Sunday, June 23, 2013

Haida Gwaii Tours Can Be An Unexpected Yet Exciting Proposition

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By Linda Maynard


One can only find limited areas on earth that are not only absolutely beautiful but also offer tourists a large assortment of activities. Listed as a "must do" holiday, is taking one of the numerous Haida Gwaii tours that is offered by local tour agencies. This island is largely known as the hotspot for anglers and groups of people that would like to learn about the ancient civilization of the Haida people.

There are a lot of tour operators situated on and around the island and most have been operating for quite a number of years; thus they have the proper insight into how to arrange complete tourism packages to the islands. Packages can be done for individual as well as groups as large as twenty five individuals. Moreover, these packages can be made up to accommodate personal taste and therefore make the trip more memorable.

Local guides are best to hire as one will have privy to the top accommodation and areas that the island offers. What's more, using locals means that one will not miss any of the sights and they know where to take tourists to ensure they get the best sightseeing. Additionally tourists are introduced to the true culture of the island and its rich history.

Most tourists will admit that they are truly spoilt when it comes to the vast list of activities that one can undertake while visiting the island. There are beachcombing, bird watching, fishing, hiking, whale watching and natural history excursions that visitors can partake in; these can be combined into a package or taken as single outings. What keeps people returning to the island is that each trip can be adjusted to cater to each person's particular taste and interest.

When one decides to book a tour to the island one must also make sure that the package is suitable for ones own level of fitness. However, these highly professional guides do make certain to take this into consideration when planning the excursions. Luckily visitors can enjoy the more relaxing fishing or whale and bird watching trips on offer.

Even though the island is remote, it is a mere two hour flight from Vancouver which makes it a perfect getaway. The inland trips are perfect as there are various cultural sites, local artists and museums that will thoroughly entertain. Skidegate and Old Massett are the center or these cultural tourist attractions and have many world renowned artists.

The adventurous travelers could take advantage of the longer hikes that venture deep into the surrounding area of Haanas National Park. These more in-depth hikes can range from a couple of hours to the five day wilderness camping hike. Regardless of the person's interests, every visitor will find their needs met on this beautiful island that is filled with mystery, wildlife and loads of excellent fishing grounds.

Haida Gwaii tours can be arranged via one of the many on- line sites. However, planning in advance is vital. Arrange a tour to this loved destination today by contacting one of the local agents.




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