The Top 2 Raft Tours in Skagway

Rafting in Skagway is an opportunity to kick back. It isn’t about those adrenaline-fuelled rapids that leave you soaking wet, but rather a gentle float along the river, listening to nature and taking in the iconic Alaskan scenery. Join us on a Skagway raft tour, and we’re certain you’ll return feeling serene, content - and very glad you came along!  

The most gentle of our raft excursions is the Scenic River Float Tour. Begin the trip with a guided bus tour traveling north out of Skagway to Dyea, an abandoned city that was once an important starting point on the Gold Rush trail. Learn how the city flourished, and why its residents later deserted it, before continuing to your river raft. Float downstream, passing forested riverbanks, and catching sight of Alaskan wildlife in their natural surroundings - all backed by vast mountain peaks.  

For those of you keen to explore on foot, the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float combines hiking with rafting to help you feel even more connected to this scenic part of Alaska. Follow in the footsteps of Gold Rush prospectors who followed the Chilkoot Trail all the way to Yukon, hoping to make their fortune. Today, we’re more interested in the gorgeous landscape, but it’s thrilling to consider who has traveled here before. Follow your challenging hike with a relaxing float on the Taiya River, letting the glacial water carry you gently back towards Skagway.

Our Skagway raft tours are a great way to see the sights without stepping too far out of your comfort zone. All equipment and transportation are included, and you’ll still have time to explore Skagway on your return.  

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