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Skagway White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion & Train Tour

One of the most popular tours in Skagway, the White Pass Railroad summit tour isn't one to miss. This fully narrated excursion will take you by train up to the summit of the White Pass which is 2,888-feet in elevation! Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and more as you relax and enjoy the ride!

Duration: 2.5-2.75 hours

Price: $142 per person

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Skagway Bennett Scenic Railroad Journey Train Tour

Take a ride through history with this full day multi-country tour! Follow the route of the Klondike stampeders on your way to Canada. An exclusive scenic stop at Lake Bennett is a treat for everyone. Enjoy a boxed lunch along the way and get ready for a unique experience full of fun and history!

Duration: 8 hours

Price: $255 per person

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Skagway White Pass Summit and Beyond Tour

This 100 miles roundtrip includes a guided scenic drive to the Yukon border with multiple photo stops, admission to the Yukon Suspension Bridge site, and crossing the bridge. Don't miss the chance to take pictures in front of the Welcome to Alaska sign and the Yukon Border sign!

Please note this is a small group bus tour along the Klondike Highway.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $95 per person

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Yukon Suspension Bridge & White Pass Summit Tour

This three-hour tour includes a small group guided scenic drive to the Summit with photo stops, admission to the Suspension Bridge, and, if time allows, a visit to Reid Falls and the Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway. Please note that a passport is required for this tour.

Please note this is a small group shuttle tour along the Klondike Highway.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $119 per person

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Skagway Yukon Discovery Adventure

With so much to see, this is an incredible excursion for your time in Skagway. You'll learn about the history of the 1898 Gold Rush Trail while driving through the mile-high mountains and lush forests this state has to offer. Your visit will take you into the Canadian Yukon territory where you'll watch for wildlife while taking in the magnificent views.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $130 per person

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Skagway Dog Sledding & Glacier Flightseeing Helicopter Tour

Dogsledding is Alaska's favorite sport and now you have a chance to take part! After a scenic helicopter ride, we'll take you up to the Denver Glacier dog camp where you'll meet professional 'mushers' and their friendly dogs before embarking. You can stand on the sled and mush, or you can relax while sitting - either way, it's going to be an amazing experience!

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $629 per person

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Skagway Glacier Helicopter Tour

This helicopter tour with take you to some of the most remote glaciers in Alaska. You'll fly over mountains, glaciers, and valleys until you reach one of the magnificent glaciers where you'll have ample time to walk on the river of ice and learn about its creation. Snap photos, revel in the beauty, and wander to your heart's content.

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $379 per person

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Skagway Musher's Camp and Sled Dog Adventure

This dogsled tour will get your blood pumping! Go for a ride through the great Alaskan back-country of a historic Gold Rush Site! The friendly huskies will take you for the ride of your life where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife. After the ride, make sure you cuddle with some of the adorable puppies too!

Duration: 3.25 hours

Price: $146 per person

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Skagway Grizzly Falls Ziplining Adventure

This thrilling excursion is perfect for adventurers who want to fly through the mountains of Alaska. Our course will take you on 10 ziplines while you'll sail over glacially-fed waterfalls. You'll have control of your own speed, but if you let go, you can fly as fast as 45 miles per hour! If that's not enough fun, you'll also have the chance to walk across 4 suspension bridges!

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $186 per person

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Skagway Musher's Camp and Gold Panning

Meet our Alaskan husky athletes, puppies, and dog mushers! Learn about the Alaskan state sport from the actual mushers during the unique "Musher Talk." Wrap up your day by experiencing the history of Alaska - try your hand at panning for gold!

Duration: 2.75 hours

Price: $139 per person

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Skagway Musher's Camp and S'Mores Roasting

Learn about the mushing dogs and the history of their sport and then enjoy some delicious S'mores roasting! The best part of this tour is playing with husky puppies! Your affections help to socialize these future athletes, which is essential to their racing success.

Duration: 2.75 hours

Price: $131 per person

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Glacier Point Wilderness Safari Tour

Travel through the fjords and rainforests on this stunning Alaskan excursion. Your guided adventure will give you the opportunity to see everything from whales and seals to cascading waterfalls. Walk through the forest to arrive at your canoe which will take you on a trip to the Davidson Glacier! Enjoy a picnic lunch before ending your tour!

