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Bennett Scenic Journey

Immerse yourself into Skagway’s premier tour! Travel the historic 67.5 miles (4.5 hours) by train between Skagway, Alaska, and Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada, traveling the same route that the Klondike stampeders traversed in 1898!

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White Pass Summit Rail & Yukon Suspension Bridge  

Our NEWEST tour!! Come join us on the one-way train excursion AND visit the Yukon Suspension Bridge to make your day complete.  Create memories, enjoy the scenery and experience two great tours in one!

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YUKON KLONDIKE ADVENTURE

Join us on an entertaining mini-bus tour with an outstanding tour guide that will leave you begging for more! Included with this tour is an adventure well into the Yukon Territory to beautiful Emerald Lake and a visit to Caribou Crossing Trading Post. It is a trip of a lifetime for all ages! 

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Skagway White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion & Train Tour

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Take an unforgettable journey aboard skagway's scenic railway.

The Skagway White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion is our most popular Skagway excursion! Begin your excursion as you board the train in Skagway and travel 20 miles from tidewater to the Summit of the White Pass - a 2,865-foot elevation! Every passenger enjoys vast canyon views and complimentary bottled water throughout the fully narrated tour. On this Skagway train tour, relax in vintage passenger coaches as you retrace the original route to the White Pass summit, passing Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point, and Dead Horse Gulch. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles, and historic sites along the White Pass Railroad. See the original Klondike Trail of 1898 worn into the rocks, a permanent tribute to the thousands of souls who passed this way in search of fortune. Passports are NOT required for this tour. Passenger coaches are heated and are equipped with restrooms. Please specify if you are traveling with a wheelchair. There is a short walk to the meeting location - a shuttle is available to take for an additional price paid to the shuttle driver day of.

Train Sold Out? Explore scenic Skagway another way!

Due to high demand, you may notice certain dates are unavailable to book for the 2024 season. Discover additional excursions to explore the White Pass, Klondike Highway, Yukon Territory, and more: Skagway Sightseeing and Yukon Tours

Train tours in October 2024:

Please note that from October 6th-23rd 2024, a slightly shorter tour, Journey to Inspiration Point will be operating. This shortens the Summit tour by a little more than a mile to allow for ongoing bridge maintenance before the snow arrives. A reduced fare will be reflected in your shopping cart due to the change in tour length.

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Inclusions:.

  • Bottled water

Requirements:

  • There are no additional requirements for this excursion.

Duration: 2.75 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Skagway.)

  • 2.75 hours - roundtrip scenic train trip to White Pass Summit

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the Skagway Train Depot. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible. Guests that require accessibility accommodations, must go to the train depot 30 minutes before departure for additional time in loading. However, space is limited in lift-equipped cars. An optional shuttle, the Skagway Municipal and Regional Transit (SMART Bus) is available to take guests to/from the docks to the Train Depot for an additional fee on the day of the tour. Please leave a comment during checkout if accessibility accommodations will be required. If the operator is unaware beforehand of necessary accommodations, they may not be able to accommodate guests the day of.

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  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to  [email protected] with the following information:

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- Tour you are canceling

- Number of passengers you wish to cancel

Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:

- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)

- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)

- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion

All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, a valid passport is not required for this tour.

There is a short walk to the meetup location. Guests have the option to purchase tickets for the Skagway Municipal and Regional Transit (SMART Bus)

No, although you will be entering Canada on this tour you will not be permitted to exit the train until it returns to Skagway.

Yes, each train car is equipped with a restroom.

Yes, this tour is a scenic train trip up and down the mountain pass.

Each rail car holds approximately 43 passengers. We do not assign seats, passengers will be instructed by the Station Master which train car they are welcome to board. Once in the assigned car, passengers are free to choose any seat available. Passengers will not be given their car assignment until the day of travel when they meet with the Station Master.

Guests must be able to climb steps into the train and bus. This tour has limited wheelchair accessible seating available upon request.

Layered clothing is recommended, it is possible for slight temperature drops due to elevation however the train cars are heated.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Bottled water is included.

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On jul 2024.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the train ride to the White pass. From the online ticket purchasing to the boarding, we found the experience easy and stress free. The staff was helpful and seemed passionate about their duties. We enjoyed the dialogue along the way and learned a lot about the building and history of the railroad. I highly recommend this excursion while in Skagway!

What a fabulous experience. From the history to the spectacular views, the experience was incredible. Thanks to the terrific tour guides and support team for making this a worthy trip.

