
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway was the gateway to the gold fields for the thousands who flocked to Alaska and the Yukon with the hope of striking it rich. Skagway may have boasted the shortest route to the Klondike, but it wasn't the easiest.
Over 100 years ago, the White Pass route through the Coast Mountains and the shorter but steeper Chilkoot Trail were used by countless stampeders. Many a would-be miner perished on the treacherous Chilkoot Trail.
The gold rush was a boon and by 1898, Skagway was Alaska's largest town with a population of about 20,000. Hotels, saloons, dance halls and gambling houses prospered. But when the gold yield dwindled in 1900, so did the population as miners quickly shifted to new finds in Nome.
Today, Skagway has less than 1,000 residents. It still retains the flavor of the gold rush era.
Points of Interest
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Outdoor Adventures
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
- Yukon (Canada)
- Haines
- Red Onion Saloon
- Dog Sledding
Local Connections: Skagway Street Car City Tour with Storyteller
- Gold Rush History
Experience Skagway on Alaska's original city historical tour for an informative fun-filled 90 minutes "To All Points of Interest!" Led by a costumed storyteller, you'll tour the historic district, visit the Scenic Overlook and the Gold Rush Cemetery and witness a recounting of the notorious Soapy Smith gunfight.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$49.95
To the Klondike Summit
- Klondike Summit
Follow the original Gold Rush Trail of '98 up one of North America's most breathtaking mountain roads on this narrated excursion along the scenic Klondike Highway with numerous photo opportunities and views from the top of the 3,290 foot-high West White Pass Summit.
Easy Activity
$49.95
Local Connections: Ghosts & Goodtime Girls Walking Tour Created by Madam Jan
- Gold Rush History
- Red Onion Saloon
Step back in time with one of the funny and informative "madams" of the Red Onion Saloon on a guided walking tour of Skagway that finishes with a tour of the establishment's haunted brothel museum created by saloon owner and "head madam," Jan Wrentmore.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$54.95
Easy Skagway: City, Klondike Highway & The Days of '98 Show (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Gold Rush History
Step back in time and soak in Skagway's colorful beginnings and scenic views. This entertaining tour unveils Skagway's gold rush history and its striking mountains on a drive along the scenic Klondike Highway. You'll also take in a show that portrays Skagway's history with singing, dancing, comedy and drama.
Wheelchair Accessible, Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$74.95
Easy Skagway: City, Klondike Highway & The Days of '98 Show
- Gold Rush History
Step back in time and soak in Skagway's colorful beginnings and scenic views. This entertaining tour unveils Skagway's gold rush history and its striking mountains on a drive along the scenic Klondike Highway. You'll also take in a show that portrays Skagway's history with singing, dancing, comedy and drama.
Easy Activity
$74.95
Red Onion Saloon Breakfast & Historical City Tour
- Gold Rush History
- Red Onion Saloon
Relive the exciting days of saloons and dance halls, shootouts and lynch mobs, floozies and cancan girls on a fun-filled tour through Skagway's colorful history. Experience two of Skagway's unique attractions -- the Gold Rush Cemetery and breakfast at the historic Red Onion Saloon.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$94.95
Klondike Summit,Liarsville Experience & Gold Panning
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
Thrill to the excitement of the Gold Rush when you explore a recreated tent city complete with entertainment and the opportunity to pan for gold. Follow the Trail of '98, the route of countless prospectors on a scenic drive along the Klondike Highway to the 3,290-foot White Pass summit.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$99.95
Skagway in Focus Photography Tour
- Klondike Summit
Calling all novice and serious photographers - grab your camera for an intimate look at Alaska's natural wonders led by a professional instructor. Visit one awe-inspiring setting after another while picking up valuable tips and techniques to enhance your unforgettable images.
Moderate Activity
$109.95
Local Connections: Hands-On Kitchen Science with Alaskan Chef
Meet Karl Klupar, the chef and owner of The Historic Skagway Inn as he takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at the science that transforms Alaska's farm and seafood items into delicious meals. Conduct fascinating food experiments, taste freshly caught fish and make your own gourmet ice cream.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$109.95
Gold Fever Experience: Gold Panning & Alaska Sled Dogs (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Dog Sledding
- Gold Rush History
Journey to Dredge Town for a fun-filled time of gold panning, a sled dog presentation and a trip back through time in the Gold Rush Training Camp. An experience to delight the entire family.
