Skagway Shore Tours
Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog
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View LargeHold on tight! These pups are racing experts and will keep you right on track, but you’ll still be giggling as you fly around corners! -
View LargeNumerous overlooks above Tutshi and other alpine lakes will give you the chance to grab the perfect photos. Just be ready! -
View LargeLook at those puppy dog eyes! -
View LargeWhen the puppies are awake, you’ll have the opportunity to view them as they interact with their mother & handlers. -
View LargeToo cute for words? -
View LargeTake some time at Tutshi like to stretch your legs and grab some photos! -
View LargeWhite Pass indeed! This gorgeous zone between Skagway and Yukon is at high elevation and stays snowy for much of the year. Keep your eyes peeled for bleach-white ptarmigans! -
View LargeRide behind the team in a four-wheeler ATV when the weather is too hot for the dogs to pull the cart -
View LargeFeel the wind in your hair as a team of impressively strong husky athletes pulls you through the rainforest! -
View LargeThe appropriately named Emerald Lake is often a favorite stop on the Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Tour, as its deep green waters make for picture-perfect scenes! -
View LargeGoing for a ride with Alaskan Huskies -
View LargeKids won’t forget this Skagway shore excursion -
View LargeThe Yukon sign provides a great photo opportunity -
View LargeAll smiles from on board with Alaskan state flower in the corner -
View LargeA pit stop for the furry guides – they cool off in water pools along the way -
View LargeLunch is served. Homestyle comfort food is a nice feature of the day -
View LargeYukon’s Southern Lakes Region -
View LargeMore amazing scenery along the way -
View LargePlenty of stops for soaking it in at Lake Bennett -
View LargeDowntown Carcross Yukon – some local flair that’s off the beaten path -
View LargeGorgeous Emerald Lake provides an amazing photo on a sunny day
What to expect and what not to expect with this Skagway shore excursion
Climb aboard either the 12-passenger wheeled training cart or ATV while mushers ready the teams. As guides add each new dog to the line, you'll hear each dog's excitment as they can't wait to take off running. During this time, you will have the opportunity to experience the team dynamics, social order, and passion of your dog team. After the team of 8-12 dogs are ready, the musher drops the brake and you're off. The sled dogs respond instantaneously to the musher's commands, forking right, then left, as you meander through the forested trail, specially designed to train these canine athletes in the off season.
A 1-mile ride is the perfect amount of time to see the team respond to mushing commands, and romp in their watering pools. This exhilarating portion of the trip is approximately 15 minutes long, and provides time for team hookup, safety briefing, and your ride through the forest. Time on the trail can vary due to conditions, temperatures, and the team of dogs.
- Dock-to-dock transportation
- 6.5 hours duration
- Lunch provided - BBQ chicken or vegetarian option available
- Ride with Alaskan Iditarod sled teams
- Includes educational visit to Wildlife Museum
- Great chances for wildlife opportunities
- PASSPORTS REQUIRED
You may consider the Yukon Discovery Tour which includes all the same features without the husky dog experience. And for another true Alaskan educational adventure in Ketchikan, be sure to take a look at the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour!
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
SKAGWAY TOURS DETAILS:
- Minimum Age: There is no minimum age requirement for 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 at 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: $169
- Child Rate: $149 (ages 3-12)
- Infant Rate: Free (ages 2 and under) + 5% sales tax
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The tour is very well laid out and takes you to the top of the mountains, US and Canada borders, and the Yukon area. The tour guide was excellent and stopped at several areas and gave a continuous commentary. The dog sledge was very exciting and the time with the dogs and the handler was educating. Very much recommended for all people.
We did this tour in June 2016 with Tomas (otherwise known as Thomas) as our tour guide. Tomas was extremely knowledgeable about everything and told many interesting stories about the area and his personal experiences. He was very enthusiastic and clearly loves living the life in Alaska! We stopped off at all the sites and we even saw a brown bear and stayed so we could take pics. The dog ride was amazing, such a thrill watching the dogs run. Make sure you leave enough time to spend with the puppies at the end.
We purchased this for our daughter and her family. They certainly were not disappointed. They had a great time on the ride and being able to pet and hold the dogs. Thanks for helping us make a GREAT MEMORY they will never forget
This was an amazing tour. Brooke our tour guide was very informative about the areas we were visiting. She is a great guide. I appreciated all the stops along the way to take pictures and really take in the scenery. The opportunity to go on the sled dog tour was great and was one of the highlights of the trip for our son. I highly recommend this tour to anyone really interested in seeing the ruggedness and beauty of the area.
We had a blast on this tour! We had a great guide and the Dog Sled Camp was wonderful! Just being around those amazing dogs, their energy is contagious! The people that run the camp are all so nice and really love what they do, you can't help but love this place! This is a great tour, we will come back for sure!!