Knowledgeable tour guides , great experience.

On Jun 2024

Enjoyed train very much. Great scenery and young lady in our car did an excellent job of explaining things as we traveled.

This is a must do excursion. It is historic, beautiful and relaxing trip.

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Why Choose Frontier

In operation since 1987, we have been providing quality tours at a reasonable price for 35 years in Skagway. Our professional tour guides are fully trained and happy to go the extra step to make your tour experience memorable. We have hundreds of 5 star reviews. We are the owners and operators of our tours and guarantee their quality. You are not booking through a middle-man with us. You can also come by our office in Skagway to meet us in person and have a contact location in case of problems.  We are also only a phone call or email away. We are very responsive to any questions or concerns you may have.

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What to Expect

Our knowledgeable guides will always provide you with an exceptional tour experience. They are friendly, courteous, offer personal service and welcome your questions. Our equipment is clean and professionally maintained, as your safety is always our first concern.

All tours are fully narrated and feature plenty of photo stops where you can disembark the bus and breathe the fresh mountain air. Our tours travel up the Klondike Highway, one of the most scenic highways in North America, through multiple climate zones with dramatic vistas around every turn. Our knowledge of the area allows us to adjust our routes/stops to make the most of the day. We actively search for wildlife and will stop for sightings as long as it is safe to do so.

Do you pick up at the ships?

Yes, we pick up pierside where the pier meets land outside of security gates. This is also where ship tours meet. This is our default pick up location. (See more pier specific details in next section). For all our tours, you do have the option to meet at our office downtown at the Golden North Hotel, 3rd & Broadway. There are SMART bus city shuttles providing transportation to town from the ships for a nominal fee or it is approximately a 10-15 minute flat walk from the ship piers. Your confirmation from us will provide you with full details on meeting instructions and our contact information.

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Please be on time and in the pre-arranged pick up location for the tour. Due to scheduling, if you are late, we may not be able to wait and we cannot give refunds in this case. Please call 1-877-983-2512 or 907-713-7527 if you are having problems locating the tour.

At the conclusion of the tour, you will have the option of returning to your ship or you may be dropped off in town. We guarantee we will return you to your cruise ship before departure time. However, if you choose to be dropped off in town, we are not responsible for your return to the cruise ship before departure.

How can I find you at the dock?

For Broadway and Ore docks, we will meet you at the area where the pier meets shore outside security. This is the tour waiting area (where all ship tours meet as well). At Broadway dock, walk across a short pier with a large parking area in front of your cruise ship. At the Ore dock walk across a short pier at the side of the cruise ship and there is a red shelter next to a large parking area. You will look for someone with a FRONTIER EXCURSIONS sign.

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What if our ship changes docks?

We will be notified if your ship changes docks. Stay at your ship pier tour waiting area, and we will locate you!

What if our ship arrives late or doesn't arrive at all?

In the case of late arriving of ships (very uncommon), we will try to accommodate you on a later tour. If this is not feasible, you will not be charged. If your ship doesn’t arrive due to unexpected problems, we will be notified. In this circumstance, there will be no charge.

Is there a chance of missing my cruise ship departure?

In all our years of operation, we have NEVER missed a ship! Even though your ship may suggest an all aboard time of 1-2 hours prior to departure, the gangway remains in place for at least 30 minutes prior to departure.  30 minutes prior to departure is the official all-aboard time for your ship and ship sponsored tours will be returning to the pier close to that time.  We always have at least 1 hour of buffer time before a ship all-aboard time in order to get you back with a comfortable margin of time.  We carry a GPS communication device on all vehicles that allows messaging to our base in Skagway in case of emergencies or delays. We will not book you on any tour that is not back with time to spare to make your ship departure. We do drop off at the ship per and we guarantee that you will make your ship, or we will pay for your transportation to the next port. (This only applies to cruise ships docked in Skagway. If your ship docks in Haines and you choose to make your own transportation plans to Skagway for a tour with us, we cannot guarantee your passage back to Haines.  If there is a ferry breakdown or some other complication in you getting back to Haines for your ship all-aboard there, we are not responsible and will not pay for your transport to the next port). If you choose not to be dropped off at the ship pier after the tour but in town instead and then subsequently miss your ship, we do not take any responsiblity for that as it is up to you at the point of drop off to get back to your ship before the all-aboard time.

What are Passport Requirements and restrictions to crossing the borders?

