Tours & Activities in Skagway

Strikeout for gold on a journey back to the rough and seductive roots of the Klondike Gold Rush’s most famous boomtown. This tour will take you from the docks of present-day Skagway to the historic businesses and buildings that comprise this National Park town. We’ll travel back in time to experience Skagway in its heyday when there were wooden boardwalks, ladies of the night calling from windows and gunslingers sidling up to the local bar. You’ll hear stories of the foolhardy stampeders, industrious native guides, quick-thinking ladies, wild west mobsters and desperate entrepreneurs who gave this stretch of Alaska’s coastits living legacy. After the tour, you’ll know a lot more about this quirky frontier town that gets up to one million visitors each summer. This tour is a must for any curious mind looking to discover Skagway’s close connection to the land and entrepreneurial spirit. Join me on an insider’s guide to the Gateway to the Klondike.

This well-preserved and historical city of Skagway tour is an audio experience teaching you about the town's Gold Rush days. You will also encounter historical buildings such as the iconic Red Onion Saloon and the incredible Historic Moore Homestead.

DIY Skagway is a great way to experience Skagway before or after your tours. We Provide Transportation to all of Skagway. We will educate visitors on all the things available in town to visit. (Eateries, Bars, Shopping, Historic Sites and interesting things to do). The Smart Bus Shuttle has a stop by the end of all cruise ship docks. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes or less 7 am – 9 pm. Show them your reservation and you will receive info on things to see as well as a round trip shuttle taxi ride to the Gold Rush Cemetery and 300’ tall Lower Reid Falls. You decide what interests you and when you want to see it. Your ticket includes transportation and gives you special priority seating on the taxi!

Try your hand at a special mining method in a fun learning activity for the whole family. Look for gold using a pan with an interactive lesson in downtown Skagway, perfect for cruise ship passengers.

Test your aim in this 60 minute Axe Throwing experience. Your 60 minutes includes a safety briefing and axe throwing instruction. Then get your chance to let out your inner Alaskan. Take turns with your group honing your Axe Throwing skill and seeing who has what it takes to be a lumberjack...or should I say Lumberchaun?

Discover the gold rush history of Skagway on this guided tour up the Klondike Highway to the White Pass Summit, aboard a 24-passenger mini-bus with large windows, perfect for sightseeing adventures!

Join a 3-hour highlights tour of Skagway with a knowledgeable guide. Hear stories from the Gold Rush and see amazing waterfalls, azure glaciers and mountain views that seem to never end. Visit the Gold Rush Cemetery and a sub-arctic Alpine valley called Tormented Valley, where everything is dwarfed and distorted. This tour has several photo opportunities including the The Welcome to Alaska Sign at the summit, waterfalls, and the Skagway Overlook where you can capture the beauty of Skagway and ships in the inlet! Travel in comfort aboard a 24-passenger mini-bus with bucket seats and large windows, perfect for sightseeing along the way. PLEASE BRING PASSPORTS. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED.

Enjoy this 2.5-hour guided tour to Skagway City and Mountain Summit highlights, the best that Skagway has to offer! Throughout your tour, your guide will bring to life the story of the lawless days of Skagway and the gold rush. This tour makes several picture stops including the Welcome To Alaska Sign, waterfalls, Tormented Valley and the Skagway Overlook where you can capture the beauty of Skagway and the White Pass!

Explore Skagway and the White Pass Summit on a guided tour. Learn about the Klondike Gold Rush, understand Skagway's economic history, and feast your eyes on waterfalls, glaciers, and wildlife.

When your cruise ship docks in Skagway, enjoy a shore excursion to see the best sights of the city and take in the views from the majestic White Pass Summit area. Following the Klondike Highway by mini-bus, you'll have the opportunity to photograph the Gold Rush Cemetery, Skagway Scenic Overlook and the "Welcome to Alaska" sign. All passengers must have a valid passport.

Enjoy the classic Skagway tour! Our tour will take you down Broadway, Skagway's historic main street, and we'll point out various points of interest and photo stops. As we leave Skagway, we'll climb over 3,500 feet in elevation up to the summit, where Gold Rushers had to hand-carry all their gear on their way into Canada - except you'll do it from a heated bus. Our tour will pick up all guests and get you back in time for your ship. Sights along the way: - Brackets Toll road - Pitchfork Falls - Bridal Veil Falls - Moore Bridge Overlook - Welcome to Alaska sign - Travel to the White Pass Summit - International Falls - Tormented Valley - Skagway town overlook - Drop off in town or at your ship Our tour will have 5 to 6 photo stops along the route and we will slow down for the others. Time at stops may vary and are weather dependent. Tour is 2.5 hours in length.

