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Are you considering a trip to Haida Gwaii in 2012? Don’t know how to start/where to go/what to do? You might want to consider the option of all inclusive package vacations and let someone else take on the stress of planning!
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Photo Credit: Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours
Photo Credit: Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours
Let’s look at some options:
Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours has provided high quality guided land-based tours since 2002.
Photo Credit: Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours
Photo Credit: Haida Gwaii Discovery Tours
The organization offers choices in tours ranging from all inclusive packages (return airfare from Vancouver, accommodation, meals, and guided cultural, natural and historical tours) to custom group and privately guided tours.
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Tours are limited to 15 participants and cover all of the Islands major stops and points of interest, as well as many lesser known local areas. Check out this 6 Day/5 Night Tour for $2,625 http://haidagwaiidiscovery.com/documents/AllInclusiveDiscoveryTour2012_000.pdf
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The Haida House at Tllaal is looking forward to quickly developing a presence on Haida Gwaii when it opens its doors on June 15th, 2012.
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Specializing in Cultural Tourism, the Haida House offers, from June to September, all-inclusive tour packages feature authentic Haida-guided tours to remote heritage sights, as well as land, sea and air adventure excursions.
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Packages includes return airfare from Vancouver, accommodation at the Haida House and meals. Packages range from 4 day/3 nights ($2,952) to 8 day/7night ($4,855). Check out their packages http://haidahouse.com/index-2.html
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B&B rates are also available for the overnight visitor and the Haida House’s dining room is open for evening meals on weekends and for Sunday Brunch by reservation.
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The package includes return ferry travel and accommodation at the Alaska View Lodge (a Bed and Breakfast room). Prices range from $430 to $530 per person per night, based on double occupancy.
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This package does not include land or remote cultural heritage site tours however; the BC Ferries Vacations staff are very friendly and helpful and will assist you in identifying local tour providers prior to your arrival on Haida Gwaii. I found the ‘quote’ service very useful and the response time was very satisfactory (you will be contacted by an agent) https://bcfres.omnilogic.net/vacations/wizard/travel/package-details04281009 .
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As an aside, I understand that BC Ferries is currently developing partnerships on Haida Gwaii to offer an increased variety of accommodations and activities as part of the tour packages.
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For those who prefer to plan their own travel, remember that in addition to providing general information on Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre offers a trip planning and reservation service. The VC staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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The GoHaidaGwaii website also provides you with an abundance of information including accommodation, activities.
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Various other package options are available but not discussed here (ie: fishing lodges and other guided sport packages). We will be gathering information on some of these packages for a future blog.
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