Famous as the "Gateway to the Yukon,"  the colorful town of Skagway lies at the head of Lynn Fjord and was the quintessential Gold Rush boom town in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush.   The town has totally retained its Gold Rush charm and color and you'll find saloons, restaurants and shops all displaying the Gold Rush era atmosphere.  Skagway's history and spectacular natural setting provide visitors with wonderful sightseeing and recreational activities. You'll be captivated by its charm!

White Pass Yukon Railroad Summit Excursion:
This is truly one of the best activities in Alaska! 
Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.  This three hour, forty mile round trip climbs from tidewater at Skagway to the summit of the White Pass - a 2,865 foot elevation!  You’ll ride in comfortable restored and replica coaches pulled by vintage diesel locomotives. Experience this unique railroad that symbolizes accomplishment in adventure and pioneering – of triumph over challenge.  You witness the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage parlor cars.    Tour Duration:  3 hours;   Departure times at 8:15am and 12:45pm Daily plus 4:30pm departure on Monday - Thursday from the Railway Station.   Please contact us to check availability for these times on specific dates.)    Price:  $95.00 per adult;  $48.00 per child (3- 12).

Lake Bennett Steam/Diesel Rail and Road Excursion:
Travel with Engine No. 73, a 1947 Baldwin steam locomotive (or diesel locomotive on Sunday's and Monday's) on an 8 1/2 hour, eighty mile round trip adventure 20 miles beyond White Pass Summit to remote and historic Bennett, British Columbia - end of the Chilkoot Trail! During the two hour layover, participate in a walking tour with a Park Historian, explore the area's artifacts and tour the historic displays in our 1903 train station. Fare includes box lunch and photo run-bys.   Tour Duration:  8.5 hours for either the Steam or Diesel Trips.  Please see dates of operation below; 

Steam Engine Rail Departs 8:00am on Saturday's Only!   Price:  $180.00 per adult;  $90.00 per child 3-12. 
(Proof of Citizenship Required as you will cross into Canada on this tour.)

Diesel Engine Rail Departs 7:45am on Sunday's and Monday's Only!  Price:  $150.00 per adult and $75.00 per child 3-12. (Proof of Citizenship Required as you will cross into Canada on this tour.)

Yukon Discovery Tour including Dog Sled Camp:
This tour is a great value and terrific experience for those seeking a more complete Gold Rush experience, this tour is a 6-hour adventure into the Yukon Territory! You'll witness the beauty of the Klondike Highway as we drive north, paralleling much of the original White Pass Trail to the summit and beyond.  Along the way you'll view icy lakes, glaciers and magnificent waterfalls. you'll stand on the shores of Lake Bennett, take in the world's smallest desert, view turn-of-the-century mines, shop for souvenirs, and watch for wildlife. This tour is our most complete, with sights and memories you'll never forget. Fun for all ages. Included is the North's premier educational wildlife gallery, featuring over 100 Yukon and ice age mammals on display, along with the world's largest mounted polar bear. Lunch is a delicious barbecue chicken dinner (vegetarian alternative available).You'll also visit the sled dog camp, where you can pet the sled dogs, play with the puppies, and hear the adventures of winter dog sledding in the Yukon!   Tour Duration:  6 hours; 140 miles roundtrip and Photo ID required for Border Crossing. Price:  $103.00 per adult.  Includes lunch. 

NEW TOUR - Yukon Jeep Stampede:
This guided U-DRIVE JEEP TOUR is a great way to see the highlights of both the Summit and the Yukon - an incredible wilderness area! Motor up the Klondike Highway, enjoying Gold Rush stories along the way on this Yukon mini-adventure. You’ll be driving your own personal Jeep Wrangler, paralleling the train past magnificent waterfalls and spectacular scenery to the summit & beyond.   Leave behind the coastal rainforest as you cross the Canadian border into the sub-arctic alpine tundra of the ‘Tormented’ Valley, a virtual moonscape. You’ll then journey into boreal forest past crystal lakes, Log Cabin and the winter Fantail Trail. Stand on the shores of Lake Tutshi and Tagish, encircled by mile high mountains, pose at the Yukon border sign, and view the historic silver mines of Montana Mountain.   The Yukon is always our best opportunity to encounter wildlife, so you’ll be watching for bears, moose, sheep, goats and more.   Fully narrated while en route, your guide is available to answer questions at each stop.   Enjoy a snack and drink in the great outdoors.    A fast paced tour with plenty of photo stops, narrated with Gold Rush history and lore.   Tour Duration:  Approx. 4 hours, 100+ miles roundtrip, $103.00 per adult including tax.  (Children 12 & under: $52.00 each)   Must be a minimum of 25 years of age to drive and have a valid drivers license.     Overseas and Canadian visitors: please contact us regarding driving & border crossing requirements.

Yukon Luxury 4x4 Adventure:
This is the ultimate Yukon adventure to the rugged mountains of the Yukon Territory as you  learn of the colorful legends and tales of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. On this small, personalized tour (maximum of 6-7 passengers per luxury SUV), there's plenty of interaction with your experienced guide!    Your adventure begins when you depart from Skagway and travel up the Klondike Highway, paralleling much of the original White Pass Trail - to the summit and beyond.   You'll enjoy one of the most scenic highways in North America, as you change climate zones and scenery from rainforest to subarctic alpine tundra, to boreal forest, and even to a desert that's affectionately known as the world's smallest!   New vistas greet you around every corner, including icy blue lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers (weather permitting). Watch for wildlife along the way - bears, moose, caribou and more have been spotted!  You'll also travel up back-country roads for spectacular panoramic views and a hearty lunch on top of the world!  Your guide will set up a spotting scope for you to watch for sheep, mountain goats and caribou. View mother nature at her best, with excellent scenery and narrative. Shop for souvenirs in the native village of Carcross, stand on the shores of Lake Bennett, and view the historic silver mines. Tour Duration:  6 hours;  Price:  $208.00 per person.  Highly recommended, this tour by permit has limited daily seating, so reserve early!  Photo I.D. required for crossing the Canadian border.

