Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

While in Skagway port, spend the day discovering the treasures of the Yukon, Canada's westernmost territory. This comprehensive tour travels along the Klondike Highway by minibus, with mountain scenery that will impress you. Many photo stops are made and wildlife sightings are a good possibility. Once in Carcross area, visit the Caribou Crossing Trading Post, with its wildlife museum and a dogsled camp. Enjoy soaking up the wild beauty of southeast Alaska, the northern tip of British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory on this Skagway shore excursion. Note: All travelers must bring their valid passport.

Full-day shore excursion of the Yukon from Skagway by minibus
Lots of scenic photo stops along the Klondike highway route
Good potential wildlife sightings
Gorgeous green Emerald Lake, Tutshi, Tagish, and Bennett lakes
Unique Carcross desert
Browse through exhibits at the wildlife museum
Learn about the history of the Gold Rush and nature of the area on this narrated tour

What To Expect

Tutshi Lake

Several Scenic photo stops along this large panoramic lake
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tagish Lake

Photo stop along lake at Yukon border with Welcome to the Yukon sign
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yukon Larger than Life Sign

Welcome to the Yukon sign at BC/Yukon border. Stop for photo opportunity.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bove Island

Viewpoint of Bove Island and Lime Mt. in Tagish Lake
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carcross Desert

Unique geologic feature with sand dunes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wild Adventure Yukon (formerly Caribou Crossing Trading Post)

Admission to Wildlife Taxidermy museum, Sled dog camp and lunch included
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Carcross

Visit village of Carcross with historic buildings and Native culture.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bennett Beach

Viewpoint and beach access of Lake Bennett in village of Carcross
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emerald Lake

Scenic view and photo-stop
10 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
An Original valid PASSPORT is required to bring on the day of travel (no copies).
For non-US/Canadian citizens a USA and/or Canadian Visa may be required (no copies). You MUST confirm and obtain any Visa requirements prior to the tour. All Visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
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 bring original valid Passport. If one or both parents are not traveling with their child, a notarized letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is necessary to enter Canada
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: Cruise Ship name. If not on a cruise ship please contact the operator for meeting instructions.
Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free option for lunch is available, Driver will take orders at start of the tour
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.
Not scooter accessible. Collapsible wheelchairs or Walkers can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. Passenger must be able to walk some and boarding bus requires a few steps. YOU MUST INFORM OPERATOR IF ARE BRINGING A COLLAPSIBLE WHEELCHAIR OR WALKER.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Include

Full-day tour of the Yukon by mini-bus
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop off
Lunch
Admission to Caribou Crossing site

Exclude

Gratuities

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