Wheelchair Accessible, Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$114.95
Gold Fever Experience: Gold Panning & Alaska Sled Dogs
- Dog Sledding
- Gold Rush History
Journey to Dredge Town for a fun-filled time of gold panning, a sled dog presentation and a trip back through time in the Gold Rush Training Camp. An experience to delight the entire family.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$114.95
Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling
- Outdoor Adventures
Join expert mountaineering guides for this award-winning excursion. Climb the granite walls of the White Pass; all abilities welcome. Choose from over a dozen climbing routes and a 70-foot rappel on this 3 1/4-hour adventure. No experience required for this surefire thriller!
Strenuous Activity, Includes snack
$119.95
Rainforest Bicycle Tour
- Outdoor Adventures
Experience the natural beauty and history of Dyea on a leisurely bicycle ride along five miles of easy scenic roads within the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park on this three-hour excursion.
Strenuous Activity
$119.95
Klondike Summit, Suspension Bridge & Salmon Bake
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
Celebrate the stunning beauty of the Klondike as you explore its majestic vistas, ascend the White Pass Summit and thrill to the spectacular Yukon Suspension Bridge, 57 feet above the roaring rapids. Then, enjoy a savory salmon bake feast prepared in a recreation of a tent city from 1898.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$124.95
Klondike Summit To Sea Bicycle Tour
- Outdoor Adventures
- Klondike Summit
Retrace the path of the historic Klondike Gold Rush by bicycle, covering 15 miles of scenic landscape as you coast down the White Pass Summit on this fun-filled, two-wheeled tour.
Strenuous Activity
$129.95
Legends & Lies: Gold Rush Saloon Experience & City Tour
- Gold Rush History
Step back in time to the days when Skagway was a wild gold rush town with a visit to the historic Skagway Inn, home of the infamous Saloon Room. Learn to make a spirited concoction, enjoy a meal, and uncover tales of drama, despair and desperadoes that surround this landmark.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$129.95
Adventure Park & Ziplines
- Outdoor Adventures
Take part in an immersive activity amongst truly breathtaking beauty! Join our expert guides on an approximately 3 1/4-hour exhilarating experience in an Alaskan adventure park. Traverse a suspension bridge, maneuver along a raised balance beam and propel through the air on a series of ziplines - it's an experience you won't forget!
Strenuous Activity, Includes snack
$149.95
Musher's Camp & S'more Roasting Adventure
- Outdoor Adventures
Calling kids of all ages – learn what it takes to be an authentic musher, play with cute sled dogs, make s'mores over an open fire, and breathe in the air scented with pine needles after an entertaining tour through downtown Skagway and along the stunning coast.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$149.95
White Pass Scenic Railway (Wheelchair Accessible)
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Journey aboard "The Scenic Railway of the World" to the White Pass Summit. Carved through some of the North's most rugged terrain, it climbs nearly 3,000 feet, offering spectacular views.
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy Activity
$154.95
White Pass Scenic Railway
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Journey aboard "The Scenic Railway of the World" to the White Pass Summit. Carved through some of the North's most rugged terrain, it climbs nearly 3,000 feet, offering spectacular views.
Easy Activity
$154.95
Ocean Raft Adventure
- Outdoor Adventures
Thrill to a two-hour ocean rafting adventure that has you racing through the spectacular Lynn Canal, America's deepest and longest fjord. Get up close to the rugged shoreline for awe-inspiring views of sparkling waterfalls, coves and abundant wildlife. Multiple photo stops and naturalist's commentary enhance this exciting Alaskan wilderness experience.
Moderate Activity
$159.95
Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure - a Discovery Exclusive
- Outdoor Adventures
Hike along the famous Chilkoot Trail followed by a float trip down the Taiya River during this approximately 4 1/4-hour guided tour that relives the Klondike adventure.
Strenuous Activity, Includes snack
$164.95
Experience the Yukon & Suspension Bridge
- Klondike Summit
- Yukon (Canada)
Experience the majestic, 3,290-foot White Pass Summit and Canada's legendary Yukon and visit the Yukon Suspension Bridge on this unforgettable guided tour. Motorcoach through breathtaking scenery, historic passages and into a picturesque Native town. A delicious BBQ lunch and abundant photo opportunities complete this exhilarating day.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$179.95
Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Experience
- Dog Sledding
Complete your Alaska adventure by experiencing Alaska's state sport! This easy half-day tour features a dog sled ride in the Tongass National Forest. And there's a "Kennel Talk" with mushers at an authentic summer training camp, puppy play time, a crackling fire, and time to browse the gift shop!
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity
$199.95
Alaska Nature & Wildlife Expedition
- Haines
A scenic cruise to Haines sets the stage for this breathtaking tour. Renowned naturalists, magnificent wildlife and an exploration of six ecosystems - ocean, estuary, river, lake, muskeg and rainforest - await in this area aptly nicknamed the "Valley of the Eagles."
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$199.95
White Pass Rail & Klondike Highway - Multilingual
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
Presented in multiple languages, travel the famous Gold Rush route and discover the beauty of some of North America's most scenic vistas. Travel by coach up the Klondike Highway along the spectacular St. Elias Range into British Columbia. Then, hop aboard the famous White Pass & Yukon Railway for breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Available: Español, Deutsch, Français, Português, het Nederlands, Japanese, Mandarin and English.
Easy Activity
$199.95
Klondike Summit Lake Canoe
Explore the pristine waters of Summit Lake by motor-assisted canoe and take in Alaska's magnificent scenery from a unique vantage point. Glacial views, abundant wildlife and the grandeur of the White Pass await. Follow the rugged shoreline just as Yukon prospectors did during the gold rush era on this exhilarating paddle.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$199.95
Rail, Summit & Suspension Bridge with Brunch
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this dramatic land. Travel the "Scenic Railway of the World" in a vintage railcar, thrill to the sensational Yukon Suspension Bridge 57 feet above the rapids, drive down the historic Klondike Highway and visit the charming, historic Gold Rush Cemetery. Brunch is included.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$209.95
Chilkoot Lake Kayak Experience
- Outdoor Adventures
- Haines
Enjoy a scenic cruise aboard a catamaran to Haines where you'll join professional sea-kayak guides in a paddling adventure on Chilkoot Lake, one of Alaska's most pristine and treasured places, during this 6-hour tour of immense natural beauty.
Strenuous Activity, Includes meal
$209.95
Bear & Eagle Quest
- Haines
Experience a quintessential Alaska adventure with the opportunity to view brown bears foraging along a scenic river during a visit to Haines. This tour is only offered during the peak of the salmon spawning (late August through September) and has limited availability.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$219.95
Sip & Summit: White Pass Scenic Rail & Skagway Brewing Company
Fun is on tap during a day filled with brews and views! Quench your thirst about local craft beer with a visit to the Skagway Brewing Company where a flight of beers awaits your arrival. Then, board the White Pass Summit Train for a breathtaking panorama of rugged beauty.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$229.95
Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition
- Outdoor Adventures
Get the adrenaline pumping for an incredible adventure of gravity-defying, zip-lining fun! Whoosh over treetops and soar like an eagle through a course of ten ziplines and four suspension bridges that dangle above glacially-fed waterfalls.
Strenuous Activity
$229.95
Haines Wilderness Odyssey by Jet Boat
- Haines
A motorized boat tour deep into the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve offers a true wilderness experience. Eagles, moose and bear are often sighted for a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. The scenery alone is worth the trip for your very own Alaska wilderness experience.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$249.95
White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & BBQ Lunch
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
Experience the 1898 Gold Rush, as the prospectors never could - in first-class comfort. Retrace the route from Skagway to the Klondike gold fields aboard "The Scenic Railway of the World," then travel via motorcoach along the Klondike Highway. At Dredge Town enjoy gold panning and an authentic BBQ lunch.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$254.95
Wilderness UTV Adventure
- Outdoor Adventures
- Haines
Rev your engines on an exciting Razor-style UTV adventure through the remote Alaska wilderness in Haines and and along trails with scenic mountain and river views. Bring a camera, as you'll stop at several viewpoints overlooking the Klehini, Tsirku, and Chilkat River Valleys. Savor a picnic lunch before the return to Skagway.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$259.95
Haines Eagle Preserve Rafting & Wildlife Quest
- Outdoor Adventures
- Haines
A scenic, high-speed catamaran cruise to Haines, a leisurely rafting adventure in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and a riverside picnic make this a wildlife tour of a lifetime.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$259.95
Yukon Expedition & White Pass Scenic Railway
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
- Yukon (Canada)
Experience the beauty of the legendary White Pass Trail of '98 from different perspectives on this exhilarating guided tour. Travel the Klondike Highway by motorcoach, over the White Pass Summit, into Canada's Yukon and culminate with a thrilling ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. This tour allows you to experience the beauty of the legendary White Pass Trail of '98 from different perspectives.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$264.95
Ultimate Musher's Camp Experience: Dog Sled Ride, Gold Panning & S'mores
- Dog Sledding
On this exclusive excursion, experience it all a family-friendly musher's camp. Delight in an exhilarating sled ride pulled by a team of powerful world-class canine athletes and learn more about this adventurous sport from experienced mushers. Enjoy play time with a passel of puppies, try your luck panning for gold, roast s'mores and embark on an optional waterfall hike.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes snack
$269.95
Kroschel Wildlife Refuge - an Animal Planet Exclusive
- Haines
This is an interactive wildlife-viewing experience unlike any other in Alaska. You'll embark on a close encounter of the wild kind as you visit a wildlife park in the heart of the famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.
Strenuous Activity, Includes snack
$269.95
Ultimate Gold Panning, Sled Dogs & Scenic Railway - a Discovery Exclusive
- Dog Sledding
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Gold Rush History
Relive life as a prospector on this fun-filled family tour that takes you back in time to the excitement of the Gold Rush. Ride the historic White Pass Railway with a costumed guide and celebrate at the summit with a one-of-a-kind Klondike toast. Attend the Gold Rush Training Camp and learn to pan for gold and put your new skills to the test in our heated troughs. Meet our mushers and team of dogs and watch them race. Cuddle the puppies before you go but remember to leave them with us!
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes snack
$269.95
Best of Skagway: Rail, Salmon Bake & Saloon
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
- Gold Rush History
- Red Onion Saloon
Experience the best of Skagway on this extensive tour of its most celebrated sights and attractions. Ride the vintage cars of the White Pass Railway, travel the scenic Klondike Highway, live and eat like a prospector at Liarsville Gold Rush Camp and raise a toast at the infamous Red Onion Saloon.
Shopping Opportunities, Easy Activity, Includes meal
$299.95
Glacier Point Wilderness Safari
- Outdoor Adventures
This award-winning tour combines a 31-foot voyager canoe ride to the face of a massive glacier with a fjord exploration cruise where you will watch for whales and other wildlife and land on a remote beach. Throughout your adventure the spectacular scenery is unsurpassed.
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
$299.95
Local Connections: White Pass Rail Bennett Lake & Yukon Adventure Created by Train Historian
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
- Klondike Summit
- Yukon (Canada)
The wilderness beckons you with a 67-mile journey aboard the White Pass Railroad to remote Bennett Lake on an excursion created by train historian Doreen Cooper. Explore this abandoned, gold rush town on a self-guided walk and visit the White Pass Museum.
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$329.95
Glacier Discovery by Helicopter
- Outdoor Adventures
Leave all traces of civilization behind and experience the infinite beauty of southeast Alaska's remote glaciers - accessible only by helicopter! Soar over glaciers and vast expanses of coastal temperate rainforest en route to touching down on a glacier for a guided walking tour of nature's wonders.
Moderate Activity
$409.95
White Pass Scenic Railway - Luxury Class
- White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Capture the romance of yesteryear aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Sit in first-class luxury, indulge in refreshments and listen to your private guide regale you with tales of the Gold Rush.
Easy Activity, Includes snack
$429.95
Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Flightseeing
- Outdoor Adventures
- Dog Sledding
Soar above southeast Alaska over glaciers and vast spruce-covered expanses accessible only by air en route to an Alaskan dog-sled camp! Meet professional mushers and their amazing canine companions on a unique glacier excursion that combines helicopter flightseeing with dog sledding.
Moderate Activity
$709.95