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Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure

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Make memories that will last a lifetime!
Surround yourself with ice frozen in time since the Ice Age!
Relax, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad will pick you up and take you back to Skagway.
Take a break and have a snack, use the facilities, and get ready for the trail ahead.
Immerse yourself in the Tongass National Forest, a lush rainforest filled with lichen, fungus, fauna and wildlife!

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Overview

Your trip to the Laughton Glacier combines a scenic train ride aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway with a wilderness hike to the magnificent Laughton Glacier where you have an opportunity to HIKE ON A GLACIER! This is an out-and-back trail through the Tongass National Forest. The hiking speed of each tour determines the length of the hike, typically the whole hike is 6-8 miles.

For 33 Years Packer Expeditions has been Skagway's premiere Eco Tourism Agency! We've grown alongside Alaska's robust tourism and cruise community and have dialed in our services to be THE BEST Eco tour, ANYWHERE in the world!

The Laughton Glacier trail is world-class, not only because of the hard work and dedication of the Juneau Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest but also because Packer Expeditions has invested countless days into trail improvements and maintenance. This trail exists as a testament to the care and love that our guides have poured in over 3 decades of tours!

What's Included

  • Lunch Our lunches are premade to order by a local restaurant!
  • Snacks All guests receive assorted snacks (trail mix, granola bars, candy bars and fruit gummies.) Don't worry if you get jealous of other peoples candy bars, our guides carry plenty of extra for everyone!
  • We provide lumbar packs as well as ice creepers, trekking poles, rain gear and warm layers.

    What To Expect

    White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

    All Aboard! Our journey begins on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, the only way to get to the Laughton Glacier Trailhead without chartering a helicopter.While on board, you will receive your lunch sandwich, snacks and water in a provided lumbar pack to bring with you on your journey. Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from the train as you ride along this historic railroad. Get to know your guide, listen in to the world class narration on board and get ready to go hiking!At the end of our hike we will ride the same train back to Skagway, so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Laughton Glacier Trailhead

    Once the WP&YR drops us off at the trailhead, we will gear up to get going! After a brief safety talk, get outfitted with what you need to succeed on the trail! (All clients are provided with ice creepers for traversing the glacier ice, and trekking poles if they desire.)At the end of our hike, we will stow our gear and take a much deserved rest as we await the WP&YR to pick us up and take us back to Skagway.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Laughton Glacier

    The Laughton Glacier sits approximately 3 miles from the Laughton Glacier Trailhead. Our tour hikes to the Glacier where we then gear up with provided Ice Creepers and then hike on the glacier! We explore the glacier and all the amazing features it has to offer. From bubbling glacier water flows, moulins plunging into the darkness, crevasses scarring the glacial landscape and even sometimes mysterious fountains of ice water. After we take a rest to enjoy the stunning landscape and eat lunch, we start our journey back to the trailhead to catch our train back to Skagway.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure?

    A: 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 (AKST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full 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.
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    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Lunch. