Hike, Float and Summit
On this active tour from Skagway, embark on the Chilkoot Trail hike, float the Taiya River, and view the top of the scenic White Pass summit.
You don't have to choose just one adventure when in Skagway. Embark on the Chilkoot Trail hike, float down the Taiya River, and visit the White Pass summit on this Skagway shore excursion. Your Skagway adventure tour begins with a comfortable, narrated drive through Skagway to the backcountry and to the historic town of Dyea. At the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail, you'll begin your approximate 2-mile Chilkoot Trail hike through the centerpiece of the gold rush history in Skagway. This world-famous trail was the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the gold rush. Now a tranquil place of incredible beauty, the trail winds through a lush rainforest alive with birds, animals and wildflowers. Enjoy the exercise, fresh air, beautiful scenery, pristine forests, and history of a bygone era as the trail takes you up and over the tall Saintly Hill. Along the way, your guide weaves an entertaining mix of natural history and Klondike folklore. Photo opportunities abound as you retrace the footsteps of the gold-hungry stampeders who forged this route over 100 years ago. Your Chilkoot Trail hike will end at the Taiya River put-in site for your float experience. A safety briefing will be provided and rubber boots and life jackets will be handed out to all guests. Your 18-foot raft awaits for the calm scenic float back to Dyea. During this approximately 30-minute float you will see the forest give way to fields of beach greens and wild iris, and the granite walls of the fjords rise steeply to the snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Enjoy a riverside snack of homemade cookies and a hot beverage with countless picture-perfect moments before loading up in the van and heading up to the White Pass summit. You will drive for approximately 45 minutes from the take-out on the river to the top of the scenic White Pass. Enjoy the many photo opportunities while on the Klondike Highway of beautiful alpine lakes, glaciers, towering snowcapped peaks and pristine forests. You'll also stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign for photos. On your return to Skagway, you will cross through US Customs and have a photo stop at Bridal Veil Falls. Please Note: All guests must bring their passports and sign a liability waiver. A Canadian visa may be required for some participants.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- For all Alaska tours, we recommend layers of clothing, with the top layer being water-proof. Guests should wear comfortable sturdy hiking boots that may get wet.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The minimum age to participate is 7 years old. All guests must bring their passports and sign a liability waiver. A Canadian visa may be required for some participants. Expectant mothers past 20 weeks are not permitted on the tour. All guests must be in good physical health and must be able to hike approximately 2 miles over uneven terrain, with an elevation gain and descent of 350'. The hike and float are near sea level and summit is 3,292 feet above sea level. This is a physical activity and it is the guest's responsibility to determine that they are physically and mentally able to participate in the activity. The maximum weight per person is 350 pounds.
- Food & beverages: Homemade cookies, tea, water, and hot cocoa is included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.