Duration: 5.5-5.75 hours

Price: $241 per person

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Skagway Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Float Tour

Dramatic views of glaciated snow-capped peaks surround you on a scenic float trip through the Chilkat Valley. Join an experienced guide through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. An immersive wildlife excursion with an abundance of photo opportunities. Eagle sightings are frequent and the views will leave you awe-inspired. The preserve is a place of incredible beauty, with towering mountains, hanging glaciers, and lush forests.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $245 per person

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Skagway White Pass Mountaineering Adventure

**This tour is not accepting new reservations for the 2023 season**

Spend the day surrounded by the snow-capped peaks that line the skies of Skagway on a challenging adventure in the wilds of Alaska! Gear up and take off on a 6-mile, 3,000 feet gain in elevation to the summit of Feather Peak or Mount Cleveland at 5,500 feet which offers incredible views of jagged peaks and the wilderness of the White Pass.

Duration: 8-9 hours

Price: $405 per person

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Skagway City and Summit Tour

Begin your fully narrated journey in historic downtown Skagway as you head to the Gold Rush Cemetery for a visit to our famous outlaw, Soapy Smith. Continue on the Klondike Highway enjoying spectacular views of the railroad as well as historical overlooks. Upon cresting the summit, we pass into the 'moonscape' of the 'Tormented Valley.'

Duration: 2.75 hours

Price: $60 per person

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Skagway River Float

After a scenic coastal drive to Dyea, you'll enjoy a relaxing float down the gentle Taiya River. Your guide will share with you the fascinating Gold Rush and the natural history of the area. Wildlife sightings like bald eagles, seals, and the occasional bear are possible. Take in the great Alaskan scenery as you glide down the peaceful river. This tour is a great chance to get out into the Alaskan outdoors on an easy adventure!
Please note: This tour is only available from Monday to Friday.

Duration: 2.25-2.5 hours

Price: $95 per person

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Skagway Hike and Float

Enjoy a lush, forested nature walk in the historic Dyea townsite before relaxing with a scenic float on the Taiya River. After the hike, you will drive to the rafting departure point where you'll suit up to float on the tranquil river. Learn about the history and nature of the area from your guide while also keeping an eye out for possible wildlife sightings like bald eagles, seals, and the occasional bear. Please note: This tour is only available from Monday to Friday.

Please note: This tour is only available from Monday to Friday.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: $131 per person

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Skagway Wildlife Safari & Bear Viewing Tour

Haines is home breathtaking views and magnificent wildlife. Spend the day with an experienced naturalist as your guide exploring the area and learning about the plants, and animals that make up the wilds of Alaska. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXCURSION OPERATES JULY - SEPTEMBER ONLY.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $205 per person

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Skagway Alpine Lake Canoe Adventure

You will enjoy a culture-rich tour of historic Skagway on the way to the Canadian border and Summit Lake. After reaching the lake destination, enjoy the pristine waters of a secluded glaciated lake by canoe that is similar to the ones that trappers and prospectors used during the gold rush era.

Duration: 4.5 hours

Price: $195 per person

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Skagway Chilkoot Canoe Wildlife Safari to Haines

Enjoy beautiful Chilkoot Lake by voyageur canoes, similar to the canoes used by trappers and gold miners at the turn of the century. You'll have a chance to explore the inlets, coves, salmon spawning streams, and numerous waterfalls that spill off of the mountains into the lake. We'll finish this relaxing, picturesque tour with a picnic-style lunch in Haines.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $225 per person

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Skagway Jet Boat and Raptor Adventure to Haines

Where the road ends, your adventure begins! Experience the true wilderness that Alaska is famous for on our narrated river tour in the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve which explores miles of tributaries of the stunning glacially carved, braided Chilkat River system.

Duration: 6.25 hours

Price: $299 per person

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Liarsville Gold Rush Camp & Salmon Bake

Experience the White Pass and travel back in time to the iconic Alaskan Gold Rush! Nestled by a waterfall and surrounded by sourdoughs, dance hall girls, and prospectors, you will learn all about life during the gold rush. You'll even get the chance to try your hand at panning for gold yourself. Don't worry, you get to keep everything you find! The highlight of this excursion, of course, is the all-you-can-eat salmon buffet!

