Skagway: Yukon Suspension Bridge & White Pass Summit

The Yukon Suspension Bridge Crossing: White Pass & Boreal Forest in One Morning

You ride through the White Pass to waterfalls and glacier-carved overlooks, then cross the Yukon Suspension Bridge into Canada on foot. The tour includes bridge admission, a professional guide, live commentary on the bus, and pickup from downtown Skagway. It's a half-day commitment with a fixed departure time, so plan your morning around the schedule and bring your passport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yukon Suspension Bridge and Summit Tour

• Drive through White Pass
• Stop at waterfalls and lakes
• Visit "Welcome to Alaska" sign
• Enter Canada and continue drive
• Arrive at Yukon Suspension Bridge
• Enjoy mountain and wilderness views

The experience

The bus was supposed to leave Yukon Heath's Popcorn Emporium at 216 Broadway Avenue right on time, but someone's passport was still at the hotel, so we waited an extra five minutes while the guide radioed ahead. That's the kind of thing that happens on a half-day tour in Skagway: you're on a tight schedule, but the operation doesn't rush you. Once we rolled out, the White Pass opened up immediately. The road climbs fast, and the driver pointed out where the Klondike prospectors used to pack their gear up these same slopes more than a century ago. We stopped at a waterfall that thundered down from snowmelt, then at a lake so clear you could see the glacial silt suspended in it. The "Welcome to Alaska" sign came up, and everyone got out to take photos. It's the kind of moment that feels small until you're standing there.

The real draw is the Yukon Suspension Bridge itself. You cross from Alaska into Canada on a bridge that sways a little under your feet, not dangerously, just enough that you feel the altitude. The bridge spans a gorge carved by glaciers, and the Boreal forest spreads out below in layers of spruce and pine. The guide's live commentary on the bus explained the geology as we drove, which helped you understand what you were actually looking at instead of just snapping photos blindly. The whole Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour takes about four hours from pickup to drop-off, and the bus holds up to 32 people, so it never feels cramped even when it's full.

You do need a current valid passport: US and Canadian citizens also need government photo ID and proof of citizenship (birth certificate works for kids under 18), and non-US citizens need either a passport, I-94, multiple entry visa, or resident alien card for re-entry. The tour operates in all weather, which means you'll want to dress in layers. Conditions can shift between the valley floor and the summit. A few stops might move around depending on road conditions, but the bridge crossing and the White Pass drive are locked in. Arrive 30 minutes early at the Popcorn Emporium so there's no scramble at the end.

What’s included

Your tour includes bridge admission to the Yukon Suspension Bridge, a professional guide and driver, live commentary during the drive through White Pass, pickup and drop-off from Yukon Heath's Popcorn Emporium in downtown Skagway, and stops at waterfalls, lakes, and scenic overlooks along the route. Passports are required but not provided.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, from US$ 139 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 2 May 2027

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tru North Enterprises, LLC DBA Southeast Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Skagway for the morning and want to see the White Pass and cross into Canada without renting a car or navigating the border yourself: the fixed schedule and included transport mean you're back in time for lunch or an afternoon activity.

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Top questions

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 tour?

Yes. US and Canadian citizens need a government-issued photo ID plus proof of citizenship (birth certificate acceptable for children under 18). Non-US citizens need a passport, I-94, multiple entry visa, or resident alien card for re-entry to the US.

How long is the Yukon Suspension Bridge tour?

About four hours total, including pickup and drop-off from downtown Skagway.

Where do we meet for the tour?

Yukon Heath's Popcorn Emporium at 216 Broadway Avenue, Skagway, AK 99840. Arrive 30 minutes early.

What's included in the tour price?

Bridge admission, professional guide, driver, live commentary on the bus, and pickup and drop-off from the meeting point.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather conditions. Dress in layers, as conditions vary between locations. Some stops may shift based on road and weather conditions.

How many people are on the bus?

The bus accommodates up to 32 people and has a public address system so you can hear the guide from anywhere on board.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.