Bookable Excursions
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Short port day
Each takes about 2 to 2¾ hours.
- White Pass Summit Train2.5–2.75 hours
- Ocean Raft Wildlife AdventureAbout 2 hours
- Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sled TourAbout 2 hours
Wildlife
Our top-rated wildlife trips, by boat and on land.
- Ocean Raft Wildlife AdventureAbout 2 hours
- Glacier Point Wilderness Safari6 hours
- Waterfalls & Wildlife CruiseAbout 3 hours
Active day
Hiking and rafting. The Laughton Glacier day covers about 6 to 8 miles.
- Chilkoot Trail Hike & FloatAbout 4 hours
- Laughton Glacier Hike & RailAbout 9 hours 45 minutes
Into the Yukon
Both cross into Canada, so bring your passport.
- Full-Day Yukon Tour6.5 hours
- Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit TourAbout 3 hours
Sled dogs
A summer dog camp, or a glacier dog sled run by helicopter from early May to late August.
- Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Adventure3¼ hours
- Helicopter Glacier & Dog Sled TourAbout 2 hours
Top-rated excursions, ranked
Ordered by traveler ratings across Viator, Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide.
Full-Day Yukon Tour
Frontier Excursions & Adventures · 6.5 hours
Rated on Viator, Tripadvisor
Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float
Skagway Float Tours · About 4 hours
Rated on Viator, Tripadvisor
Ocean Raft Wildlife Adventure
Ocean Raft Alaska · About 2 hours
Rated on Viator, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide
Yukon Suspension Bridge & Summit Tour
Rainbow Glacier Adventures · About 3 hours
Rated on Viator, Tripadvisor
Musher's Camp & Sled Dog Adventure
AlaskaX · 3¼ hours
Rated on Viator, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide
City & White Pass Summit Tour
Skagway Tours · About 2.5 hours
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White Pass Summit Excursion
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Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float
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Walking map: the docks and downtown Skagway
The cruise docks sit at the south end of town. Broadway, the historic main street, runs north from the waterfront, and most shops, saloons and museums are within a few blocks of it.
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Excursion guides
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How to choose a Skagway excursion for your time in port
Train, Yukon drive, helicopter, Haines ferry, river float or a free history walk: how to match a Skagway excursion to your hours ashore, your budget and the weather.
Riding the White Pass & Yukon Route: which trip, which side, what to bring
A practical guide to the White Pass & Yukon Route railway: the 2026 trip options, where to board, which side to sit on, passport rules for Canada and what to pack.
Further reading: excursions
Good pages elsewhere, chosen by our editors. Each opens on the original site.
National Park ServiceNational Park Getaway: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Alaska Unit)A park interpretation chief's overview of Skagway's gold rush buildings, museum and nearby Chilkoot Trail. Some details are dated (it describes the Soapy Smith parlor museum as opening in 2016, and the park has since dropped ranger-led walking tours).
Read on home.nps.gov ↗
National Park ServiceHistory of the White Pass Trail - Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)A short history of the "Dead Horse Trail" and the building of the railway over White Pass. Good background reading before a train ride.
Read on nps.gov ↗
White Pass & Yukon RouteWP&YR Facts - White Pass & Yukon Route RailwayThe railway's own fact sheet on construction dates, cost, grades and its shutdown and revival as an excursion line.
Read on wpyr.com ↗
Travel Alaska (State of Alaska official travel site)Explore SkagwayThe state tourism site's profile of Skagway, covering its history, outdoor activities and how to get there by air, sea or road.
Read on travelalaska.com ↗
Skagway Visitor Department (skagway.com)Day TripsThe town's own sample day plans, grouped by theme, from Chilkoot hikes and river floats to the railroad, Yukon van tours and slower-paced galleries and shows.
Read on skagway.com ↗
Cruise CriticThe Scenic Alaskan Train Ride on the White Pass & Yukon Railroad From Skagway: Shore Excursion ReviewA contributor's review of the train trip with practical notes on seating, comfort and what you will see. Includes a tip on which side of the car to choose on the way down.
Read on cruisecritic.com ↗
Cruise CriticBest Alaska Shore ExcursionsA port-by-port roundup of popular Alaska shore excursions, including Skagway and Haines, useful for comparing Skagway with other stops on an itinerary.
Read on cruisecritic.com ↗
Alaska Public MediaRockslides have battered Skagway's biggest cruise ship dock. What else is at risk?A news report on rockslides that have kept the Railroad Dock closed to foot traffic since 2022 and on research into rockslide risk around town. Explains why some passengers reach their ship by shuttle or water taxi.
Read on alaskapublic.org ↗Photos on Unsplash by Alex, Ronald Wong, Timothy Nevius, Sheila C, Lori Stevens, Trac Vu, Robert Thiemann, Tyler Hardie. Many show the town or the kind of place rather than the listing itself.
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