Skagway Yukon & Emerald Lake Guided Tour
Travel from Skagway into the Yukon for Gold Rush history, mountain scenery, and a BBQ lunch
Duration
6.5 hours
Includes
BBQ lunch, admission, dock pickup
Highlights
Travel the Klondike Highway from Skagway into Canada, pairing dramatic northern scenery with stories of Tlingit trade routes and the Gold Rush. Spend the day exploring the Yukon’s history, landscapes, and Wild Adventure Yukon.
- Trace Tlingit trading routes that linked coastal villages with the interior
- Follow Gold Rush stampeder routes toward the Yukon River headwaters
- Discover how the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway connected the Yukon to the coast
- Learn about World War II supply runs along the Alcan route
- Watch for wildlife amid glacier-covered mountains, lakes, and alpine tundra
Itinerary
DEPARTURE • Meet outside your ship at berths or Centennial Park
EN ROUTE • City tour of historic Skagway • Drive Klondike Highway with driver-guide commentary • Multiple photo stops along route • Cross into Canada (passport required) • Sights along the way: Brackett Wagon Road, Pitchfork Falls, Moore Overlook, Tormented Valley, Welcome to Yukon Sign, Carcross Desert, Emerald Lake, Bove Island
DESTINATION: WILD ADVENTURE YUKON • 60+ minutes at Wild Adventure Yukon • Family-style BBQ lunch included • Explore Petting Zoo, Wildlife Gallery, Puppies • Optional upgrades: Dog cart ride & gold panning (head to the gift shop before lunch to check availability)
CONTINUING • Remote beach stop at Tagish Lake • White Pass Summit • Welcome to Alaska sign
RETURN You choose: get dropped off at your ship or in town. Just let the driver know. From town, it's a short walk (5-10 minutes depending on where you are) back to the ships.
What's Included
- Bus transportation
- Driver-guide narration
- Wild Adventure Yukon admission
- Family-style BBQ lunch
- Vegetarian lunch option
Important details
- Bring a valid passport or approved border documentation to enter Canada; photocopies are not accepted
- Bring any documentation required for your nationality to enter Canada; non-U.S. citizens may need a visa
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Requires comfortably climbing a few steps onto the bus
- Electric wheelchairs and scooters over 50 lbs cannot be boarded
- Expect remote travel where emergency response times may be long and terrain is not ADA accessible
Cancellation Policy
Nonrefundable within 14 days of travel. Date or time changes within 14 days are available with a 20% penalty. Receive a full refund if your ship does not arrive in port or arrives too late and no later departure is available.
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FAQs
Wear layers, a waterproof jacket and comfortable shoes. Conditions can be colder at the summit and warmer in British Columbia and the Yukon.
Yes. Your family-style barbecue lunch includes a vegetarian option.
Dog cart rides, gold panning and other activities are available at the main gate. Your driver-guide will let you know how much time is available for them.
Meeting details
Outside security of your ship dock, Skagway, AK
