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Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog

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6½ Hour Duration
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From pick-up to drop-off
Passports Required
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For entrance into Canada
Lunch Included
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BBQ Chicken Lunch in Yukon (vegan Indian Dahl option available)
1-Mile Dogsled Ride
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On customized cart with husky teams

Description

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 a 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 Wild Adventure Yukon for lunch. Here, you’ll have time to view the husky puppies, wander through the incredible Wildlife Gallery and RCMP Heritage Centre, pet the animals in the farm area, 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. 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).

Weather: Although rare, the Yukon can experience heat events.  Should this occur the HOT PAW Protocol will be put into action.  This program offers time with the sled dogs, and mushers where you will be taken on a tour of the trail with a sled dog co-pilot. You will learn about the races, preparation, and training.

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.


What's Included

Round Trip Transportation
Knowledgeable Guides
Lunch
Admission Fees
Guide Gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Will we see wildlife?
Of the various Skagway tours, the Yukon adventures have one of the strongest opportunities for wildlife viewing. Tours entering Yukon include a chance of encountering caribou, sheep, mountain goats, and sometimes even bears and moose. While your chances are good, we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings.
Are there shopping opportunities?

Yes! In Yukon, we'll stop at Wild Adventure Yukon, as well as the historic town of Carcross, both with opportunities for Canadian souvenirs.

Are there photo opportunities?
Yes! There are opportunities and pull-outs along the way to get off the bus and take pictures.
What type of vehicles are used?
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.
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?
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.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Passports Required
While wildlife sightings are common, they are never guaranteed!
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

Duration
6h 30min

Guest Rate
$199


Itinerary • 6h 30min • 6 activities

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During pick-up, either at your cruise dock or in downtown Skagway if you are staying locally, your guides will check everyone's passport to ensure the tour group can enter Canada.

Duration
10 minutes
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Embark on a scenic and fully-narrated, historic drive up the Klondike Highway all the way to Carcross, Yukon Territory. Along the way, take several stops for photos & views.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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For lunch, enjoy BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts. If you need vegetarian or other dietary options, please let us know in advance.

Duration
45 minutes
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Experience 30 minutes of dog mushing with a professional Iditarod musher in a wheeled cart. The mushing itself is a 15-minute ride, while you also get time to learn about the sport!

Duration
30 minutes
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Hop back in the mini-coach to drive further North to Emerald Lake, before turning around to head back to Skagway. A highlight of the return trip is the stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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At the conclusion of your tour, you can ask to be dropped in downtown Skagway to explore the historic town, or be taken back to your cruise ship.

Duration
10 minutes

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