Pacific salmon as well as Dungeness crab, coonstripe shrimp, and Pacific halibut. From here, you'll continue on to the mouth of the Chilkoot River, Picture Point and finally back to your ship.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
This fascinating tour offers plenty of photo ops so be sure to have your camera at the ready. Your first stop at Pyramid Island Lookout offers a chance to see the mouth of the Chilkat River where tons of glacial silt are carried to the sea each day. Back on the vehicle, you'll continue on to Letnikof Cove Cannery Lookout, famed for the stunning sight of the cannery's red buildings and the coveriver's icy blue waters set in the shadow of the Rainbow Glacier and Chilkat Mountains. Photos taken, you'll travel to the mouth of the Chilkoot River, where you may see hundreds of bald eagles sittingsit in the spruce trees lining the river or soaring overhead. On your return to Haines, you'll stop at Picture Point for shots of your ship against the backdrop of Ft. Seward in the gleaming Chilkat Mountain.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Sit back and relax as you gaze out over the landscape and soak up the ambience of this picture perfect area.