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Yukon Discovery Sightseeing Tour

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6 Hour Duration
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From pick-up to drop-off
Passports Required
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For entrance into Canada
Lunch Included
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BBQ Chicken Lunch in Yukon (vegan Indian Dahl option available)
Wildlife Sightings
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Bear and eagle sightings common

Description

Experience one of the finest tours in Skagway, offering a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes and wildlife encounters. The Yukon Discovery is a guided, full-day adventure starting just outside the dock in Skagway, taking you into Canada’s Yukon Territory. Journey north in a comfortable mini-coach, ascending over 3,000 ft. to traverse the White Pass summit, crossing through British Columbia and entering the Yukon Territory. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as moose, caribou, sheep, and bears along the scenic Klondike Highway. The stop in Carcross, Yukon allows for a visit to a wildlife museum, a petting farm, and the chance to delight in the company of adorable husky puppies. Following lunch, continue to the stunning Emerald Lake, a sight so spectacular it may seem Photoshopped.

Interestingly, one of the highly recommended activities in Skagway isn't actually within Skagway itself! Yukon day trips are favored for providing a rare opportunity to hit the highway and explore the interior, unlike Juneau or Ketchikan where road access is limited. The local guide's narration enriches the journey with historical insights into the Klondike Gold Rush from over a century ago.

Carcross, with its local flair, offers a distinctive experience not found in the port towns, providing a glimpse into the remote and vast landscape. Concluding the day with a visit to Emerald Lake and the return journey to Skagway completes one of the most comprehensive and value-packed excursions in the area.

For an enhanced experience, consider upgrading to the Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Tour. This option includes all the features of the standard tour plus a 30-minute Alaskan sled dog experience. Enjoy a ride on the trail and engage in a question and answer session with the local mushers.


What's Included

Round Trip Transportation
Knowledgeable Guides
Lunch
Admission Fees
Guide Gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions


Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Passports Required
Folding walkers and canes are allowed, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
While wildlife sightings are common, they are never guaranteed!
Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City
Skagway

Duration
6h 00min

Guest Rate
$179


Itinerary • 6h 00min • 6 activities

During pick-up, either at your cruise dock or in downtown Skagway if you are staying locally, your guides will check everyone's passport to ensure the tour group can enter Canada.

Duration
10 minutes

Embark on a scenic and fully-narrated, historic drive up the Klondike Highway all the way to Carcross, Yukon Territory. Along the way, take several stops for photos & views.

Duration
2 hours 15 minutes

For lunch, enjoy BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts. If you need vegetarian or other dietary options, please let us know in advance.

Duration
45 minutes

Explore the Yukon's largest Wildlife Museum and interact with the friendly animals in the petting zoo!

Duration
30 minutes

Hop back in the mini-coach to drive further North to Emerald Lake, before turning around to head back to Skagway. A highlight of the return trip is the stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.

Duration
2 hours 15 minutes

At the conclusion of your tour, you can ask to be dropped in downtown Skagway to explore the historic town, or be taken back to your cruise ship.

Duration
10 minutes