SCENIC TRAIN RIDE! 4.8…read more The construction of this 110-mile narrow-gauge railroad began in May 1898 to help gold prospectors traverse the treacherous mountain terrain. Construction began in Skagway and, remarkably, the route to Whitehorse, Yukon, was completed in July 1900. Once our cruise ship docked, we headed directly to the White Pass station, selected a boarding time, and purchased our train tickets. Tickets can also be purchased online if you want to guarantee your preferred departure time. As we boarded, we chose seats on the left side of the train, which offered the more scenic views. However, don't worry if you sit on the opposite side; on the return journey, you'll have an entirely different perspective, so you won't miss out on the breathtaking scenery. The landscape is spectacular from beginning to end. From the gradual ascent at the start, winding alongside riverbeds and dramatic gorges, past cascading waterfalls and across historic wooden bridges, the scenery becomes increasingly impressive as the train makes its steep 3,000-foot climb toward the summit. The round-trip journey takes just under three hours. It may sound like a long ride, but the time passes quickly. Along the way, our train attendant provided a fascinating and vivid narration of what life was like during the Klondike Gold Rush, while pointing out significant landmarks, historical details, and intriguing sights along the route. There are restrooms aboard, and you're welcome to stand up and stretch your legs whenever you like. We especially enjoyed stepping out of our train car onto the open-air platform between the cars. Feeling the crisp mountain air rush around us was incredibly invigorating and made the experience even more memorable. Although we were fortunate to experience the journey on a nice and sunny day, it wasn't until I became a passenger on the White Pass & Yukon Route that I could truly appreciate the formidable challenges faced by the gold miners. Looking out at the rugged mountains, sheer cliffs, and unforgiving terrain, it was easy to imagine how daunting this landscape must have been, especially during the brutal winter months. If you love breathtaking mountain scenery combined with a fascinating glimpse into Klondike Gold Rush history, this is a wonderful excursion to experience. It's not just a train ride; it's a beautiful journey through history and some truly spectacular wilderness.

Recently on an Alaskan cruise we took the 2 3/4 hour scenic train ride out of Skagway and back…read more White Pass Summit excursion. Built during the Klondike Gold Rush to support the miners attempting to strike gold. I purchased the tickets directly from the website rather than Celebrity shore excursions. It was under 10 minutes from the pier to the ticket office where we redeemed our order confirmation for train tickets. We boarded the 8am train. We sat on the left side of the train but were told both sides offered nice views. Upon our return the area was swarming with more passengers.

The Skagway Streetcar tour is a great option to get out and see the highlight of the town,…read moreespecially if you have some mobility challenges (i.e. you are able to step up via a step stool into the bus) Highlights: + 90 minutes, with multiple time slots to chose from, so this allows you the option to do more than this if you happen to only be visiting for the day +Ticketing is primarily done via cruise ships; however, you can contact the company directly to book if not on a cruise. + Tour is primarily a drive through the town and narration/storytelling is provided by your guide as you go. Two stops are briefly made, outside town that provides a nice overlook of Skagway and at the other at the Gold Rush Cemetery where you get to visit the grave site of the one an only Soapy Smith. Tips: - Watch out for the seats over the wheels as the hump will take away much valuable leg room if your on the taller side - Use the facilities prior to the tour. Though at about the halfway mark at the overlook, there is a public toilet there; however, it will eat into you time to look at the view as there usually is a line

My husband and 19 year old daughter went on this tour as an…read moreexcursion from our cruise ship. It was amazing, thanks to our guide, Kylie. She was our tour guide, bus driver, and storyteller, and was a total professional! She managed to weave the historical tale of Skagway with the town of today seamlessly, all while driving the antique streetcar, and chatting us up as if she was our friend or some folksy Hal Holbrook. At one point, she sang her version of Home on the Range while backing up the trolley car and parking it. I've never seen anyone perform any better than she did that morning. Seriously. Totally believable. I highly recommend the tour and Kylie as your guide.

We chose Chilkoot Charters for our White Pass and Yukon Rail excursion…read more The tour guides and bus driver were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They definitely kept us entertained during the various segments of our excursion. The train ride is a must when you are in Skagway. The views are incredible, indescribable, breathtaking! We learned much about the history of the areas we drove through on both the bus and train. We took so many photos and videos! The best part of our trip was that we were allowed to stand on the platform during nearly the entire train ride. We were in the caboose so nothing was behind us besides the incredible scenery. Highly recommend Chilkoot Charters.

We recently hired Chilkoot Charters for our White Pass Train…read more& Yukon tour to Fraser, while returning by bus and we would highly recommend this company & tour. Initially, my family was upset that I booked the bus ride instead of returning by train, however afterwards they were extremely pleased with this tour. We met one of their employees on the dock after disembarkation and driver arrived shortly afterwards. Both were friendly and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend them.

Ann at Dyea-Chilkoot Trail Transport is the very best ! I…read moreneeded help when family members didn't return from the Chilkoot Trail at the appointed time. Ann provided information, support and assistance. She even asked around and found my group as they exited the trail. She was a tremendous help. If you need a ride from Skagway to the Chilkoot trailhead or back, Ann is the one to call ! Robin in Dana Point CA

From the owner: Dyea Chilkoot Trail Transport is pleased to provide shuttle / Taxi service between Whitehorse -…read moreSkagway - Dyea / Chilkoot trail. We offer flexible pick up time, daily and direct service. Additionally, we offer notary service, bag storage, pick ups for area lodging.

