While in port, explore Skagway's local highlights and the White Pass Summit during this 2.5 hour mini-bus sightseeing shore excursion. Travel along the Klondike highway with sweeping views of coastal rainforest cloaked mountains and rugged mountain valleys. Stops include waterfalls and a classic photo at the ‘Welcome to Alaska’ sign. Breathe in crisp mountain air near the Summit and sweeping dramatic views at Tormented Valley. Along the way, hear entertaining tales of the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush narrated by your experienced guide.
Shore excursion of White Pass Summit and Skagway city tour by Mini-bus
Stops at top landmarks including Skagway Overlook, Gold Rush Cemetery and ‘Welcome to Alaska’ sign
Views of Denver Glacier valley, Brackett Wagon Road, Moore Creek Bridge and the WP&YR railroad tracks
Waterfalls at Bridal Veil and Pitchfork Falls
Lots of Scenic photo stops along the Klondike Highway route
Learn about the history of the Gold Rush and nature of the area on this narrated tour
What To Expect
Frontier Excursions & Adventures
Narrated mini-bus tour with Frontier Excursions & Adventures
• Admission Ticket Free
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
Driving through historic city center of Skagway that is part of the National Historical Park.
• Admission Ticket Free
Pitchfork Falls
View of Waterfall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Captain William Moore Bridge, Alaska
Overlook north of the Bridge to see views of mountain peaks and historic Captain William Moore Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Summit Lake Lookout
Views of Summit Lake and “Tormented Valley”
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Welcome to Alaska Sign, South Klondike Highway
Scenic view at White Pass Summit 3292 Feet elevation with photo opportunity with the Welcome to Alaska sign.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridal Veil Falls
View roadside Waterfall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Skagway Lookout
Scenic Skagway Overlook with views of town and harbor
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gold Rush Cemetery
Historic Gold Rush Cemetery with tales of Skagway’s founders. Short hike to beautiful Lower Reid Falls optional.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Original valid passport is required on the day of travel (no copies).
For non-US/Canadian citizens USA Visa may be required (no copies).
Children 15 or younger must bring a Passport (or if USA or Canadian citizen can bring an original/certified birth certificate-no copies). Children 16 and older and all adults must have a valid Passport.
Not scooter accessible. Please advise if have folding walker or folding wheelchair.
Pick up location: Look for a representative holding a FRONTIER EXCURSIONS sign. Please be 15 minutes early. Please bring your Passports. For Broadway and Ore dock, meet off the pier where the dock meets land just outside the security gate next to a large parking area. For the Railroad dock, there are two docking positions. For ships tendering to the small boat harbor, walk up the ramp after disembarking the tender and look to your left for Zone B meeting area. If you are taking a shuttle bus off the pier from your ship, once you get off the shuttle bus look to your right for Zone B. Zone B is near Skagway Fish Co.
At the time of booking, traveler must provide their cruise ship name. If not on a cruise ship please contact operator for meeting instructions.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Include
Skagway City and White Pass Summit tour by mini-bus
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop off
Exclude
Gratuities
Snacks