Skagway to Yukon full-day tour: Wildlife museum and sled dogs
Emerald Lake, sand dunes, and a working sled dog camp in the Yukon wilderness.
A full-day tour from Skagway into Canada's Yukon Territory by mini-bus, with stops at Emerald Lake, Carcross, and Wild Adventure Yukon for lunch and access to a Wildlife Taxidermy museum and sled dog camp. The tour includes port pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, and BBQ chicken lunch with vegetarian options; all passengers must bring a valid passport. The 6.5-hour excursion crosses into British Columbia and climbs to White Pass Summit at 3,292 feet before returning to the ship.
6h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Full-day Yukon shore excursion
- Depart from Skagway, Alaska
- Stop for scenic photos at panoramic lake
- Photo stop at Yukon border Welcome sign
- Photo stop at BC/Yukon border Welcome sign
- View Bove Island and Lime Mt. at Tagish Lake
- See unique sand dunes geologic feature
- Visit Carcross village and historic buildings
- Enjoy Wildlife Taxidermy museum and sled dog camp
- Have BBQ chicken lunch with sides
- Photo stop at Emerald Lake
- Photo stop at White Pass Summit with Welcome to Alaska sign
- Return to Skagway
The Experience
The mini-bus leaves the dock with a representative holding a Frontier Excursions sign and heads north into the Yukon, crossing the BC border at a marked photo stop. Along the way you'll pass Emerald Lake and stop at viewpoints of Tagish Lake and Bove Island, then reach Carcross—a village with historic buildings and Native culture—where the landscape shifts to reveal sand dunes, a unique geologic feature in this part of the territory.
Lunch happens at Wild Adventure Yukon, where BBQ chicken with roasted potato, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade donuts is served (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options of lentil curry are available). The site also holds a Wildlife Taxidermy museum with over 100 Yukon and Arctic species, recreations of Ice Age animals, and historical Gold Rush and Canadian Mountie displays. Outside, a sled dog camp shows the huskies training for the Yukon Quest race, and a petting farm lets you interact with animals onsite.
After lunch, the route climbs to White Pass Summit at 3,292 feet for a final photo stop at the Welcome to Alaska sign before the drive back to the ship. The whole day runs 6.5 hours. Port drop-off is included, so you return to the dock without arranging a second transfer.
What’s included
- Port pickup and drop-off at Skagway.
- professional guide.
- admission to Wild Adventure Yukon with the Wildlife Taxidermy museum and sled dog camp.
- BBQ chicken lunch with roasted potato, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade donuts, plus tea and coffee (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free lentil curry available).
- petting farm access and gift shop.
Operated by Frontier Excursions & Adventures
Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Skagway and want a full day crossing into Canada's Yukon wilderness—the mini-bus departs from the cruise terminal and times the return to your ship's departure window.
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Top questions
What's the Wildlife Taxidermy museum like at Wild Adventure Yukon?
The museum holds over 100 mounted Yukon and Arctic species, Ice Age animal recreations, and historical displays about the Gold Rush and Canadian Mounties. It's part of the Wild Adventure Yukon site where lunch is served.
Can I see the sled dogs that race in the Yukon Quest?
Yes. The sled dog camp at Wild Adventure Yukon shows huskies preparing for the Yukon Quest race, so you can watch them during the lunch stop.
What happens at Carcross on this tour?
Carcross is a village visit where you walk among historic buildings and learn about Native culture. The area is also known for its sand dunes, a rare geologic feature in the Yukon.
Do I need a passport for this Skagway tour into Canada?
Yes. An original valid passport is required; copies are not accepted. Non-US and non-Canadian citizens may also need a visa, which you must confirm and obtain before the tour—visa requirements are your responsibility.
What lunch options are available on the tour?
BBQ chicken with roasted potato, coleslaw, rolls, and homemade donuts is the standard lunch. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options of lentil curry are available; the driver takes orders at the start of the tour.
Does the tour include getting back to the ship on time?
Yes. Port pickup and drop-off are included, and the tour is timed to fit cruise ship schedules—you return to the dock within the 6.5-hour window.
Skagway to Yukon full-day tour: Wildlife museum and sled dogs
6h 30m · EN · at your hotel
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