Make the most of a Skagway port day with a full‑day mini‑bus tour into the Yukon: White Pass Summit, Carcross Desert, sled dogs and a taxidermy museum, all capped by a BBQ lunch. Bring your passport and layers for a 6–7 hour, 140‑mile round trip.
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You step off the cruise ship into Alaska air and climb into a compact mini-bus that will carry you over mountain passes and into Canada’s Yukon Territory.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to board a bus and stand/walk during short stops.
Wildlife
History
This route follows corridors used during the Klondike Gold Rush; towns like Carcross also have long-standing Indigenous presence and historical trading points.
Conservation
Stay on designated walkways, avoid feeding wildlife and follow guide instructions; the fragile tundra and lakeshores recover slowly from disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring an original passport
Crossing into Canada requires a valid passport (no copies); children have separate rules—carry documents for everyone.
Dress in layers and waterproofs
Weather shifts quickly at White Pass—pack a windproof layer and rain shell even in summer.
Binoculars for wildlife
Keep binoculars handy for distant bears, moose and lake birds along Tagish Lake and Windy Arm.
Plan for motion and stops
Bus travel covers 140 miles roundtrip with frequent photo stops—bring motion‑sickness meds if sensitive.
Valid passport (original)
Required for the international border crossing into Yukon—no copies accepted.
Waterproof outer layer
Wind and rain are common over White Pass; a shell keeps you comfortable during stops.
fall
Binoculars
Helps spot wildlife and distant landscape details from roadside viewpoints.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes for short walks at viewpoints, Carcross beach and the dog camp.