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THE 10 BEST Yukon Tours & Excursions

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1. Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada + White Pass Summit

2. Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

3. Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour

4. Summit Experience & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

5. Skagway Shore Excursion: Yukon Discovery Tour

6. DIY Yukon Tour

7. Half Day Tour to Yukon and Suspension Bridge

8. Private luxury shore excursion Skagway, AK to Emerald Lake, Yukon.

9. Skagway Shore Excursion: Yukon Dog Sledding and Sightseeing Tour

10. Private Yukon Aurora Viewing

11. Arctic Day: Aurora Viewing Tour | late night

12. Yukon Extended Summit Drive Tour (From Skagway)

13. Yukon Aurora Viewing Package | 4 days

14. Pet the Pups 7-hour Scenic Journey to the Yukon and Dogsledding Camp

15. Day-Trip To Skagway - Gateway to the Klondike Goldrush

16. Yukon Escapade: Lakes, Wilderness, and Hidden Gems

17. Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour | half day

18. KLUANE NATIONAL PARK - Day-Trip from Whitehorse

19. 3 Days Tour Fall Color in Yukon from Whitehorse

20. Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis Viewing for Small Groups

21. Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife Half Day Viewing Tour

22. Caribou Crossing Adventure Tour

23. Arctic Day: Kluane National Park Tour | full day

24. The Best of Yukon City Tour (by car)

25. Arctic Day: Hiking Tour | half day

26. Yukon Gold Experience feat. Emerald Lake & Carcross

27. Exclusive Yukon Full-Day Tour with Dog Mushing Adventure

28. aurora borealis

29. Miles Canyon: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

30. Yukon Wildlife Preserve & Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

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Skagway White Pass Summit and Beyond Tour

$116 / person

This 100 miles roundtrip includes a guided scenic drive to the Yukon border with multiple photo stops, admission to the Yukon Suspension Bridge site, and crossing the bridge. Don't miss the chance to take pictures in front of READ MORE...

Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour

$126 / person

This three-hour tour includes a small group guided scenic drive to the Summit with photo stops, admission to the Suspension Bridge, and, if time allows, a visit to Reid Falls and the Gold Rush Cemetery in Skagway. Please note READ MORE...

Skagway Yukon Discovery Adventure

$152 / person

With so much to see, this is an incredible excursion for your time in Skagway. You'll learn about the history of the 1898 Gold Rush Trail while driving through the mile-high mountains and lush forests this state has to offer. READ MORE...

Skagway Your Way Private Tour

$238 / person

You choose the path on this small group private tour. One option is to set out in the direction of the wonderland that is the White Pass Summit. Flowing rivers, mountain peaks, and azure lakes await. Or perhaps a drive alo READ MORE...

Skagway Summit, Tormented Valley, and Suspension Bridge Tour

$99 / person

Sit back and relax as you enjoy the best scenery South East Alaska has to offer, on this relaxing scenic drive to the Yukon as you pass by beautiful rainforests, glacially carved valleys, waterfalls, and the dramatic beauty o READ MORE...

Skagway Grand Slam Town and Summit Tour

$60 / person

Follow the same route taken by Gold Rush pioneers in the late 1800s! This scenic driving tour will take you on a journey through historic downtown Skagway, up the iconic Klondike Highway, and over the Canadian border. You'll READ MORE...

Skagway Yukon Extended Summit Drive Tour

$149 / person

Soak up the natural wonders of the Yukon as you enjoy a scenic ride exploring the crossroads of the Klondike. Take advantage of amazing photo opportunities and capture the true beauty of sweeping landscapes, towering mountain READ MORE...

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Yukon Rail and Bus Adventure

• Follow the scenic trail of the Klondike Gold Rush from Skagway to the Canadian Yukon.
• Traverse the thrilling White Pass & Yukon Route, an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
• Take unforgettable photos at stops along the famous Klondike Highway
• Enjoy a delicious barbecue chicken meal at Caribou Crossing Trading Post
• Enjoy free admission to the Husky Puppy Camp and Wildlife Museum

Fall under "The Spell of the Yukon" with the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, while following the trail of the sourdoughs between Skagway, Alaska, and Yukon Territory, Canada. Welcome to the Yukon Rail & Bus Excursion in Skagway!

Departing from Skagway, your train will make the approximate 1 hour and 45 minute climb, following the Skagway River up to the White Pass Summit. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this Scenic Railway of the World was designated as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark (along with the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty). The three-foot wide narrow gauge railroad climbs almost 3,000 feet in the first 20 miles, with an average grade of 2.6%, and up to 3.9% in some locations. It also passes through two tunnels and travels over sky-high trestles and bridges. Comfortable restored and replica passenger coaches are pulled by vintage diesel locomotives. Each heated passenger coach has large viewing windows and a restroom.

After arriving at Fraser, British Columbia, you will be transferred to a comfortable tour vehicle where you will begin your amazing scenic journey on the famous Klondike Highway. During this Skagway excursion, you will make several stops at various points of interest for memorable photo opportunities. Some of these stops include the "Welcome to the Yukon" sign, Bove Island lookout, Carcross, the world's smallest desert, and Emerald Lake, the Yukon's most widely photographed lake.

