Top Skagway Cruises & Sailing - page 2

Explore White Pass and take a dog sled ride on a tour from Skagway. Head up to 3,292 feet (1,003 meters) of elevation at White Pass and take in views that extend all the way to the Yukon. See towering waterfalls, glaciers, alpine valleys, huge lakes, and snow-capped mountains. Then ride in a dog sled, meet the puppies, and learn about a musher's life in a remote part of Canada. You also pan for gold, hear stories from your guide about the gold rush in Alaska, and have a chance to spot wildlife. Includes activities, transportation, guide, and pickup and drop-off at the ship dock in Skagway.

Escape Skagway with a visit to Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines. Board a high-speed catamaran in Skagway and fly through the water to Haines, admiring steep fjord walls and unnamed waterfalls along the way. Meet your naturalist guide at the park entrance, and discover a lake rimmed by snowy mountains, a river bursting with salmon, Tlingit cultural sites, and wildlife including bald eagles, brown bears, and harbor seals.

Go sightseeing in the Yukon on a half-day tour from Skagway. Bring your passport to clear the border crossing in Fraser, then experience the natural beauty of the White Pass and the boreal forest in Canada. You also learn about Klondike Gold Rush history and have time for photo ops at landmarks such as Bridal Veil Falls and the Welcome To Alaska Sign. Includes a driver-guide who shares live commentary and round-trip transportation from Skagway.

Embark on a canoeing expedition on British Columbia's Summit Lake, surrounded by pristine alpine landscapes and the majestic White Pass peaks, on this adventure that begins in Skagway, Alaska. Glide through the turquoise waters, capturing the untouched wilderness and the beauty of snow-covered peaks with your camera. The canoes are equipped with an outboard motor to aid in your adventure.

Make the most of limited port time in Skagway during this kid-friendly shore excursion. With pickup from the port, enjoy easy transportation in a comfortable coach and a guided sightseeing tour of downtown. Visit a musher's camp to learn about Alaskan dog sledding, cuddle with adorable husky puppies, and roast s'mores. Opt for a self-guided nature hike or relax at basecamp before heading back to the port.

Learn about dog mushing and gold panning in this fun, family-friendly Alaskan experience! After arriving to our base camp, begin your tour with a Musher Talk, where the mushers share fascinating information about the Alaskan state sport of mushing. Of course, we make sure you have plenty of time to meet some of our professional athletes---our sled dogs and puppies! After that, take a chance to pan for gold in our riverside sluice. Once your guide shows you the art of gold panning, you can test your luck to see what you can find. Then you will have time to take a self-guided nature hike next to beautiful waterfalls and dense Alaskan forest or browse the gift shop and relax in our saloon with a deck overlooking the picturesque stream. All of this in a spectacular Alaskan setting! This is a tour full of Alaskan adventure, history, and awe-inspiring wilderness. As a small, locally owned company we take pride in sharing our passion for mushing and for Alaska.

Avoid having to rent a car and explore the Klondike Highway on this guided tour from Skagway, Alaska, to Emerald Lake, Yukon. Travel through the historic district and learn all about the Gold Rush, and take in the scenery as you journey through White Pass Summit. Visit a First Nations village to have a browse in the shops and grab lunch (at your own expense). The vehicle fits a maximum of six people, so it is nice and intimate.

This tour offers an unparalleled experience by combining the history of Skagway and the Klondike Gold Rush with a breathtaking journey up the South Klondike Highway, crossing into British Columbia and potentially even the Yukon. Enjoy stunning scenery, from waterfalls and towering peaks to unique sub-alpine landscapes. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including black bears and the guaranteed mountain goat sightings! With a comfortable and nimble vehicle, we can safely turn around for wildlife viewing opportunities. A highlight is the Yukon Suspension Bridge (admission included), offering exciting views of the Tutshi River and delicious bison chili. Finally, we'll complete the experience with a stop at Bridal Veil Falls on White Pass, creating a truly memorable Alaskan adventure. This tour includes the admission price for the Yukon Suspension Bridge

Traverse Yukon and British Columbia with this guided group bus tour setting off from Skagway. Listen to your guide’s continuous narration along the way and enjoy plenty of stops at places like Pitchfork Falls, Tormented Valley, Tutshi Lake, the Yukon Sign, and more. See an Alaskan husky sled dog camp, listen to an informative Q&A session, and play with the puppies, including a ride on a summer sled dog cart.

