Skagway Shore Tours
White Pass Summit & City Tour
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View LargeThe ‘Welcome to Alaska’ sign provides a great photo opportunity with the Sawtooth Range in the background -
View LargeClimbing up above treeline in a comfortable, 24-passenger mini-coach exposes alpine tundra and soaring Alaskan peaks -
View LargeOccassionally, wildlife sightings occur right on the side of the highway! Keep you camera on and ready -
View LargeThe Sawtooth Range provides almost a protective barrier for the port town of Skagway, nestled at their base -
View LargeLots of stops along the way provide chances to get out, take in the air, and get some great photos -
View LargeCross over Moore Bridge as you climb 3,000 feet up the Klondike Highway -
View LargeThe Klondike Highway parallels the White Pass Railway and Gold Rush trail of 1898 -
View LargeAptly named International Falls is located close to the U.S. / Canada border -
View LargeTypical scenery along this journey – massive Alaskan peaks on both sides
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
This is one of the most popular Skagway excursions with good reason. The 2.5 hour time frame gives you the opportunity to soak in some of Skagway's rugged history and surrounding scenery, but also gives you time back in Skagway for shopping or even another afternoon adventure such as ziplining or a husky dog ride. Unlike the cruise line tours that depart in 45-passenger buses, this tour is strictly local with between 13-32 passengers in a comfortable mini-coach with lots of window seating, which will come in handy for photographing waterfalls, glacier-formed lakes, and majestic Alaskan peaks.
- Dock-to-dock transportation
- 2.5 hours duration
- Fully narrated by local guide
- Photo opportunities
- Comfortable mini-coach with lots of windows
- PASSPORTS REQUIRED
- Lunch is not included
Starting with a pick-up right at the cruise ship pier, you'll meet your guide for the day and board the mini-coach. The guides provide an excellent narrative about the background of Skagway and the history of the Klondike Gold Rush full of rogue characters and unruly outlaws. As the journey begins to climb up the White Pass summit, the narrative takes a backseat to the natural beauty you'll see on both sides of the Klondike Highway. This tour is our recommendation if you want to experience all of the highlights that attract visitors to Skagway but also leave some free time for other tours, shopping, hiking or just relaxing back in town.
Here's a tip: Create a great Inside Passage package with our Juneau Highlights Tour and the Wildlife Sanctuary & Eagle Center in Ketchikan!
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to participate on this tour.
- Accessibility: The activity level of this tour is easy/moderate. Guests must be able to walk up and down a few steps to board the bus. There are opportunities to walk around in designated areas.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we will issue a refund. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure are non-refundable.
- 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. Extra items can be stored on the bus at any time throughout the trip. Don’t forget your camera!
- Adult Rate: $54
- Child Rate: $34 (ages 3-12)
- Infant Rate: Free (ages 2 and under) + 5% sales tax
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J.J. was a very informative and friendly tour guide. Found the cemeteries very interesting. The little town of Skagway was like a look at the past. J.J. seemed very happy to have become a permanent resident there. Very enjoyable.
JJ was really informative and personable!!!!
This is a great tour to get the most out of your time while in Skagway. The scenery and sights are amazing. The tour is the perfect length to see everything, yet leave a little time for additional exploring. Our tour guide, JJ, was the best!
The tour was breathtaking! Lots of places to take pictures. The most amazing part was that one person in my group left their jacket on the first bus. We called the office and they brought the jacket to our ship before we left the port! They really go above and beyond!!!
Loved our trip to the Summit we were blessed with great weather and Tyler was very interesting and informative. Our whole day in Skagway was wonderful great port to visit.
