Private Emerald Lake & Dogsledding Tour

With what many visitors regard as some of the most stunning scenery in the world, the historic route up White Pass Summit and into the pristine and wild Yukon Territory has been referred to often as one of the most gorgeous road trips in the world! It’s no surprise, then, that demand is high for this unique Skagway private tour! The brand-new Private Emerald Lake & Dogsledding Tour is similar to the Private Emerald Lake Tour, as it allows guests to explore in their very own private coach on the way toward the one-of-a-kind town of Carcross. In addition, however, this tour features a stop at a local dog mushers’ camp, where guests can learn about the sled dog life and even take a ride on a customized dog-driven cart! This exclusive tour, which totals 7 hours in length, carries guests past old-growth forest, glacier-covered mountains, clear-blue lakes, and glorious whitewater falls! What really sets it apart, though, is its customizable nature: your personal guide will make sure that your outing precisely matches your group’s needs, stopping whenever and wherever you’d like to explore in more depth! One of the premier Yukon tours from Skagway, this unique combo excursion has something for everyone!

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What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion

This unique Skagway private tour begins with pick-up from whatever location best suits your group. Then your personal coach will head off to the 67-mile White Pass Route, a stunning byway that follows alongside the historic Yukon Railroad, for a day of intensely stunning sightseeing! History buffs rejoice: your coach will be following the very same route taken by hopeful Klondike gold-seekers in 1898! Your local guide will be on-deck to answer your questions as you stop off at Emerald Lake, the Southern Lakes region, or any other sites you have on the bucket list. Then, of course, for your visit to a real Alaskan mushers’ camp! You’ll get to play with the husky athletes (and their puppies!), take a rainforest ride on a custom wheeled dogsled, and hear edge-of-your-seat adventure tales from seasoned Iditarod mushers!

Advanced reservations recommended - limited spots
Dock-to-dock transportation
7 hours duration
Fully guided by local experts
PASSPORTS REQUIRED
Customizable & intimate experience

Then, in the adventure town of Carcross, you’ll have the chance to check out a one-of-a-kind outpost under the leadership of your knowledgeable guide. Moreover, with this custom Skagway private tour, you won’t be in any hurry to get back, so you’ll have the chance to take in heaps of scenery and history! This exclusive all-day excursion is limited to 14 people max, so, as for other Yukon tours from Skagway, bookings are recommended in advance. Also note that base price is for the entire group, rather than per person; see the pricing tab for more information.

Looking for another Alaska exclusive? Take a look at the Private Whale Watching Tour in Juneau!

Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.

SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age for this tour.
Accessibility: This tour is accessible for people of all physical abilities.
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.

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TOUR TIME	Meeting TIME	duration	drop-off time	available
7:30 a.m.	7:30 a.m.	7 hours	2:30 p.m.	7 days/week

Group Base Rate: $884 (up to 8 people), $1024 (9-14 people)
Additional Dogsled Cost Per Person: $69 (adults), $64 (children)

You've got questions, we've got answers

Q:Is transportation included? Where is the meeting location?

Round-trip transportation is included with this trip right from your cruise ship. The guides will meet you right at the end of your specific cruise ship and you will be returned to the cruise ship at the end of the tour. If booking online, you will receive a confirmation email and voucher with complete instructions within 24-hours upon booking.

Q:Our ship arrives at 7:00 a.m., so do we have time to make the 7:30 a.m. departure?

Yes! In many ways, the 7:30 a.m. departure is geared towards guests arriving at 7:00 a.m. Just be prepared to disembark early or on time and there shouldn't be any problems joining the 7:30 a.m. departure.

Q:How much is this tour per person?

This tour has no per person rate. It has a base rate of $884 for groups of up to 8 people and $1024 for groups of 9-14 people. An additional $69/adult and $64/child is for the dogsledding portion.

Q:What should I bring?

This tour enters Canada’s Yukon Territory and passports will be required to go through the Canadian customs post, as well as to re-enter the United States. Passports are required for all adults and children 16 or older. Children 15 and under should have an original or certified copy or birth certificate or a Passport. If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a notarized letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Some nationalities may also require a Canada and/or USA Visa. (Single-entry is acceptable). Please bring all original documentation, no copies are allowed. If passengers show up for the tour without the proper ID, they will not be allowed to board. While we will attempt to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made, and no refund will be given under these circumstances. Passengers with felonies, DUI, or criminal charges are not allowed entry into Canada.

Q:Will we see wildlife?

For wildlife sightings such as bear, moose, mountain goats, and others, the Yukon is your best bet. Short of hiring a cousin to dress up in costume, we can not guarantee you’ll see wildlife, and yet, we often do!

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Rating of This tour has received an average of 5 stars on a total of 4 Ratings

Alan Rudnick

Wisconsin

2014/09/19

Skagway Driving Tour

We hired a car for a six hour tour into the Yukon Territory. Our tour guide, Max, was a wonderful young man who was from Skagway. Max had a very good understanding of the area and showed us everything. We did not see wildlife but the scenery was spectacular. I would recommend this for anyone visiting Skagway. If you can get Max as your tour guide you will have a wonderful experience.

Kurt Jacobson

Wisconsin

2014/08/23

Emerald Lake and Yukon

We so enjoyed our private tour with Max. He was hospitable, friendly, flexible and informative. We felt he went out of his way to be accommodating to our desires and offered suggestions that were helpful. We hope others will secure his services.

Catherine

Iowa

2014/07/08

Skagway Private Tour

Max was an AWESOME tour guide!! He took our entire family on a private 4hour tour - we wanted to take our time and not be on a set schedule. This tour was perfect! Not only did we have great weather, but Max and his stories were so much fun! Plus - he is a great photographer with a lot of patience (he had to deal with 8 or 9 cameras at several stops!)

Debi Mitchell

St. Louis, MO

2014/06/03

Excellent day!

We had such a super day with our tour guide. We explored and saw well beyond what we thought we would. The highlight was the bear and cubs along the side of the road. Thanks for a great day!

What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion

Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.

Rating of This tour has received an average of 5 stars on a total of 4 Ratings

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