Skagway City and White Pass Summit
Start with a tour of historic Skagway, and learn of its lawless days during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-99 and travel through the White Pass Summit with lots of stops along the way to photograph the beautiful scenery.
Sure to be a highlight of your Alaskan experience, the Skagway City and White Pass Summit Tour begins with a guided tour of Skagway's Historic District in a mini-coach holding no more than 32 passengers. Your guide will explain why Skagway was known as the toughest town on Earth during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-99. On this Skagway excursion, you will visit historic points of interest such as the Pitchfork Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Bridal Veil Falls are the trailhead for the "Valdez Goat Trail", which is a section of the Trans Alaska Military Packtrain Trail, created during the Klondike Gold Rush. As you journey up the scenic Klondike Highway, you will travel parallel to the historic White Pass Trail much of the way to the 3,292 foot summit. Along this glacier carved valley are glaciers, thundering waterfalls, majestic mountain vistas and pristine wilderness. Once at the summit, you will descend into the daunting Tormented Valley in British Columbia, Canada. It is this area which inspired the classic authors Robert Service and Jack London. The Tormented Valley is an eco-tone; two separate ecosystems transform to become the other. After visiting this area of 300 to 400-year-old trees known as "Krummholz", many of which are no taller than chest-high, you will return to Skagway. During your Skagway excursion, various photo stops will be made to help you maximize your Alaskan experience. PLEASE NOTE: All tour stops are subject to change based on weather and road conditions. This tour will be crossing the Canadian border and then back across the U.S. border. All U.S. and Canadian citizens 16 and older traveling between the U.S. and Canada are required to present a valid passport (or government authorized "enhanced" driver's license, currently issued in MI, MN, NY, VT, and WA.) We recommend you bring a photo I.D. as well. U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger may travel with a certified birth certificate. People of all other citizenship are required to have a photo I.D., a passport, and visa (if required). All minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Children that are 2 years old or younger are free when occupying an adult's lap. If you would like your child to have his/her own seat, you are required to count them as an adult while booking. If placed on an 11:30 AM departure, your tour will depart from Downtown, about a 10 minute walk from the pier or short shuttle ride. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket.
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximately 5 to 20 minute walk, or an approximately 10 to 15 minute shuttle ride (not included, approximately $2 US per person) is required to reach your departure location.
- We recommend dressing in warm layers appropriate for changing weather conditions and temperatures. The outer layer should be waterproof. Guests should wear comfortable waterproof walking shoes or boots.
- This tour crosses the Canadian border and then returns to the United States. U.S. citizens must present an original birth certificate or valid passport, along with a valid government-issued driver’s license or ID card. Canadian citizens age 16 and older must present a valid passport. Travelers of other nationalities must present a photo ID, passport, and visa if required. U.S. and Canadian citizens age 15 or younger may travel with a certified birth certificate. Guests should check the most current customs and border-entry requirements before traveling. Guests wishing to exit the tour vehicle at photo stops must be able to take a few steps without assistance. This tour cannot accommodate collapsible walkers or wheelchairs. Please be aware that this tour operates in a wilderness area several hours away from medical facilities. Although staff have general first-aid knowledge, this tour is not recommended for guests with serious medical conditions or infants under 18 months of age.
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.