Skagway Shore Tours
Private Emerald Lake Tour
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View LargeIt’s often said that the highway between Skagway and Carcross is one of the most scenic road trips in all of North America. I believe it! -
View LargeOn the Private Emerald Lake Tour, you’ll see the odd and fascinating Carcross desert! -
View LargeBlack bears can often be seen strutting along the sides of the Yukon Highway! -
View LargeIf you’re truly lucky, perhaps you’ll catch sight of one of these Alaskan beauties! -
View LargeBehold, glorious Emerald Lake! You’ll see the famed feature first-hand on the Private Emerald Lake Tour! -
View LargeLovely fireweed abounds along the lovely route between Skagway and Yukon. -
View LargeScenic lookouts are numerous along the way on the Private Emerald Lake Tour. -
View LargeYou’ve likely never seen anything quite like the muskeg bogs that dot the way along your route! -
View LargeGlassy, mountain-rimmed lakes are part of what makes this part of the world so compelling -
View LargeNumerous mountain goats make a home of the rocky hills around Skagway and in Yukon. -
View LargeBring your cameras and extra film for stunning lookouts like this! -
View LargeAlaska’s wildflowers are numerous and stunning. -
View LargeKeep your eyes peeled for grizzies, as they, too, call this area home! -
View LargeIt’s hard to beat the awe-inspiring scenery you’ll encounter on the Private Emerald Lake Tour.
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
You won't see this tour offered through the cruise lines. This is an exclusive private tour with a knowledgeable, local guide. Allowing ample time for photo opportunities, lunch, and any additional extras that you might want to do, the 7-hour tour departs from Skagway and follows the Klondike Highway north to Yukon. Your guide narrates the journey and you are in complete control of this totally customized and private experience.
- Exclusive tour - just your group and a local guide
- Dock-to-dock transportation
- 7 hours duration
- PASSPORTS REQUIRED
We prefer to get an early start to this tour so we're first on the road. This allows us to beat the crowds and gives us the best opportunity for wildlife viewing. If you have specific requests, just let us know - it's your tour! Note: To add a dogsledding or hiking adventure to this excursion, see the brand-new Private Emerald Lake and Dogsledding Tour or Private Emerald Lake and Hiking Tour.
For another Private Tour Experience, take a look at our Private Wildlife Kayak & Boat Charter in Juneau!
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to participate on this tour. Car seats are available by request for younger children.
- Accessibility: Because this is a completely custom tour, we can accommodate many types of accessibility limitations. This tour can include as few or as many stops as you would like. Just ask us about specific conditions.
- 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. Then you can shed a layer when warm or add a layer if cool. Wear a T-shirt, sweatshirt or fleece and a windproof jacket and you will be ready for whatever weather you might encounter.
| TOUR TIME | PICKUP TIME | duration | drop-off time | available |
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| 7:30 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | 7 hours | 2:30 p.m. | 7 days/week |
- Groups up to 8: $875.00/vehicle ($125/hour)
- Groups up to 14: $1015.00/vehicle ($145/hour) + 5% sales tax
- Add a 1-hour guided hike to the tour: see Private Emerald Lake & Hiking Tour
- Join a husky dog team for a wheeled dog cart experience: see Private Emerald Lake & Dogsledding Tour
Bring your camera. Binoculars are optional, as these are provided for you on the tour.
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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.
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.
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!)
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!