Your trip to the Laughton Glacier combines a scenic train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness hike to the magnificent Laughton Glacier where you have an opportunity to HIKE ON A GLACIER! This is an out-and-back trail through the Tongass National Forest. The hiking speed of each tour determines the length of the hike, typically the whole hike is 6-8 miles. For 33 Years Packer Expeditions has been Skagway's premiere Eco Tourism Agency! We've grown alongside Alaska's robust tourism and cruise community and have dialed in our services to be THE BEST Eco tour, ANYWHERE in the world! The Laughton Glacier trail is world-class, not only because of the hard work and dedication of the Juneau Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest but also because Packer Expeditions has invested countless days into trail improvements and maintenance. This trail exists as a testament to the care and love that our guides have poured in over 3 decades of tours!

Enjoy a half-day of active wilderness fun in Alaska on a rock climbing and ziplining tour from Skagway. Head up the Klondike Highway to a majestic rock cliff where your guide instructs you on the basics of rock climbing and rappelling. Choose from a number of routes that range from easy to challenging, and take in sweeping views of the Skagway River, White Pass, and the Yukon Route Railway. Next, soar along a zipline course that threads through the lush forest canopy. Includes guide, transportation, and use of equipment.

Paddle Alaska's Inside Passage on a sea kayaking trip from Skagway that explores a dramatic coast lined with towering peaks. Watch for bald eagles, moose, and whales as you paddle a 2-person kayak, then come to shore for a picnic on an Alaskan beach. For even more time on the water, you'll make the round-trip journey between Skagway to Haines aboard a high-speed catamaran, a 17-mile trip that traverses scenic Lynn Fjord.

Discover the history and natural beauty of Skagway, Alaska and the Yukon in Canada on this half-day guided tour. Spot some of the incredible Alaskan wildlife before stopping to meet some of its more domesticated animals at Tutshi Sled Dog Camp. Enjoy some puppy therapy while learning about raising and training sled dogs from their handlers.

Spend time photographing the spectacular landscape around Haines on a full-day photography tour from Skagway. Your professional photographer guide helps you to get great photo ops of Alaska's stunning landscape and wildlife like bald eagles, brown bears, humpback whales, moose, and other animals (depending on the season). Suitable for all levels of photography experience, this tour can be tailored to the participants' interests and the best wildlife viewing of the season.

Easily visit Davidson Glacier with this stress-free package. Relax on a 60-minute boat ride out to the glacier and see if you can spot local wildlife like whales, bald eagles, sea lions, and mountain goats. Then, take a short hike to the provided canoes and paddle out to the glacier.

Embark on a unique photo tour led by a seasoned photographer with a lifelong passion for capturing the beauty of Alaska. With roots in traditional black and white darkroom techniques and decades of experience selling stunning Alaskan photography since 1985, your guide offers a wealth of knowledge and insider tips gleaned from countless hours spent capturing the "Golden Hour" along the South Klondike Highway. This tour is designed for photographers of all levels, regardless of your equipment. Learn how to maximize your photographic potential, even with just your cell phone, and discover the secrets to capturing breathtaking images in one of the world's most stunning landscapes, proving that the best shots often come from the camera you have with you.

