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White Pass Klondike Bike

2 ¾ Hour Duration

From pick up to drop off

Small-Group

Up to 12 guests

Scenic Bike Ride

Mostly downhill

Passport Required

For crossing the Canadien Border

Description

Let your senses awaken to sights and sounds of Alaska that can only be experienced on two wheels with the White Pass Klondike Bike tour! Retrace the route taken by thousands of gold-crazed stampeders during the rush of 1898, as you wind your way through the magnificent Skagway Valley up to the awe-inspiring summit of White Pass. Then, get on your bike and coast back down the Klondike Highway for a one and a half hour ride, stopping along the way to take in historic sites, cascading waterfalls, massive glaciers, and bucketfuls of fresh air against the backdrop of the majestic Sawtooth mountain range. You also get to cross the U.S. border on a bicycle! Voted one of the best Skagway shore excursions by numerous satisfied visitors, and at an unbeatable price, it’s a great way to experience the great Northern outdoors with expert guides and a small group setting.

Begin your journey with a twenty-five minute narrated van ride through historic Skagway and up the coastal mountains to the summit. Enjoy a scenic panorama of snow-topped mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterways, tunnels, and points of historic interest. See the original Klondike Trail, worn by the footfalls of the thousands who tramped along the route with dreams of making their fortune. Upon arriving at the summit, your guides go over a bicycle orientation and safety briefing before escorting the group on the downhill cruise back to Skagway. Along the way, the guides will fill you in on fascinating details of this breathtaking region and entertain you with tales of exciting episodes from the rollicking days of the Klondike Gold Rush. A tour that history- and nature-lovers say is among our best Skagway shore excursions, the White Pass Klondike Bike tour is sure to be a highlight of your Alaskan adventure!

Aching to visit White Pass Summit but not as excited about the bike ride? Perhaps you’d be interested in our Private White Pass Summit Tour, an exclusive private-group experience.

What's Included

Knowledgeable Guides

Bicycle and Helmet

Rain Jacket, Rain Pants, and Fleece Gloves will be provided if necessary

Safety Instructions from your Guide

Water in a Bike Water Bottle

Guide Gratuities

Food and Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the bike ride?

This activity is considered 'moderate' difficulty. Participants must be confident on a bicycle with hand brakes coasting downhill at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23 – 40 KPH). The ride is mostly downhill but does require some pedaling in sections. The ride is on a paved highway with passing traffic. A support van is available to ride down in, if need be.

Where is the meeting location for this tour?

You will meet at the bicycle shop prior to the tour. It's about a 10 minute walk from the cruise ships or the town shuttles are available as well. Detailed meeting instructions and a complete tour voucher will be emailed to you upon booking.

What gear is included?

Trek Marlin mountain bikes and helmets are provided. Rain gear and gloves included if needed. Water is available at no charge in a bike water bottle.

Why is my passport required?

This tour enters Canada and passports will be required to go through the Canadian customs post, as well as to re-enter the United States. Passports are required for all adults and children 16 or older. Children 15 and under should have an original or certified copy or birth certificate or a Passport. If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a notarized letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Some nationalities may also require a Canada and/or USA Visa. (Single-entry is acceptable). Please bring all original documentation, no copies are allowed. If passengers show up for the tour without the proper ID, they will not be allowed to board. While we will attempt to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made, and no refund will be given under these circumstances. Passengers with felonies, DUI, or criminal charges are not allowed entry into Canada.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: 13 years old • Minimum Height: 54 inches

Participants must be confident on a bicycle with hand brakes coasting downhill at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23 - 40 KPH)

Helmets are Required

Tour operates rain or shine

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Passports and other necessary immigration documents are required for US and Canadian border inspection

Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City

Skagway

Itinerary • 2h 30min • 3 activities

At the top of White Pass Summit, you will run through a safety briefing, equipment orientation, & instruction for your ride down the hill.

Duration

25 minutes

This tour begins from Sockeye Cycle in downtown Skagway, where you will load up in a van for a beautiful, narrated drive up the Klondike Highway to White Pass Summit

Duration

25 minutes

Now is time for the fun part! Enjoy 15 miles of biking down the Klondike Highway with fantastic views, overlooks, & road-side waterfalls as your coast through the Sawtooth Range back to Skagway.

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes