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Skagway's Hidden Gem Tour

Excursion Overview

Skagway After Hours: A Quiet Journey Beyond the Crowds

As evening approaches, Skagway reveals a quieter, more intimate character. With most tours concluded and the streets nearly empty, this small-group experience highlights the town’s hidden corners and untold stories against the soft glow of the afternoon light. Guests are greeted at the cruise ship dock by a local guide and set off through the historic district, where tales of the Gold Rush era bring to life the fortune-seekers, outlaws, and colorful figures who once shaped the town.

The journey continues beyond Skagway, following the Klondike Highway through serene wilderness and open mountain corridors. With little traffic, the pace is relaxed, offering unhurried views of rugged peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and the striking Denali Fault Line. Along the way, the guide weaves together Indigenous history, natural wonders, and stories of the resilient local community.

This thoughtfully timed excursion blends quiet landscapes with rich storytelling, offering travelers a perspective of Skagway rarely experienced during busier hours. It is an opportunity to see the town and its surroundings in their most authentic and peaceful state.

This tour is not available for guests on ships departing before 8:00 PM.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation from cruise ship
  • Knowledgeable local guide

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 passengers required to book
  • Passport or Passport ID card (and Visas - USA and Canada if necessary - single entry Visa is OK) are required for all passengers 16 and over. No photocopies of any identification are allowed.
  • Children 15 and under are required to have a Passport OR an original raised seal birth certificate (USA citizens only). No photocopies of any identification are allowed.
  • Please note: Children traveling with only one parent or without both parents must have a permission letter from the absent parent/parents, giving permission to the person bringing the child on tour to allow them to go to Canada with that person. Documentation should be signed with parent name, address, cell phone contact number, and give the child's legal name and person's legal name they are traveling with. If the single parent or guardian has sole custody, they should travel with a letter to that effect.
  • This tour is not available for guests on ships departing before 8:00 PM.

Duration: 3 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal)

  • 15 minutes - meet guides, board tour van, and drive through Skagway's historic district
  • 15 minutes - Denver Valley overlook
  • 20 minutes - travel up the Klondike Highway with interpretive stories and gold rush history
  • 20 minutes - Tormented Valley overlook
  • 45 minutes - Summit Lake overlook
  • 25 minutes - cross Canadian Border
  • 20 minutes - return drive with golden hour views and final photo opportunities before arriving back at the cruise dock

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets on the cruise ship dock. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is limited mobility accessible but is not recommended for limited mobility guests. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus independently and with relative ease. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

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

This tour does not have an age limit. If a child requires a car seat, please provide advance notice.

Yes. There is a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 10 guests per departure.

We recommend that you dress in layers. It can be cold enough that you want a wool cap, gloves, and a jacket, or it could be so warm you will be in a T-shirt with sunscreen and sunglasses. The weather can change quickly.

Yes. Folding wheelchairs only, passengers must be able to get in and out of vans independently with relative ease.

Yes, a representative will meet you just past security.

Depending on the size of the group and the tour, we utilize everything from an SUV like the Toyota Sequoia or Sienna to the 10-passenger Ford Econoline Van to the 10- passenger Airporter-style bus.

Our maximum group size is 10. Our typical tour has around 6-8 guests at one time. We can charter large buses for large groups with advance notice.

Please advise, car seats are required for children under 4, and boosters for children 4-7. Please indicate if you will need either during checkout.

 

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$103.75

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$103.75

Duration: 3 hours

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Duration: 3 hours



Minimum of 2 Required to Book

Adult (13+): $103.75

Child (2-12): $78.75

Infant (under 2): $20.00

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