Things to do in Skagway
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Skagway & White Pass Summit Tour with Photo StopsYou’ll ride from Skagway’s quirky main street up through wild mountain passes to White Pass Summit, stopping for photos at roaring falls and border signs along the way. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), plus pickup right at your cruise ship, you’ll feel both welcome and awed by these rugged landscapes.
White Pass Deluxe Tour: Gold Rush Cemetery & Alpine ValleyThe White Pass Deluxe Tour is a 3-hour guided highlights tour of Skagway that visits Gold Rush Cemetery, Tormented Valley and the summit overlook. You travel in a 24-passenger mini-bus with large windows and bucket seats, and port pickup is included. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.Is it for me?The fixed three-hour loop and included port pickup mean cruise passengers can book without calculating drive times or negotiating a return—the guide handles the timing to your ship's departure. The large windows and bucket seats let you photograph without jostling across other travelers, and the guide's stories at each stop replace the work of researching the Gold Rush on your own.
Skagway to Yukon tour with Emerald Lake and wildlife museumA guided van tour from Skagway crosses into Canada's Yukon Territory, stopping at Emerald Lake, the Carcross Desert, and multiple photo points along the Klondike Highway. The tour includes entry to Wild Adventure Yukon wildlife museum in Carcross, a family-style BBQ lunch, and pickup from the cruise ship docks. A valid passport is required, as the route leaves the US and re-enters it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, and the Yukon interior—the route goes well beyond Skagway's downtown and White Pass, with multiple photo stops and wildlife viewing along the way.
Skagway: White Pass Summit & Yukon Suspension BridgeYou drive from Skagway into the Chilkoot Mountains, stop at scenic overlooks along the White Pass, walk out onto the Yukon Suspension Bridge above glacier-fed water, and learn the Gold Rush and natural history of the area. Hotel or cruise pickup is included, the bridge admission is covered, and you're back within three hours—ideal if your ship is in port for the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Skagway for the afternoon and want to see the White Pass and Yukon territory without arranging a separate driver or paying extra for bridge entry—the fixed three-hour window is designed to fit a cruise schedule.
Skagway: Lynn Canal Raft Tour & Wildlife SightingsYou board a Coast Guard-style motorized raft and spend two hours racing through Lynn Canal's hidden coves, waterfalls, and wildlife zones while your captain cuts the engines for quiet moments and photo stops. Everything you need—exposure suit, goggles, gloves, ninja mask—is provided. The boat is designed for rough water, the captain knows the area intimately, and the pace is fast enough to feel like an adventure without leaving you exhausted or soaked.Is it for me?Book this if you want the speed and thrill of a real adventure boat without the long logistics—the operator handles everything, knows exactly where to go, and you're moving the whole time instead of waiting around a dock.
Skagway & Yukon Suspension Bridge Tour: Gold Rush historyA guided van tour from Skagway crosses into Canada to explore Gold Rush sites, the Klondike Highway, and the Yukon Suspension Bridge spanning the Tutshi River in remote British Columbia. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship docks, multiple photo stops, and a live guide narrating the history of the region. A valid passport is required, as the route leaves the United States and enters Canada.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Gold Rush history and remote Canadian wilderness without arranging your own transportation or worrying about timing—the guide handles the narration, the route covers the major landmarks, and the ship pickup means you're back on schedule.
Skagway tour with puppies, suspension bridge & White PassA guided tour from Skagway that climbs the Klondike Highway into British Columbia and the Yukon, stopping at the White Pass summit, a working sled dog camp where you meet and play with puppies, and the Yukon Suspension Bridge with its river views and historical markers. The tour includes pickup at the cruise ship dock, narration from a live guide, and entry to all three main stops—the only operator combining all three in a single afternoon. A valid passport is required, as the route crosses the U.S.-Canada border twice.Is it for me?Pickup at the cruise dock means you don't need a car or have to arrange your own transport—the tour collects everyone and handles the border crossing, so you can spend your port day on three major stops instead of choosing between them.
Sled Dog Camp Tour Skagway: Puppy Playtime & Cart RideThis 4.5-hour tour departs Skagway, climbs the Klondike Highway with stops at Pitchfork Falls and White Pass summit, and ends at a remote sled dog camp in British Columbia where you ride in a cart pulled by Alaskan Huskies and play with puppies. The tour includes a guide who narrates the drive, pickup at the cruise ship docks, and an educational talk with the musher and handlers — no time limit on puppy playtime.Is it for me?Most Skagway tours rush you through stops and limit your time at each one. This tour gives you unrushed playtime with the puppies — no clock — and a cart ride pulled by the huskies themselves, so the dogs are the whole experience, not a photo stop between other attractions.
Sled Dog Ride in Skagway: Musher's Camp & Husky AdventureMusher's Camp & Sled Dog Adventure in Skagway is a 3.5-hour tour where you ride a team of 16 Alaskan huskies down a mile-long trail in the Tongass National Rainforest, then spend time with sled dog puppies at the kennel. A guide drives you from downtown Skagway nine miles along the coast to the camp, takes you up a mountain road in a specialized unimog to meet the dog team, and brings you to an overlook of the Dyea tidal flats where you might spot eagles, bears or seals. The tour includes a "Kennel Talk" where mushers answer questions about sled dog racing and the Iditarod, plus time to socialize the puppies. Children from age 2 are welcome; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?You ride the sled yourself—this is not a spectator experience—so it suits anyone who wants to feel the power of the dogs firsthand rather than watch from the sidelines. The tour is shared with other guests and led by a musher who handles the team; if you prefer a private experience or want to learn mushing techniques in depth, a different product would serve you better. The fixed schedule and included transport mean the day is arranged for you; you show up in Skagway and the guide handles the logistics.