Make the most of your time on land with this shore excursion of Canada’s Yukon Territory. Go through White Pass to the Carcross Desert, Emerald Lake, and Caribou Crossing, visit a dog mushing camp, and look for wildlife such as bear, moose, and caribou. Includes lunch

What makes this tour truly unique is the guide's unparalleled experience and intimate knowledge of the South Klondike Highway, which he affectionately calls"my Office." With over 30 years of exploring every inch and curve of this route, the guide knows the landscape intimately, including the best spots to find wildlife. Boasting a 99% success rate for spotting Mountain Goats and almost guaranteeing a sighting, the guide utilizes an excellent spotting scope to bring these amazing animals into sharp focus. Beyond wildlife expertise, the guide is also a professional photographer, ensuring you'll capture stunning memories with photos taken at the most picturesque locations. Weather permitting, the tour includes opportunities for short hikes that reveal a hidden world just steps from the highway, showcasing areas rarely visited by other tours. This tour offers an immersive experience with a local expert, promising adventure, discovery, and guaranteed fun!

The Chilkat Preserve is one of the best places in the world to find American bald eagles—thousands congregate there to feed on salmon during the fall and winter. This tour takes you on a scenic rafting trip along the Chilkat River—where the eagles put up residence during the summer—and provides the wilderness knowhow to spot the birds and other animals while navigating the river’s channels.

Challenge yourself in the wilds of Alaska on a full-day alpine hiking tour on White Pass, a scenic ridge bordering the Yukon Territory. Depending on the season, trek through wildflower fields, scramble over boulders, or use crampons and ice picks for a snowy ascent to the summit of Feather Peak or Mount Cleveland. This mountaineering adventure is designed for experienced hikers and climbers.

Our one of a kind luxury shore excursion makes your day in Skagway a trip of a lifetime. Leave the crowds behind and enjoy the day with you and your family and enjoy the sights in our spacious Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Join our relaxed, custom private day tour through our historic Gold Rush town and into the breathtaking mountains of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory of Canada. You'll witness some of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery in the world—glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and majestic peaks. The day is filled with fascinating history, fun facts, humor, and maybe even a few tall tales. Our tours are loved by guests of all ages! Together we customize the day with experiences tailored to meet your interests. Like hiking? We’ll pull over and hit the trail. Prefer to stay in the van? We’ll roll along the scenic roads to search for wildlife. Some additional options (fee) include the thrilling Yukon Suspension Bridge or a visit to a real Iditarod dog mushing camp. Step into our comfortable 14-passenger high-roof van and let us take care of the rest. Our goal is simple: that you leave with unforgettable memories and smiles that last a lifetime. We can’t wait to share the place we love!

Jaw-dropping sceanic views & photo stops as Alaska & Canada's colors turn for the fall and winter, and in Spring you'll see nature starting to wake up! The Winter Wonderland tour will take you up the summit of the Whitepass and beyond all the way to Canada's Yukon via the Klondike Highway where you'll get to see the sites in a fall or early winter environment in Alaska and the Yukon. Our tour will pick up all guests and get you back in time for your ship. If we happen to see snow, we'll stop so you can play in it *bring mitts! Sights along the way: - Brackets Toll road - Pitchfork Falls - Bridal Veil Falls - Moore Bridge Overlook - Welcome to Alaska sign - Travel to the White Pass Summit - International Falls - Tormented Valley - Fraser, BC - Lake Bernard - Tushi River - Winter stops in British Columbia & the Yukon - Lake Tushi - Welcome to the Yukon Sign *weather and road conditions dependent - Drop off in town or at your ship

Discover Skagway your way on a private, full-day charter designed for large groups of up to 20 passengers. No fixed route, no rigid schedule. Just a flexible, personalized experience led by a local, owner-operator guide who knows the stories, the scenery, and the hidden moments that make this place special. Whether you want to walk among the legends at the Gold Rush Cemetery, stand beneath cascading waterfalls, take in sweeping views above town, or venture up the Klondike Highway to the musher camps, your day is shaped around what interests you most. Think of it as your own “choose your own adventure” experience, built in real time, just for you. This is not a crowded bus tour. It is your group, your pace, and your priorities, with a private vehicle reserved exclusively for your party of up to 20 guests. Perfect for families, friends, and special occasions, this charter offers a relaxed, immersive way to experience Skagway with the flexibility to make it truly your own.