Skagway Tours

This is not a run-of-the-mill sled excursion—it packs in several fun activities and concludes with a treat that’s hard not to love. Follow your guide on a short tour of downtown Skagway, hop on a Unimog—a multipurpose, all-wheel drive vehicle—for a ride up a mountain, and then take a sled ride with Alaskan huskies through Tongass National Park. Afterward, get a chance to spend time with husky puppies.

Travel the Klondike Highway with our one of a kind private luxury tour from Skagway to Emerald Lake, Yukon. Our 6 passenger luxury SUV provides our guest with comfort and safety while enjoying historic commentary and million dollar views. Private tour and lunch included at Yukon Suspension Bridge.

Don’t settle for an incomplete tour of the Yukon Territory—maximize your time in Skagway with this extended drive through the Yukon. This small-group tour makes it possible to learn about local history and see some of the Yukon’s top sights in less than a day. Drive through the summit of White Pass across British Columbia to Carcross—the crossroads of the Klondike—while stopping for fun photo opportunities along the way.

Soar over glacial waterfalls and stunning Alaska scenery on this ziplining excursion. Meet your guide at the dock and enjoy an entertaining trip through historic Skagway on your way to Dyea. There enjoy a ziplining orientation before strapping in and taking off.  The course features multiple ziplines and suspension bridges to give you views of the surrounding Tongass National Forest and allow you to soar over glacial waterfalls.

Escape Skagway with a visit to Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines. Board a high-speed catamaran in Skagway and fly through the water to Haines, admiring steep fjord walls and unnamed waterfalls along the way. Meet your naturalist guide at the park entrance, and discover a lake rimmed by snowy mountains, a river bursting with salmon, Tlingit cultural sites, and wildlife including bald eagles, brown bears, and harbor seals.

You are booking directly with the Tour Operator: the individuals who live and work year-round in Alaska. We have the intimate knowledge of the area and the way the cruise industry works here in Skagway. If you have further questions about our tour and/or your experience in Skagway or Alaska, feel free to contact us and pick our brain regarding our knowledge of this beautiful place.

Discover the highlights of Skagway and Alaska’s gold rush history on this tour. Wind through the downtown area and visit the Gold Rush Cemetery, where you hear tales about Frank Reed and Soapy Smith. Aboard a comfortable mini-bus with large windows, travel along White Pass Summit and soak up views of mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Marvel at the surreal landscape of Tormented Valley. Stop frequently along the way for photo ops and wildlife viewings. Please note that you will need your passport, don't forget it!

Experience the thrill of a dogsled adventure through the pristine Yukon wilderness during a half-day shore excursion from Skagway. With pickup from the port, enjoy easy transportation in a comfortable vehicle and visit scenic lookout points. Go for a dog sled ride at a musher's camp and play with adorable Alaskan Husky puppies. This leaves just enough time for a photo stop at the "Welcome to the Yukon" sign.

When your ship docks in Skagway, discover the Chilkoot Trail by foot and water on this half-day hike and float tour. After a scenic van ride, embark on a moderate-level, 2-mile (3.2-km) trek with a knowledgeable guide. Then, you’ll climb aboard a rubber raft for a tranquil float down Taiya River. Have a blast retracing the footsteps of stampeding prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush. Don’t miss this family-friendly active adventure, one of Skagway’s most affordable hiking and rafting tours.

Discover the best that Skagway has to offer with a train ride along the White Pass Summit Railroad. Take in the beautiful Alaskan scenery on this 1 hour and 45-minute train ride and see famous landmarks such as Bridal Veil Falls, the Gold Rush Cemetery, Tormented Valley, the Skagway Scenic Overlook, and more. Snap some photos along the way as you sit back and enjoy this relaxing ride.

The Chilkat Preserve is one of the best places in the world to find American bald eagles—thousands congregate there to feed on salmon during the fall and winter. This tour takes you on a scenic rafting trip along the Chilkat River—where the eagles put up residence during the summer—and provides the wilderness knowhow to spot the birds and other animals while navigating the river’s channels.

Paddle Alaska's Inside Passage on a sea kayaking trip from Skagway that explores a dramatic coast lined with towering peaks. Watch for bald eagles, moose, and whales as you paddle a 2-person kayak, then come to shore for a picnic on an Alaskan beach. For even more time on the water, you'll make the round-trip journey between Skagway to Haines aboard a high-speed catamaran, a 17-mile trip that traverses scenic Lynn Fjord.

