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.
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 ADVENTURE
Experience the best of Skagway with a 6 hour driving adventure into the Yukon Territory searching for wildlife and enjoying the magnificent scenery, and return to Skagway on the famous White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Do it all! Your driver will pick you up at your ship at 8 am and take you on drive of your life up the Klondike Highway to the White Pass Summit, through northern British Columbia and into the majestic Yukon Territory to spectacular Emerald Lake. We will have time to have lunch or snack in Carcross before making our way back to Fraser, British Columbia where you will board your afternoon Train for a spectacular journey on the White Pass & Yukon Route RR. Experience the magnificence of this engineering marvel as you wind along steep mountainsides and see views of the original Trail of 98 used by the Stampeders. You will enjoy a ride back with new scenery the entire way while seated in vintage passenger coaches. Retrace the original route to the White Pass Summit in reverse, starting at 2865ft in elevation and returning to sea level. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites. See the original Klondike Trail of ‘98 not visible from the Klondike Highway. This is truly the best way to experience the train in Skagway.
Tour must be purchased in two segments: the driving portion is $750 for 6 hours for groups up to 6 people and the train portion must be booked through White Pass Railroad and costs $84 for each adult and $42 for each child.
Tour must be purchased in two segments: the driving portion is $750 for 6 hours for groups up to 6 people and the train portion must be booked through White Pass Railroad and costs $84 for each adult and $42 for each child.
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 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.
