yukon discovery tour

• Yukon Discovery Tour

Yukoner Beyond White Pass

• White Pass Summit & City
• White Pass & Rafting Combo Day

Frontier Excursions & Adventures 3rd and Broadway at The Golden North Hotel Skagway, Alaska 99840

1 877.983.2512 – toll free, 1 907.983.2512 – local, email: [email protected].

• Yukoner – Beyond the White Pass

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Why Choose Frontier

In operation since 1987, we have been providing quality tours at a reasonable price for 35 years in Skagway. Our professional tour guides are fully trained and happy to go the extra step to make your tour experience memorable. We have hundreds of 5 star reviews. We are the owners and operators of our tours and guarantee their quality. You are not booking through a middle-man with us. You can also come by our office in Skagway to meet us in person and have a contact location in case of problems.  We are also only a phone call or email away. We are very responsive to any questions or concerns you may have.

What to Expect

Our knowledgeable guides will always provide you with an exceptional tour experience. They are friendly, courteous, offer personal service and welcome your questions. Our equipment is clean and professionally maintained, as your safety is always our first concern.

All tours are fully narrated and feature plenty of photo stops where you can disembark the bus and breathe the fresh mountain air. Our tours travel up the Klondike Highway, one of the most scenic highways in North America, through multiple climate zones with dramatic vistas around every turn. Our knowledge of the area allows us to adjust our routes/stops to make the most of the day. We actively search for wildlife and will stop for sightings as long as it is safe to do so.

Do you pick up at the ships?

Yes, we pick up pierside where the pier meets land outside of security gates. This is also where ship tours meet. This is our default pick up location. (See more pier specific details in next section). For all our tours, you do have the option to meet at our office downtown at the Golden North Hotel, 3rd & Broadway. There are SMART bus city shuttles providing transportation to town from the ships for a nominal fee or it is approximately a 10-15 minute flat walk from the ship piers. Your confirmation from us will provide you with full details on meeting instructions and our contact information.

Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Please be on time and in the pre-arranged pick up location for the tour. Due to scheduling, if you are late, we may not be able to wait and we cannot give refunds in this case. Please call 1-877-983-2512 or 907-713-7527 if you are having problems locating the tour.

At the conclusion of the tour, you will have the option of returning to your ship or you may be dropped off in town. We guarantee we will return you to your cruise ship before departure time. However, if you choose to be dropped off in town, we are not responsible for your return to the cruise ship before departure.

How can I find you at the dock?

For Broadway and Ore docks, we will meet you at the area where the pier meets shore outside security. This is the tour waiting area (where all ship tours meet as well). At Broadway dock, walk across a short pier with a large parking area in front of your cruise ship. At the Ore dock walk across a short pier at the side of the cruise ship and there is a red shelter next to a large parking area. You will look for someone with a FRONTIER EXCURSIONS sign.

What if our ship changes docks?

We will be notified if your ship changes docks. Stay at your ship pier tour waiting area, and we will locate you!

What if our ship arrives late or doesn't arrive at all?

In the case of late arriving of ships (very uncommon), we will try to accommodate you on a later tour. If this is not feasible, you will not be charged. If your ship doesn’t arrive due to unexpected problems, we will be notified. In this circumstance, there will be no charge.

Is there a chance of missing my cruise ship departure?

In all our years of operation, we have NEVER missed a ship! Even though your ship may suggest an all aboard time of 1-2 hours prior to departure, the gangway remains in place for at least 30 minutes prior to departure.  30 minutes prior to departure is the official all-aboard time for your ship and ship sponsored tours will be returning to the pier close to that time.  We always have at least 1 hour of buffer time before a ship all-aboard time in order to get you back with a comfortable margin of time.  We carry a GPS communication device on all vehicles that allows messaging to our base in Skagway in case of emergencies or delays. We will not book you on any tour that is not back with time to spare to make your ship departure. We do drop off at the ship per and we guarantee that you will make your ship, or we will pay for your transportation to the next port. (This only applies to cruise ships docked in Skagway. If your ship docks in Haines and you choose to make your own transportation plans to Skagway for a tour with us, we cannot guarantee your passage back to Haines.  If there is a ferry breakdown or some other complication in you getting back to Haines for your ship all-aboard there, we are not responsible and will not pay for your transport to the next port). If you choose not to be dropped off at the ship pier after the tour but in town instead and then subsequently miss your ship, we do not take any responsiblity for that as it is up to you at the point of drop off to get back to your ship before the all-aboard time.

What are Passport Requirements and restrictions to crossing the borders?

All our tours travel the scenic South Klondike Highway, which crosses the Canadian border just 15 miles north of Skagway. The USA border station is only 7 miles from Skagway and Identification is checked there on the way coming back into Skagway from the White Pass. Passports are REQUIRED for the USA and Canada border crossing. You will need an Original Valid Passport, Passport Card, Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST) for crossing the border to Canada. Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) are only allowed for the USA border crossing and can be used only on the White Pass Summit & City tour. https://www.frontierexcursions.com/tour/white-pass-summit-city-tour/

For some nationalities, additional documentation (like a Visa) may be required for entry to Canada and/or USA. Single-entry Visas are acceptable for entry to Canada at this border on a tour. Canada Visas (if needed for your nationality) are required on all tours except the White Pass Summit & City Tour which is the only tour that does not cross through Canada immigration. Passports (and USA Visa if required) are still needed on the White Pass Summit & City tour. Children with USA or Canada citizenship (15 and younger) accompanying parents should have a Passport OR an original or certified (raised seal) of birth certificate (no copies allowed). If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Canadian Border Service Agency recommends that parents who share custody of their children carry copies of their legal custody documents. You must carry a consent letter to provide authorization for you to take them on a trip and enter Canada if you share custody and the other parent is not traveling with you, OR if you are NOT the parent/legal guardian of the children you are traveling with. The consent letter must include the custodial parents’ or legal guardians’ full name, address and telephone number, child’s details, and person’s details of who they are traveling with. Having the letter notarized will support its authenticity, especially if you are taking a longer trip and crossing the border several times. Border services officers may ask additional questions to the children you are traveling with if you are not the parent/guardian or are traveling without both parents/guardians.  Here is a link to a sample letter that can be filled out before travel.

Those who lack the necessary identification will not be allowed to board the tour, and, as a consequence, may miss it. No refund will be given under these circumstances. While we will do everything possible to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made. If you have any questions regarding proper identification for the border crossing, please contact us.

Passengers with a criminal conviction (misdemeanor or felony) including severe traffic violations, such as DUI or Hit & Run, will be denied entrance into Canada so should not join any tour besides the White Pass Summit & City tour or our rafting tours in Dyea.

How do I pay for the tour?

For most of our tours (White Pass Summit & City Tour, Yukoner, and Yukon Discovery) we have an automated booking system in place for you to enter your Payment information online at the time of booking (through RezdyPay). There is $5 deposit per order charged at the time of booking. The balance on the order will be charged on the day of the tour. (If you pay the $5 deposit with PayPal we will send you a payment link to pay the remainder in full.) Your order will be Pending once entered and we will send it back Confirmed once we review your information and verify availability. For our more White Pass & Rafting combo tour we have you fill out a Reservation Request form. After we receive your Request form, we will email you to confirm we have the space and get any additional information we need from you then send you a confirmation by email and Payment link to pay in full in advance (or we can call you to get a credit card for $5 deposit and charge the balance on the day of the tour). Finally, if you do not show up for the tour, your credit card on file in RezdyPay will be charged the full amount. If we don’t have a credit card on file but have sent you a payment link for the balance of the tour and you do not pay by 24 hours before the tour we will cancel your booking; See our Cancellation Policy below.

What is your cancellation policy?