One of the must-see minivan tours for your Alaskan cruise, come and see why Skagway and its White Pass summit is famous. The views sights and tour will leave a lasting impression on this half day tour.

Combine sightseeing and river rafting on this relaxing Skagway shore excursion. Enjoy a beautiful 10-mile (16-km) drive along the coast to the Dyea Valley, an old Gold Rush settlement rich with history. On the drive, you may spot seals, eagles and other wildlife. See the start of the famous Chilkoot Trail, where thousands journeyed in pursuit of gold in 1898. Gear up with lifejackets, rubber boots, and rain ponchos (if necessary) for the peaceful (approx. 40 minute) float through lush coastal forest with mountain views. Enjoy nature away from the crowds in a beautiful Alaskan setting.

Escape the crowds of Skagway into the wild Tongass National Forest. Enjoy a beautiful 10-mile drive along the rugged coast of the fjord to the starting point of the historic Chilkoot Trail, the ghost town of Dyea, and the gorgeous Taiya River Valley. Your professionally trained boatman will guide your raft down the gentle Taiya River, pointing out wildlife, talking about the local history, and telling stories of the Gold Rush. Don't forget your camera as snow-capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and wildlife abound! Dyea is a peaceful getaway from bustling Skagway and a perfect opportunity to feel like a part of the great Alaskan outdoors.

The Yukon Sightseeing Tour is especially formatted for those who want to experience and photograph the incredible beauty of the White Pass and Canada’s Boreal forest. The Yukon Sightseeing tour will introduce you to Skagway’s rich Klondike Gold Rush history and unbelievable wilderness. Journey beyond Fraser and into the Yukon Territory! This Skagway tour is ideal for travelers wishing to explore the beauty of the Yukon.

Jaw-dropping sceanic views & photo stops as Alaska & Canada's colors turn for the fall and winter, and in Spring you'll see nature starting to wake up! The Winter Wonderland tour will take you up the summit of the Whitepass and beyond all the way to Canada's Yukon via the Klondike Highway where you'll get to see the sites in a fall or wintry environment, if its snowing, time to play in the snow! Our tour will pick up all guests and get you back in time for your ship. If we see snow, we'll stop so you can play in it *bring mitts! Sights along the way: - Brackets Toll road - Pitchfork Falls - Bridal Veil Falls - Moore Bridge Overlook - Welcome to Alaska sign - Travel to the White Pass Summit - International Falls - Tormented Valley - Fraser, BC - Lake Bernard - Tushi River - Winter stops in British Columbia & the Yukon - Lake Tushi - Welcome to the Yukon Sign *weather and road conditions dependent - Drop off in town or at your ship

Take a scenic ride through the historic streets and waterfront of Skagway on a guided electric bike tour. Go panning for gold and visit a museum to learn about the rich Klondike Gold Rush history.

Guests booking a tour with us have the ability to explore and learn about Skagway on a fun, eco-friendly, effortless E-bike. Our knowledgeable guides will entertain you with not only history, but a behind the scenes look at life in a remote coastal Alaskan town.

We are 100% Alaskan owned & operated - Our focus is on giving you an amazing experience in Skagway on your trip to The Yukon and British Columbia. Unlike the other attractions in Skagway, we stop along the way and explain what you are looking at and its history to Skagway, Alaska, and the Yukon. Along the way, we'll see plenty of valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and Alaskan wildlife. The tour will continue up the Klondike Highway to a remote sled dog camp in the Canadian tundra, where you'll get to play with sled dog puppies & meet their trainers & handlers. You won't be rushed or limited to play time here! Our tour will pick up all guests and get you back in time for your ship. Please note: You wILL be leaving the United States and entering Canada, so a valid passport is required for most travelers. Foreign travelers need to ensure they are able to leave the US, enter Canada, and re-enter the US. Enhanced Drivers Licenses (US) are also accepted.

