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Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog with Alaska Shore Tours
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions
  • Yukon Discovery Sled Dog
  • Yukon Discovery and Sled Dog Alaska Shore Excursions

$199.00

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Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog

Arriving

6 ½ Hours Duration

From pick-up to drop-off


One-mile Dogsled Ride

On customized cart or ATV with husky teams


Lunch Provided

BBQ chicken & vegetarian option available


Passports Required

For border crossing into Canada


Transportation Provided

Pick-up at your cruise ship

The full-day Yukon Discovery Sled Dog tour takes you on a scenic journey inland from Skagway, over the stunning White Pass Summit, and into Canada’s legendary Yukon Territory. The tour follows the same route as the Yukon Discovery (one of our other Skagway tours), but with a fun and exhilarating bonus: a dogsled ride along a gorgeous forested trail with a team of huskies that spend the winter months competing in races such as the 1000 mile Iditarod race.

The Yukon Discovery Sled Dog tour follows the same route taken in 1898 by the thousands of stampeders who headed north for the Klondike Gold Rush. You’ll be driving through a vast and pristine wilderness, so wildlife sightings are frequent! Keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bears, and even moose once you reach the Yukon. A local guide is on hand to narrate tales of Klondike history, and there are plenty of photo stops to capture the stunning scenery and picturesque views from high overlooks. It’s no wonder that the Yukon Discovery Sled Dog tour is one of our most popular Skagway tours!

Your adventure will begin with pickup near the Skagway docks. After a beautiful scenic drive along the Klondike Highway—past alpine meadows, waterfalls, and tranquil glacier-fed lakes—you’ll arrive at the Yukon-based musher’s camp for lunch. Here, you’ll have time to view the husky puppies, chat with the experienced mushers, and experience your ride with the sled dogs. You’ll be pulled by these canine athletes in a 12-passenger custom wheeled training cart, or a four-wheeler ATV if the weather is too hot for the dogs to pull the cart. Excitement audibly builds as the mushers ready their teams of 8-12 dogs and you catch a unique glimpse into the team dynamics and passion as the dogs can’t wait to take off. Then, your musher drops the brake and your sled dogs are off and running through the forest on a specially designed training course, forking right and left along the trail as they respond instantly to the musher’s commands, and even stopping for a bit of playtime at the watering hole! Along this 1-mile ride, you will have the opportunity to hear stories from professional mushers about what it takes to train and care for their huskies and to compete in 1000-mile winter race events with up to 90 dogs at a time. (Time on the sled dog trail may vary slightly with temperature, trail conditions, and teams).

Note: You may wish to consider the Yukon Discovery Tour, one of our other Skagway tours which includes all the same features except the dogsled ride.

Port

Skagway

Type

Family-friendly, Husky Sled Dog

Length

6 ½ hours

Adult Rate

$199

Minimum Age

3 years old.

Accessibility

The activity level of this tour is easy/moderate. Guests must be able to walk up and down a few steps to board the bus. There are opportunities to walk around at designated areas.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 14-days before your tour for a refund, less any non-refundable fees., If for any reason the tour is canceled (due to unpermitting weather, for example), or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund minus any non-refundable fees.

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    What type of vehicles are used?

    Answer: For this particular tour, comfortable custom mini-coaches are provided, with a 14-to-28 passenger capacity. All feature large touring windows, bucket seats and PA systems for the guide to communicate along the way.

    Are there photo opportunities?

    Answer: Yes! There are opportunities and pull-outs along the way to get off the bus and take pictures.

    Will we see wildlife?

    Answer: Of the various Skagway tours, the Yukon adventures have one of the strongest opportunities for wildlife viewing. Tours entering the Yukon include a chance of encountering caribou, sheep, mountain goats, and sometimes even bears and moose.

    What is served for lunch?

    Answer: A stop at Caribou Crossing Trading Post 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. Please let us know about vegetarian preferences when making your reservation.

    Are there shopping opportunities?

    Answer: Yes! In the Yukon, we make a stop at Caribou Crossing Trading Post as well as the historic town of Carcross, both with opportunities for Canadian souvenirs.

    Why are passports required for this tour?

    Answer: This tour enters Canada’s Yukon Territory 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.

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