2021 update: due to the global pandemic and canadian border closings there will not be any tours into canada in 2021. All offerings below are for the 2022 season and beyond.
TOURS UP THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY
ALASKA BRITISH COLUMBIA YUKON
4 HOUR YUKON TOUR-- $500 private group rate per vehicle
Journey 50 miles from Skagway, through British Columbia to the border of the Yukon Territory. You will travel up the Klondike Highway to the historic White Pass summit, driving through a moonscape of sub alpine terrain and continue closer to the Yukon Territory through Boreal forests and alongside massive glacial lakes with majestic Mountains in every direction. Multiple photo stops.
5 HOUR CARCROSS TOUR--$625 private group rate per vehicle
Five hours will allow you to travel 132 miles round trip allowing you to continue deeper into the beautiful Yukon Territory past the dramatic Venus Mine, spectacular Bove Island and arrive at the Tagish First Nation town of Carcross. This historic town rests at the north end of Lake Bennett, the stampeder's first leg of the water journey to Dawson. Lake Bennett has a glorious sandy beach for several miles to escape and enjoy the heat. To savor the beach and have more time to visit the town, the 6 hour tour would be the better option. Multiple photo stops.
5 HOUR IDITAROD EXPERIENCE DOG MUSHING TOUR BY LIMO VAN
Experience the thrill of the race and the love of dogs as we travel up to the Yukon border and meet Iditarod musher Michelle Phillips and her team of lovable athletes. Discover for yourself why Michelle is known for her friendly team and jovial outlook. Michelle took 2nd in the last Yukon Quest race in 2019. Your guide rode up to the Iditarod 2020 as a handler for Michelle and looks forward to sharing her own Iditarod ties as her father ran the race in 1976. Michelle uses her summer tourist dog camp to keep her dogs in shape all summer by offering cart rides to visitors. It's a joy to see the dogs in action and you will have plenty of time to pet puppies and sled dogs while you wait for your cart ride with Michelle.
6 hour emerald lake tour-- $750 private group rate per vehicle
If you have gone as far as Carcross it would be a shame to miss two spectacular natural wonders less than 10 miles up the road. Continue past Carcross to the unexpected world's smallest desert and take in the mind bending sight of sand dunes in the middle of this rugged landscape. The highlight of this tour is breathtaking Emerald Lake, 75 miles from Skagway. It's like the northern lights in water! A visit to Caribou Crossing wildlife museum, dog sledding demonstrations and rides, sled dogs, puppies, gold panning and helicopter rides can be added for an additional charge. Grab a sandwich or ice cream in Carcross and enjoy a lunch by the beach. 150 miles round trip. Multiple photo stops.
BEST OF SKAGWAY: TRAIN-HIGHWAY COMBO AFTERNOON ADVENTURE
Want to take the train, see more of the area, and have the entire morning to do what ever you want? Well, this tour is for you! Experience the best of Skagway in a half day! Take the infamous White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad up to and past the White Pass Summit and across a moonscape terrain for 7 miles to Fraser, BC. seated in vintage passenger coaches. Experience the magnificence of this engineering marvel as you wind along steep mountainsides and catch views of the original Trail of 98 used by the Stampeders not visible from the Klondike Highway.
From Fraser you will hop in a private minivan for a scenic drive up to the Yukon border and back down to Skagway making scenic photo stops along the way. On your private drive you can take advantage of being able to stop and appreciate the view without chugging on by it. Savor a 3 hour driving adventure into the Yukon Territory searching for wildlife, enjoying the magnificent scenery, and returning to Skagway by road. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites. This is truly the best way to experience the train in Skagway, get into the interior and have time do do something else in the morning when the weather for the train may not be so great.
TOUR MUST BE PURCHASED IN TWO SEGMENTS: the driving portion is $500 for 3 guided hours and includes driving time to pick up at Fraser. The train portion must be booked through White Pass Railroad and costs $84 for each adult and $42 for each child. 5% city tax will be added to all tour prices.
PICK UP TRAIN TICKETS IN PERSON AT TRAIN DEPOT ON 2ND AVE SOMETIME IN THE MORNING. PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR TICKET PICK UP AND TO BOARD THE TRAIN.
TRAIN DEPARTS FOR FRASER AT 1:00.
TRAIN ARRIVES FRASER 2:45 (TAKES 10-15 FOR CUSTOMS TO CLEAR TRAIN)
3:00ISH VAN DEPARTS FRASER FOR DRIVING PORTION
6:00PM ARRIVE BACK TO SKAGWAY AND DROP IN TOWN OR BACK AT SHIP.
From Fraser you will hop in a private minivan for a scenic drive up to the Yukon border and back down to Skagway making scenic photo stops along the way. On your private drive you can take advantage of being able to stop and appreciate the view without chugging on by it. Savor a 3 hour driving adventure into the Yukon Territory searching for wildlife, enjoying the magnificent scenery, and returning to Skagway by road. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites. This is truly the best way to experience the train in Skagway, get into the interior and have time do do something else in the morning when the weather for the train may not be so great.
TOUR MUST BE PURCHASED IN TWO SEGMENTS: the driving portion is $500 for 3 guided hours and includes driving time to pick up at Fraser. The train portion must be booked through White Pass Railroad and costs $84 for each adult and $42 for each child. 5% city tax will be added to all tour prices.
PICK UP TRAIN TICKETS IN PERSON AT TRAIN DEPOT ON 2ND AVE SOMETIME IN THE MORNING. PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR TICKET PICK UP AND TO BOARD THE TRAIN.
TRAIN DEPARTS FOR FRASER AT 1:00.
TRAIN ARRIVES FRASER 2:45 (TAKES 10-15 FOR CUSTOMS TO CLEAR TRAIN)
3:00ISH VAN DEPARTS FRASER FOR DRIVING PORTION
6:00PM ARRIVE BACK TO SKAGWAY AND DROP IN TOWN OR BACK AT SHIP.
5 hour dyea yukon tour-- $625 private group rate per vehicle
Enjoy a winding drive down a coastal road to the ghost town of Dyea, Skagway's rival city during the Gold Rush where only dock pilings remain. Here we will see the foot of the famous Chilkoot Trail along the Taiya river valley. Opportunities to see marine life such as whales, seals, otters, and bald eagles are plentiful as well as a possible bear sightings. Dyea is a birdwatcher's paradise and a great escape from Skagway's noisy trains, buses, helicopters, and cruise ships. From Dyea we will then travel up the Kondike highway fifty miles to the Yukon Territory. The scenery along this drive takes your breath away and will leave you feeling refreshed by untouched nature in every direction. Multiple photo stops.
3 hour city summit cemetery afternoon tour-- $375 private group rate per vehicle THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE IN 2021 BY LIMO VAN ONLY AT THE LIMO RATE
This classic tour takes you through historic downtown Skagway and residential area, to the city overlook, up the Klondike Highway to the White Pass Summit, to the historic Gold Rush Cemetery and finally to powerful Lower Reid Falls*. Departures usually scheduled for the afternoon. This is the best tour for those who have excursions in the morning or for those visitors who want to see what Skagway has to offer without committing an entire day to touring.
Multiple photo stops.
*Reid Falls is located 200m up an uneven trail in the woods beyond the cemetery and is not recommended for those with mobility issues or medical restrictions.
Multiple photo stops.
*Reid Falls is located 200m up an uneven trail in the woods beyond the cemetery and is not recommended for those with mobility issues or medical restrictions.
All tours travel to the white pass summit and include these stops or drive by land marks:
*Denver Valley
*Rocky point, Brackett's wagon road and White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad tracks
*Scenic scrap metal heap and city trash incinerator
*US Customs
*Pitchfork Falls and Goat Lake Hydro Pipeline
*Bridal Veil Falls and White Pass City valley
*Moore Creek Bridge
*Welcome to Alaska Sign
*International Falls
*Sub Alpine terrain
*Multiple hanging glaciers
*Rocky point, Brackett's wagon road and White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad tracks
*Scenic scrap metal heap and city trash incinerator
*US Customs
*Pitchfork Falls and Goat Lake Hydro Pipeline
*Bridal Veil Falls and White Pass City valley
*Moore Creek Bridge
*Welcome to Alaska Sign
*International Falls
*Sub Alpine terrain
*Multiple hanging glaciers
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4 Hour YUKON TOUR adds:
*35 miles beyond White Pass summit *Views of Summit/Fraser Lake *Canadian Customs *Yukon Suspension Bridge ( $14 to cross bridge) *Tutshi Boat Launch *Tutshi panoramic view *Windy Arm of Tagish Lake *Sherry's favorite photo stop *Welcome to the Yukon sign |
5 hour CARCROSS TOUR adds:
*52 miles beyond White Pass Summit *Historic Venus Mine *Bove Island and Lime Mt. *Historic Carcross village *Flush toilets! *Sandy beach at Lake Bennett |
6 hour EMERALD LAKE TOUR adds:
*61 miles beyond the summit *Carcross Desert *Spectacular Emerald Lake *More time to visit Carcross *Opportunity to visit Caribou Crossing and experience their fantastic wildlife museum, dog sled demonstrations, dog cart rides, pet a puppy/sled dog, go gold panning, or take a helicopter ride for additional fees. |
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3 hour CITY SUMMIT CEMETERY TOUR adds:
*Scenic city overlook *Gold Rush Cemetery *Lower Reid Falls |
DYEA TOUR adds:
*City Overlook *Dyea road lookouts *Taiya River *Chilkoot Trailhead *Opportunity to see marine wildlife |
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PASSPORTS, Green Cards, AND VALID US AND CANADA VISAS REQUIRED ON ALL TOURS TO THE SUMMIT AND BEYOND.
All tours are $125 per hour plus 5% city sales tax.
