SKAGWAY TO THE YUKON BORDER!
Up to 5 Passengers $700
Up to 8 Passengers $800
Up to 11 Passengers $900
Up to 14 Passengers $1000
5% city sales tax
Price is for the group, not per person.
PASSPORT REQUIRED!
This 5-hour Private Tour begins in the Historic Downtown District of Skagway for a view of boardwalks and buildings from the Gold Rush era.
The Yukon Border excursion parallels the scenic WP&YR Railroad and offers breathtaking views. On the drive we will travel over the rugged coastal mountain range and see glacier fed waterfalls while amidst the temperature rainforest. Once we make it over the pass we enter British Columbia and travel through a 300 year old krummholz forest of “Canadian Bonsai” trees in Tormented Valley. This area is rich in history and full of stunning views of glacier fed lakes. There is always an opportunity to see wildlife on the pass such as Mountain Goat, Black Bear, Marmot and Ptarmigan. Photo stop options include but are not limited to Pitchfork Falls, Tormented Valley, Bridal Veil Falls and the Welcome to Alaska Sign. The White Pass is the perfect backdrop for family and group photos. A stop at Bridal Veil Falls will give you the opportunity to drink ice cold glacier water! This water is collected on site and filtered for your safety.
Once over the White Pass Summit we will continue on through Tormented Valley to the South Lakes Region. Traveling further into the boreal forest increases your chances of seeing bears, mountain goat, lynx and moose. This excursion journeys along the raging Tutshi River and the shoreline of Tutshi Lake to the Yukon border. We stop here to get a photo at the Welcome to the Yukon sign.
Additional stop options include a chance to gold pan like a sourdough, a visit to Yukon Suspension Bridge, a stop at the Tutshi Sled Dog Camp and a visit to the historic Gold Rush Cemetery with a walk to Lower Reid Falls. Please note in your reservation if you would like to add any of these exciting options.
IMPORTANT: The only food options on this tour is the cafe at the Yukon Suspension Bridge (admission required) and a small snack shop at the Tutshi Sled Dog Camp. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink on the tour if you are not stopping at either of these locations.
UPDATE for 2025!
Because 99.9% of all past bookings have requested Ella (our official mascot) to join in on the fun, she now goes on all tours unless otherwise requested!
Ella is a 14 pound Italian Greyhound Minipin Wawa. She loves to come on tour and is great with kids! Ella is well mannered and affectionate.
EXCITING OPTIONS TO ADD TO YOUR PRIVATE TOUR!
These can be added on day of the tour (except the train) to keep the tour flexible with the weather conditions.
Visit the Gold Rush Cemetery and Lower Reid Falls!
Take a step back in time by visiting the oldest cemetery in Skagway. Visit the grave of the famous outlaw Soapy Smith and the man who shot him, Frank Reid. You may also want to take a short ten minute hike (uphill) to Lower Reid Falls, it is worth it!
Goldpan like a Sourdough!
Test your skills and gold pan like the miners of 1898 did in the historic Klondike Gold Rush! Guaranteed Gold in every bag of genuine Alaska Pay Dirt! Glass vial included so you can bring home the gold! ($35 per bag) One bag is good for 1-4 people.
Visit the unforgettable Tutshi Sled Dog Camp!
Dog mushing has been part of life in Alaska and Canada since its earliest days. Despite the great distances between some rural communities, traveling by dog team is often still the best way to get around. Today, dog teams are still used by rural residents who rely on teams to hunt and travel and because of its history and tradition dog mushing has become the state sport of Alaska!
This is a great opportunity to meet experienced musher Michelle Phillips who has raced in the Iditarod (12 times) and the Yukon Quest (9 times) including 1st place in 2023! A visit to the camp to meet the dogs and snuggle the puppies is only $5 per person. Want to see the dogs in action? Go on an unforgettable training run through the forest with a musher and an all-star team of canines! ($55 Adult $50 Child) Prices are subject to change. Check our their website at www.tagishlakekennel.com
Beautiful views on the Yukon Suspension Bridge!
Walk the metal suspension bridge and get magnificent views 65 feet above the raging Tutshi River rapids! There are educational interpretive areas, a souvenir shop and the Assayers Cafe where you can curb your hunger ($15 admission). Prices are subject to change. Check out their website at www.yukonsuspensionbridge.com
Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway!
Built in 1898 the WP&YR Railroad is an engineering marvel. You can add a 27 mile one way northbound ride departing Skagway at 7:40am and arriving in Frazier at 9:45am where I will meet you. To book the train call 1-800-343-7373 or book online at www.wpyr.com ($105 adult, $52.50 Child) Prices are subject to change. You must book your train tickets independently.