Description
Skagway is the only shore stopover on the Alaskan cruise route where you can head inland for a day of scenic discovery. Most popular Skagway shore excursions heading inland along the Klondike Highway only go as far as White Pass Summit, but the full-day Yukon Discovery tour takes you further into Canada to the legendary Yukon! Follow in the footsteps of the stampeders of the 1898 Gold Rush as they headed in their thousands from Skagway to seek their fortunes in the Yukon. These days, the Klondike Highway is one of the world’s great scenic drives, with stunning alpine scenery, tranquil mountain lakes, waterfalls, and opportunities to view bears and other wildlife in their native habitat. Your Skagway excursion ends at the historic Gold Rush town of Carcross, and along the way, you’ll stop at beautiful Emerald Lake and visit Wild Adventure Yukon where you’ll have the opportunity to view husky puppies, visit the animal petting farm, and spend time in the Yukon’s largest wildlife museum. Your local guide will be on hand at all times to answer your questions and provide information on all you are seeing and experiencing on your Yukon Discovery.
Your adventure begins with pick-up right at the cruise docks in Skagway. The Yukon Discovery is a full-day Skagway excursion running for a duration of 6.5 hours so lunch is provided, with a vegan and gluten-free option available. Leave your sea legs behind on the cruise ship and take a trip inland for a wonderful opportunity to gain a glimpse into a still remote and vast wilderness on the Yukon Discovery tour!
Looking for a more customizable tour into the wilderness? You may want to check out one of our private tours, like the Private White Pass Summit Tour or the Private Emerald Lake Tour.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Will we see wildlife?
Are there shopping opportunities?
Yes! In Yukon, we make a stop at Wild Adventure Yukon as well as the historic town of Carcross, both with opportunities for Canadian souvenirs.
Are there photo opportunities?
What type of vehicles are used?
What is served for lunch?
A stop at Wild Adventure Yukon includes a homemade BBQ chicken lunch with baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and their famous all-you-can-eat donuts. As a vegetarian option, an Indian Dahl replaces the chicken portion of the meal.
Why are passports required for this tour?
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 6h 30min • 5 activities
The guides pick up right from the cruise docks, or downtown if you are staying locally, and check each guest's passport before beginning the tour.
Head on up the Klondike Highway, all the way to Carcross, Yukon Territory, with multiple stops along the way for photo opportunities & stunning views of mountains, lakes, & more.
Enjoy a lunch of BBQ Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts, with extra time to explore the property.
Head just a bit farther down the road to Emerald Lake before turning around and making your return to Skagway. On the way back, you'll have the opportunity to pose for pictures at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.
At the conclusion of your tour, your guides can take you right back to your cruise ship for your all aboard, or drop you off in downtown Skagway to explore the historic community.