The Top 2 Raft Tours in Skagway

Gently rafting along a smooth glacial river taking in the views - there’s not much that could be better, right? If you want an alternative way of seeing the sights, then a Skagway raft tour could be the way to go. Skagway isn’t home to white water rapids - rafting in these parts is far more relaxing. So sit back, have your camera at the ready, and float serenely past some of the most gorgeous scenery in the region. 

The most chilled of our rafting adventures is the Scenic River Float Tour. Begin your day with a short drive to the abandoned city of Dyea, learning about its significance during the Klondike Gold Rush. You’ll also pass the start of the Chilkoot Trail, which led prospectors to the Yukon interior. This small group excursion will then take you on an easygoing float down the Taiya River, a route that passes by spectacular Alaskan scenery. Expect soaring mountains, temperate rainforest - and the possibility of spotting bald eagles overhead as they scope out their prey. 

If you like your tours a little more challenging, then consider the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float, which includes a hiking element alongside rafting. Follow the Chilkoot Trail - the very same route prospectors took during the Gold Rush - as it undulates through the Alaskan forest. This moderate walk will take you through the ghost town of Dyea and you can expect plenty of scenic vistas en route. Then, it’s time to relax, with a gentle - but absolutely beautiful - float down the Taiya River back toward Skagway.  

These Skagway raft tours are a popular excursion option. They allow you to experience the best of Skagway’s scenery, as well as learn a little more about the Gold Rush history of this region. Pick your favorite and join us on tour during your next Skagway vacation!