Yukon and Hiking with the Huskies Tour:
Relax, ride and get out and hike! Your all day adventure in Skagway begins when you board your tour vehicle and travel up the Klondike Highway, paralleling the railroad and the Trail of '98, while you listen to the hair-raising tales of the Gold Rush Stampeeders. You'll follow their route, past pristine waterfalls and mountains, crossing the summit and tree-line into the "moonscape" of subarctic tundra as you enter the Yukon!

Your hike begins at the site of Conrad and Montana Mountain, home to over 20 mines: remnants of the 1900's silver boom. There you'll meet the furry and friendly  pack huskies - and once their packs are loads, you'll follow the hand-restored Sam Magee Trail, making your way beside the cables and ore buckets of the longest spanning, oldest wooden tramway in the world - hand built in 1905.  There are numerous scenic stops along the way and included are views of Tagish Lake and Conrad Mountain.   Lunch is set up buffet style, with a 360 degree view and spotting scope. The area is home to mountain goats, caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly bears, eagles and many other animals. Samples of silver, Caribou antlers and other historic items are available for touch and discussion.     Tour Duration:  6 hours. 115 miles roundtrip.  Price:  $156.00 per person.  Must be 12 older.   The complete hike, on Canada's only privately funded historic hiking trail, is 3 miles and climbs 663 feet (moderate rating). This tour offers something for everyone, from 12 years to 73 years of age (their oldest hiker so far). Your return trip includes photo stops at Lake Tutshi and the "Welcome to Alaska" sign, before disembarking in Skagway.   Photo I.D. required for border crossing. 

Glacier Dog Sledding Helicopter Adventure:
This is a unique way to experience the sport Alaska is famous for - Dog Sledding!  You depart by helicopter for a scenic flightseeing tour, landing on the Denver Glacier where the Huskies and their mushers will be waiting for you.  You will be provided with a safety vest and glacier boots.  And your guides will instruct you on the skills needed for Dog Mushing!   You can then drive the team yourself or sit in the sled and relax as the guides drive your team.   Tour Duration:  2 hours;   Price:  $399.00 per person.  Please provide your wieght when reserving this tour. 

 

Glacier Bay Flightseeing Adventure:
Breathtaking vistas of the magnificent Glacier Bay National Park will be yours to enjoy today on this narrated flight!  Glacier Bay is one of the most beautiful national parks in American, and it is all water and ice!  You'll see this magnificent bay is home to Humpback and Orca whales, sea lions, pelagic sea birds and many other species of both marine and land based wildlife. The glaciers feeding into the bay give you the sense you're looking back in time to the last Ice Age.    Tour Duration:  13 hour;   Price:  $140.00 per person

Yukon and Sled Dog Tour:
What a great Yukon experience! Miles of pristine wilderness, crystal lakes, waterfalls and (weather permitting) glaciers, and the dog sled ride of a lifetime!  Your leisurely, all day Yukon sightseeing adventure begins as you board your touring bus and follow the 1898 Gold Rush Trail over the summit and on into Canada’s legendary Yukon. As your guide relates the stories of the stampeders, you’ll leave behind the coastal rainforest and enter the subarctic alpine tundra of the “Tormented” Valley - a virtual moonscape! You’ll see the White Pass Trail of ‘98, the Fantail Trail, and Summit & Fraser Lakes before passing back into the boreal forest for Lakes Tutshi and Tagish.   There you'll view the historic silver mines of Conrad, Bove Island, the native village of Carcross and the Carcross Desert, affectionately known as the world’s smallest.

And even though the winter snows have melted, you can still enjoy summer dog sledding on a custom, wheeled training cart.     You’ll feel the thrill of being whisked along the trail through an area actually traveled by the Gold Rush Stampeders!    Hear the unique and exciting stories of winter dog mushing, carouse with the playful puppies and pet the sled dogs. (Your visit with the Sled Dogs and the Wheeled Dog Sledding portion of this tour last approximately 30 minutes.)  Fun for all ages! Included is the North’s premier educational wildlife exhibit, featuring over 100 Yukon & Ice Age animals on display, along with the world’s largest mounted polar bear! You’ll enjoy a hearty barbecue chicken lunch, too.  Please note that there is no hiking included on this tour.   Tour Duration:   Morning Tour:   6 hours (10:30am-4:30pm), $172.00 per person, lunch included.  Afternoon Tour:  5.5 hours and features a snack instead of lunch.   $151.00 per person.  Photo I.D is required for the border crossing.

Skagway Halibut and Salmon Fishing:
This is a great fishing excursion with an experienced Captain who knows these waters and their secrets well.   The vessel will be outfitted with all the gear and tackle you need and your crew will assist you in going after either Halibut or Salmon, depending on the season and/or the weather. 
Half Day:  $166.00 per person;   Full Day:  $259.00 per person.   Fishing License is extra and can be purchased from the Captain on board.  

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