In booking a tour you are agreeing to pay for all the seats you reserve, unless you give Frontier Excursions & Adventures 24 hours notice of cancellation or changes to your reservation. Failure to give notice of cancellation or changes to your reservation will result in your credit card being charged for all the seats you reserved for the tour. (The only exception is if your cruise ship does not make its scheduled stop at Skagway, if the ship is delayed arriving to port and we cannot reschedule your tour, if you are quarantined in your cabin for illness, or if Frontier Excursions & Adventures must cancel the tour for any reason.) Frontier Excursions retains the right to cancel a tour for any reason, in which case you will receive a full refund. If you do cancel before the 24 hour period we will refund your $5 deposit or your full amount if you have paid in advance.

How should I dress?

Weather may be windier/wetter/cooler/warmer on the tour than at the time of departure as we travel through different climate zones. The best way to dress is in layers, so that you can shed a layer when warm, or add a layer if cool. Top your shirt with a sweatshirt/sweater/fleece, plus a wind/waterproof jacket, and you should be comfortable for the day. Heavy parkas are usually not recommended for summertime. If you come from a warm climate you may also consider bringing a hat or gloves for warmth. Temperatures can vary from upper 30s at the White Pass in cooler weather to 90 in the Yukon on a warm summer day. So, consider the general weather of the day before deciding how many layers to bring. For example, if it is a warm and sunny day in Skagway you will most likely not need raincoats or warm sweaters/hats/gloves. But if it seems cooler/cloudy/rainy then bring more layers. Comfortable shoes are also recommended. Bring a camera and binoculars are recommended although our vehicles have one for use.

Are restrooms available on tour?

Our mini-buses are not equipped with restrooms. Our tours follow the South Klondike Highway through much wilderness but with very limited facilities. There are primitive outhouses available for use on all tours and the 6.5 hour Yukon Discovery tour has modern restrooms available at Caribou Crossing and/or Carcross at mid-point of the tour. Our Yukoner (4 hour) tour stops at the Yukon Suspension bridge and there is a modern restroom available. Be aware there may be the possibility of up to 1.5-2 hours or so without a restroom break. If you have issues with needing more frequent restroom stops, you may be better off booking a roundtrip train tour or bus tour on a large motorcoach equipped with restroom. These are available through your ship offered tours.

What type of vehicles do you use?

For our bus tours, we use comfortable custom mini-coaches, with a 13-to-28 passenger capacity (depending on group size). All feature large touring windows, bucket seats and PA systems. We have an on staff mechanic, and our vehicles are meticulously maintained for safety.

Our vehicles are NOT wheelchair or scooter accessible. If you are semi-ambulatory and use a walker or can transfer from a wheelchair and go up and down a few steps with assistance, we can most likely help you off and on our buses. Please inform us of any limited mobility situation when you book. We would also need to save space on the bus for a walker or folding wheelchair.

How do I decide which tour is best for me?

When considering your tour choice, keep in mind your preferences as to group size, time available, and budget.

To see the most and best variety in your day, consider the Yukon Territory (Yukoner and Yukon Discovery). The scenery is different than what you’ll see along the Inside Passage which is temperate coastal rainforest. As you travel over the White Pass and farther inland toward the Yukon, the climate becomes drier and ecosystems change. You’ll get above the treeline into sub-arctic alpine tundra at the White Pass, then travel into Boreal forest wilderness as you approach the Yukon. Also, regardless of the weather in Skagway, it’s usually better in Canada over the White Pass. Our best chances of seeing wildlife, such as bears, also improves as you go toward the Yukon (though is possible on any of our tours).

If you want a shorter tour that covers the main highlights on a budget and leaves more free time for you to shop or do a second tour during your day in port, then the White Pass Summit & City Tour give you the history of the gold rush and some incredible scenery in the shortest time frame at 2.75 hours. The Yukoner, at 4 hours is also a good option for a shorter tour.

For more active tours and outdoor adventure consider our sister company,  Skagway Float Tours.   We have a Combo day where you can combine one of our shorter bus tours with either the Scenic River Float or the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float.

Will we see wildlife?

For wildlife sightings such as bears, moose, mountain goats and others, the Yukon is the best possibility. Approximately 30-50% of Yukon excursions see some type of wildlife. Wildlife sightings are most active in May and June. For water-related wildlife, such as eagles and seals, the Skagway Float Tours (Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float or Scenic River Float) are best. Remember, wildlife sightings, while occurring frequently, are at the whim of Mother Nature!

What's the difference between your tours and the train?

The train is a great trip through the mountains and an engineering landmark, and train buffs should plan on including it in their visit to Skagway. However, if you want a great tour no matter the means of transportation, you’ll find that our bus tours do parallel the train route in part and offer advantages including multiple photo stops and a chance to interact with your guide. At the stops all passengers can get out to take in the fresh mountain air and to take as many photos as desired where as the train is in constant motion. Also you can get personalized attention from your guide as you have the opportunity to ask questions and capture family photos with the guide as your photographer. In addition, you’ll find our bus tours offer great value for the money.

How soon should I book?

We highly recommend you book early (several months in advance) to guarantee your desired tour. You may book via our website or call us. Our longer tours to the Yukon and Yukon border book up fastest. Our White Pass Summit and City tour often has closer in availability.

Can I book a tour after arriving in Skagway?

Yes, besides our regularly scheduled tours, we often open up an additional tour bus for day of sales (usually for our Yukoner or White Pass Summit & City tour). Our sales office is located in the Golden North Hotel building at 3rd and Broadway in the heart of downtown. There is a shuttle stop across the street from our location, so if you take a shuttle from the ship, you can request a drop off at our office. Your best rate will always come by booking directly through us. We may also be reached by email at [email protected], phone at 907.983.2512, or out-of-town toll free at 877.983.2512. Please be aware that some tours may be sold out on the day of your arrival.

"Most amazing part of Alaska/Northwest was our 6hr trip into the Yukon with Frontier Excursions! Scenery, bears, porcupines, marmot, snow, lakes, sled dogs and pups, goats, horses, great meal and a great tour guide oh my! We loved her: funny and smart! I would say this was definitely the best part of our cruise."

"our tour guide, mike, helped make the tour one of the highlights of the entire cruise. his knowledge and sense of humor is second to none. i know i emailed multiple times prior to our arrival and each time you provided a quick response. i truly appreciated that. frontier excursions far exceeded my expectations and i will definitely recommend and use you for my future bookings.", "my mother and i took the yukon discovery excursion and had a fantastic time the van was very comfortable and our tour guide, brooke, was fun and knowledgeable. we made plenty of stops to view the beautiful scenery and take photographs.", "just wanted to take a minute and tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with frontier excursions. beverly was an absolutely fantastic guide. she was very friendly, knowledgeable, walked the cemetery with the group and up to the falls. stopped at beautiful sites for us to take pictures, took some pictures for us with our cameras. she was a great driver . certainly recommend frontier excursions to anyone i know.", premier skagway tours, frontier excursions & adventures.

brings you incredible natural beauty, unique Gold Rush history, and world-class scenery around every turn.

Our goal is to provide a high-quality tour, friendly and helpful service, and a fun day for your family on a Skagway tour. We make lots of stops for viewing, photography, and breathing the fresh mountain air!

We hope you’ll join us for a great tour day in Skagway.

We pick up at the Cruise ship docks and our office – 3rd and Broadway, at the Golden North Hotel, Skagway, Alaska.

Frontier Excursions & Adventures

Visit skagway & the yukon, spectacular scenery:.

Gold Rush Trail White Pass Yukon Territory Pitchfork Falls Bridal Veil Falls Moore Creek Bridge Welcome to Alaska Sign Summit Lake Tormented Valley Yukon Suspension Bridge Welcome to Yukon Sign Lake Bennett Carcross Desert Emerald Lake Caribou Crossing Chilkoot Trail Dyea Valley Taiya River

Activities:

Sightseeing Scenic Driving Photography Rafting Hiking

Watch for Wildlife:

Bears Moose Caribou Eagles Dall Sheep Mountain Goats Marmots

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Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog

Description, what's included.

