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Historic Gold Rush Scenic Drive

Skagway, USAby Alaska Mountain Guides Adventures, inc. Chilkat Guides Ltd

  • 2.3 hours
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

On this excursion in Skagway, hear tales about Skagway’s time as a gold rush boom town as your guide points out some of its historic buildings. Driving through Skagway’s residential district you’ll learn all kinds of interesting facts about this wonderful town. Once out of town, your tour leads over a mountain road to what was once the gold rush city of Dyea. Along the way you’ll stop at the Naku Bay overlook and peer down the inside passage – North America’s longest and deepest fjord. Next, head to the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail. Next, your tour heads out to the abandoned gold rush town of Dyea. The spruce and hemlock trees grow along what were once the streets of a bustling town full of stampeders seeking fortune Before returning to Skagway, you’ll get some more great photo opportunities at the Taiya River overlook and a fantastic look at Skagway at the Skagway overlook. This tour is a great way to discover and learn about Skagway – A small town with a lot to see.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Dyea

    Pass by

    Explore this historic Gold Rush town's charming downtown, quaint residential area, and small-town amenities as your expert guide regales you with it's history and fun facts. Does Skagway truly not have a doctor? Where do local children go to school? How many people live here year-round?

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    Pass by

    Take a look at the town of Skagway and the Skagway River from a higher perspective! Stop at the Skagway Overlook for scenic photo opportunities of the town, confluence of the Skagway River with the Pacific Ocean, and the Chilkat Mountains in the distance.

  3. 3

    Chilkoot Trail

    Pass by

    This world-famous trail was the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the gold rush over 100 years ago. Now a tranquil place of incredible beauty, the trail winds through a lush rainforest alive with birds, animals and wildflowers

Meeting and pickup

If you are not arriving on a cruise ship, please meet your guide at the Small Boat Harbor 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork

Your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship is in port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.

End point

If you are not arriving on a cruise ship, please meet your guide at the Small Boat Harbor 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork

Your guide will meet you at the end of the pier where your ship is in port. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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