A 1 hour 15 minute layover at Wild Adventure Yukon, offers guests a piping hot barbecue chicken meal; vegetarian meals are also offered. At this lunch facility you will also be able to enjoy free admission to the Husky Puppy Camp and the Yukon Wildlife Museum.

At the foot of Lake Bennett is Carcross, historically known as "Caribou Crossing." The Carcross Station, situated on the edge of the lake, was built in 1910 and is a designated Heritage Railway Station.

During the return to Skagway, you will be entertained by professional guides with their amusing stories of local lore and captivating tales of the Gold Rush Era. On the excursion, there will be stops along the way and opportunities for photo enthusiasts to view and capture the unparalleled beauty of cascading waterfalls, roaring rivers, majestic mountains, glaciers, historic sites and panoramic vistas.

Please Note: This tour in Skagway is also operated in reverse order with a "bus first" departure on certain days of the week.

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Yukon tours.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Ports of Call Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Private Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Multi-day Tours
• Photography Tours
• Night Tours
• Walking Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
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• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Simplified)
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Wild Adventure Yukon Tour into Canada + White Pass Summit

2. Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

3. Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour

4. Summit Experience & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

5. Skagway Shore Excursion: Yukon Discovery Tour

6. DIY Yukon Tour

7. Half Day Tour to Yukon and Suspension Bridge

8. Private luxury shore excursion Skagway, AK to Emerald Lake, Yukon.

9. Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis Viewing for Small Groups

10. Skagway Shore Excursion: Yukon Dog Sledding and Sightseeing Tour

11. Arctic Day: Aurora Viewing Tour | late night

12. Yukon Extended Summit Drive Tour (From Skagway)

13. Yukon Aurora Viewing Package | 4 days

14. Pet the Pups 7-hour Scenic Journey to the Yukon and Dogsledding Camp

15. Private Yukon Aurora Viewing

16. Day-Trip To Skagway - Gateway to the Klondike Goldrush

17. Yukon Escapade: Lakes, Wilderness, and Hidden Gems

18. Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour | half day

19. KLUANE NATIONAL PARK - Day-Trip from Whitehorse

20. 3 Days Tour Fall Color in Yukon from Whitehorse

21. Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife Half Day Viewing Tour

22. Caribou Crossing Adventure Tour

23. Arctic Day: Kluane National Park Tour | full day

24. The Best of Yukon City Tour (by car)

25. Arctic Day: Hiking Tour | half day

26. Yukon Gold Experience feat. Emerald Lake & Carcross

27. Exclusive Yukon Full-Day Tour with Dog Mushing Adventure

28. aurora borealis

29. Miles Canyon: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

30. Yukon Wildlife Preserve & Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

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• White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
• Klondike Summit
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Experience the beauty of the legendary White Pass Trail of '98 from different perspectives on this exhilarating tour. Travel the Klondike Highway by motorcoach, over the White Pass Summit, into Canada's Yukon culminating with a thrilling ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. A scenic drive parallels the route used by prospectors during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush as you ascend the 3,290-foot White Pass Summit. The lush growth of the coast gives way to Canada's rugged wilderness as you travel through the glaciated area known as Tormented Valley. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at Wild Adventure Yukon, followed by a stroll through the Wildlife Gallery, PCMP Heritage Museum, petting zoo and dog musher's village. Stop at the Native village of Carcross, home to exceptional handi-crafts. Then, board the White Pass & Yukon Railroad vintage train cars for an epic, 27-mile journey past breathtaking waterfalls, mountains and glaciers.

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Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour up the Klondike Highway to the Yukon with picture stops

Vicit wild adventure yukon & enjoy lunch, drive to carcross, with free time to explore, tour to fraser, bc train depot, ride white pass scenic railway back to skagway, tour back to cruise ship pier.

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White Pass Summit & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

Half-day tour from skagway.

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Tour Overview

A very popular tour, this excursion starts up the Klondike Highway, climbing nearly 3,500 feet thru the White Pass and into Canada and the Tormented Valley- to the remote Yukon Suspension Bridge.  This attraction offers amazing vistas over the Tutshi River with a bridge connecting both sides, along with plenty of informational signs and displays scattered throughout.  The bridge has a gift shop, coffee shop/cafe, and restrooms for its guests.  We highly recommend trying out the bison chili!

This half day tour includes our Skagway City & Summit Tour, with stops and scenic overlooks along the Klondike  Highway and into British Columbia’s Tormented Valley, and finally Tagish Lake for a stop at our main destination: The Yukon Suspension Bridge.

Our tour times are coordinated with ship times.  Our team double checks all bookings to ensure you will return to Skagway before your all-aboard!

The Excursion

• We’ll meet you outside your ship at the 3 major berths in Skagway or at Centennial Park – across from the White Pass Railroad Depot
• On your way to the sled dog camp, listen to informative commentary from your driver-guide about Skagway and the Gold Rush.
• Enjoy multiple photo stops and catch memories along the Klondike Highway, including the Welcome to Alaska sign and the White Pass Summit.
• You’ll cross the border into Canada, so all guests will need an original birth certificate (US/CA residents only) or a passport (see notes below).
• Up to 45 minutes at the Yukon Suspension Bridge
• Gift shop, snacks, and restrooms available at the Bridge.
• Bus transportation is provided back to the docks at the end of your tour.

