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Yukon Discovery

6½ Hour Duration

From pick-up to drop-off

Passports Required

For entrance into Canada

Lunch Included

BBQ Chicken Lunch in Yukon (vegan Indian Dahl option available)

Wildlife Opportunities

Bear and eagle sightings common

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

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 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?

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 are required for this tour!

Guests 15 and under are permitted to pass through the border with an original birth certificate present (only US & Canada guests)

Folding walkers and canes are allowed, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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

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.

Duration

10 minutes

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.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Enjoy a lunch of BBQ Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts, with extra time to explore the property.

Duration

1 hour

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.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

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.

Duration

10 minutes