Trip Itinerary
Take a morning flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines from Vancouver to the Village of Masset. Begin your Haida Gwaii adventure with a visit to pristine Naikoon Provincial Park. There is plenty of time to explore Agate Beach, Tow Hill, and Rose Point with the help of a local guide. Arrive midafternoon at the Masset OceanView Hotel for a two night stay. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local eatery.
This morning visit the private residence of Haida artist Christian White and learn about his cultural history. Spend the afternoon in Old Massett for lunch and time to explore. A visit to the Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum and Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary will cap off the afternoon. This evening visit Davidson Longhouse, enjoy a traditional seafood meal, and experience a Haida dance performance.
Travel south to Daajing Giids. Along the way visit the Port Clements Museum, picnic at Meares Lake, and visit Tlell, home to many local crafters. Arrive in Skidegate, and join a local guide who will bring Haida history and culture to life. Arrive midafternoon in the Village of Daajing Giids (formerly Queen Charlotte City) and settle into the Sea Raven Inn, your home for four nights.
Travel this morning to Skidegate and visit the Haida Heritage Centre at Kay Llnagaay that houses information on the history of the islands. View the Loo Taas Canoe Shed and the poles symbolizing the continuation of the Haida lifestyle and celebrate a thriving culture. A highlight of the time in Skidegate is a visit to Balance Rock. Return to Daajing Giids for time on your own to visit local shops and the visitor centre.
Haida history and culture can be experienced firsthand at the remote Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve with a zodiac trip to the Skedans, an abandoned Haida Site. En route to the village, view many types of seabirds that are rarely seen from the coastal shores. A guide will take the group on a walking tour of the village site that includes viewing the standing totems. This full day away includes a picnic lunch and snacks en route. Dinner is at a local eatery.
Join the group for a walk to Spirit Lake. Experience the quietness of the moss carpeted forest, wander over bridges and boardwalks spanning creeks. Come and explore the sights, sounds, and smells of a temperate rainforest with a Haida Gwaii interpreter. As you meander alongside a small stream to tranquil Spirit Lake, learn how the Haida harvest plants and trees. This evening’s highlight is a contemporary Haida Feast. Sample many traditional dishes ranging from seafood
to venison.
Depart the inn for the Masset Airport and your midmorning flight to Vancouver. Leave Haida Gwaii with memories of a lifetime!
Day 1
Vancouver–Masset
Day 2
Masset–Old Massett–Masset
Day 3
Masset–Village of Daajing Giids
Day 4
Daajing Giids–Skidegate–Daajing Giids
Day 5
Daajing Giids–Moresby Island–Daajing Giids
Day 6
Daajing Giids
Day 7
Daajing Giids–Vancouver
What Our Travellers Are Saying
Beth - August 2026
Haida Gwaii has been a dream destination of mine for many years. Each day I became more and more enchanted with the natural environment and the people, their art, their way of being as humans on this planet and their beauty. My expectations were greatly exceeded. My brain is so full and will remain so for a long time. The other folks on the tour were all a delight and I’m so glad to have met them all.
Jordanah - August 2026 ★★★★★ Google Review
Our journey to Haida Gwaii was truly one of the most memorable travel experiences of my lifetime. Since coming home, the words I seem to use most when people ask me about the trip are simply: “You gotta go.”
There was so much to love…the extraordinary landscapes, the history, the culture, and the places we were privileged to visit…but what made this experience so meaningful was the opportunity to spend time with local community members and leaders and to hear directly from them. Listening to their stories, lived experiences, knowledge, and perspectives gave us an understanding of Haida Gwaii that we simply could not have gained by travelling there on our own. Those conversations and connections stayed with me long after each day of the tour ended, and they continue to stay with me now that I am home.
Traveller - July 2026
There was nothing negative you could say about Ashley (Tour Director). She was in total control at every step of the trip, handled every unexpected blip. It was her excellent communication skills that kept everyone at ease and she accommodated everyone's needs smoothly. It turned out she had a large audience of "teachers", noted for their analytical natures, and she did not disappoint!