Tour time is approximately 3.5 hours.

Our current pricing for this tour:

• Adults: $115 USD + tax
• Children aged 2 to 13: $105 USD + tax
• Group discounts available for parties of 9 or more

Contact us for private charters on this excursion – Skagway Tours has 14, 24, and 42 passenger vehicles.

Skagway Tours prices all experiences in USD.   American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted in our online booking engine (calendar to the right).

Tours must be paid at time of booking.   Tours are non-refundable within 14 days of travel unless you purchase the Klondike Protection Plan or your ship does not make it into port.

What are the dates & times of the tour?

This tour runs during the summer cruise ship season, which is from the 1st week of May until the end of September.  Tours in the early & later part of the season are subject to road conditions.

Most tours depart daily at 8:00AM and 2:15PM.

Exact dates and times can be viewed on the calendar on the right.

What's included?

• All transportation is included.
• Entry to the Yukon Suspension Bridge
• Multiple photo stops along the Klondike Highway, including the Welcome to Alaska sign and the White Pass Summit.
• Toddlers and Infants under 2 are free.

Additional Information

• Strollers and folding wheelchairs are welcome. Come a few minutes early and allow extra time for loading and unloading. There are three steps up and onto the bus. Car seats are not required or convenient. Infants may sit on your lap. Less gear to lug around the park!
• Buses have limited cargo space and cannot store electric scooters or electric wheelchairs.  Newer model collapsable, powered wheelchairs (under 50#s) may be stored in the back of the bus, however we kindly ask that a traveler companion/aid assist our driver-guide in the stowage of the chair.  The City of Skagway does have limited covered space near each berth for motorized chairs.
• GUESTS OF ALL NATIONALITIES MUST BRING PASSPORTS AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION for all tours with our company. Photo copies ARE NOT permitted. Photo ID and birth certificates are not acceptable unless the guest is a U.S. or Canadian citizen.  Guests under 16 years of age are allowed entry into Canada with an original (NOT PHOTOCOPY) of their birth certificate.

Where are we picked up?

The meeting place is located just beyond the security checkpoint for each berth/dock. Dock representatives are waiting near the exit, holding Skagway Tours signs, and wearing a red vest or hat.

Check-in is required prior to boarding the bus.  All pick-ups start at LEAST 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time of the tour.  We can NOT be late, and refunds will not be authorized for guests who do not check-in before departure and have proper documentation to enter Canada.

Pickup Locations in Skagway

• Railroad Dock – Please go to the “ZONE B / Skagway FishCo” checkpoint, this is adjacent to the area where shuttles and tenders will drop you off. Look for a representative holding a RED sign that reads, “SKAGWAY TOURS.”
• Broadway Dock – Walk to the end of the pier “foot bridge” to the parking lot directly in front of your ship and look for a representative holding a RED sign that reads, “SKAGWAY TOURS.”
• Ore Dock – Walk to the red weather shelter which is located directly across the footbridge in the parking lot next to the cruise ship. Wait here for your driver/guide who will be carrying a RED sign that reads, “SKAGWAY TOURS.”
• Centennial Park & 1st Avenue – There is a bus pullout just in front of the railroad tracks along Broadway, across from the White Pass & Yukon Route Depot.  Look for the large black & red snow-removal locomotive display.  This is the last/final stop for pickups on the tour.

GUESTS OF ALL NATIONALITIES MUST BRING PASSPORTS AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION for all tours with our company. Photo copies ARE NOT permitted. Photo ID and birth certificates are not acceptable unless the guest is a U.S. or Canadian citizen.  Guests under 16 of age may bring an original (NOT PHOTOCOPY) of their birth certificate in leiu of passport.

Questions? Call 907.921.4344 or use our online chat (bottom right).

Where is the drop-off?

The drop-off location is the same as the pickup location, unless you chose to get off at Centennial Park, located at 1st & Broadway.  This stop is about a 5 to 10 minute walk to all berths.  

Note: it is important that you provide our staff with the name of your ship/line so that we can ensure you are booked on the correct tour & times; most of our tours are scheduled around ships times and make sure all tours have returned to Skagway at least 1 hour prior to all-aboard time.   If we notice a possible time conflict, one of our team members will contact you and suggest a new time, tour, or refund.

What should I bring?

The weather in Skagway is often cool & wet (we live in a rainforest.) while the Yukon is dryer and a bit cooler than Skagway (1o to 15* F colder). Bring your passport, layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, a camera and/or video camera, and comfortable shoes.   

Passports ARE required for non-US/Canadian residents.  US & Canadian residents must have an original birth certificate, Nexus card, or any approved WHTI document to enter Canada (and re-enter the US). 

… and if you think your driver-guide did a fantastic job, tips are always appreciated!

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