Skagway & Yukon: Suspension Bridge Tour with Summit Stops

Summary

Skagway to Yukon day trip with wild views, bridge crossing and gold rush stories

You’ll ride from Skagway into Canada with a local guide who knows every turn of the Klondike Highway. Walk across the Yukon Suspension Bridge as wind rushes below your feet, pause at White Pass summit for wild views, and hear real stories from both sides of the border. It’s not just scenery—it gets under your skin.

What’s the experience like?

“You can smell the spruce before you even see the border,” our driver Jim said, tapping the wheel as we left Skagway behind. He was right — there’s this sharp, green scent that hit me as we wound up the Klondike Highway, past those old wooden buildings where gold rush stories still hang in the air. The van was quiet for a bit except for someone’s camera clicking at Pitchfork Falls. I tried to catch it on my phone but mostly just got blurry water and my own reflection. Still worth it.

The summit stop felt like stepping onto another planet — snow patches clinging to black rock, clouds sitting low enough you could almost touch them if you stretched. Jim pointed out where First Nations people once crossed these passes long before any prospectors showed up. I kept thinking about how cold their feet must’ve been. At the Yukon Suspension Bridge, there was this moment when the wind picked up and the whole thing shivered under us. My hands were sweating so much I nearly dropped my phone (again). Someone in our group laughed nervously; I did too, but honestly, my legs were jelly.

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Skagway’s history — or to feel weirdly moved by those faded photos on the interpretive signs near the bridge. There’s something about seeing where stories happened instead of just reading about them. On the way back, Jim told us which buildings in town still have bullet holes from back then (he might’ve been joking? Hard to tell with him). Anyway, we made it back in time for our ship — tired, smelling faintly of pine sap and road dust, and a little changed by all that space and silence between Alaska and British Columbia.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Skagway to Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour

• Tour downtown Skagway
• View Pitchfork Falls from highway
• Stop at Klondike Gold Rush sites
• Photostop at White Pass summit
• Explore Yukon Suspension Bridge area
• Return to Skagway

Top questions

Do I need a passport for this Skagway & Yukon tour?

Yes, since you cross from Alaska into Canada (British Columbia), a valid passport is required for most travelers.

Is pickup included for cruise passengers in Skagway?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at cruise ship docks are included in your day trip from Skagway to Yukon.

How long do we spend at the Yukon Suspension Bridge?

You’ll have over 30 minutes to explore the bridge area during your tour.

Are there stops for photos along the Klondike Highway?

Yes, multiple scenic photo stops are included—like Pitchfork Falls and White Pass summit.

Is this tour suitable for families with small children?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult’s lap or in a stroller; it’s suitable for all fitness levels.

Does this tour include entry fees for attractions?

Yes, entry to the Yukon Suspension Bridge and all fees/taxes are included in your booking.

Will I learn about local history during this tour?

Your guide will share stories about Skagway, First Nations history, and Gold Rush days along the route.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off right at your cruise ship dock in Skagway, guided narration throughout by a local expert, all entry fees including access to the Yukon Suspension Bridge with plenty of time to walk across or explore nearby trails, plus scenic photo stops along both sides of the border before returning comfortably by van or bus.