There is a reason that visiting the Yukon is one of the most popular Skagway shore excursions. This full-day scenic tour starts in Skagway and begins with a beautiful, picturesque ride north over the White Pass summit to Canada’s Yukon Territory, paralleling the White Pass scenic railway. The Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog Tour is narrated with local Klondike history by your guide and contains photo opportunities just about everywhere you look. What separates this tour from the Yukon Discovery Tour is an extra bonus: an exciting 1-mile ride on a customized, wheeled cart with authentic Iditarod huskies. Once you arrive in the Yukon, you'll stop for lunch at Wild Adventure Yukon. Your free time provides the opportunity to not only view the husky puppies but to experience what it’s like riding behind a team of these elite canine athletes. Along the ride, the local mushers, who are professional racers in the winter, share stories about what it’s like training, caring for, and racing up to 90 dogs at a time!

Climb aboard the 12-passenger wheeled training cart while mushers ready the teams. As guides add each new dog to the line, you'll hear each dog's excitement as they can't wait to take off running. During this time, you will have the opportunity to experience the team dynamics, social order, and passion of your dog team. After the team of 8-12 dogs is ready, the musher drops the brake and you're off. The sled dogs respond instantaneously to the musher's commands, forking right, then left, as you meander through the forested trail, specially designed to train these canine athletes in the off-season.

A 1-mile ride is the perfect amount of time to see the team respond to mushing commands, and romp in their watering pools. This exhilarating portion of the trip is approximately 15 minutes long and provides time for team hookup, safety briefing, and your ride through the forest. Time on the trail can vary due to conditions, temperatures, and the team of dogs. Following the tour, feel free to wander through the incredible Wildlife Gallery and RCMP Heritage Centre, and pet the animals in the farm area.

Weather: Although rare, the Yukon can experience heat events. Should this occur the HOT PAW Protocol will be put into action. This program offers time with the sled dogs, and mushers where you will be taken on a tour of the trail with a sled dog co-pilot. You will learn about the races, preparation, and training. 

You may consider the Yukon Discovery Tour which includes all the same features without the husky dog experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! In Yukon, we'll stop at Wild Adventure Yukon, as well as the historic town of Carcross, both with opportunities for Canadian souvenirs.

A stop at Wild Adventure Yukon includes a homemade BBQ chicken lunch with baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and their famous all-you-can-eat donuts. As a vegetarian option, an Indian Dahl replaces the chicken portion of the meal.

Know Before You Book

Quick facts, itinerary • 6h 30min • 6 activities.

Pick-up & Passport Checks

During pick-up, either at your cruise dock or in downtown Skagway if you are staying locally, your guides will check everyone's passport to ensure the tour group can enter Canada.

Narrated Drive to Carcross

Embark on a scenic and fully-narrated, historic drive up the Klondike Highway all the way to Carcross, Yukon Territory. Along the way, take several stops for photos & views.

Lunch at Wild Adventure Yukon

For lunch, enjoy BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts. If you need vegetarian or other dietary options, please let us know in advance.

Dog Sled Ride

Experience 30 minutes of dog mushing with a professional Iditarod musher in a wheeled cart. The mushing itself is a 15-minute ride, while you also get time to learn about the sport!

Return Tour From Carcross to Skagway

Hop back in the mini-coach to drive further North to Emerald Lake, before turning around to head back to Skagway. A highlight of the return trip is the stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.

Drop-off in Town or at the Docks

At the conclusion of your tour, you can ask to be dropped in downtown Skagway to explore the historic town, or be taken back to your cruise ship.

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Skagway Yukon Discovery Adventure

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Excursion Overview

An awesome adventure into the yukon territory of canada.

On the Skagway Yukon Discovery Adventure, we will first climb the mountainous Klondike Highway driving north to the US/Canadian border, paralleling the 1898 Gold Rush Trail to the White Pass summit at 3292 feet. Along the way view coastal rainforest, magnificent waterfalls, glaciers, and icy blue lakes. Once in Canada, we journey through the spectacular scenery of dramatic lakes encircled by mile-high mountains and the Northern Boreal forest wilderness. Included are Bove Island, Tutshi, and Tagish Lakes. Pose at the Yukon Border sign for a great photo opportunity! Visit the historic Carcross Village, see the "World's Smallest Desert" and marvel at the gorgeous green Emerald Lake. We watch for wildlife (including Bears) all along our route. For lunch, we stop at Wild Adventure Yukon (formerly known as Caribou Crossing) where you'll see the North's premier educational wildlife gallery, featuring over 100 Yukon and Ice Age taxidermy animals, and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police display. Lunch is delicious barbecue chicken with sides (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free option available). You'll also visit the Sled Dog camp where you can view the Alaskan Huskies, including precious puppies (sled dog or foster pups), and see some cute animals in the Petting Farm area. Please be advised that one-on-one interaction with the dogs cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, the order of stops will vary at your guide's discretion.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:.

• Roundtrip narrated scenic tour
• Lunch of delicious BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade bun, coffee or tea, and donuts
• Vegan and Gluten Free lentil curry is available by request, please leave a comment at checkout.
• Admission to Yukon Museum

Requirements:

• Passport or Passport ID card (and Visas - USA and Canada if necessary - single entry Visa is OK) are required for all passengers 16 and over. No photocopies of any identification are allowed.
• Children 15 and under are required to have a Passport OR an original raised seal birth certificate (USA citizens only). No photocopies of any identification are allowed.
• Please note: Children traveling with only one parent or without both parents must have a permission letter from the absent parent/parents, giving permission to the person bringing the child on tour to allow them to go to Canada with that person. Documentation should be signed with parent name, address, cell phone contact number, and give the child's legal name and person's legal name they are traveling with. If the single parent or guardian has sole custody, they should travel with a letter to that effect.

Duration: 6.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal.)

• 5.25 hours guide narrated bus tour with multiple scenic stops
• 1 hour 15 min at Caribou Crossing for Lunch/Yukon Museum/Gift Shop/Sled dog camp with puppies
• Additional time is included for border crossing.

Meeting Instructions:

• This tour meets near the cruise ship pier. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

• This tour is limited mobility accessible. Guests must be able to climb 4 steps into and out of the bus. There is limited space for collapsible wheelchairs and walkers. There is no storage available for motorized scooters. Please leave a comment during checkout if accommodations for collapsible equipment will be required on tour.

Refund Policy:

• You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
• Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Tours can be canceled for any reason up until seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund unless otherwise noted on the individual tour product page in the Things to Know section. To cancel a tour, please use the cancelation request link within your e-ticket that was emailed to you OR send an email to  [email protected] with the following information:

- Order number

- Tour you are canceling

- Number of passengers you wish to cancel

Within 0-7 days before the tour date, cancelations are eligible for a full refund only in the following scenarios:

- The tour is canceled by the tour operator for any reason (for example: bad weather or mechanical issue)

- You experience a medical emergency during this window and can provide documentation (documentation must be submitted within 30 days to receive a refund)

- Your ship changes port itineraries causing you to miss an excursion

All refunds are processed through Alaska Shore Excursions, and will not be processed through any cruise line or local tour provider. Refunds will appear under Alaska Shore Excursions on your bank/credit card statement. Credit card refunds are processed within 10 business days of the request. Exceptions to the refund policy include multi-day packages and some day tours. Please refer to the specific refund policy listed on the individual tour product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, each guest needs a valid passport. Children under 16 who are U.S. citizens may travel with their original, raised seal birth certificate instead. All other guests including children are required to have a passport.

