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Everyday after your breakfast at one of Haines fine
B&Bs, we take you to scenic places, where we study English using
local materials from the museum, visitor center, newspaper, etc. Your
teacher will talk about events in Haines or some of his experiences.
The time following lunch is a time for activities and exploring. You are going to see and experience Haines' beautiful nature and rich culture. You are encouraged to use your English skills, and communicate with local people you will be meeting. English in Alaska will seek to combine your English learning experience with a rich experience in this fascinating place which is surrounded by nature. Using English in your everyday life, talking with people that you meet, ordering meals at restaurants, and talking with your hosts at a local B&B are all part of the important quality of this tour. Ed Hays is your main teacher and guide. He has a decade of teaching experience in Japan at a private English School as well as in a university. Yuko Hays, a Japanese native, will assist as needed for smooth communication throughout the week. *This tour is designed to be 7 days, however we will be happy to modify it to accommodate groups which have only 5 or 6 days. In this case, your group will have to omit one or two days on the tour schedule. Your group can decide which day(s) to omit. We will be happy to give you more information to assist you in this decision. *For tours shorter than 7 days, we will calculate the tour price after your group decides which days they want to include. *Tour price is based on 4-7 people. For tours with less than 4 people, please contact us and we can provide you with prices. *There are many additional activities in the Haines area which you may be interested in, such as ocean kayaking, river rafting, fishing, golf, etc. If you tell us your interests we will try to include your choices as optional activities. You can also make these choices after arriving in Haines. |
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Tour Information
Season Offered: Mid-May-
Price/Person: $2590 Mid-September, 2006 Duration: 5 to 7 days (can be customized) Meeting Place: Juneau International Airport, Juneau, Alaska Vehicle: Van Tour Size: 4 to 7 people Reservations: Required (For 7 day model tour) What is included: B&B accommodations, including breakfast (two people sharing one room) English teacher and guide. Vehicle Airplane Taxi Flight (Juneau-Haines) Alaska State Ferry Trip (Haines-Juneau) Fast Ferry Trip (Haines-Skagway-Haines) White Pass & Yukon Railway Trip (Skagway) Admission Fee(Museums, Wildlife Park, etc) Two Japanese Lunches (Bento Boxes) Snacks, Bottled water
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Location |
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Day 1
Haines history to the present
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Arrive Juneau International Airport where
we meet you. Fly to Haines on chartered small airplane, flying
over the Inside Passage, viewing glaciers and ice fields. In Haines,
tour orientation, introduction to Haines, English study at Fort Seward,
Haines sightseeing (Fort Seward and Downtown Haines), attend Chilkat
Dancers performance.
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Juneau City of Haines |
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Day 2
Salmon, Bears and Flora |
Breakfast at B&B, English study and lunch at the
Bear Paw Bakery, Chilkoot Lake area, river walk along Chilkoot River, Bear
Watching (when in season) after dinner. |
Lutak
Road Chilkoot Lake |
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Day 3
Lifestyle
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Breakfast at B&B, English study and lunch (Japanese
Bento Box) at Hays' house (Paradise Cove), nature walk and glacier
viewing at Chilkat State Park, visit Mud Bay artists' residences and Extreme Dreams Art Studio. |
Mud Bay
Road Chilkat State Park |
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Day 4
Gold Rush Days
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Breakfast at B&B, travel to Skagway by Fast
ferry, English study at Skagway museums and Lunch in Skagway, ride
White Pass and Yukon Railway, free time for shopping, dinner in Skagway,
return to Haines by Fast Ferry. |
Skagway,
AK |
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Day 5
Bald Eagles and Other Wildlife |
Breakfast at B&B, English study at the Haines
Bald Eagle Preserve, drive to US/Canada border, lunch (Japanese Bento
Box) at Mosquito Lake, Wild Life Park, dinner at 33 Mile Roadhouse, return
to Haines. |
Haines
Highway |
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Day 6
Glacier and Fjord
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Breakfast at B&B, travel to Juneau by Alaska
State Ferry, English study on the Ferry and viewing the Inside Passage
from Ferry, lunch and sightseeing/shopping in Juneau (Mendenhall Glacier,
Downtown Juneau). |
Juneau |
| Day 7 |
Breakfast at B&B, fly from Juneau, return to Japan. |
Juneau |
Return
What to bring
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Suggestions: What to bring
Layered clothing to adjust for
varied temperatures Sweater Water proof jacket with hood Comfortable walking shoes Hat, sunglasses Travelers' checks, cash, credit card Daypack, binoculars, camera |
Things we provide
Bear bellBear spray Mosquito head net Emergency kit Bottled water Snacks |
*Days are long and
often the sun is quite strong. * We have a wide range of temperatures. It often gets cold in the morning and at night, especially in the higher elevations as well as near the water. *All restaurants allow casual attire. Formal or semi-formal clothing is not required in the restaurants we will be taking you to. *There are several shops in Haines where extra clothing/supplies can be purchased if needed. |
Contact Us:
e-mail: yuko@alaskajapanconnection.com
Tel / Fax: 010-1-907-766-3798
Mail address: Yuko & Ed Hays
Alaska-Japan Connection
P.O. Box 98 Haines, AK 99827 USA
