SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 10 most popular skagway shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Cruise from Skagway to Canada’s Yukon along the Klondike Highway, with wildlife chances, big-photo stops, Wild Adventure Yukon, and a hearty lunch.
Most Popular“It was a wonderful day tour of the Yukon, with great commentary. A professional company with loads of buses, and they pick you up straight from the cruise ship which is always a plus . Our guide Garrit was fabulous.”
Skagway half-day to the Yukon border: Klondike Highway drive, White Pass summit, and the Yukon Suspension Bridge. Pickup included.
“Great guide who was super interesting, informative and fun (Would like to give him a shout out but I forget his name. He had red hair and played the harmonica when it was time to get back on the bus :) There were many great stops along the way with breath-taking scenery! Bonus: We also…”
Skagway Chilkoot Trail hike and Taiya River raft float. Small group, port pickup, snacks, and Klondike Park views in about 4 hours.
“beautiful hike through forest …fairly steep path up with stone steps and down . Would of been good to have walking pole Spectacular float down Taiyu river Guide was good at pointing out eagles along river and local trees and plants during hike”
A narrated mini-bus ride in Skagway with White Pass Summit views, Gold Rush stops, and classic waterfalls—short, scenic, and great value.
“we had a wonderful time with Garrett. He went out of his way to show us more things and answer our questions. He made a point to miss the crowds. Small group was awesome.”
Skagway to Yukon by coach: White Pass views, Canadian border, included lunch and dog-mushing camp on a timed cruise shore excursion.
“This was a 150 mile ride into the Yukon Territory. While the scenery was nice and the driver/tour guide, Clay, did a great job it wasn’t worth going on. The dog sled was misleading. There were 16 dogs chained up. They wanted $50 pp to ride them pulling a truck. Definitely not worth the money…”
Float the Taiya River from Skagway to Dyea Valley with small-raft calm, Gold Rush scenery, and possible bald eagle sightings.
“Absolutely loved this experience! We booked privately instead of going through the cruise ship excursions, and it was such a great decision. It was awesome to avoid the big crowds and enjoy a more personal, relaxed outing. Pickup and drop-off were super easy and smooth. Our guide Danny was amazing—super helpful and friendly, and the…”
City and Mountain Summit shore excursion from Skagway with port pickup, White Pass viewpoints, waterfalls, and Klondike Gold Rush history for $79.
“It's so nice to have a small group tour. Mike, our driver and guide really gave us an understanding of the Klondike Trail. We stopped many times for pictures and commentary. This was so much better than the train we rode on our last cruise.”
Skagway shore excursion to the Yukon: fjord views, Emerald Lake, wildlife museum, petting farm, and a short dog-mushing adventure with lunch.
“Noah was very informative. Beautiful scenery. Loved the dog sled...would have liked it to be a little longer ride”
Skagway’s Liarsville Gold Rush Camp pairs a forest salmon bake with gold panning, camp history, and a quirky Hippodrome show.
“First piece of salmon was cold, 2 Piece was tough. No guidance as to where to go, what to do. We just roamed around figuring it out. Had to ask how we got back to the ship”
Private luxury Skagway shore excursion to Emerald Lake and Carcross, with White Pass history, a comfy ride, and standout photo stops.
“This is beautiful rugged country that you have to see to both appreciate and respect. The first arrivals in Skagway were duped into believing that this was gold country. It wasn’t!”
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