Skagway Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit Tour
Skagway, Alaska
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Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 2.5—3 hrs (approx.)
While in port in Skagway, enjoy a 2.5-hour coach trip to the White Pass Summit, taking in the majestic mountain scenery of waterfalls, rivers, glaciers and forests along the way. Hear from your expert guide about Skagway’s boom times during the 1898 gold rush. You’ll be amazed at the natural beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and how far the gold-seekers traveled to try to hit pay dirt.
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While in port in Skagway, enjoy a 2.5-hour coach trip to the White Pass Summit, taking in the majestic mountain scenery of waterfalls, rivers, glaciers and forests along the way. Hear from your expert guide about Skagway’s boom times during the 1898 gold rush. You’ll be amazed at the natural beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and how far the gold-seekers traveled to try to hit pay dirt.
You’ll begin your coach tour to the White Pass Summit in a comfortable vehicle with large viewing windows, soaking in the scenery along the Klondike Highway. The road parallels the route of the White Pass Railroad, ascending 3,292-feet (1,003-meter) to the peak! Built in 1898, the railway climbs nearly 20 hair-raising miles (32km) through rugged terrain.
Admire the stunning landscape as you travel, while learning from your expert guide about the history of the Alaskan gold rush. Keep your eyes open for bear, caribou and other native animals that roam here among the waterfalls, rivers, mountains and glaciers.
The terrain changes to alpine tundra near the White Pass Summit, and you’ll pass a stunted 300-year old forest. Marvel at the tough wilderness that inspired nature-loving authors like Jack London and Robert Service.
As you return from the summit to Skagway’s port, you’ll have time for a popular photo stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.
Passports must be carried with you as the trip to the summit takes you into Canada.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Skagway for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Admire the stunning landscape as you travel, while learning from your expert guide about the history of the Alaskan gold rush. Keep your eyes open for bear, caribou and other native animals that roam here among the waterfalls, rivers, mountains and glaciers.
The terrain changes to alpine tundra near the White Pass Summit, and you’ll pass a stunted 300-year old forest. Marvel at the tough wilderness that inspired nature-loving authors like Jack London and Robert Service.
As you return from the summit to Skagway’s port, you’ll have time for a popular photo stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.
Passports must be carried with you as the trip to the summit takes you into Canada.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Skagway for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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