The 5 most popular Skagway shore excursions

If your cruise ship is docking in Skagway, the world is your oyster. There are countless Skagway shore excursions to choose from, so we are going to help you narrow them down. Remember, these are just the most popular Skagway shore excursions, but there are many other tours that you may find more enjoyable.

Imagine driving those huskies across the vast frozen tundra… In your t-shirt and shorts!

So many Skagway shore excursions, so little time

Most cruise ship passengers get to enjoy a full day in Skagway, but there are a few vessels that leave in the early afternoon. If you’re in Skagway for the day, you can likely schedule two or three shore excursions and what could be better than that?

The #5 most popular shore excursion in Skagway…

The Yukon Discovery Tour – This six-hour shore excursion features incredible scenery, a delicious lunch, and a very good chance to spot wildlife. You travel on a shuttle-style bus along the Klondike Highway from Skagway, through British Columbia, and into the Yukon Territory. You need to bring a passport because the guys and gals at Canadian Customs don’t mess around. Highlights of this shore excursion include Emerald Lake, Alaskan husky puppies, and ridiculously high waterfalls.

The #4 most popular Skagway shore excursion…

Holy crap, does this Skagway shore excursion look like fun or what?

Ocean Raft Wildlife Adventure – This tour would be higher on the list if the company had more boats. On this shore excursion, you travel on a high-speed Zodiak outfitted with so much horsepower you’ll think you’re traveling to the moon. The vessels are Coast Guard approved and you are outfitted with an exposure suit that will keep you warm and safe. It also makes you look like a super-cool astronaut so get your camera ready. You’ll see wildlife in the ocean, have a few laughs, and feel the cool breeze in your hair. What could be better?

The #3 most popular shore excursion in Skagway…

Helicopter and Dogsled Tour – This shore excursion is so popular, it’s often sold out. If you want to fly on a helicopter to a glacier so you can go dog sledding and pet cute little puppies, you need to click this link and book the tour now. The only thing that prevents this tour from making the #1 Skagway shore excursion slot is that the weather sometimes makes it impossible to go on the tour. But if you really want to go on this tour, waiting until the last minute is a very bad idea.

The #2 most popular shore excursion in Skagway…

Private shore excursions – In the last few years, private shore excursions have become exponentially more popular. Local Skagway residents get themselves a tour van and take people like you wherever you want to go. Best of all, they live here and can tell you what life is really like in the Last Frontier. Have you ever wanted to eat lunch on a high alpine mountainside while overlooking a glacier? This is your chance. Have you ever wanted to go on your own wildlife safari? This is the tour for you. This may surprise you, but if you have a party of 6 or more, a private shore excursion is often cheaper than any other tour!

The #1 most popular Skagway shore excursion (drum roll)…

The White Pass & Yukon Route – No surprise here. The train tour is the most popular land-based shore excursion in Alaska. The train was built in 1898 and the views will knock your socks off unless you’re wearing sandals. You can combine your train tour with another shore excursion and save money, so be sure to ask about this option when you call to book.

Well, that’s it. We hope you enjoyed this look at the 5 most popular Skagway based shore excursions. If you have any questions, give us a call!