All our tours travel the scenic South Klondike Highway, which crosses the Canadian border just 15 miles north of Skagway. The USA border station is only 7 miles from Skagway and Identification is checked there on the way coming back into Skagway from the White Pass. Passports are REQUIRED for the USA and Canada border crossing. You will need an Original Valid Passport, Passport Card, Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST) for crossing the border to Canada. Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) are only allowed for the USA border crossing and can be used only on the White Pass Summit & City tour. https://www.frontierexcursions.com/tour/white-pass-summit-city-tour/

For some nationalities, additional documentation (like a Visa) may be required for entry to Canada and/or USA. Single-entry Visas are acceptable for entry to Canada at this border on a tour. Canada Visas (if needed for your nationality) are required on all tours except the White Pass Summit & City Tour which is the only tour that does not cross through Canada immigration. Passports (and USA Visa if required) are still needed on the White Pass Summit & City tour. Children with USA or Canada citizenship (15 and younger) accompanying parents should have a Passport OR an original or certified (raised seal) of birth certificate (no copies allowed). If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Canadian Border Service Agency recommends that parents who share custody of their children carry copies of their legal custody documents. You must carry a consent letter to provide authorization for you to take them on a trip and enter Canada if you share custody and the other parent is not traveling with you, OR if you are NOT the parent/legal guardian of the children you are traveling with. The consent letter must include the custodial parents’ or legal guardians’ full name, address and telephone number, child’s details, and person’s details of who they are traveling with. Having the letter notarized will support its authenticity, especially if you are taking a longer trip and crossing the border several times. Border services officers may ask additional questions to the children you are traveling with if you are not the parent/guardian or are traveling without both parents/guardians.  Here is a link to a sample letter that can be filled out before travel.

Those who lack the necessary identification will not be allowed to board the tour, and, as a consequence, may miss it. No refund will be given under these circumstances. While we will do everything possible to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made. If you have any questions regarding proper identification for the border crossing, please contact us.

Passengers with a criminal conviction (misdemeanor or felony) including severe traffic violations, such as DUI or Hit & Run, will be denied entrance into Canada so should not join any tour besides the White Pass Summit & City tour or our rafting tours in Dyea.

How do I pay for the tour?

For most of our tours (White Pass Summit & City Tour, Yukoner, and Yukon Discovery) we have an automated booking system in place for you to enter your Payment information online at the time of booking (through RezdyPay). There is $5 deposit per order charged at the time of booking. The balance on the order will be charged on the day of the tour. (If you pay the $5 deposit with PayPal we will send you a payment link to pay the remainder in full.) Your order will be Pending once entered and we will send it back Confirmed once we review your information and verify availability. For our more White Pass & Rafting combo tour we have you fill out a Reservation Request form. After we receive your Request form, we will email you to confirm we have the space and get any additional information we need from you then send you a confirmation by email and Payment link to pay in full in advance (or we can call you to get a credit card for $5 deposit and charge the balance on the day of the tour). Finally, if you do not show up for the tour, your credit card on file in RezdyPay will be charged the full amount. If we don’t have a credit card on file but have sent you a payment link for the balance of the tour and you do not pay by 24 hours before the tour we will cancel your booking; See our Cancellation Policy below.

What is your cancellation policy?

In booking a tour you are agreeing to pay for all the seats you reserve, unless you give Frontier Excursions & Adventures 24 hours notice of cancellation or changes to your reservation. Failure to give notice of cancellation or changes to your reservation will result in your credit card being charged for all the seats you reserved for the tour. (The only exception is if your cruise ship does not make its scheduled stop at Skagway, if the ship is delayed arriving to port and we cannot reschedule your tour, if you are quarantined in your cabin for illness, or if Frontier Excursions & Adventures must cancel the tour for any reason.) Frontier Excursions retains the right to cancel a tour for any reason, in which case you will receive a full refund. If you do cancel before the 24 hour period we will refund your $5 deposit or your full amount if you have paid in advance.

How should I dress?

Weather may be windier/wetter/cooler/warmer on the tour than at the time of departure as we travel through different climate zones. The best way to dress is in layers, so that you can shed a layer when warm, or add a layer if cool. Top your shirt with a sweatshirt/sweater/fleece, plus a wind/waterproof jacket, and you should be comfortable for the day. Heavy parkas are usually not recommended for summertime. If you come from a warm climate you may also consider bringing a hat or gloves for warmth. Temperatures can vary from upper 30s at the White Pass in cooler weather to 90 in the Yukon on a warm summer day. So, consider the general weather of the day before deciding how many layers to bring. For example, if it is a warm and sunny day in Skagway you will most likely not need raincoats or warm sweaters/hats/gloves. But if it seems cooler/cloudy/rainy then bring more layers. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Bring a camera and binoculars are recommended although our vehicles have one for use.

