Skagway City and Summit Tour: White Pass at 3,300 feet

Climb 3,500 feet without leaving your seat

This 2.5-hour guided tour of Skagway takes you down Broadway's historic main street, then up the White Pass and Yukon Route to the White Pass Summit near the US-Canada border at nearly 3,300 feet elevation. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship docks, a live English-speaking guide, and five to six photo stops along the Klondike Highway, where you'll see Pitchfork Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and a panoramic overlook of the entire town and your ship. Specific stops vary based on weather and road conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Port of Skagwaypass by
2. Skagway Overlook15m

Skagway city and summit tour

• Tour downtown Skagway highlights
• View Pitchfork Falls from highway
• Stop at Klondike Gold Rush points
• Photo stop at Welcome to Alaska sign
• Enjoy panoramic Skagway overlook
• Return to ship or town drop off

The experience

The tour picks you up at the cruise ship docks and starts in downtown Skagway, where your guide points out the historic buildings and landmarks along Broadway. From there, the route climbs steadily toward the White Pass Summit, gaining over 3,500 feet of elevation on the same path that Gold Rush prospectors had to walk by foot, carrying all their gear. You'll do the same journey from inside a heated bus, stopping at five to six scenic points along the way.

Pitchfork Falls is a 2,000-foot cascade that drops into the Skagway River, visible from the Klondike Highway as it passes under the White Pass and Yukon Railway bridge. You'll also stop at the Welcome to Alaska sign at the summit itself, where the guide helps you photograph the mountains and valley in the background. Other stops include Bridal Veil Falls, Moore Bridge Overlook, the Skagway town overlook, and International Falls. The route crosses into British Columbia and approaches the Yukon, so you'll see the landscape shift as you climb.

The tour ends with a drop-off back at the cruise ship docks or in town, timed so you're back before your ship departs. Photo stops and timing vary depending on weather and road conditions, and the guide narrates the history and geography throughout the drive.

What’s included

• Land tour via van or touring bus with multiple scenic stops along the Klondike Highway.
• tour guide and live narration in English.
• pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship docks (Ore, Broadway, or Railroad).
• five to six photo stops including the Welcome to Alaska sign at the summit, Pitchfork Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Moore Bridge Overlook, and the Skagway town overlook.
• views of the US-Canada border at nearly 3,300 feet elevation.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Skagway Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the history and geography without translation. Book this if you want the White Pass route without the hike. The elevation gain happens from a heated bus, and you're back at the docks in time for your ship.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a passport for this Skagway tour?

Yes. The tour approaches the US-Canada border at the White Pass Summit, and you'll be re-entering the United States, so a valid passport is required. US and Canadian naturalized citizens may bring a birth certificate paired with compliant ID instead.

What is Pitchfork Falls and where do I see it?

Pitchfork Falls is a 2,000-foot cascade that drops into the Skagway River along the Klondike Highway. You'll view it from the road as it passes underneath the White Pass and Yukon Railway bridge on the way up to the summit.

How much elevation does the tour climb?

The tour climbs over 3,500 feet in elevation from Skagway to the White Pass Summit, which sits at nearly 3,300 feet above sea level. The route follows the same path Gold Rush prospectors walked by foot, but you travel by heated bus.

Will the tour get me back to my cruise ship on time?

Yes. The tour is 2.5 hours long and includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship docks, with timing arranged so you're back before your ship departs. Drop-off is available at the Ore, Broadway, or Railroad docks.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Photo stops and specific tour stops may be modified based on weather and road conditions. The tour still operates, but the exact stops and time spent at each location can vary depending on conditions on the day.