Top Skagway Shore Excursions

While in Skagway port, spend the day discovering the treasures of the Yukon, Canada's westernmost territory. This comprehensive tour travels along the Klondike Highway by minibus, with mountain scenery that will impress you. Many photo stops are made and wildlife sightings are a good possibility. Once in Carcross area, visit the Caribou Crossing Trading Post, with its wildlife museum and a dogsled camp. Enjoy soaking up the wild beauty of southeast Alaska, the northern tip of British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory on this Skagway shore excursion. Note: All travelers must bring their valid passport.

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!

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.

While in port, explore Skagway's local highlights and the White Pass Summit during this 2.5 hour mini-bus sightseeing shore excursion. Travel along the Klondike highway with sweeping views of coastal rainforest cloaked mountains and rugged mountain valleys. Stops include waterfalls and a classic photo at the ‘Welcome to Alaska’ sign. Breathe in crisp mountain air near the Summit and sweeping dramatic views at Tormented Valley. Along the way, hear entertaining tales of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush narrated by your experienced guide.

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.

While in Skagway port, spend half a day discovering the wild beauty of Canada’s Yukon territory via a mini-bus. This tour travels along the Klondike Highway, with mountain and waterfall scenery that will take your breath away. Wind your way up to White Pass summit and feast eyes on the dramatic landscape of Tormented Valley. Spot wildlife along the way, and don’t forget to take a commemorative shot at the Yukon border sign. Note: bring a current, valid passport.

Go sightseeing in the Yukon on a half-day tour from Skagway. Bring your passport to clear the border crossing in Fraser, then experience the natural beauty of the White Pass and the boreal forest in Canada. You also learn about Klondike Gold Rush history and have time for photo ops at landmarks such as Bridal Veil Falls and the Welcome To Alaska Sign. Includes a driver-guide who shares live commentary and round-trip transportation from Skagway.

Explore White Pass and take a dog sled ride on a tour from Skagway. Head up to 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) of elevation at White Pass and take in views that extend all the way to the Yukon. See towering waterfalls, glaciers, alpine valleys, huge lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Then ride in a dog sled, meet the puppies, and learn about a musher's life in a remote part of Canada. You also pan for gold, hear stories from your guide about the gold rush in Alaska, and have a chance to spot wildlife. Includes activities, transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at the ship dock in Skagway.

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.

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.

Explore Skagway without the hassle of planning on a tour with convenient transport from the Skagway cruise port. Your guide, who navigates for you, stops at top landmarks and secluded locations off the beaten path, from Bridal Veil Falls to a Robin Williams film location. Throughout the tour, listen to little–known anecdotes about the area’s history and enjoy plenty of frame–worthy photo opportunities.

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.

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.

Discover the best of Skagway on a popular day trip for visitors docked at the cruise port. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides context about landmarks and natural landscapes along the way. Included on the day’s itinerary is a dog-sledding session with free time to play with the Iditarod training camp puppies. No need to plan logistics: Lunch, entrance fees, and admission tickets are all included.

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.

Embark on an exciting 2-hour Skagway gold-panning shore excursion while your ship is docked in port. Discover Liarsville, named after the tall tales that originated during the Klondike Gold Rush, and learn how to pan for treasure on your own in the town’s gold fields. See fascinating relics from the gold-mining era, and in the fresh air of the woods, dig into a hearty, all-you-can-eat feast of Alaskan fare featuring wild salmon. Port transport included.

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.

While your ship is docked in Skagway, enjoy a 40 minute raft ride on the Taiya River. During this peaceful river float, a knowledgeable guide points out any wildlife, including possible bald eagles and even bears, depending on the time of year. Learn about Skagway’s history as you snap photos of spectacular mountain scenery. This family-friendly shore excursion comes with port transport.

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.

Find fortune and adventure on this 2-hour gold-panning tour from Skagway. Get to know the historical town of Liarsville, named after the tall tales that originated during the Klondike Gold Rush, and learn how to pan for treasure on your own in the town’s gold fields. See relics from the gold-mining era, and dig into a hearty, all-you-can-eat feast of Alaskan fare featuring wild salmon. Round-trip hotel transport included. And yes, you keep all the gold you find!

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.

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.

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.

Complete your stay in Skagway with a traditional Alaskan salmon-bake buffet, and enjoy this 90-minute experience in the woods of Liarsville. After feasting on as much grilled wild salmon as you like, stroll through the historical village that spawned tall tales during the Klondike Gold Rush. Check out 19th-century exhibitions at the Gold Rush–era campsite replica, and gain insight into the town’s colorful history from in-period characters. Hotel transport included.