Are restrooms available on tour?

Our mini-buses are not equipped with restrooms. Our tours follow the South Klondike Highway through much wilderness but with very limited facilities. There are primitive outhouses available for use on all tours and the 6.5 hour Yukon Discovery tour has modern restrooms available at Caribou Crossing and/or Carcross at mid-point of the tour. Our Yukoner (4 hour) tour stops at the Yukon Suspension bridge and there is a modern restroom available. Be aware there may be the possibility of up to 1.5-2 hours or so without a restroom break. If you have issues with needing more frequent restroom stops, you may be better off booking a roundtrip train tour or bus tour on a large motorcoach equipped with restroom. These are available through your ship offered tours.

What type of vehicles do you use?

For our bus tours, we use comfortable custom mini-coaches, with a 13-to-28 passenger capacity (depending on group size). All feature large touring windows, bucket seats and PA systems. We have an on staff mechanic, and our vehicles are meticulously maintained for safety.

Our vehicles are NOT wheelchair or scooter accessible. If you are semi-ambulatory and use a walker or can transfer from a wheelchair and go up and down a few steps with assistance, we can most likely help you off and on our buses. Please inform us of any limited mobility situation when you book. We would also need to save space on the bus for a walker or folding wheelchair.

How do I decide which tour is best for me?

When considering your tour choice, keep in mind your preferences as to group size, time available, and budget.

To see the most and best variety in your day, consider the Yukon Territory (Yukoner and Yukon Discovery). The scenery is different than what you’ll see along the Inside Passage which is temperate coastal rainforest. As you travel over the White Pass and farther inland toward the Yukon, the climate becomes drier and ecosystems change. You’ll get above the treeline into sub-arctic alpine tundra at the White Pass, then travel into Boreal forest wilderness as you approach the Yukon. Also, regardless of the weather in Skagway, it’s usually better in Canada over the White Pass. Our best chances of seeing wildlife, such as bears, also improves as you go toward the Yukon (though is possible on any of our tours).

If you want a shorter tour that covers the main highlights on a budget and leaves more free time for you to shop or do a second tour during your day in port, then the White Pass Summit & City Tour give you the history of the gold rush and some incredible scenery in the shortest time frame at 2.75 hours. The Yukoner, at 4 hours is also a good option for a shorter tour.

For more active tours and outdoor adventure consider our sister company,  Skagway Float Tours.   We have a Combo day where you can combine one of our shorter bus tours with either the Scenic River Float or the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float.

Will we see wildlife?

For wildlife sightings such as bears, moose, mountain goats and others, the Yukon is the best possibility. Approximately 30-50% of Yukon excursions see some type of wildlife. Wildlife sightings are most active in May and June. For water-related wildlife, such as eagles and seals, the Skagway Float Tours (Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float or Scenic River Float) are best. Remember, wildlife sightings, while occurring frequently, are at the whim of Mother Nature!

What's the difference between your tours and the train?

The train is a great trip through the mountains and an engineering landmark, and train buffs should plan on including it in their visit to Skagway. However, if you want a great tour no matter the means of transportation, you’ll find that our bus tours do parallel the train route in part and offer advantages including multiple photo stops and a chance to interact with your guide. At the stops all passengers can get out to take in the fresh mountain air and to take as many photos as desired where as the train is in constant motion. Also you can get personalized attention from your guide as you have the opportunity to ask questions and capture family photos with the guide as your photographer. In addition, you’ll find our bus tours offer great value for the money.

How soon should I book?

We highly recommend you book early (several months in advance) to guarantee your desired tour. You may book via our website or call us. Our longer tours to the Yukon and Yukon border book up fastest. Our White Pass Summit and City tour often has closer in availability.

Can I book a tour after arriving in Skagway?

Yes, besides our regularly scheduled tours, we often open up an additional tour bus for day of sales (usually for our Yukoner or White Pass Summit & City tour). Our sales office is located in the Golden North Hotel building at 3rd and Broadway in the heart of downtown. There is a shuttle stop across the street from our location, so if you take a shuttle from the ship, you can request a drop off at our office. Your best rate will always come by booking directly through us. We may also be reached by email at [email protected], phone at 907.983.2512, or out-of-town toll free at 877.983.2512. Please be aware that some tours may be sold out on the day of your arrival.

