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A five-hour scenic drive from Skagway into the Yukon that crosses two borders, stops at Summit Lake, Denver Glacier, Carcross and the Carcross Desert, and includes a light picnic lunch and multiple photo opportunities. Essential for travelers who want a compact but thorough taste of Klondike country.
A five-hour scenic drive from Skagway into the Yukon that crosses two borders, stops at Summit Lake, Denver Glacier, Carcross and the Carcross Desert, and includes a light picnic lunch and multiple photo opportunities. Essential for travelers who want a compact but thorough taste of Klondike country.
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The coach eases away from the Skagway pier and the town folds behind you like a map being closed. Cold wind licks at the windows and the guide points to a narrow ribbon of road climbing into the mountains — White Pass — where glaciers hang like carved ice curtains and rivers run impatiently down toward the sea. For five hours you ride a corridor carved by people and ice: prospectors, rail crews, and modern-day travelers moving between two countries and several ecosystems.
easy.
5 hours.
Minimal walking required; suitable for most fitness levels though some short uneven shore walks occur during the Carcross stop.
Yes. You cross the U.S.–Canada border and entry into Yukon requires a current passport; check visa requirements for your nationality before booking.
The tour includes about a one-hour stop in Carcross for a light picnic lunch, a beach-side walk at Lake Bennett, and time to visit the local visitor center.
The transportation and many stops are wheelchair and stroller accessible, but some viewpoints and beach areas have uneven terrain — check with the operator for specific needs.
Most services on the tour (water, lunch provided) are included, but small purchases in Carcross or souvenir stands may accept cards; carrying a little cash can be helpful.
Layered clothing with a windproof outer layer is recommended; temperatures can be markedly cooler at higher elevations and near glaciers.
Yes—keep an eye out for eagles, marmots, and occasionally moose near lakeshores; maintain distance and never feed wildlife.
This route follows passages used during the Klondike Gold Rush; many prospectors stopped at Carcross and built boats on Lake Bennett before continuing north.
The region is sensitive to human impact; stay on designated roads and trails, pack out trash, and respect First Nations sites and wildlife to minimize footprint.
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