Explore White Pass and take a dog sled ride on a tour from Skagway. Head up to 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) of elevation at White Pass and take in views that extend all the way to the Yukon. See towering waterfalls, glaciers, alpine valleys, huge lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Then ride in a dog sled, meet the puppies, and learn about a musher's life in a remote part of Canada. You also pan for gold, hear stories from your guide about the gold rush in Alaska, and have a chance to spot wildlife. Includes activities, transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at the ship dock in Skagway.
White Pass tour from Skagway, Alaska
See native wildlife in their natural environment
Enjoy a dogsledding activity and pan for gold
Admire the alpine scenery, glaciers, and waterfalls
What To Expect
Make your own way to the meeting point in town prior to departure, then board the 15- to 25-passenger minibus for your tour. Your guide shares informative commentary as you head to White Pass, stopping when possible to see any wildlife along the way. If you're lucky, you might see bears, sheep, goats, marmots, or other native Alaskan animals. You also pull over to take in thundering waterfalls, historic landmarks, glaciers, alpine valleys, and the 'Welcome to Alaska' sign and the Yukon sign, and visit the gold rush town of Liarsville to pan for gold in their goldfields. Your sled dog experience includes a ride in a 4-wheeler sled pulled by the dogs. So as not to overtax the dogs, going uphill and downhill the hardworking dogs receive help from the musher. Learn about the art of dogsledding from a Yukon mushing expert, and meet the puppies in the petting yard. Bring your passport for this experience just over the border in a remote part of Canada.Your tour ends with your choice of drop-off at the original departure point.
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
At time of booking passengers must provide your ship name so we know which dock to pick you up.
Wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, passengers must navigate three steps with hand rails on all bus, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Include
Local guide
Clean well maintained mini bus
Breathtaking views
Good time for all
Exclude
Food and drinks available upon request