"Most amazing part of Alaska/Northwest was our 6hr trip into the Yukon with Frontier Excursions! Scenery, bears, porcupines, marmot, snow, lakes, sled dogs and pups, goats, horses, great meal and a great tour guide oh my! We loved her: funny and smart! I would say this was definitely the best part of our cruise."

"our tour guide, mike, helped make the tour one of the highlights of the entire cruise. his knowledge and sense of humor is second to none. i know i emailed multiple times prior to our arrival and each time you provided a quick response. i truly appreciated that. frontier excursions far exceeded my expectations and i will definitely recommend and use you for my future bookings.", "my mother and i took the yukon discovery excursion and had a fantastic time the van was very comfortable and our tour guide, brooke, was fun and knowledgeable. we made plenty of stops to view the beautiful scenery and take photographs.", "just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with frontier excursions. beverly was an absolutely fantastic guide. she was very friendly, knowledgeable, walked the cemetery with the group and up to the falls. stopped at beautiful sites for us to take pictures, took some pictures for us with our cameras. she was a great driver . certainly recommend frontier excursions to anyone i know.", premier skagway tours, frontier excursions & adventures.

brings you incredible natural beauty, unique Gold Rush history, and world-class scenery around every turn.

Our goal is to provide a high-quality tour, friendly and helpful service, and a fun day for your family on a Skagway tour. We make lots of stops for viewing, photography, and breathing the fresh mountain air!

We hope you’ll join us for a great tour day in Skagway.

We pick up at the Cruise ship docks and our office – 3rd and Broadway, at the Golden North Hotel, Skagway, Alaska.

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Visit skagway & the yukon, spectacular scenery:.

Gold Rush Trail White Pass Yukon Territory Pitchfork Falls Bridal Veil Falls Moore Creek Bridge Welcome to Alaska Sign Summit Lake Tormented Valley Yukon Suspension Bridge Welcome to Yukon Sign Lake Bennett Carcross Desert Emerald Lake Caribou Crossing Chilkoot Trail Dyea Valley Taiya River

Activities:

Sightseeing Scenic Driving Photography Rafting Hiking

Watch for Wildlife:

Bears Moose Caribou Eagles Dall Sheep Mountain Goats Marmots

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White Pass Summit Rail and Bus Excursion

5 Stars

Yukon Rail and Bus Adventure

Skagway City & White Pass Summit Day Tour in Alaska

Skagway City and White Pass Summit

4.5 Stars

White Pass Summit Rail and Yukon Suspension Bridge

Bennett Scenic Journey Cruise Excursion from Skagway

Bennett Scenic Journey

Self-Guided Jeep to the Yukon

Self-Guided Jeep to the Yukon

Chilkat, Ferebee and Meade Glacier Discovery Helicopter Excursion in Skagway

Helicopter Glacier Discovery

Scenic Waterfall Adventure

Scenic Waterfall Adventure

Yukon Klondike Adventure by Bus

Yukon Klondike Adventure by Bus, Puppy Camp, and Lunch

White Pass Summit and Yukon Suspension Bridge

White Pass Summit and Yukon Suspension Bridge

Skagway Helicopter Dog Sledding at Denver Glacier

Helicopter Dog Sledding Adventure

Wildlife & Wilderness Excursion in Haines from Skagway, Alaska

Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife Viewing Tour from Skagway

Skagway Ocean Raft Adventure Cruise Tour in Alaska

Ocean Raft Adventure

Chilkoot Trail Hiking & Taiya River Raft Floating Excursion in Skagway

Scenic Hike and Float

Chilkat River Rafting Excursion through Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve from Skagway, Alaska

Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting from Skagway

Sightseeing Tour in the Yukon to White Pass Summit & Klondike Highway from Skagway, Alaska

Yukon Sightseeing Tour

Sightseeing Yukon Cruise Tour from Skagway | Emerald Lake & Carcross Desert

Deluxe Yukon Sightseeing Tour

Taiya River Raft Float Day Tour in Skagway, Alaska

Scenic Skagway Float

Gold Panning Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp Tour in Skagway, Alaska

Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake

Hike Chilkoot Trail, Float the Taiya River and Summit White Pass

Hike, Float and Summit

Chilkoot Lake State Park Kayak Day Tour from Skagway

Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour from Skagway

Extended Summit Drive

Extended Summit Drive

Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Inside Passage Sea Kayaking

Skagway Jet Boat Adventure on Chilkat River with Chilkat Mountains

Jet Boat Adventure from Skagway

White Pass Mountaineering Adventure

White Pass Mountaineering Adventure

Wildlife Safari and Bear Viewing - Haines

Wildlife Safari and Bear Viewing - Haines

Alpine Lake Canoe Adventure from Skagway

Alpine Lake Canoe Adventure from Skagway

Chilkoot Lake Canoeing

Chilkoot Lake Canoeing

Caribou Crossing Dog Mushing Camp Shore Trip from Skagway | Yukon Quest

Yukon Dog Musher Adventure Tour

Historic Gold Rush Scenic Drive

Historic Gold Rush Scenic Drive

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Skagway Zipline and Adventure Park

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Summit Views and Yukon Sled Dogs

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Summit Views, Yukon Sled Dogs, and Musher Experience

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Suspension Bridge, Yukon Sled Dogs, and Summit Views

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Yukon Day Trip with Emerald Lake Exploration

Private Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting

Private Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting

Private Chilkat Valley Photography Tour from Skagway

Private Chilkat Valley Photography Tour from Skagway

Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing Skagway

Private Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing

Private Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayaking

Private Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour from Skagway

Private Hike, Float and Summit

Private Hike, Float and Summit

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Private Skagway Highlights

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Though Skagway is a small city, home to less than 1,000 people, there is something for every visitor. Nestled in the northernmost reaches of the Inside Passage, it features a wide variety of entertainment venues, streets lined with wooden boardwalks, and restored buildings that look just as they did 100 years ago! Noted for its friendly inhabitants and exceptional hospitality, our collection of Skagway shore excursions and tours offers visitors all the amenities they desire for a relaxing, adventurous, and unforgettable vacation.

Sightseeing Tours Galore

Skagway may be small, but it is packed with some of the best sightseeing opportunities in the entire nation. Skagway is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, and there's no better way to take it all in than on a sightseeing tour. From the majestic beauty of the Tracy Arm Fjord to the towering glaciers of the Juneau Icefield, there's no shortage of awe-inspiring sights to see. Take a guided tour by land, air, or sea and experience the true beauty of Skagway.

For the adventurous types, we offer Skagway Excursions for hikers, boaters, bikers, kayakers, and those who love the thrill of Jeeps and helicopters. Try zip-lining your way through some of Alaska's largest pines or try Yukon dog sledding and experience a real musher's camp! You can even try one of our combo excursions, like our popular Helicopter Dog Sledding Adventure , where you can go flightseeing on a helicopter and then sledding with Alaskan huskies.

For the more laid-back tourists, we have Alaskan cruise excursions for photographers, gold miners, and anyone who simply wants to discover the breathtaking beauty of the Skagway wilderness and wildlife. Explore Alaska's wild interiors by taking train ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad or a private walking tour through the scenic Chilkat Valley in Haines. No matter what you choose, you'll have plenty of photo opportunities.

Experience the Gold Rush Era

Skagway played a pivotal role in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, and the town is steeped in the history of this exciting era. Take a trip back in time and experience the gold rush for yourself on one of our many historic tours. Go gold panning on our Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp and Salmon Bake Excursion , hike through the Chilkoot Trail with a tour guide, or take a ride on the historic White Pass train. Our Skagway City and White Pass Summit excursion doubles as a city tour and as a train tour, all in one. These excursions offer a fascinating glimpse into the past and are a must-do for any history enthusiast.

Walk Around Downtown Skagway

Downtown Skagway is a quaint and charming area filled with historic buildings, unique shops, and delicious eateries. Try picking up some souvenirs from local shops or strolling down Broadway Street before or after your excursion. Explore the town's rich history, culture, and local flavor. Visit the Skagway Museum and Archives to learn more about the town's fascinating past, or stop by the Red Onion Saloon, a brothel-turned-saloon that serves up refreshing drinks and tantalizing bites.

Skagway is a destination that is sure to captivate and amaze. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and endless opportunities for adventure, Skagway excursions are the perfect way to experience the best of this incredible Alaskan town. Reserve your tour or excursion today and start exploring with Shore Excursions Group. Book now before it's too late!

Please note that the tours noted above are only a few of the wonderful excursions offered in Skagway and may not work with your cruise line itinerary. Find excursions for your cruise ship itinerary.

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