Sunday, 23 June 2013

Haida Gwaii Tours Will Provide A Ton Of Excitement

By Linda Maynard


Only a small amount of areas on this earth are considered to be absolutely breathtaking and at the same time offer tourists large selections of attractions. Taking a tour to the island through one of the local agencies is the recommended way to go on Haida Gwaii tours. This area is particularly a favorite with people that are competitive anglers and people who are curious about learning more of the islands ancient civilization.

There are several tour operators on the island that have many years experience in assisting people with the planning and booking of visits that can range from all inclusive trips to simple sightseeing excursions. These trips can be arranged for individuals or groups of up to twenty five people. One can arrange the outing according to personal preference making it more enjoyable for each person.

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.

The majority of tourists admit to being truly spoilt as there are so many activities to choose from when holidaying on the island. Activities include beach- combing, whale and bird watching, fishing and hiking as well as natural history trips that holiday makers can go on; these activities are combined into tour packages or offered as individual sightseeing trips. This flexibility in how packages are grouped is what makes people come back to holiday on the island.

Most of the excursions do require a certain level of fitness so one must check what each activity entails prior to booking. However, most of the tour guides will make sure that individuals are able to adequately cope with the planned itinerary. But as the island has so much to offer visitors these activities can range from simply taking a boat ride to go whale watching or a more strenuous hike into the surrounding forest regions.

Although the islands are remote, a quick flight from Vancouver makes it an ideal getaway. Inland trips are also perfect for educational purposes as the various museums, cultural sites and local artists will be very entertaining. Old Massett and Skidegate are the main areas for cultural attractions and offer many world famous artists.

Adventurous travelers might prefer to take on the Haanas National Park hikes which are a lot more strenuous and much longer as they hike deeper into the forest. These can be a few hours to five days of camping. Every visitor's needs are met due to the vast wildlife and nature elements of the island.

Anyone that is interested in taking Haida Gwaii tours can go online and book. However, it is advised that one do so well in advance to avoid disappointment. Get in touch with an agent now and visit this popular destination.




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