Great food and BEER!!! Staff is very friendly and engaging with customers. Will love coming back.read more

Such a fun place to eat in Ketchikan…read more A bit tourist but unique in the sense that it's not your typical restaurant cause rather it's historical and popular because it used to be a brothel. They do tours everyday and the lovely ladies who host it try to lure you in with flirtation and cracking jokes. The food was good and I loved the drinks. I had a great time here.

After a long port day in Skagway (which for a small town has a surprisingly lot to do even without…read morepaying for a shore excursion), my wife & I stumbled upon this museum. Before we got back on our cruise ship, we saw that the museum was still open and wandered in. It was the late afternoon, so it wasn't too crowded. We were able to go through the exhibits and read through the signage without too many other people crowding around. And we also caught the last showing of the short documentary in the theater (4:00 PM start time), which lasted about 30 minutes. We learned a lot about the Alaskan Gold Rush from this movie. The entire experience was free. In the lobby, there are rangers to answer any questions, a small gift shop, and most importantly, a clean publish bathroom!

Visited the historic park in Skagway, Alaska and really enjoyed it. It tells the fascinating story…read moreof the Klondike Gold Rush, including how gold was originally discovered in 1896 by Skookum Jim Mason, his nephew Dawson Charlie, his sister Kate Carmack and brother in law George Carmack, which quickly sparked a rush of prospectors hoping to strike it rich. The museum is run by the National Park Service and does a great job of bringing the history to life. I especially enjoyed the film explaining how the discovery unfolded and how it transformed the region almost overnight. It's incredible to imagine the hardship people went through to get there in search of gold. Even Jack London made it up to the Klondike when he was only 20 years old, which adds another interesting layer to the story. Overall, a very well-presented and informative experience that's definitely worth a visit -- It's free.

Daniel was amazing and knowledgeable about the area. I loved his personality this tour is well…read moreworth it

Second time in Skagway during a cruise. I highly suggest taking the train going up to the mountains…read moreinstead of this stuffed bus. It's more memorable and scenic and most importantly you can switch carts to get away from obnoxious people which you can't get on this school bus option. Figured to try this tour and was quite disappointed with the people on the bus. Big group who yelled and let kids act wild ruined for it and we couldn't wait to get off. Couldn't even hear the tour guide or enjoy a minute as they yelled back and forth constantly. I asked the driver on this old school bus if we could move away and he said at your risk that then upset the another person. Great. We couldn't wait for the tour to end and get off that stuffed school bus, it was a huge waste of time and wish we just took the train up like the first time which was amazing. Don't recommend

I LOVED going out to Burrow Creek Lodge!! The views were INCREDIBLE!! Davey was super knowledgeable…read moreon our hike! On the way back we saw a whale and a Bald Eagle!! Highly, highly recommend going out to Burrow Creek!

While we were on our Alaskan Cruise, we took an excursions in Skagway. We met with our tour guide…read morenear the dock, and took a quick boat ride across the Lynn Canal to the other side. The Lodge was located right off the small dock. They had a quite spacious land around the lodge, and even thought it was grey and misty out, we could still see across the water and a few cruise ships. As soon as we entered the lodge, it was so warm and welcoming, it was great! They offered mimosa, and of course, we didn't say no. They also had other drinks like Alaskan Beer, which my hubby also had in addition to the mimosa. After a nice mimosa, the "naturalist" staff took us for a quick walk outside. Then, we followed the guide and the wooden signs towards the waterfall. It was not very far, and we could hear the gushing water from nearby distance. Once we arrived at the Waterfall Grotto, it was so powerful and strong, it reminded me of a Seinfeld Show when George (a.k.a. Marine Biologist) said "The sea was angry that day my friends"...LOL. Even our guide was amazed at its powerful flow, he said that it is normally more calm, but with the rain, it has become a monster. After a nice little walk to the waterfall, we went on a rainforest hike. The guide took us to the top of the hill, we got to see another waterfall, also powerful and beautiful. The view from up here was really nice, nothing but nature. After the hike, we returned to the lodge, and it was time for Dungeness crab and shrimp boil! The staff had it all cooked up in one pot, and was just getting them onto a HUGE bowl. It was oh-so-good-for-your-soul food! Then, it was time for dessert. They had big marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate, calling out for S'more lovers, and decadent double chocolate brownies. We learned a lot about the rich history about Burro Creek, and the beautiful nature surrounding the area. We took in lots of fresh air and delicious food, and had loads of fun! This was THE best excursion that we took during our Alaskan Cruise.

We booked a tour at the cruise dock and had a great day exploring the summit. Our driver made…read moreseveral stops for photos and offered to take photos of us so we could all be in the picture. The price was very reasonable. We spent less than the cruise excursion and had an hour longer tour. Our kids really enjoyed the stop at the graveyard and waterfall.

Absolutely amazing! Andrew, (red head) our driver, was very informative and funny at the same time…read more We did the white pass summit and Beyond tour. We Had done the train on a previous visit, but found this to be more fun with a smaller group (28) , and making several stops along the way to enjoy the beauty and to take photos.