Sled Dog Adventure and Pan for Gold in the Yukon

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Skagway, USA

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Booked 20+ times last week!

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Nick_B ·

Jul 2026

Phenomenal, our guide Chris was amazing. We stopped at several points of interest enroute to and from the Musher Camp. (The train tour does not.) plenty of photo opportunities, waterfalls, the Welcome to Alaska Sign, etc. It was very family friendly. The personnel at the camp were very informative. The puppies were loads of fun and the dog sled ride was incredibly fun. It has our highest recommendation!

· Julie_L ·

Jun 2026

We appreciated the small group in our van, and our driver, Kayla did an outstanding job narrating the experience! The dog camp was a great time-a must for dog lovers! The stops on the way to and from were gorgeous. Our driver was again great with photo opportunities! She also takes great photos!

· Mindy_G ·

Jul 2026

We had an exceptional time on this tour! Tyler was a wonderful tour guide - friendly, funny, and passionate about Alaska while sharing so much information. A small hiccup at the onset (a non-working microphone) highlighted what sets this company apart: the issue was swiftly resolved with humor and grace. The entire experience, from the drive to the musher's summer camp was delightful. Highly recommended!

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Overview

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.

White Pass tour from Skagway, Alaska
See native wildlife in their natural environment
Enjoy a dogsledding activity and pan for gold
Admire the alpine scenery, glaciers, and waterfalls

What's Included

Local guide
Clean well maintained mini bus
Breathtaking views
Good time for all

Food and drinks available upon request

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Port of Skagway
Port of, Skagway, AK 99840, USA

Pickup details

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL TOURS LEAVING SKAGWAY. Thank you for joining Klondike Tours for your adventure in Skagway, Alaska! Skagway has multiple docks in operation. We will pick up guests at the docks in our tour busses. Please look for the bus marked Klondike Tours, or our representative who will have a sign saying the same at each dock. Please remember your Passports

What To Expect

Make your own way to the meeting point in town prior to departure, then board the 15- to 25-passenger minibus for your tour.

Your guide shares informative commentary as you head to White Pass, stopping when possible to see any wildlife along the way. If you're lucky, you might see bears, sheep, goats, marmots, or other native Alaskan animals. You also pull over to take in thundering waterfalls, historic landmarks, glaciers, alpine valleys, and the 'Welcome to Alaska' sign and the Yukon sign, and visit the gold rush town of Liarsville to pan for gold in their goldfields.

Your sled dog experience includes a ride in a 4-wheeler sled pulled by the dogs. So as not to overtax the dogs, going uphill and downhill the hardworking dogs receive help from the musher. Learn about the art of dogsledding from a Yukon mushing expert, and meet the puppies in the petting yard. Bring your passport for this experience just over the border in a remote part of Canada.

Your tour ends with your choice of drop-off at the original departure point.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
At time of booking passengers must provide your ship name so we know which dock to pick you up.
Wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, passengers must navigate three steps with hand rails on all bus, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Brooke_J

We had an incredible time in Skagway with Chris as our guide! His friendly demeanor and engaging storytelling made the entire experience both fun and informative. He shared fascinating and relevant stories that brought the history of the area to life. The stop at the musher camp was a definite highlight—so unique and exciting! Core memory for sure! We rode with Michelle and her sled dogs, (she has the coolest relationship with her dogs!) drank water straight from a glacier, and stopped to see a small black bear in nature! All of this was set against the most breathtaking scenery you could ever imagine. Highly recommend this tour, and especially Chris—he made it unforgettable!

Reviews

4.7

based on 285 reviews

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Extremely enjoyable....

Joan_V, Jul 2026

Extremely enjoyable. Beautiful drive, loved the dogs and found the mushers talks very informative. Would do it again

Disappointing

John_F, Jul 2026

CJ the driver/tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Felt the dog camp could have included a lot more information on the dogs. The sled ride was just ok, not what we were expecting. The mining for gold is a weird addition since you see them put the gold flakes in and know how many you are looking for. Maybe kids would enjoy?? Would skip this excursion.

Must do!

