Things to do in Skagway Alaska

 

Things to do in Skagway Alaska

Tour ID Tour Name Description Price/Person
SKAKX-1a Grizzly Falls Zipline (4 hrs) Fast, fun, and exhilarating, this adventure is sure to excite nature lovers and thrill seekers alike! Soar in the rain forest through a course of 11 ziplines and fly above glacially fed waterfalls, so close you will actually feel the mist as you zoom by!

$219 adult, $199 child (under 12)

SKAKX-2a Chilkoot Horseback Adventure (3.5 hrs, 1.75 on horseback) Guided tour of Skagway and coastline to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park for an outstanding horseback ride through natural beauty and see the signs of an original gold rush town.

Not offered in 2024

SKAKX-3a Summertime Dog Sled (land-based) (3.5 hrs) Take a 4x4 ride up a mountain road to reach your custom-designed, wheeled summertime sled. Your team of Canadian huskies will pull you along a zig-zagging mile-long trail through the world’s second largest rainforest!

$174 adult, $154 child (under 12)

SKAKX-3c Musher Camp and S'mores (2.75 hrs) Take a scenic tour of Skagway and to the musher camp where you will learn about and play with the dogs before creating your own delicious gourmet s'mores.

$134 adult, $114 child (under 12)

SKAKX-4a Glacier Point ATV Exploration (weight, age, heghts limits) (6-6.5 hr) A rugged Alaskan adventure you’ll never forget! You’ll start with a scenic cruise keeping a lookout for wildlife as you pass by majestic mountains and cascading waterfalls. Land at the ATV camp on Glacier Point Beach. Follow your guide in your ATV taking in the beauty of the forest, beach, and mountains around you. Cap it off at an overlook with views of Davidson Glacier! Return tp the camp to relax and enjoy lunch on the beach before the return cruise to town.

Not offerred in 2024

SKAKX-4c Glacier Point Wilderness Safari (weight/age limits) (3-4 hr) Travel through fjords and rain forests while viewing some of the most remarkable Alaskan scenery around, ranging from wildflowers to towering mountains and capping it off with up-close views the Davidson Glacier.

$241

SKAKX-6c Musher Camp and Gold Panning (2.75 hrs) Take a bus ride through Skagway to the dog camp deep in the Tongass Rain Forest. At the camp the mushers will tell you all about the sport of dog mushing and you will meet professional canine athletes and their pups! Top things off by panning for gold in anauthentic riverside sluice before returning to town.

$149 adult, $129 child (under 12)

HNTMT-1a Takshanuk Mountain Trail (4 hrs)

Journey along the scenic Takshanuk Mountain Trail in self-driven 4x4s. Enjoy astonishing  views of Lynn Canal, Lutak Inlet, Alaska's Coast Mountain Range, cascading waterfalls, and an alpine lake. With snacks along the way and a chicken, fish or vegetarian meal at the end - this tour has everything you can imagine on a scenic drive.

Call for price

SKATA-2a

Liarsville Trail Camp and Salmon Bake (2 hr)

Travel to the Liarsville Camp at the base of the White Summit to enjoy historic exhibits, live entertainment and a gold panning experience. Finish up with a delicious fire-grilled salmon dinner.

$109

$79 child (under 12)

2023 price 

SKATA-3a

Skagway Salmon Bake (1.5 hr)

Enjoy a delicious fire-grilled salmon dinner at Liarsville

$79

$59 child (under 12)

2023 price 

SKRGA-1 Skagway Your Way! Driving Tour (3 hours from Skagway)

You choose the direction! Adventure on the Yukon Suspension Bridge with stunning views of the turbulent waters of the Tutshi River below, or a visit to the head of the Yukon Trail and the ghost town of Dyea.

Passports required!

$242 adult $217 (2-12) $20 (under 2)

SKRGA-2a Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve River Float (3.5 hrs, min age 7)

Treat yourself to a small group rafting and scenic driving tour through the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve - home of the world's largest bald eagle populations. Includes transportation from Skagway.

Private Tours Available - call for price

$244 adult $219 child (7-12)

SKRGA-3 Chilkoot Lake Nature and Wildlife Viewing (weight/age limits) (3-4 hr)

Bring your camera and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park. This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. Bald eagles, harbor seals, and brown bears are often seen here. Includes transportation from Skagway.

$233 adult $208 (3-12) $20 (0-1)

SKRGA-4 Private Chilkat Photography Tour (5 hrs, 2 min.)

Cradled at the base of the Chilkat Peninsula, flanked by the Lynn Fjord and Chilkat River, Haines is filled with natural wonders. Your expert photography guide will assist you in capturing the best of the Chilkat Valley's unique attractions. Includes transportation from Skagway.

$329 adult $304 (7-10) $20 (0-1)

SKRGA-5 White Pass Suspension Bridge and Yukon Summit Tour (3 hours from Skagway)

Guided driving tour. Learn the about Gold Rush history and the natural history of the area. Walk along the boardwalk and immerse yourself in the miniature world of alpine wildflowers.

Passports required!

$127 adult $102 (3-12) $20 (0-2)

SKRGA-5e White Pass Summit, Yukon Suspension Bridge and Dyea Ghost Town (6 hours)

Tour Skagway's historic district before steeply climbing the mountain to view the dramatic scenery of the White Pass. Next a trip to the Yukon Suspension Bridge where you will learn Gold Rush history and venture onto the bridge to see the stunning views of Tutshi River below. Your final stop is the ghost town of Dyea at the head of the famed Klondike Gold Rush Chilkoot Trail Head

$198
SKTEM-1 Glacier Dogsledding in Skagway Alaska (about 2 hrs) Enjoy an exciting helicopter flight to the dogsled camp on the snow covered part of the glacier. Meet the dogs and enjoy mushing the way Alaska pioneers did. Surcharge for 250+ lbs.

$629

SKTEM-2 Helicopter Flightseeing and Glacier Landing in Skagway Alaska (about 2 hrs) Soaring high above the lush rain forest, incredibly deep valleys and awe-inspiring peaks, you’ll marvel at vistas seen by few. Top it off with a 40 minute landing on the blue glacier ice. Surchage for 250+ lbs.

$379

SKSEAK-1 Chilkoot Lake Kayak (3.5 hrs, 1.5 hrs on lake) Start in Skagway and take the fast ferry to Haines where you will take in spectacular scenery as you paddle on  pristine Chilkoot Lake where you will see waterfalls spill off the cliffs surrounding the lake, lush green forests, and abundant wildlife.

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WPR White Pass RR (Scenic /Historic Train Rides) White Pass Railroad Tours in Skagway. Various trips available, both with and without air from Juneau (click on tour name for options). Starting at $169 without air
Day Trips

Staying in Skagway, but want to visit other spots or experience different things? Juneau and Haines activities can be accessed from Skagway with either a ferry ride or airplane trip.

For Haines see: Haines Activities

For Juneau Activities see:

  • Helicopter & Plane excursions in Juneau, Alaska
  • Food Tour, Hiking, Zipling, more in Juneau, Alaska
  • Cruising, Fishing, Whales, more in Juneau, Alaska
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