Make the most of limited port time in Skagway during this kid-friendly shore excursion. With pickup from the port, enjoy easy transportation in a comfortable coach and a guided sightseeing tour of downtown. Visit a musher's camp to learn about Alaskan dog sledding, cuddle with adorable husky puppies, and roast s'mores. Opt for a self-guided nature hike or relax at basecamp before heading back to the port.

Enjoy a half-day of active wilderness fun in Alaska on a rock climbing and ziplining tour from Skagway. Head up the Klondike Highway to a majestic rock cliff where your guide instructs you on the basics of rock climbing and rappelling. Choose from a number of routes that range from easy to challenging, and take in sweeping views of the Skagway River, White Pass, and the Yukon Route Railway. Next, soar along a zipline course that threads through the lush forest canopy. Includes guide, transportation, and use of equipment.

This jet boat adventure immerses you in the wilderness of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. You’ll take a ferry ride to Haines for a small-group tour of town with a guide, followed by coach travel along the Haines Scenic Byway. Then set off through the braided tributaries of the Chilkat River. Wildlife opportunities abound with eagles and moose often being the highlights. Lunch and transport from Skagway included.

Challenge yourself in the wilds of Alaska on a full-day alpine hiking tour on White Pass, a scenic ridge bordering the Yukon Territory. Depending on the season, trek through wildflower fields, scramble over boulders, or use crampons and ice picks for a snowy ascent to the summit of Feather Peak or Mount Cleveland. This mountaineering adventure is designed for experienced hikers and climbers.

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park is an ideal location to experience Alaska’s natural beauty and gold rush history. This tour saves you the hassle of (horse) navigation and gives the riding knowhow to travel the park’s trails on a horse, visiting Dyea ghost town and the Chilkoot and White Pass trails. Plus, your tour includes round-trip transportation from Skagway and local snacks.

The area surrounding White Pass is an ideal location to see Yukon’s famous scenery, but it’s nearly impossible to reach from Skagway without a car. This tour picks you up from your ship or hotel, saving you the hassle of navigation, and takes you to White Pass Summit and the Yukon Suspension Bridge. Afterward, you’re driven back to your port of call or hotel.

Explore Chilkoot Lake by sea kayak on this excursion from Skagway. Enjoy a 45-minute catamaran ride along the fjords to Haines. Travel to Chilkoot Lake State Park, an incredible spot with Tlingit cultural sites, a river bursting with salmon, and wildlife including eagles and brown bears. Paddle through the lake, taking in views of waterfalls and rainforest. Tour downtown Haines and Fort Seward before heading back to Skagway.

Discover the wild landscapes of south Alaska from the water on this full-day canoe safari from Skagway. Set sail along the Lynn Fjord on a catamaran; look out for brown bears, mountain goats, and eagles in the Chilkoot River Valley; then paddle around Chilkoot Lake in a traditional voyageur canoe, before tucking into a delicious picnic lunch by the waterfront.

Float past the ice-capped peaks, glacial lakes, and lush forests of the Taiya River on this 2.5-hour scenic rafting cruise. Along the way, learn about the region’s Gold Rush history, spot wildlife in the Dyea Valley, and see the starting point of the historic Chilkoot Trail.

Spend time photographing the spectacular landscape around Haines on a full-day photography tour from Skagway. Your professional photographer guide helps you to get great photo ops of Alaska's stunning landscape and wildlife like bald eagles, brown bears, humpback whales, moose, and other animals (depending on the season). Suitable for all levels of photography experience, this tour can can be tailored to the participants' interests and the best wildlife viewing of the season. Your tour includes a photographer guide, and round-trip transport from the cruise port in Skagway.

Golf with stunning views of mountains, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, and more. Travel from Skagway to Haines by high-speed catamaran. Tour Fort Seward before heading to the golf course to collect your clubs, pull-cart, balls, and shoes. Spend 2.5 hours on this scenic 9-hole course, stopping to admire eagles, moose, mink, and otters. End with a delicious snack of smoked salmon before your return to Skagway.

Take a 2-hour shore excursion from Skagway and enjoy an outdoor adventure in Alaska. Head to the forest and enjoy an all-you-can-eat wild caught salmon bake grilled over an alder wood fire. Then step back in time to the gold rush era and visit Liarsville where you can see a number of exhibits and reenactments before panning for your own gold.