SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 10 most popular skagway shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Skagway to Yukon by minibus: Klondike Highway views, Carcross Desert, Wild Adventure Yukon museum, BBQ lunch, border photo stops.
Most Popular“We were very pleased with the tour. Mike was very knowledgeable and informative and made it a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it.”
Half-day Yukon border and Suspension Bridge tour from Skagway by mini-bus, with passport-freeing views, photo stops, and easy pickup.
“Words cannot describe what my daughter and I experienced on this tour. Our guide, Garrett brought us to places that are breathtaking. It is hard to imagine the beauty that surrounds us. Garrett was very knowledgeable about the area and provided a well narrated tour. He provided many opportunities to stop and admire. I would…”
Small-group Chilkoot Trail hike and Taiya River float from Skagway. Pickup, guide, snacks, wildlife spotting in about 4 hours.
“Excellent guide, beautiful hike, not too difficult, relaxed pace. The float down the river was the icing on the cake. Best excursion we had on our cruise.”
Skagway mini-bus tour to White Pass Summit and Tormented Valley: waterfalls, Gold Rush cemetery stories, and big photo stops.
“Great alternative to the train. A few stops along the way made it more meaningful. Our guide Beverly is superb.”
Skagway to Yukon Discovery Tour: White Pass views, lunch at a dog mushing camp, petting farm and wildlife museum. Cruise-timed day.
“The driver was very aware of sightings along the drive. We were able to see mountain goats, grizzly bear, and eagle nest with 2 baby eagles. Also the new turnaround of the train. The food was delicious. Sorry the sled dogs were worn out with too many earlier viewers.”
Scenic Taiya River float from Skagway with port pickup, a small-raft ride, wildlife spotting chances, and a Dyea Gold Rush drive.
“Terrific experience! Our guide Erin was friendly and so knowledgeable about the entire area, both as we drove to the beginning point and as we floated the river. Spectatilar scenery and wild spotting by our guide. Highly recommend this company and our guide Erin !!!”
A 2.5-hour Skagway city and White Pass summit tour with waterfall stops, Gold Rush stories, and free port pickup for $79.
“Good excursion. The driver (Sam) made lots of stops and allowed time for pictures. In town check in and pick up was super easy. Purchase yummy popcorn for the drive. At the end of tour we had the option to be dropped back in town or go directly to the dock. We appreciate the ease…”
Skagway’s Yukon dog-sledding day trip mixes border scenery, a wildlife museum, petting puppies, and a short mushing session with lunch included.
“Noah was very informative. Beautiful scenery. Loved the dog sled...would have liked it to be a little longer ride”
See Liarsville Gold Rush Camp in Skagway for a salmon bake, gold panning practice, and live corny-hilarious show, with pickup and return.
“Seeing Skagway. Interesting town, beautiful scenery. The Liarsville Camp experience was underwhelming. Very amateur show & washroom facilities could NOT handle the large group there.”
Private luxury shore excursion from Skagway to Emerald Lake and Carcross with a pro driver, scenic Yukon Highway views, and flexible photo stops.
“Absolutely incredible tour! Our guide was fantastic, gave us a lot of information about all of the places we traveled too, great recommendations and overall a fantastic private trip. Highly recommend this company for your excursion!”
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