Skagway White Pass Summit and Beyond Tour

4.9

85 reviews

Excursion Overview

100 miles roundtrip through the beautiful wilderness to the Yukon border!

You'll travel up the Klondike Highway, viewing impressive scenery as you go, from the breathtaking coastal mountain ranges to stunning waterfalls. Local landmarks include the White Pass & Yukon Railroad route, Pitchfork Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Moore Creek Bridge, and the 3292-foot White Pass Summit with the Welcome to Alaska sign.

At the Summit, we enter into British Columbia, Canada, and the "Tormented" Valley, a wilderness of subarctic alpine tundra and beautiful lakes. Beyond the Tormented Valley is the wilderness of the northern Boreal forest with large Tutshi and Tagish lakes with panoramic views at many stops. As we travel through the habitat of the Boreal forest, we watch for potential native wildlife roaming the spectacular scenery, including bears. The turnaround point is the Yukon border and the Welcome to the Yukon sign for a great photo.

As a bonus, we include a stop at the Yukon Suspension Bridge! View the Tutshi River canyon from above while crossing the bridge and learn more about the area with the educational displays. A snack bar is available to purchase food and then we visit the Yukon gift shop for mementos. This stop makes the tour unique among tour options that do have a similar itinerary.

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Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

Roundtrip narrated scenic tour
Admission to Yukon Suspension Bridge site and crossing of the bridge

Requirements:

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.

Duration: 4 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

3.25 hours - narrated bus tour with multiple scenic stops
45 minutes - at the Yukon Suspension Bridge site

Meeting Instructions:

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

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. We cannot accommodate larger wheelchairs or scooters of any kind. 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

Yes, each guest needs a valid passport. Children under 16 who are U.S. citizens may travel with their original, raised seal birth certificate instead. All other guests including children are required to have a passport.

The maximum capacity for this tour is 28 passengers (usually not filled with more than 25 or 26 passengers). If your party is larger than 28, arrangements can be made to accommodate your group. Please contact us with your group requirements.

There is open seating on the tour bus, however, if you require a certain seat due to physical impairment then please contact us with your requirements.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour. We sometimes see bears (more frequently in May/June), but this is not a designated wildlife tour, and wildlife is not guaranteed.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Yes, there are clean flush restrooms on-site at the Yukon Suspension Bridge.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour. There is less room for strollers and large bags so please let us know in advance if accommodations are needed for those items.

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

No, however snacks and beverages can be purchased at the Yukon Suspension Bridge stop.

Guest Reviews

Stephanie S

On Jul 2024

Highly recommend this tour! Our tour guide, Beverly, was INCREDIBLE and made the trip fun and relaxing. The drive includes so many stops for pictures and scenic overlooks, and the history we learned about from Bev was great. She kept us on the lookout for wildlife and we saw mountain goats and a bear! Such a great tour! Bring binoculars for the best viewing.

Amy C

On Jul 2024

My family and I enjoyed this tour. Although, I would say my husband and I more than our small kids. (Ages 11 and 9.) The tour was absolutely wonderful for what it was, and I'm giving it five stars, but it probably wasn't as exciting as the kids hoped it would be, since there was a lot of driving. That's my fault, not the fault of the tour. Our guide, Aaron, was great and we learned so much about Alaska, in general, not just the specific area we were in. As with most places in Alaska, be prepared for lots of shifts in temperature and bring layers.

Barbara A

On Jul 2024

Saw Grizzly and a Moose along with beautiful landscape. Driver was great and knowledgeable and loved his job.

Robin E

On Jun 2024

Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable about the tour we booked. Everyone had a great time, wish there had been more time at the suspension bridge because it felt rushed but understand can't see everything if spending too much time at one location.

Margaret P

On Jun 2024

What a spectacular tour. We were in a smaller van with just 1 other family, so 10 people total, which enabled us to add a few more stops as we were able to get on and off more quickly. Our driver/guide was from Skagway and very knowledgeable. He gave us a tour of the town itself before heading up the highway. Our driver/guide gave us enough information to satisfy our minds but did not talk the whole time. Truly, the mountains, waterfalls and lakes are a sight to behold! We saw Dall sheep up on the rocks and an artic ground squirrel but no moose or bears. The Yukon Suspension bridge stop was neat and there was a good number of informational plaques on both sides. The view overlooking Bove Island reminded us of Horseshoe Bend in Arizona and was a stunning view! Our Driver offered to drop us anywhere in town that we wanted or to take us back to the cruise ship. This tour was excellent and I would highly recommend it.

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Skagway White Pass Summit and Beyond Tour

Excursion Overview

100 miles roundtrip through the beautiful wilderness to the Yukon border!

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