Adventure awaits in Skagway and the Yukon! Take a tour with our knowledgeable driver/guide through the wilds of Alaska and Canada. Experience the amazing Yukon Suspension Bridge site. Have an opportunity to shop for unique souvenirs in the gift store and coffee shop. Learn about life in the north. See breathtaking scenery and enjoy many photo stops along the way. Feel what it is like to truly be in the wilderness. You will feel like you have truly experienced one of the world's last frontiers. This tour has it all!

This Skagway shore excursion will show you a glimpse of Canada's legendary north country. On this half-day tour by mini-bus, you'll travel up to the White Pass to cross the border into Canada and travel the Klondike Highway in British Columbia. You'll see incredible scenery and maybe even spot native wildlife roaming the spectacular scenery, including moose, bears, birds, mountain goats and Dall sheep. The turnaround point is the Yukon border and Welcome to the Yukon sign for a great photo. As a bonus, we include a stop at the Yukon Suspension Bridge! View the Tutshi river canyon while crossing the bridge and see educational displays. Also available are clean, flush restrooms (the only ones available on the tour route), snack bar to purchase food, and Yukon gift shop. This stop makes this tour unique among tour options that do similar itinerary. All passengers must bring a current valid passport (and/or USA/Canada Visa if required by your nationality). No copies of documents allowed.

Discover rugged Alaska and British Columbia with a guided tour from Skagway. Learn about the 1898 Gold Rush, visit the Yukon Suspension Bridge and Tutshi River, and watch for wildlife.

While in port in Skagway, discover what Alaska’s exciting Gold Rush era was all about on this unique two-hour tour. In the historic village of Liarsville, you will dine on authentic Alaskan fare (including wild Alaskan salmon), visit authentic gold-mining exhibits and learn how to pan for gold – keep everything you find! Full of charm, Liarsville Camp gives you the chance to go back in time to an interesting period of Alaskan history.

Enjoy this full day tour to Wild Adventure Yukon (Caribou Crossing) with lunch, and includes all the scenic stops along the Klondike Highway & White Pass Summit.

We are 100% Alaskan owned & operated - our focus is on giving you an amazing experience in Skagway on your trip to The Yukon and British Columbia. We make stops at amazing photo locations and give you 30+ minutes at the Yukon Suspension Bridge. We work hard to promote and teach others about the history of Skagway, the Klondike, Gold Rush. Our tour will pick up all guests and get you back in time for your ship. Please note: you WILL be leaving the United States and entering Canada, so a valid passport is required for most travelers. Foreign travelers need to ensure they are able to leave the US, enter Canada, and re-enter the US.

Follow the Gold Rush trail from Skagway on a guided tour, including a visit to Tutshi Dog Sledding Camp. Marvel at towering waterfalls and glaciers in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

This tour provides a wonderful opportunity to view the stunning scenery of the White Pass and the surrounding area with a local, high quality guide. Your three hour tour from Skagway, Alaska to the White Pass Summit and the Yukon Suspension Bridge is sure to be a highlight of your trip.

4.5 hour adventure. Explore the White Pass all the way to the Yukon. With stops to get out and see amazing sights along the way. Pan for gold and enjoy a 20 minute sled dog adventure in the alpine tundra.

Take the ultimate Yukon experience with the Yukon Discovery Tour! Drive through the White Pass and into Canada and the Yukon Territory where you will see the Carcross Desert, Emerald Lake and have lunch at a dog mushing camp. Lunch, dog mushing camp, puppies, petting farm & wildlife museum are included in the price of the tour!

Start in town or at your ship on this 4.5 hour adventure. Board our 15 to 25 passenger mini coach to explore the White Pass elevation 3292 feet all the way to the Yukon. With stops to get out and see amazing Waterfalls up to 3000 feet tall, Azure Glaciers, Alpine Valleys, Snow Capped Mountains and huge Mountain Lakes. Your Guide will tell you gold rush stories, lots of history, and information about the Plants and animals in this wild and beautiful land. This is your best chance for wild life viewing in Skagway. The Sled Dog Adventure takes place in a remote portion of Canada. Play with the puppies while learning what a mushers life is all about.  On this 20 minute ride you will be amazed by the dogs power, grace and love for running as you fly up and down through this alpine wilderness. Enjoy the experience of panning for REAL gold and the thrill of finding those little shiny gold pieces. This tour requires entering Canada so PASSPORTS are required!