Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Adventure - a Discovery Exclusive
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Points of Interest
- Outdoor Adventures
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your journey begins at the dock. After a safety orientation, board a van and drive through Skagway to the backcountry and the historic town of Dyea. Hike two scenic miles of the Chilkoot Trail, the centerpiece of gold rush history in Skagway. This world famous trail was the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the gold rush. Now a tranquil place of incredible beauty, the trail winds through a lush rainforest alive with birds, animals and wildflowers. Enjoy the exercise, fresh air, beautiful scenery, pristine forests, and history of a bygone era on the trail. Along the way, your guide weaves an entertaining mix of natural history and Klondike folklore. Photo opportunities abound as you retrace the footsteps of the gold-hungry stampeders who forged this route 100 years ago.
Arrive at the banks of the Taiya River, where your 18-foot raft awaits for the scenic float (no whitewater) back to Dyea. The forest gives way to fields of beach greens and wild iris, and the granite walls of the fjords rise steeply to the snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Enjoy a riverside snack of homemade cookies and a hot beverage and countless picture-perfect moments before returning by van on the 30-minute drive to Skagway.
Ho for the Klondike!
Special Notes:
Dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. Participants must be in good physical health and able to walk two miles over uneven terrain. No expectant mothers. Minimum age is 7 and guests must weigh between 50 lbs. and 350 lbs.Provided: Rain gear, life jacket
Snack: Cookie, water, hot chocolate, tea
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.
Medical Restriction:
Expectant mothers past 20 weeks, not allowed.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Tour to historic Dyea
- Transport type:
- Van
- Transport Capacity:
- 10
- Travel time:
- 00:35
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Walking distance:
- 100
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Arrive at Chilkoot Trail, safety talk
- Time at site:
- 00:10
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 20
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Hike on the famous Chilkoot Trail
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Transport Capacity:
- 10
- Travel time:
- 01:45
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 3500
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Arrive at river, don rubber boots & life jacket
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Float aboard 18' inflatable rafts down the Taiya River
- Transport Capacity:
- 10
- Time at site:
- 00:35
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Disembark rafts & return gear
- Time at site:
- 00:25
- Free time at site:
- 25
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 20
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Tour back to cruise ship pier
- Transport type:
- Van
- Transport Capacity:
- 10
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Shopping available:
- No
- Photo/video restrictions:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes