Gold Panning, Sled Dogs & 40 Degrees Below Zero Exp (Wheelchair Accessible)

3 hours | Skagway | S G Y - 3 5 6
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Points of Interest

  • Dog Sledding
  • Gold Rush History
Wheelchair Accessible, Shopping Opportunities, Easy activity

Description

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

Your adventure begins as you board your motorcoach for a ride through the historic streets of downtown Skagway past wooden walkways to Dredgetown.

Once there, you'll meet your guide and watch a video presentation introducing you to dogs of the Klondike Gold Rush and highlights what winter dog sledding is like today, before enjoying a sled dog demonstration. You'll get to meet, and interact with, the Iditarod sled dogs and their puppies, stopping first by the checkpoint tent with your musher. Inside, you'll be introduced to all the gear a musher and dog team takes with them on a long distance race like the Iditarod. Finally, your musher will introduce you to the team and then hook the dogs to a sled so you can watch a demonstration run.

Next, you'll get to feel the cold of an Iditarod race and experience the thrill of 40 degrees below zero for yourself! After suiting up in parka, you'll step into a cold chamber for an instant deep-freeze effect. Sit on an ice throne and experience unique features of the extreme cold. After this chilling experience, you'll be ready to warm up with a little gold fever!

Your gold rush experience isn't complete until you meet a cast of costumed characters for some fun as well as a chance to claim your fortune. You'll learn the art of panning for gold while you practice your technique in warm-water troughs. You can count on striking gold.

After you've hauled your treasure into the Assayers' Office and had it weighed, you'll have leisure time to shop for Alaskan souvenirs, fine jewelry and raw gold nuggets in the Gold Parlor. Grab a snack and beverage at Gold Rush Restaurant and Brewery. Sit and enjoy the three movies playing in the on-site theaters and visit the photo shack where you can dress up and take pictures. Stroll the grounds and view displays and exhibits or just relax along the river enjoying the mountain views.

Your tour concludes, as you re-board your motor coach, no doubt a bit richer, for the short journey back to your ship.

Special Notes:

The content of this tour is identical to SGY-355. Only guests using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation. Due to the specialized nature of some lift-equipped vehicles, priority is given to guests using a wheelchair and one companion only; additional companions may be required to travel on the transportation provided for tour SGY-355. Bookings not marked with an accessibility requirement will be removed from the tour's inventory.

This tour can accommodate manual and electric wheelchairs. The lift on the vehicle can accommodate a maximum weight of 600 lbs., maximum length of 40 inches and maximum width of 27 inches. Passengers with disabilities must contact the onboard Tour Office at least 48 hours prior to the excursion to ensure arrangements can be made to meet their particular needs. Please be sure to read the "Accessible Cruising" information on the home page of Princess.com.

Provided: Quilted jacket, guaranteed gold

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

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to Dredge Town

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
45
Travel time:
00:15
Air conditioned:
Yes
Steps:
3
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Dredge Town attractions: sled dog tour presentation, gold panning & 40 degrees below zero experience

Time at site:
02:30
Inside visit:
No
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
80
Wheelchair accessible:
Yes
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
Yes
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type:
Motorcoach
Transport Capacity:
45
Travel time:
00:15
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
Yes
Steps:
3
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes