Klondike Summit, Liarsville Experience & Gold Panning (SGY-110)

3.5 hours | Skagway, Alaska
Avg. Guest Rating: 211 reviews
From $99.95 per person
Passport required (see Know Before You Go)

Overview

Trace the path of Klondike Gold Rush stampeders on a guided motorcoach tour that pairs dramatic mountain scenery with a lively taste of 1898. Begin with a drive through historic Skagway, then step into the Liarsville Trail Camp—a recreation of a Gold Rush tent city—where sourdoughs and dance hall performers share tall tales and teach you to pan for gold. With a guaranteed find, you’ll walk away with your own “pay dirt.” Continue along the famed White Pass corridor to the 3,290-foot Klondike Summit for sweeping views and photo stops before returning to Skagway.

Points of interest: - Klondike Summit - Gold Rush history

Activity level: Easy
Shopping opportunities: Yes (at Liarsville)

What’s Included

• Guided motorcoach tour (air-conditioned; three steps to board)
• Live show at Liarsville Trail Camp
• Gold panning with guaranteed gold
• Cookies and a beverage
• Photo stops along the Klondike Summit route

Itinerary

Total duration approximately 3.5 hours. Order of stops may vary to avoid crowds.

• Drive through Skagway to Liarsville (motorcoach; about 15 minutes)
• Liarsville Trail Camp experience (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
• Live show with “sourdoughs” and dance hall characters
• Gold panning lesson and activity
• Free time (about 15 minutes) for photos and shopping
• Klondike Summit scenic drive and return (motorcoach; about 2 hours)
• Travel along the White Pass corridor with narration on Brackett’s Wagon Road, Pitchfork Falls, Dead Horse Gulch, and the Tormented Valley
• Multiple photo opportunities at viewpoints

Facilities and practical details: - Restrooms available at Liarsville and en route - Photo/video permitted - Minimal walking at Liarsville; areas are not air-conditioned

Know Before You Go

• Passport requirements: This tour enters Canada. All guests must carry a passport or other WHTI-compliant document (for U.S. citizens: U.S. Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, or Trusted Traveler Card). U.S. permanent residents must bring their green card. Citizens of certain countries require a visa to visit Canada—check if you need a visa to visit Canada.
• Minors: Notarized written consent is required for children traveling into Canada without both parents. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on the tour.
• Accessibility: Three steps are required to board the motorcoach.
• Guaranteed gold: Gold panning at Liarsville includes a guaranteed find.
• Provided: Cookies and a beverage.

Pricing, Availability, and Booking

• From $99.95 per person. Prices and departure times vary by sailing and demand.
• Check real-time availability and reserve your spot through Princess. Book this excursion.
• This tour is offered on select Skagway calls. For port details, see the Skagway port page.

Customer Reviews

Avg. Guest Rating based on 211 reviews. Highlights often mention: - Engaging Liarsville performers and fun gold panning for all ages - Scenic summit drive with plentiful photo stops - Informative narration about Gold Rush history

FAQs

• Do I need a passport for this tour?
  Yes. The route crosses into Canada. Bring a passport or other WHTI-compliant document. Some nationalities also require a Canadian visa. Check visa requirements.

• Can children join?
  Yes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If a child travels without both parents, notarized written consent is required to enter Canada.

• Is gold panning included, and will I find gold?
  Yes. A lesson and panning time are included at Liarsville, and you’re guaranteed to find gold.

• How strenuous is the tour?
  Activity level is Easy. Expect minimal walking at Liarsville and three steps to board the motorcoach.

• Are restrooms and shopping available?
  Restrooms are available at Liarsville and during the drive. Shopping is available at Liarsville.

• Is the motorcoach air-conditioned?
  Yes, the coach is air-conditioned.

• Can I take photos and videos?
  Yes. There are numerous photo stops, with no stated restrictions.

• What’s included to eat or drink?
  Cookies and a beverage are provided at Liarsville.