Alpine Lake Kayak,Scenic Rail & Klondike Summit

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your adventure starts at the White Pass Depot where your tour begins onboard a vintage railcar, a famous narrow-gauge train in operation since 1898. Enjoy the 1.75-hour ride to Frasier, with plenty of historic sights and natural wonders along the way, such as Gold Rush Cemetery, Bridal Veil Falls, Black Cross Rock and infamous Dead Horse Gulch.

Experience the beauty of the Canadian wilds at White Pass summit before disembarking at Bernard Lake where the next portion of your adventure begins. After instruction in the use of the stable, state-of-the-art, two-person kayaks, you'll paddle for approximately an hour across the pristine cold waters stampeders plied to reach the Yukon gold fields over 100 years ago.

Your naturalist guide will answer any questions you have about the gold rush. There is a potential for wildlife viewing as bears, mountain goats and caribou live amid the alpine terrain of glacier-carved Tormented Valley, where snow-capped mountains rise in all directions.

Enjoy a light snack with beverage before boarding your motorcoach back to Skagway. Your driver will provide narration of the history and scenery along the route down the Klondike Highway. Hear the tales of hardship that earlier travelers endured in their quest to reach the interior. Soak in breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, waterfalls and glaciers on this 45-minute drive.

Special Notes:

Since this tour enters Canada, all guests must carry a passport or other WHTI compliant document. For U.S. citizens these documents include: U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License, Trusted Traveler Card and Military ID Card (for U.S. armed forces members on official orders). Citizens of certain countries need a visa to visit Canada – visit www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp to see if this applies. Written consent is required for children traveling into Canada without both parents.

Participants must be in moderate physical condition and those over 6'4" or with a waist exceeding 44" may not fit comfortably in kayaks. Minimum age is 9. Dress warmly in layers. Tour order may vary. Tour begins May 29.

Provided: Paddling and rain gear, spray skirt, gloves, life jacket, All Aboard souvenir magazine

Snack: Cookies, chips, granola bars, hot chocolate, spiced cider, tea, bottled water

Liability waiver is required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Passport Requirements:

Since this tour enters Canada, all guests must carry a passport or other WHTI compliant document. Notarized written consent is required for children traveling into Canada without both parents.

Medical Restriction:

No expectant women in their third trimester of pregnancy.