Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float, Skagway

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By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026 · Ratings checked October 15, 2026

#2 Top rated · ranked 2 of 19 Skagway excursions

A moderate guided hike of about 2 miles on the historic Chilkoot Trail near Dyea, followed by a gentle raft float down the Taiya River. Groups are capped at 11 and transport from the cruise terminal is included.

Tour details

OperatorSkagway Float Tours

TypeHiking & rafting

How longAbout 4 hours

Meet atSkagway cruise terminal pier meeting area, or Golden North Hotel lobby (3rd & Broadway)

SeasonSummer cruise season

PassportNot needed

CancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before (Viator); operator requires 24 hours notice

Rating4.9 / 5 from 608 reviewsViator, checked October 18, 2026

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Map: where this excursion meets

The 3D map shows the walk here from the Broadway Dock. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.

3D walking map with times → · Park Service maps

Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.

How we ranked it

We read each excursion's public star rating and review count on Viator, Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide on October 15, 2026. Viator's counts include Tripadvisor reviews, so we used one Tripadvisor or Viator figure per tour plus GetYourGuide as a separate pool, then weighted by the number of reviews so a handful of perfect scores can't outrank hundreds of strong ones. We don't copy reviews: follow the links to read them on each site. No operator paid to be listed or ranked.

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