Dog Sledding & Gold Panning in Skagway: 4.5-Hour White Pass TourA 4.5-hour guided tour from Skagway that combines White Pass sightseeing with dog sledding and gold panning in Canada. The mini coach picks you up at your ship or in town and travels 45 miles into the Yukon, stopping at waterfalls, glaciers and mountain lakes while your guide shares gold rush history and wildlife facts. The dog camp sits in a remote area where you'll play with puppies, ride a wheeled sled vehicle for 20 minutes through alpine terrain, and pan for real gold. A valid passport is required to cross into Canada.Is it for me?The tour picks you up at your ship or in town, so you don't need a car or a way to reach the White Pass trailhead on your own. The fixed 4.5-hour schedule and included transport mean the whole day—the drive, the dog sled, the gold panning—stays together without you arranging anything beyond showing up with your passport.
Skagway & Yukon: Day Trip with Dog Mushing Camp & LunchYou’ll cross White Pass from Skagway into Yukon with a local guide who brings history to life, stop for photos at waterfalls and lakes, meet sled dogs and playful puppies at a mushing camp (with lunch included), and walk through Carcross Desert’s unexpected sand—all before heading back with new stories stuck in your head.
Skagway Scooter Gold Rush Adventure: 3-Hour RideYou ride 18 miles along the Taiya Inlet with a guide leading a group of up to eight, stopping at the Chilkoot Trail, Gold Rush Cemetery, and Reid Falls. The 3-hour tour includes helmet, rain gear, fuel, and a guide who knows the route and the history. You need a valid driver's license and must be at least 18 to ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Skagway's Gold Rush history in one morning or afternoon without planning the route yourself or worrying about where to stop — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you spend your time riding and looking, not navigating.
Skagway: Yukon Suspension Bridge & White Pass SummitYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Skagway Husky Puppy Tour: Play Time at Remote Sled Dog CampThis guided tour from Skagway takes you up the Klondike Highway to Tutshi Sled Dog Camp in the Canadian tundra, where you spend unhurried time playing with and petting future Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dog puppies. The van picks you up at the cruise ship dock, stops at Pitchfork Falls, the White Pass summit, and historical Gold Rush sites along the way, with a live English-speaking guide narrating the route. The puppy play time is the centerpiece—no cart ride, no educational lecture, just time with the dogs and their handlers.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the narration and the history without translation. Book this one if you want puppy time without the cart ride or the educational lecture—the time at the camp goes entirely to playing with the dogs and meeting the handlers.
Yukon: Self-Drive Day Trip with Audio Guide & CarcrossYou’ll set your own rhythm on this Yukon day trip—windows down, narrated stories guiding you past waterfalls and wild valleys toward Carcross village. Sip coffee by Lake Bennett, walk barefoot in Canada’s smallest desert, then pause at Emerald Lake’s unreal colors before heading back with your own playlist of memories.
Skagway: City & Mountain Summit Tour with Alaska Sign StopsYou’ll ride from Skagway’s quirky streets up into wild mountain country with a local guide who brings gold rush history alive. Expect stops at the Welcome to Alaska sign (yes, it’s worth it), roaring waterfalls, and Tormented Valley’s surreal landscape. It’s not just scenery—it’s stories, weather on your skin, and moments you’ll carry home.
Skagway: Waterfalls & Wildlife Cruise with Smoked SalmonYou’ll ride a heated boat from Skagway along Lynn Canal, spotting waterfalls up close and watching eagles circle overhead. Taste local smoked salmon at a glacial harbor stop while your guide shares stories about Alaska’s wild past. This cruise isn’t just scenery—it’s full of small moments that stick with you long after you’re back on shore.
Ziplining in Skagway: Tongass National Forest over WaterfallsZiplining in Skagway takes you from the cruise dock through downtown and along the coast to a mountain base in the Tongass National Forest, where you suit up and fly a course of multiple lines—the longest stretches 750 feet—that pass directly over glacially-fed waterfalls. A live guide leads the whole day, which runs about four hours and includes the Unimog ride up the mountain, safety briefing, the full zipline course with four suspension bridges for photos, and the ride back down. Children from age 6 are welcome; you must weigh between 50 and 265 pounds.Is it for me?The four-hour day includes a scenic drive and a rugged mountain climb before you reach the ziplines, so plan for a full morning or afternoon away from your ship. The course itself is built for all fitness levels, and the brake system means you set your own pace on every line—speed is optional, not required.
Skagway: Electric Bike Tour, Gold Panning & CemeteryYou’ll ride an electric bike through Skagway’s historic streets with a local guide who knows all the best stories, visit the Gold Rush Cemetery and hear about Soapy Smith’s wild days, hike up to Lower Reid Falls for fresh mountain air, and try your hand at real gold panning—muddy fingers included. Expect laughter, fresh pine smells, and moments that stick with you long after.
Skagway Waterfall Tour: Small-group bus with Reid Falls hikeA three-hour guided bus tour of Skagway's waterfall destinations in a small air-conditioned vehicle, with a local guide providing history and commentary at each stop. The itinerary includes Pitchfork Falls, Bridal Veil Falls (where you can place your hands under the water), International Falls, the Welcome to Alaska Sign, and a moderate half-mile hike through the Gold Rush Cemetery's temperate rain forest to Reid Falls on unpaved, uneven surfaces.Is it for me?This is a shared tour on a set schedule, so you move with the group and the guide sets the pace at each stop. Choose it if you want the waterfalls and the rain forest without arranging your own transport or researching which falls are worth the drive—the guide handles the route and the timing, and you show up ready to walk.