Mindy_G, Jul 2026

Trip Highlight

Carol_C, Jul 2026

We traveled with 2 kids, age 7 and 10. This was the Alaskan highlight! We were with CJ who met us promptly at the cruise port. We were in about a 20-passenger van. She narrated along the 1-hour + drive about the Alaskan gold rush, life today in Skagway, nature and wildlife. There were several photo stops. We were fortunate that she spotted a bear and pulled alongside the road so that we could all enjoy. At the dog camp we were able to play with the puppies and attended a brief presentation by one of the trainers about the Iditarod. We met several dogs that had competed in the race. He informed us about the qualities they look for in forming a team of 16 dogs. Then we were able to do a “dog race” along scenic trails used for training the dogs. It was exhilarating! We had dressed for snow, but in the summer, there was no snow! We had a fabulous excursion and highly recommend this tour. And, REMEMBER YOUR PASSPORT! The dog camp is in Canada. We had to return to the ship to retrieve ours and were lucky that the tour operator graciously permitted us to participate in a later tour.

Great experience!

Shelley_M, Jul 2026

Wonderful trip! Highly recommend. Our driver was amazing, the dogs were beautiful, the scenery is stunning. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review!

Awesome Family Fun! Great photo ops and a great memory maker.

Nick_B, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We are so glad you had a fun time at dog camp with Chris!

Not the best… try the Juneau dog sled summer camp instead

Christa_W, Jul 2026

As someone who has done a dog sled excursion multiple times, I have something to compare this to… I did a dog sled summer camp experience a few years ago in Juneau, and was super excited for my first-time Alaska visitor friend to experience this one in Skagway…however, I was super let down. The whole experience was lackluster compared to the other one (https://www.viator.com/search/62390P4?mcid=70066). The cart in the Juneau experience, although it also had a motor assist, was way cooler and more realistic of an experience than these literal ATVs and had less blind spots that allowed the passengers to see much more of the experience than this one. They only used the motors on the uphills, vs during this Skagway one the ATV was on the whole time. The mushers in Juneau were 10x more friendly and informative throughout the day than this experience (although the musher who gave us the informative talk about the Iditarod was pretty good, funny enough I think he was the same one I had a few years ago in Juneau). It felt like they were annoyed to have us there, we did not feel welcome. In fact we were really rushed through the experience like cattle. The dogs in Juneau seemed much better taken care of than these dogs in Skagway. The drive up to this experience, while beautiful, was way too long (more than an hour each way). It ate up more than half of the experience. Long story short… Highly suggest checking out the summer camp dog sled experience in Juneau vs booking this one.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello! Thank you for your review! We will make sure this information gets to dog camp, so they can work on improving their customer service and other aspects of camp. We apologize that this tour was not up your alley.

Great Time

Emily_M, Jul 2026

We had Chris as our tour guide. He was wonderful. This is a really fun well run tour. We felt like the dogs were really well taken care of and you actually got a lot of time with the puppies which is so fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your review! Chris will be so happy to know you had a great time!

Unique working dog sled camp

Geanne_B, Jul 2026

It was a cold and rainy day when we went. It would be better if it was not so muddy but what can you do about the weather!? The dogs and puppies were friendly, the ride around the area was not long but fun and the talk about the Iditarod Race was really good. The gold panning was superfluous. I guess kids might get a kick out of it.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the review. We are glad you had a good time at dog camp!

Read everything before booking

Brandi_C, Jul 2026

The driver and guide to the musher camp was fantastic. There were numerous stops throughout the trip making the long drive, not feel near as long as it truly was. The puppies were sweet and the talk about the dog sled Iditarod race were very informative. The gold panning was pretty fun. I would say the largest disappointment for the adults was the dog sledding experience. It was not a true dog sledding experience as written in the description. It was the dogs, pulling a Can-Am as they are doing summer training. The only way you would have known this was if you looked at the traveler review photos. Unfortunately, this was not in the descriptions of the experience and while there is not snow during the summer, one would think when doing a dog sled experience there would be some sort of modified sled/buggey not a Can-Am that they are assisting.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your review. We will look into adjusting our descriptions for the tour.

Sled Dogs and stunning Skagway.

Kelly_Y, Jul 2026

Ty was a great guide. I learned so much about the town of Skagway, the geography and natural beauty of the area and the seasonal working lifestyle. We stopped to see majestic emerald green glacial lakes, stunning waterfalls and immense, breathtaking mountain views. The puppies were so cute and the sled dogs were amazing. I loved learning about how they are trained and seeing them run in person. What a great experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your review! Ty will be glad to know you enjoyed their tour!

