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Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float and Summit Drive

New To The Site! Skagway, USA

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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Explore the first two miles of the Chilkoot Trail with your naturalist river guide who will then row you down the scenic Taiya river in one of our stable 18' rafts.

Once your float trip is complete, you'll enjoy a riverside snack and warm beverage. From here, we'll board back into the van and venture up the White Pass (north of Skagway) for sweeping views of towering mountains, glaciers and alpine lakes.

We'll return back through U.S. customs and back to Skagway once we've made a photo stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.

**VALID PASSPORT REQUIRED**

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Trekking poles
  • Rubber boots
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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.

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Start Time • Daily 12:15 PM

What To Expect

Skagway (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?
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Skagway River (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.
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Dyea (Pass By)

Enjoy a 10-mile drive along the coast to the beautiful Dyea Valley, home to an old gold rush settlement, which has now returned to nature. On the drive to the float tour, you may spot seals and eagles, and your driver will share some information on the area's history and nature.
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Chilkoot Trail

Begin hiking at the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail, the centerpiece of the gold rush history in Skagway. This world-famous trail was the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the gold rush. Now a tranquil place of incredible beauty, the trail winds through a lush rainforest alive with birds, animals and wildflowers. Your guide will weave an entertaining mix of natural history and Klondike folklore about the gold-hungry stampeders who forged this route over 100 years ago as you follow in their footsteps.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Taiya River

Your hike will end at the Taiya River put-in site for your float experience. A safety briefing will be provided and rubber boots, life jackets, and panchos (if raining) will be handed out to all guests. Your 18-foot raft awaits for the calm scenic float back to Dyea. During this approximately 45-minute float, you will see the forest give way to fields of beach greens and wild fireweed, and the granite walls of the fjords rise steeply to snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Your guide will enthrall you with natural history, geology, and Gold Rush history along the way. At the end of the float, enjoy a riverside snack of homemade cookies and a hot beverage with countless picture-perfect moments before loading up in the van and heading to the White Pass Summit.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tongass National Forest (Pass By)

Enter into the serenity and beauty of the 17 million-acre Tongass National Forest. Within the Tongass, you will find a plethora of flora and fauna -- with none of the crowds!
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Denver Glacier (Pass By)

Stop by the overlook for the glorious hanging Denver Glacier on your way up to the beautiful Summit Lake. Its surrounded by glorious old growth forest with the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad running in the foreground.
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White Pass

Drive to the incredible beauty of the glacially carved valleys and peaks of the White Pass, which straddles the Alaskan and Canadian border. Look for the rushing waters of International Falls marking the border in this no-mans-land between customs houses. We'll stop for a photo opportunity at the Welcome to Alaska sign, then head back down to Skagway!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to operate

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float and Summit Drive?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-41951P2


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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Trekking poles
  • Rubber boots
  • Beverages
  • Rain poncho if needed
  • PFD (personal flotation device)
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to operate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
100% refund
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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