Skagway Shore Tours
Bennett Lake Scenic Journey
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View LargeThe White Pass Railroad, paralleling the Chilkoot Trail, is built on a century worth of history -
View LargeA look at the Bennett Station House where lunch is served before continuing on the journey -
View LargeA stop with a small touring group at Emerald Lake make for an unreal photo opportunity -
View LargeBennett, B.C. is only accessible by hiking the Chilkoot Trail or by taking this tour – very exclusive experience! -
View LargeA once-in-a-lifetime chance to journey into Canada’s unexplored Yukon Territory -
View LargeTrade for train for a mini-coach at Carcross, Yukon and continue on to Emerald Lake -
View LargeMagnificent views around every stretch and the highway return trip provides a whole new perspective on the land -
View LargeA stop at the Bennett Station House for lunch provides a great meal with amazing surroundings -
View LargeBelieve it or not, this was a bustling area in the late 1800s where Klondikers began an arduous journey to Dawson City, Yukon -
View LargeThe history outlining the Klondike Gold Rush, the Chilkoot Trail, and Lake Bennett is well-presented on this tour
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
If you're researching Skagway tours then you've undoubtedly heard about the White Pass train, a historic, narrow-gauge railroad that climbs up and over White Pass Summit and meanders into Canada's Yukon Territory. It's universally accepted as one of those "must" activities in terms of things to do in Skagway Alaska, and with good reason. We offer the Bennett Lake Scenic Journey specifically because it is the pinnacle of the White Pass scenic railway options available. It spans the entire 67.5 mile route, bypassing the typical White Pass Summit turn-around and continues on even further into Carcross, Yukon.
- Journey further than typical Skagway train tours, see Yukon Territory
- 8 hours duration
- Combination train AND bus tour
- Lunch included on the train. Vegetarian option available with advance notice.
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- This train is not equipped with a wheelchair lift
Rather than retracing the same track back to town as the majority of the Skagway train trips do, this tour is paired with a bus trip in a small touring bus that gives guests a different perspective, includes an informative narrative from a friendly guide and explores more scenery, making this combination tour the best Alaska train experience available. Stops at Emerald Lake, Carcross, and views of Yukon's Southern Lakes Region are all added bonuses on this Skagway shore excursion.
For another classic Inside Passage experience, take a look at our Misty Fjords Flightseeing Excursion from Ketchikan!
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to participate on this tour.
- Accessibility: This tour has a moderate level of activity. This particular train is not equipped with wheelchair access so participants must be able to walk up and down a few steps.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Including 'Flex Cancel' allows cancellations and refunds up to 24-hours before the tour. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure (or within 24-hours with Flex Cancel) are nonrefundable.
- What to Wear: In preparing for Skagway excursions, we recommend dressing in layers as Alaskan weather can change quickly. Dress comfortably and pack a rain jacket just in case. Don’t forget your camera!
| Day | Tour TIME | Boarding Time | duration | drop-off time |
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| Monday | 9:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 8 hours | 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 7:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours | 3:45 p.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 8 hours | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Wednesday | 7:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours | 3:45 p.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 8 hours | 5:30 p.m. | Thursday | 7:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours | 3:45 p.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 8 hours | 5:30 p.m. | Friday | 7:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours | 3:45 p.m. | Saturday | 9:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | 8 hours | 5:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 7:45 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours | 3:45 p.m. |
- Adult Rate: $239
- Child Rate: $129 (ages 3-12)
- Infant Rate: Free (2 and under)
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Order of travel was switched without notifying us. We were scheduled to ride the train up to Bennet Lake and then bus down on the return. We did not find out about the change until we were told to board the bus.
Temperature in van/bus was cold. We repeatedly asked the driver to turn up the heat, but there was no noticeable difference in temperature.
Stop time at Bennet Lake was extended from 45 mins to 1 hour without asking if the time extension was agreeable to us. This was especially annoying because mosquitoes were particularly bad at that time, and part of the trail was closed to our exploration due to a bear sighting. We could have used less time, not more time at the site.
The RR history itself was interesting and worth seeing. Staff could have been more sensitive to our interests and needs.
It as one of three highlights of our recent camping trip to Alaska. Without question I would recommend the Bennett Train - 8 hour trip. The scenery can only be seen with this way of travel, the commentary was excellent and even the food served was very good. While it appears expensive when first reading of the trip I can only say that it was worth every penny. Highly recommend this trip
I would recommend this train trip to anyone. We had so much fun. The people were so knowledgeable and friendly. We saw wild life, waterfalls, and traveling into the Yukon was great! Go you won't be disappointed.
Great scenic railway and wonderful drive back to Skagway. The bus driver Larry was really nice.
The train ride was absolutely wonderful. We had perfect weather. The scenery was fantastic. Leaving from Skagway, you will get better scenery on the left side of the train (facing forward) than the right, as the left side is mostly valley facing and the right side mostly faces the side of the mountain. The narration on the train ride is informative and helpful. We are very happy we took this tour rather than the excursion through our cruise ship, as this tour took us into the Yukon Territory - another check off our travel bucket list. The coach ride back was very comfortable, with a knowledgeable and funny driver. Very happy we chose this tour!!!
