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By Local Skagway Day Trips

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Overview

  • Travel the White Pass into Canada’s Yukon Territory on this small-group adventure from Skagway. Enjoy a scenic drive past alpine lakes, waterfalls, and mountain views.

    Visit a working sled dog kennel and meet professional mushers and their teams. Learn about life in the North and experience a summer cart ride powered by sled dogs.

    Led by a locally owned, owner-operated company and a year-round resident guide, this tour offers a more personal experience.

    Perfect for cruise visitors and outdoor enthusiasts, this half-day excursion delivers adventure, scenery, and culture while leaving time to explore Skagway afterward.

    Tour Highlights
    Duration: Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, 9:30 AM departure
    Scenic drive over White Pass into the Yukon Territory
    Visit a working sled dog kennel
    Summer dog cart ride experience
    Small-group tour
    Passport required for border crossing into Canada

Activity location

  • Skagway
    • Skagway, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Skagway Centennial Statue
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Meet professional mushers and sled dogs
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a working sled dog kennel and Summer dog cart ride experience
  • Inclusions
    Photo stop at the iconic “Welcome to Alaska” sign
  • Inclusions
    Local, year-round resident guide known for a friendly, engaging style and local knowledge
  • Inclusions
    Transportation in a comfortable, small-group vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drink
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Skagway Alaska Downtown (Pass by)

Drive through historic downtown Skagway along Broadway, lined with Gold Rush-era buildings, shops, and stories from the Klondike era.

Skagway (Pass by)

Get a comprehensive overview of Skagway as you travel through downtown, residential areas, and key local landmarks. See the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway yard, Skagway River, City Hall, and everyday life beyond the tourist center.

Skagway (Pass by)

Enjoy views up the White Pass from a bridge over the Skagway River, where the Klondike Highway winds through dramatic mountain scenery.

Pitchfork Falls (Pass by)

Rising dramatically nearly 2,000 feet down the mountainside, Pitchfork Falls is one of the most striking waterfalls along the Klondike Highway. It cascades toward the Skagway River and passes beneath the historic bridge.

Yukon

  • 1h 30m
Visit a working sled dog kennel in the Yukon and meet professional mushers and their teams. Learn how sled dogs are raised, trained, and cared for while gaining insight into life in the North and the traditions of mushing. Enjoy time to interact with the dogs, take photos, and, depending on the season, meet friendly puppies. Then experience a summer dog cart ride as a team of energetic sled dogs pulls you along a scenic trail.

Skagway Alaska Downtown (Pass by)

As we return to Skagway, you’ll have the option to be dropped off either in the heart of downtown or back at your ship. Many guests choose to spend some extra time exploring the historic streets, browsing local shops, or grabbing a bite before heading back onboard.

Skagway

  • 10m
The iconic “Welcome to Alaska” sign is a classic photo stop. Surrounded by mountain scenery, it’s a memorable moment to step out, take a photo, and officially mark your entry into Alaska.

Location

Activity location

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    Skagway
    • Skagway, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Skagway Centennial Statue
    • 99840, Skagway, Alaska, United States

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