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $109 per person

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Liarsville Salmon Bake

Explore the life of the early prospectors and enjoy a wonderful salmon bake during your stop in Skagway. An all-you-can-eat feast for the whole family includes Alaska's signature Alderwood-grilled WILD salmon, Cheechako chicken, Chilkoot baked beans, Tongass wild-rice pilaf, a selection of sides, salads, beverages, and homemade blueberry cake for dessert. After your delicious meal, check out an 1898 replica campsite located in the historic Liarsville region.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: $79 per person

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Skagway Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float & Summit Drive

**This tour is not accepting new reservations for the 2023 season**

Retrace the footsteps of the Klondike Gold Rush stampeders over the historic Chilkoot Trail and float back down on the beautiful Taiya River. Then experience the spectacular views of alpine lakes, towering snow-capped peaks, and pristine forest on a drive to the summit of the picturesque White Pass.

Duration: 6 hours

Price: $215 per person

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Skagway Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Viewing Tour to Haines

Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines for the ultimate wildlife viewing experience. Your experienced tour guide will take you for a relaxing ride through the park, pointing out wildlife, local flora, and fauna, and stopping at the best scenic viewpoints along the way.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $217 per person

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Skagway Inside Passage Kayaking Tour to Haines

Knowledgeable guides will take you and your fellow paddlers through North America's longest and deepest fjord. From your tandem kayak, you will be treated to the stunning views and ample wildlife sighting opportunities.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $235 per person

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Skagway Chilkoot Lake Wildlife Kayak Tour to Haines

Breakaway from the crowds of Skagway for some unforgettable kayaking in a true naturalist's paradise: Haines, Alaska. After a scenic ferry ride from Skagway, you'll arrive in Haines and will set out towards Chilkoot Late State Park for your kayaking adventure. This relaxing kayaking trip will leave you with a most memorable experience that you'll remember for years to come.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $221 per person

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Skagway Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Rafting Tour to Haines

Treat yourself to a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on this tour. Escape the crowds of Skagway for an unforgettable journey west to Haines, Alaska! You'll be immersed in nature throughout the day, taking in the local wildlife and scenery while learning the vast history of the area.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $228 per person

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Skagway Historic Gold Rush Scenic Driving Tour

Begin your adventure at the pier with your knowledgeable guide who will take you on an intimate drive through Skagway's historic district and residential district on your way to the backcountry gold rush-era town of Dyea. Explore the Inside Passage, the gorgeous Naku Bay Overlook, the Chilkoot Trailhead, and the Taiya River Overlook for a well-rounded trip to Skagway.

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $80 per person

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Skagway Private Chilkat Photography Tour to Haines

After a scenic Fast Ferry ride from Skagway, you'll arrive in Haines for the best Chilkat Valley photography opportunities. Your expert photographer guide will assist you in capturing the beauty of Alaska! Have enough time to set up your camera, pick your favorite locations, and take unforgettable photos.

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $307 per person

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Skagway Undiscovered Dyea Tour

Explore Skagway's ghostly twin: the lost town of Dyea. Though it is a ghost town lost in time, and what little is left is overgrown with moss and foliage this town once housed 8,000 residents and the Main Street lined with hotels, saloons, and restaurants. Including stops to the Slide Cemetery and Naku Bay, this tour is bound to impress history buffs and first time Alaska visitors alike.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: $99 per person

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Skagway Yukon Extended Summit Drive Tour

Soak up the natural wonders of the Yukon as you enjoy a scenic ride exploring the crossroads of the Klondike. Take advantage of amazing photo opportunities and capture the true beauty of sweeping landscapes, towering mountains, alpine lakes, and hanging glaciers.

Passports are required for this tour.

Duration: 5 hours

Price: $135 per person

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Skagway Chilkoot Horseback Adventure Tour

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024 SEASON**

Travel as the original Gold Rush stampeders did, on horseback! This relaxed journey will take you through part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Park and through the heart of the Dyea Valley. There is no running of the horses, so your ride will be an easy walk that lets you enjoy all of the scenery and deep-rooted history of the land.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Price: $180 per person

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Glacier Point ATV Exploration Tour

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024 SEASON**

On this unique adventure, enjoy a scenic boat ride through the world's second-largest fjord system on your way out to the Davidson Glacier. From there, hop into your ATV for a fun ride through the forest while taking in the scenery and wildlife. This tour won't disappoint if you're looking for fun!

