10 Skagway Shore Excursions Worth a Port Day

1.Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Our pick

Ride from Skagway to the Yukon with guides such as Connor, Mike, Andrew, and Garrit. Expect frequent photo stops at Tutshi Lake, Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, and Lake Bennett, plus lunch, a wildlife museum, and huskies at Wild Adventure Yukon.

“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.”

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2.Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Ride from Skagway into British Columbia and the Yukon with guides such as Connor, Andrew, Mike, or Garrett. Expect a small-group minibus, frequent photo stops, Gold Rush stories, White Pass scenery, wildlife watching, and a crossing of the Yukon Suspension Bridge. A valid passport is required.

“It was a wonderful experience with Debra as a driver. She was very patient informative and stopped at every possible scenic place. She even took pictures of us. Yukon is beautiful and suspension bridge is a must see . Skagway.”

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3.Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

You’ll hike 2 miles through rainforest on the Chilkoot Trail, climb about 300 feet, then float the Taiya River for 40 minutes. Guides such as Danny, Owen, Rachel, and Dominic add local stories, plant knowledge, and Klondike history. Expect a moderate, wet-weather outing with port pickup and snacks.

“We really enjoyed our hike and float with Skagway Float Tours and highly recommend for an excursion. The experience was exactly as described and Erin was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the area, the trees, various fungi, lichen, and berries we encountered along the way. I thought the hike was only moderately difficulty in some places, but the poles they provided did come in handy. They also provide boots for the float and dry bags for both shoes and backpacks.”

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4.White Pass Summit and Skagway City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · from $72Best value

Join Frontier Excursions & Adventures for a 2.5 to 3-hour mini-bus tour from Skagway’s cruise terminal to White Pass Summit. Guides such as Beverly, Garrett, and Aaron combine Gold Rush stories with stops at waterfalls, the Captain William Moore Bridge, Summit Lake, Tormented Valley, and the Welcome to Alaska sign.

“Great alternative to the train. A few stops along the way made it more meaningful. Our guide Beverly is superb.”

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5.Yukon Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $185

Take a six-hour coach trip from Skagway through White Pass into Yukon, stopping at waterfalls, lakes, mountain overlooks, and wildlife sites. Guides such as Raymond, Clay, Rebecca, and Garrett are known for lively local stories. Lunch, coffee, and tea are included, with an optional dog-mushing ride.

“Scenic bus drive through the mountains. We loved the view from Emerald Lake. We saw two bears and some goats high up in the mountains. The kennel was fun for the kids. We debated the mush sled but didn’t feel like it was worth the money. The best part of the experience was our driver Tim who had hilarious stories and anecdotes. He also doubled as our professional photographer to find us the best places to capture the best angles. Would recommend the experience to other large families.”

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6.Scenic River Float Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

You’ll ride from Skagway to Dyea Valley, then float about 40 minutes down the Taiya River in a raft holding up to 11 people. Guides such as Owen, Erin, Danny, and Rachel share local history and point out eagles, seals, and possible bears. The outing suits families and mixed-age groups.

“This was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Alaska. Honestly, this was my favorite excursion, I could have floated all day. The tour guide was extremely accommodating of kids - they provided car seats upon our request - and they were kind enough to have five kids and four adults on the tour. We had some communication prior to the tour and there was always a prompt response.”

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7.City and Mountain Summit Shore Excursion in Skagway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride from Skagway toward White Pass with a local driver-guide, stopping for waterfalls, glacier-carved valleys, scenic overlooks, and the Gold Rush Cemetery. Guides such as Chad, Scott, Lewis, and Mike have been praised for lively stories and helpful photo stops. The small-group bus tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

“Very Impressive to see - the guides were very knowledgeable. Unique items not seen in other garden tours.”

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8.Yukon Dog Sledding and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $229

Ride from Skagway into Canada’s Yukon for White Pass views, Emerald Lake, a wildlife museum, lunch, puppies, and a short dog-mushing session. Guides such as Chad, Rebecca, Eric, Kenton, and Noah have led the route, but confirm departure details and passport rules before booking.

“Meeting the dogs and the sledding. The staff were so nice and answered questions. The tour was amazing. Only bad thing was , we didn't have enough time at the dog sledding camp.”

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9.Liarsville Gold Rush Camp, Gold Panning and Salmon Bake Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about two hours at Liarsville Gold Rush Camp near White Pass. Eat grilled Alaskan salmon, watch a comic Gold Rush show, learn to pan for gold, keep the flakes you find, and return to Skagway port. Drivers such as Vincent add useful local commentary.

“Liarsville Gold rush camp was okay. The salmon was very fresh and food was good.”

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10.Private luxury shore excursion Skagway, AK to Emerald Lake, Yukon.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Skagway to Emerald Lake in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Guides such as Vanessa, Jaren, Emiliano, and Jerry are known for lively local stories, flexible photo stops, and occasional bear sightings. Bring your passport, and plan to buy lunch in Carcross.

“We had a great time this private tour leaving from Skagway and heading into the Yukon in Canada. The whole experience was seamless from booking to pick up to drop off. The views were beautiful and our guide Emilio was so knowledgeable and personable. Can’t recommend this tour enough!”

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