The maximum capacity for this tour is 28 passengers (usually not filled more than 25 or 26). If your party is larger than 28, arrangements can be made to accommodate your group. Please contact us with your group requirements.

There is open seating on the tour bus, however, if you require a certain seat due to physical impairment then please contact us with your requirements.

Wildlife is abundant in Southeast Alaska and sightings are possible on any tour. We sometimes see bears (more frequently in May/June), but this is not a designated wildlife tour, and wildlife is not guaranteed.

There are no age restrictions for this tour.

Backpacks, small bags, and purses are allowed on this tour.

Non-alcoholic beverages in closable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.

Lunch is included on this tour. BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade bun, coffee or tea, and donuts. Vegan and Gluten Free lentil curry is available by request, please leave a comment at checkout.

Check out other frequently asked questions  here !

Guest Reviews

On aug 2024.

Our group had a wonderful time on this excursion. We've done the White Pass railroad before and this gave us a completely different view of the area. The ride was comfortable, with plenty of stops, and our guide was fantastic. Lunch was great, and we really enjoyed the time spent seeing the sled dogs. We would do this again for sure.

This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide, Teresa, was very knowledgeable and informative, very attentive, stopped at some real amazing sights. She covered all the highlights of the tour and she was full of information about her home state beyond providing us with personal experience. We had a lot of amazing views. Also, we got a lot of help and attention from Teresa.

We really enjoyed our excursion and Patrick was a very knowledgeable tour guide. I recommend this trip to everyone.

This was my favorite. The views of the Yukon country were exceptional. Our driver knew just where to go for the best pictures and gave us the time we needed at each stop. Lunch at Wild Adventure was organized, delicious, and gave us enough time to enjoy the dogs and museum there and still get back to the ship on time. Definitely left us wanting to explore more of this beautiful territory.

Staff very knowledgeable! Had a great time! Would highly recommend!

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Skagway shore excursion spotlight, the yukon discovery tour.

The view of Carcross from Nares Mountain. When you’re visiting, grab a Caesar!

There is only one way to make your trip to Alaska even better and that’s by taking a shore excursion to Canada. You may think that our neighbors to the north are nothing more than beaver fur hat wearing hockey lovers, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Canada is full of natural wonders and historical artifacts that turn an ordinary vacation into something truly spectacular. The famed Yukon Territory is only 50 miles from Skagway, so you can travel to the land of Dudley Do-Right in less time than it takes to down a box of Timbits. I can tell you one thing buddy, you’re going to love today’s Skagway shore excursion spotlight, eh?

Today’s Skagway shore excursion spotlight is better than a two-four

The Yukon Discovery Tour is all about discovering the Yukon. Seems obvious, but many tourists don’t even know what the Yukon is and few realize that they can travel to the frontier territory when visiting Skagway. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories . What’s the difference between the two? I’m not really sure, but you can likely Google it and find out. Anyway, pitter patter, let’s get at her!

A Skagway shore excursion that’s pert near perfect

Most people come to Alaska because they want to see unspoiled frontier and a few wild animals. However, Southeast Alaska cruises mostly offer shore excursions in places that are relatively landlocked. Juneau has no road out of the city and Ketchikan is on an island. Skagway beats them all because it has a road called the Klondike Highway. From this highway, you can travel to any road-accessible place in North America. Even the Yukon.

You will travel to the Yukon on a comfortable bus with big windows so you can see all of the Yukon’s wonders. What are those wonders, you ask? On your Skagway shore excursion, you could see grizzly bears frolicking in alpine snow. You will see mining ruins that are more than century old and marvel at what life was once like in this rugged wilderness. You may even see some flannel-wearing Yukoners out for a rip on their quads with a few of their buds.

Some of the stops on your Skagway shore excursion

You will make a series of stops on your Skagway shore excursion, which gives you an opportunity to snap some photos or dime a dart. What will you see on these stops? Check this out, hey?

