Bennett Lake Scenic Railroad Journey Train Tour

4.8

57 reviews

Excursion Overview

Escape into the heart of history!

Travel 67.5 miles by train between Skagway, AK, and Carcross, YT, traveling the same route that the Klondike stampeders traversed in 1898! Couple that with a motorcoach transfer along the scenic Klondike Highway to/from Skagway, with a stop at Emerald Lake for photos, for the perfect combination of your Canadian & Alaskan holiday adventures.

A hearty boxed lunch will be served on board as the train travels the length of Lake Bennett and arrives in Carcross, YT. Bennett, BC, is accessible only via the White Pass train or by hiking the world-famous Chilkoot Trail, so it's a very exclusive and completely unique experience. Wander through the historic Bennett Station House museum and the remains of the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site.

If untouched, breathtaking scenery, a railroad adventure, and a day packed with historic happenings are what you're looking for, then the Skagway Bennett Scenic Railroad Journey is the excursion for you!

Cruising to Alaska in 2025? Complete our excursions inquiry form.

Click here to sign up to be notified about excursions for 2025. Once your requested tour becomes available, our team will notify you via email. All of our tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so completing our Excursion Inquiries Form gives you the best chance of booking all of your desired experiences for next year.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Boxed lunch (hearty turkey sandwich*, chips, side, and dessert) and beverages
*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request

Requirements:

A Passport or Passport ID card is required for all passengers over 16. Children 15 and under are required to have a Passport or (U.S. citizens only) an original, raised seal birth certificate.
All passengers are required to climb five steep steps onto the train car - this tour is not equipped with a wheelchair lift

Duration: 8 hours (Roundtrip from downtown Skagway.)

2.5 hours - scenic train trip to Lake Bennett, BC**
45 minutes - stopover at the historic Bennett Rail House
1.5 hours - scenic train trip to Carcross, YT
30 minutes - in Carcross for exploration and shopping
2.75 hours - scenic bus ride to Skagway** (Includes stop at "Welcome to Alaska" signpost)

**The 7:45 AM departure will go train up and bus back. The 9:30 AM departure will be bus up and train back.

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 limited mobility accessible. All passengers are required to climb five steep steps onto the train and bus. Please leave a comment at checkout if you are bringing collapsible wheelchairs or walkers.

Refund Policy:

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a valid passport or passport ID card is required for all passengers over 16. Children 15 and under are required to have a Passport or (U.S. citizens only) an original, raised seal birth certificate.

The standard option is a turkey sandwich with sun-dried tomato aioli, fresh tomato, and lettuce. The gluten-free option is a turkey sandwich on a GF bun. The vegetarian option is a sandwich on French bread with lettuce, tomato, chevre goat cheese, balsamic roasted red onion, eggplant, and zucchini. All include a sea salt rice crispy bar, cheese, grapes, and a bag of chips. The non-GF options include a cookie bar.

Yes, you will have free time to explore at your stops in Lake Bennett and Carcross, BC.

Yes, each train car is equipped with a restroom.

No, the bus doesn't have restroom facilities, but they will stop at the restroom at least once during the return trip.

No, this tour is a scenic train trip in one direction and a scenic bus ride in the other direction. The order of train/bus travel varies on departure day and time.

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 several steps into the train and bus. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Dress for the weather. Layered clothing is recommended, it is possible for slight temperature drops due to the 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.

A boxed lunch is included with this tour.

Guest Reviews

Roy T

On Jul 2024

Overall Good. Great time.

Kara S

On Jul 2024

Our family of 4 just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime cruise in Alaska. We wanted to experience everything we could, but excursions through our cruise line were extremely expensive. I was so thrilled to find Alaska Shore Excursions for our trip to Lake Bennett and the Yukon. It was our only opportunity to travel into Alaska as the cruise stays near the shore. We had such a great time! We began with the bus ride and our guide, Rose, was wonderful! Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging, and accommodating. She made sure we stopped to take pictures at special sites along the way. Our trip back on the train was so fun! Chris and several other employees made our girls feel special and engaged with us throughout the trip. They encouraged us to step outside to experience the trip as we traveled by train through the White Gap Pass. We loved our day! It was a full, full day, but we left so grateful for the experience!

Jerry T

On Jul 2024

A little disappointed that there was no more to be seen on the scenic ride than what there was. A few small waterfalls from snow melting off the top of the mountains and a lot of greenery and that was about it. Did not feel that it was worth the money that we paid for it.

David P

On Jul 2024

This was a terrific tour! Although it was not available through our cruise line we took it anyway, and we are so glad we did. The train, bus, and lunch were perfect! (The sunshine on the entire trip was an added bonus!)

Jason S

On Jun 2024

Everyone says you need to take the White Pass Train. But this tour is the one you need to do if you really want to get the most out of your Skagway stop. I recommend the later option, since the train back had incredible views of the White Pass later in the day when the sky may clear up a bit. Plus the direction of travel is so breathtaking coming down the White Pass instead of up. Would highly recommend this excursion over the roundtrip White Pass train. Lake Bennett and the Emerald Lake are so pretty and offer amazing photo-ops, plus you get to say you entered the Yukon territory. Tour was 8 hours as stated and includes a boxed lunch.

$265.00

Best Price Guarantee!

$265.00

Duration: 8 hours

Best Price Guarantee!

Duration: 8 hours

Select Date & Time *

Number of Passengers *

Adult (13+): $265.00

Child (3-12): $132.50

Infant (Under 3): $0.00

Bennett Lake Scenic Railroad Journey Train Tour

Excursion Overview

Escape into the heart of history!

Cruising to Alaska in 2025? Complete our excursions inquiry form.