Duration: 6-6.25 hours

Price: $374 per person

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Native Culture Experience to Haines

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 SEASON**

Experience the native culture of the Tlingit people and the Chilkat Valley on this unique visit to Haines and Klukwan. We're sure you will enjoy this cultural experience and everything from the scenic high-speed catamaran ride to Haines to the presenters that will share traditional songs and drumming that highlight their history and heritage!

Duration: 6.5 hours

Price: $210 per person

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Skagway Alpine Lake Kayak & White Pass Railway Tour

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 SEASON**

Take a tour over land and water through the scenic White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad and Lake Bernard. Travel by train, kayak, and bus as your knowledgeable guide leads you on an adventure of a lifetime!

Duration: 5.5 hours

Price: $205 per person

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Skagway Rock Climbing, Rappelling and Ziplining Adventure

**THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2023 SEASON**

Make your ascent up the White Pass's walls of granite in the rock climbing portion of this adventurous tour. Then rappel the way back down as you take in all the scenic views from the unique vantage point. The thrill doesn't end there, as the tour takes you on five zip lines throughout the rainforest before returning you to your ship.

Duration: 4.5 hours

Price: $170 per person

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Best Skagway Tours & Excursions:

1. White Pass Train Tour

2. Skagway Dog Sledding Tour

3. Skagway Glacier Point Wilderness Safari Tour

4. Gold Rush Trail

5. Skagway Chilkoot Trail Hike 

6. Taiya River Excursion

7. Yukon Suspension Bridge

8. Chilkoot Lake

9. Horseback Adventure

10. Valley of the Eagles Golf

 

Skagway Shore Excursions by Locals

We are a local Alaska company that aims to bring you the best tours and experiences that Skagway has to offer. When you buy Skagway shore excursions on your own, instead of through a cruise ship, we can offer you wholesale, local Alaska prices. Our goal is to make your Alaskan cruise the trip of a lifetime!

 

FAQ

What are the best tours in Skagway?

The best tours in Skagway are:

 

Which Skagway excursions are best for kids and families?

Skagway is a fun and scenic destination for families. Here are the top tours for kids and families:

 

Is the White Pass Railroad worth it?

Yes! The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad is a top destination in Skagway. The scenic train ride offers stunning views and a glimpse back in time. The best train tour is: White Pass Railroad Summit & Train Tour.

 

What is the best way to explore Skagway?

You can explore Skagway and its surrounding wilderness by train, helicopter, ATV, water, or even on foot. The best tours for exploring are:

 

About Skagway

There is a little bit of everything for everyone in Skagway. You can read our list of the 10 best things to do in Skagway. If you’re looking to get outdoors to enjoy wildlife, our Glacier Point Wilderness Safari is a great option. If you’re looking to learn a little history and enjoy a scenic ride in a vintage passenger train car, then the White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion is the perfect Skagway tour for your party. The nearby Denver Glacier is only accessible via helicopter if you would like to tour Skagway’s glacier and possibly enjoy a glacier, helicopter, or dog sledding tour. To experience the natural wonders around Skagway, take one of our many trips up into the Yukon Territory of Canada for some of the most magnificent sightseeing Alaska has to offer!

 

Known as a gateway town to the Yukon gold rush, it was on August 17, 1896, when gold was first discovered 600 miles from Skagway in the Klondike region of Canada’s Yukon Territory. The following year, hundreds of gold-seekers flocked to Skagway to begin their journeys North. The path the miners took to seek gold would eventually create the foundation for one of the most popular Skagway shore excursions – the White Pass Yukon Railroad Summit Excursion.

 

By 1898, Skagway’s population had boomed to 8,000. Construction began on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, and the infamous con man “Soapy” Smith who swindled prospectors and controlled a comprehensive spy network was shot and killed.

 

With the completion of the railroad in 1900 and the once prosperous gold rush nearly over, Skagway was formally incorporated as a city until 2007 when Skagway was re-incorporated as a borough.

 

The current population of Skagway fluctuates right around 1,000 residents. During the summer tourist season, the first-class borough sees more than 1 million visitors looking to enjoy the great outdoors, history, and natural wonders through many amazing shore excursions and tours that Skagway has to offer!

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