• British Columbia (also in Canada)
• The White Pass Summit
• Carcross, YT (this is a town of 200 people)
• BBQ Lunch at the sled dog camp
• Bove Island
• Bridal Veil Falls
• Fraser Meadows
• Emerald Lake

There are many other stops, and if you see a moose, bear, or Bigfoot, your driver will stop so you can snap some photos. Cool stuff. If you’re interested in this Skagway shore excursion, be sure to check your ship scheddy to make sure you have the time because it is 6 hours long. You also need your passport because you’re traveling to an exotic foreign country. Combine the Yukon Discovery Tour with a sled dog ride on a training cart but only if you’re ready to trade in your suit for overalls and ice fishing gear.

Do you want to know the best part about this Skagway shore excursion? It will only cost you 99 loonies or 50 toonies. Join us on the Yukon Discovery Tour for a day you’ll never forget!

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Full-day Yukon Dog Mushing & Sightseeing Tour

Puppies on the Yukon and Skagway Sled Dog Tour

Want the ultimate Alaskan Dog Mushing experience?

Ride with the some of the premier Alaska Racing Huskies, an educational Q & A presentation on Mushing by our resident mushing experts, and a visit to the FREE Puppy Camp. Feel the excitement of riding with an experienced dog sled musher over cut trails through the Yukon wilderness!

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• Duration: Full Day
• Price: starting at $375 plus tax (per Jeep)
• Be your own guide! Drive your Jeep into the Yukon!
• Listen to our interactive tour guide!
• Experience all the benefits of a private tour and a rental car combined.
• It's your Jeep for the day, make it your way! No crowds, no lines, no stress.

• Duration: 2 - 2.5 Hours
• $69.00 per person + tax
• Explore the historic city of Skagway
• Climb the White Pass summit following the Klondike Gold Rush Trail.

• Duration: 3 Hours
• $79.00 per person + tax
• 8am and 11:30am departures.
• Guided bus tour to all the scenic waterfall destinations in Skagway and White Pass
• Narrated along the way by your professional guide

• Duration: 6 Hours
• $139.00 per person + tax
• Best sights of Skagway and the Yukon Territory.
• Lunch at an operational dog mushing training camp and meet the dogs who will be competing in the Iditarod Dog Sled Race.

• $199.00 per person + tax
• Includes everything from the Yukon Discovery Tour
• 30 minutes of dog mushing with a professional Iditarod musher. Experience the thrill of dog sledding. Meet the mushers and their teams.
• Includes BBQ chicken dinner and admission to wildlife museum

• Duration: 3.5 Hours
• $99.00 per person + tax
• Climb the White Pass summit
• Venture through British Columbia to the Yukon Territory
• Travel along breathtaking lakes
• Spectacular photo stops on route

Private departures give you the flexibility and customization to go at your own pace, and really accentuate the tour elements that are the most appealing to your and your group. Pick your own date and keep your trip exclusive to your travelers—we’ll make it easy every step of the way.

• Travel your way: with only 2 travelers, you can convert any of our itinerary on a Private Tour. You can choose the dates that work best for your group members.
• Enjoy a more personalized trip: Whether it’s a family trip or group of friends, you know that you’ll be sharing this special experience with people you care about.
• Have an exclusive and more intimate experience: Once your group is on tour, an expert local guide will take care of all the details, sit back and enjoy your adventure.

• Add on to an existing tour: Use an existing tour as a starting point and add special inclusions.
• Create a thematic experience: We can outfit your whole experience to a specific interest!
• Dream up a new destination: our team will work with you to design a brand-new itinerary, one of a kind experience.

With a team of over 100 guides in the region, world-class partners, and extensive tour programming across a wide range of activities and locations, we can easily customize an experience for you and your group.

Often times, families may want to camp out for an night or two, explore a far flung Alaskan adventure, or want to make the most of a shorter vacation to the region. Our experienced travel consultant team is excited to work with you to put together a custom itinerary and pricing for your consideration.

If you are looking for a different kind of vacation on board of an RV, please visit our RV Private Tours.