Helpful Links
Alaska
Gustavus serves as a great base not only for our trips, but for seeing Glacier Bay, for outstanding hiking and fishing, and just relaxing! For the most useful and comprehensive visitor information, see Gustavus.com and Visiting Glacier Bay. Gustavus has many excellent accommodations including the Good Riverbed and Breakfast; we will be happy to help you with local lodging and activities; just give us a call at 800-529-2537 or send us an e-mail.
Skagway is the northern terminus of the Inside Passage.
Ketchikan is the southernmost Inside Passage community.
Juneau, Alaska's Capital City. The city is the regional hub and this web site is a great regional index.
Information about the Hubbard Glacier.
More information about our Wooden Kayaks.
Alaska Marine Highway Schedules, prices, descriptions of the vessels, and on-line reservations for the state-operated ferry service.
Alaska Airlines was the first to offer a World-Wide-Web on-line reservations and ticketing system. They are the only major airline offering year-round service to Inside Passage communities.
State of Alaska offers official government information of every description.
Travel Agents
Even with the information age upon us, you will never match the local knowledge that the following travel consultants have gathered by living here and being involved in arranging tours for independent travelers. We highly recommend consulting with one of them if you are interested in designing the best possible Alaskan vacation for you. They know the hidden opportunities (and pitfalls) and ways of getting from here to there in Alaska's Inside Passage, and they specialize in helping travelers who are interested in something other than the usual cruise tour. They know the places and services that aren't on the web!
Puffin Travel, Gustavus. These are the Glacier Bay experts. They know all the options for tours and activities in the Glacier Bay and Gustavus areas. They also operate an economical bed-and-breakfast.
Travel Connection, Haines. Friendly, competent, professional ASTA travel service with the local knowledge you need to get the most from your Alaskan vacation, and they have all the regular connections so that they can book your airfare as well.
Alaska Rainforest Tours, Juneau. These folks publish an incredible catalog of little-known and exciting Alaskan adventures. They know all of the best places to stay in Juneau and they can help with all aspects of your travel in the Juneau area.
Crondhal's Bed and Breakfast, Juneau. A charming bed and breakfast.
Alaska Vistas offers guided adventures on the Tongass National Forest.
Canada
Unless you are in Alaska already, you have to go through or over Canada to get here. Here's how. Maybe you'll decide it's worth stopping on the way.
Vancouver, Prince George, and Prince Rupert are coastal British Columbia communities you might want to know about.
B.C. Railway is a way to get between Vancouver and Prince George, British Columbia
Via Rail Canada connects points throughout Canada.
Greyhound Lines of Canada provides bus service throughout Canada and into Alaska.
B.C. Ferries links coastal British Columbia communities, including Prince Rupert, where you can transfer to the Alaska Marine Highway.
Washington State
Washington has long served as the "gateway to Alaska," but we concede that it has amenities of its own to offer, as well!
Bellingham is the southern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway.
Seattle: Obviously, there's a lot to know about this place! Here's an index.
As always, please feel free to call us Spirit Walkers about any aspect of travel in Southeast Alaska. We'll be happy to offer suggestions and make local reservations.
Internation Adventure Travel
Off The Beaten Path is an adventure travel agency in Bozeman, Montana. They have earned a devoted following by tailoring itineraries to match their customers' interests.
Local Conservation
SEACC - the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council. We are supporters of this most effective group. Visit their home page to learn about current issues affecting our area — and what you can do to help.
Need More Help?
Even with the information age upon us, you will never match the local knowledge that we have gathered by living here and being involved in arranging tours for independent travelers. Our staff is always happy to help with all aspects of your Alaska vacation. Please contact us today!
