One of the most famous Alaska Cruise ports-of-call is Skagway. This incredible small town is steeped in rich Gold Rush history, and you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to the turn of the century as you walk the streets. In addition to the history of the place, there are many exciting adventures to be had. There are a wide range of diverse and interesting shore excursions cruise guests can enjoy while in Skagway, from historical treks, to playing with husky puppies. Here are the top 5 shore excursions to do while in Skagway, Alaska:
Yukon Sled Dogs & Summit Experience
Duration - 4.5 hours
Price - $$$
On this incredible adventure you will be leaving the US and heading into Canada to follow the same path as the 1898 Gold Rush stampeders- out into the Yukon and up the White Pass. You will get the opportunity to spot wildlife and glaciers as you move up the Klondike Highway. You will head all the way to the Canadian Customs office in Fraser, B.C. in the Yukon Territory where you will have the opportunity to take photos by the Yukon sign and perhaps get your passports stamped! During one stop you will be able to spend time at the Tagish Lake Dog Sledding Camp where you will be able to interact with the puppies and go on a summer cart ride pulled by a real life dog sled team! It's a memorable experience that will be one of the highlights of your trip!
YUKON SLED DOGS & SUMMIT EXPERIENCE - https://pe.tours/NzQ2NTAz/
White Pass Summit Rail & Bus Excursion
Duration - 3.5 hours
Price - $$$
The White Pass Summit Rail is one of the most popular excursions for those visiting Skagway. This scenic train ride takes guests over into Canada, and allows passengers to view stunning landscapes with gorgeous waterfalls, glaciers, and majestic mountains rising up on all sides. After the train ride, guests board a bus back to Skagway. During the bus tour you will hear tales of local lore and the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as enjoy stops along the way for incredible photo opportunities.
White Pass Summit Rail & Bus Tour, Skagway, AK - https://pe.tours/NzQxNDU0/
Summit Lake Canoe Adventure
Duration - 4.5 hours
Price - $$$
After departing Skagway, you will enjoy a 40 minute drive through the scenic Alaska wilderness, and out to Summit Lake. Here guests will board 12 person canoes built the same as the canoes of the gold rush prospectors. The guide will teach you the paddle strokes, and then your group will head out onto the water, moving through rocky inlets, and taking in the majesty of the glacier and snow-capped peaks all around you. Everyone will find a remote spot to pause and enjoy a delicious picnic snack before heading back to catch the shuttle back to Skagway.
SUMMIT LAKE CANOE ADVENTURE - https://pe.tours/NzQ2NTEy/
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Raft Excursion
Duration - 6.5 hours
Price - $$$
Your tour begins with a ferry ride from Skagway to Haines, where you will head through incredible steep-walled fjords with waterfalls crashing down all along. Once in Haines, you will gear up and enjoy an incredible raft tour down the scenic river, passing through the incredible Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, giving you and your fellow passengers the chance to see these majestic creatures along the shoreline and up in the surrounding trees. Your raft guide will teach you all about the natural history of the area. You won't be required to paddle, allowing you to take in everything you see as you pass along through the awe-inspiring scenery of Alaska.
CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE RAFT EXCURSION - https://pe.tours/NzQ2NTE2/
Adventure Park & Zipline
Duration - 3.5 hours
Price - $$$
If you are craving an exciting adventure, zip-lining over the Alaskan forest canopy is the way to go! This incredible course offers 5 zip-lines through the forest that will take you from tree-to-tree in this once-in-a-lifetime 3.5 hour experience. Alongside the zip-lines you will get to enjoy a fun ropes course with suspended bridges, raised balance beams, and more thrilling obstacles. This is a fun and bonding experience you can enjoy with your family or friends far up in the Alaska wilderness.
ADVENTURE PARK & ZIPLINE - https://pe.tours/NzQ2NTIw/
Booking Your Cruise
Now that you are ready to book your Alaska cruise and experience Skagway for yourself, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. Our advisors know the port inside-and-out and have an amazing relationship with many of the cruise lines that sail to Alaska. We will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way!
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