Loved the Dog Sled Experience

Casey_D, Jul 2026

We took the Klondike Tours Sled Dog Adventure and Gold Panning tour on July 1, 2026, and our guide, Kayla, was fantastic! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day enjoyable from start to finish. The highlight of the tour was definitely our visit to Tagish Lake Kennels. We absolutely loved meeting all of the sled dogs and puppies. My favorite part was meeting Bailey and her brand-new puppies. Bailey is such a wonderful mom, and it was so special to see them up close. Everyone at the kennel was incredibly knowledgeable about dog sled racing and clearly passionate about what they do. I really appreciated that they open their camp to visitors and share their love of the sport and their dogs. We even had the chance to meet Michelle Phillips, who was so friendly and welcoming. The gold panning was fun to try, but it wasn't the highlight of the day. If gold panning is your primary reason for booking this excursion, this may not be the best fit for you, as it's a relatively small part of the experience. On the sightseeing portion of the tour, we stopped at the Alaska sign to take photos, but we weren't able to make any other sightseeing stops. Overall, the trip felt a little rushed, and we wished we had more time to explore the Yukon. Even so, the unforgettable experience at Tagish Lake Kennels more than made the tour worthwhile. If you love dogs, especially sled dogs, and want an authentic look at a kennel run by people who truly care about their animals and the sport, I would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your informative review! We are so glad you enjoyed dog camp, and Kayla will be glad to know you had a great time on the tour!

Book this excursion! You will not regret it!

Renee_S, Jul 2026

Best experience in Alaska! Our cruise stopped into Skagway so I was looking for fun excursions for me, my partner, my father, and my uncle to do. My father has a hard time getting around and uses a walker so that's always a concern for me but this company went above and beyond to ensure he was safe, comfortable, and had a great time! Book this excursion, you will not be disappointed! Thank you again for such a fun and memorable experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We are so glad you and your family got to experience an amazing tour! We appreciate your review!

Sweet pups and beautiful scenery

Melissa_D, Jul 2026

We had an amazing time enjoying the scenery and experiencing the summer sled dog training camp. Our guide, Chris, was fantastic. Knowledgeable, funny, and kept everyone- including kids- engaged. The drive out to the Yukon was beautiful, with numerous stops for getting out and admiring the scenery. Chris also took some great photos for us. Now, onto the dog sled portion. The actual sled experience was not a sled, but a 4x4 vehicle. We weren’t entirely sure how much of our movement was from the dogs pulling versus the driver using the gas pedal, but either way it was a fun, novel experience set against some beautiful scenery. The dogs all appeared energetic and well cared for. We also had the chance to meet the two week old babies (no holding these little ones) and snuggle the bigger puppies. The kids enjoyed gold panning and found a few flecks, but the real draw of this excursion is definitely the dogs. Everything ran on time, the meetup point was easy, and it all went smoothly.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your informative review! We appreciate you and Chris will be glad to know you enjoyed his tour!

Dog sledding fun

Amy_F, Jun 2026

The signaled experience was so much fun. The dogs were very excited to see us and very friendly. The ride with the dogs was more than I thought it would be.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a great time with the dogs!

This was a 10/10...

Amber_B, Jun 2026

This was a 10/10 experience. My fav excursion by far! Chris was an amazing tour guide. You will not regret those

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review! Chris will be glad to know you had a great time!

Great guide...

Kristen_N, Jun 2026

Great guide Dogs and information was great Would be nice to have a covered warming area to have the puppies in It’s understandable that they need to be kept warm and fairly dry But it was disappointing that they were not able to come out and about

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback.

We were so happy with...

Sarah_M, Jun 2026

We were so happy with this experience! Our guide CJ was great and provided so much information about the area. We had a great time with the dogs and had plenty of photo opportunities in the beautiful scenery!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review! CJ will be so happy to know you had a great time!

Fun experience!

Julie_L, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review! Kayla will be so glad to know you had a great time on her tour! We are also glad you got great photos of your trip!

A very pleasant tour

Melisse_S, Jun 2026

The tour driver, Chris was so informative and helpful with answering questions and taking photos of the groups. The Musher's camp was very interesting. The history of dog sledding as a necessity to now a sport was very interesting. The Alaskan huskies and their history of breeding for desired traits is also interesting.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We are glad you enjoyed Dog Camp! Chris will be glad to know you enjoyed your tour!

Sled dog fun

Brent_P, Jun 2026

The sled dog experience was really interesting. We learned a lot about training these incredible dogs. Riding the ATV while being pulled was fun too. Beautiful scenery in this location! We could have skipped the gold panning activity. We found teeny tiny specks of gold. Not sure what to do with them. The activity did give you a sense of the difficulty the original prosecutors must have faced. Overall a great experience in Alaska!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review and your kind feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your tour overall!

Such a fun day!

Heather_S, Jun 2026

We had a great time! The ride is stunning and the camp was fun. The puppies were adorable and the dog sled ride was fun. Different than a snow one but still fun to see the dogs in action. We had a blast! Chris was a great tour guide and made it fun.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! Chris will be glad to know you had a great experience with the dogs!

A Golden Day with Dogs

Robin_C, Jun 2026

This dog sled & gold panning tour was fabulous. More than we expected! Our tour guide Chris was personable, informative with great delivery! Didn't realize we'd be treated with meeting dogs training for Iditarod. Plus, our "gold panning" experience made us a few $$$ richer. Definitely will remember our experience forever!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review! Chris will be glad to know you had such an amazing experience! We hope to see you again in the future!

Wonderful!

Heather_L, Jun 2026

It was absolutely wonderful!! The dogs were amazing, the people were all friendly, and the scenery was breathtaking!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for you review! We are so glad you had a great time on our tour!

Dog sled

Monica_B, Jun 2026

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were disappointed that we were unable to see Alaskan Husky puppies because they were off site to protect them from getting sick because the place was fostering mixed breed puppies that had a virus. We thought we see dogs pulling a sled in snow but instead it was an ATV in dirt. My grandkids really enjoyed the gold panning at the end.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for letting us know how we can improve communication before our tours. We are glad you enjoyed the gold panning.

Chris our bus...

Brittany_M, Jun 2026

Chris our bus driver/guide was amazing. He stopped to let us take pictures and see some amazing views. My kids loved the puppies, however; if it weren’t for the bus ride this would not have been worth it.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate your business, and glad you enjoyed the bus ride. Chris will be happy to know that you enjoyed his company!

Puppies!

Sarah_B, Jun 2026

Loved being able to play with the puppies and the dry land demo run we did with the sled dogs was so much fun as well! Make sure to bring eyewear like sunglasses for the dry run, the wind can get intense and water your eyes fairly quickly.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your tour!

We didn't LOVE it...for the $830 we paid for 4 adults and 1 child

PaulaorMiles_M, Jun 2026

Call me silly but I didn't realize the puppies were going to be so dirty and normally this isn't an issue at home, but when you have 1 coat and no laundry while on vacation, it becomes a concern. The ATV that the grown dogs pulled (along side the gas petal) as the musher can decide to use gas or not, made the experience just blah. I recommend finding a sled ride with a real sled but again those are way too expensive for the average family so if I could do this again, I wouldn't. You get to hold very cute but dirty pups, no where to wash your hands, no bathrooms and we didn't learn a whole lot. The only part of the trip that was fun was the bus ride and our driver was great. He was funny and very friendly but he could have been a safer driver. It was like he forgot we all were in the bus behind him and there was no mention of wearing seatbelts. We took that upon ourselves to do. The driver was great at pulling over and showing us wild life and even driving back to where we passed some animials. The gold mining was a joke and if you do it, you get tiny little specks of gold but you are freezing while doing it so again, I wouldn't recommend this tour. Not worth the money.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our dog camp is located in a very remote part of Canada, where access to running water is limited. We understand it can be an adjustment, especially when traveling, and we will work on communicating this more effectively. The pups spend their days playing outdoors, so dirt is apart of the experience! The ATV-assisted mushing is a standard off-season practice that keeps the dogs active and safe when there's no snow, though we understand it may not match everyone's expectations of a sled experience. We appreciate your comments regarding safety and other aspects of the tour. We will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to improve. We understand this experience may not be for everyone, but it's one many guests find memorable for its authenticity. We hope you were still able to enjoy your time in Alaska.

This was an amazing time!...

Heidi_M, May 2026

This was an amazing time! The dogs were so sweet and the puppies were everywhere! It was puppy heaven! The staff was very friendly and gave a us a great adventure with the help of the dogs! So fun!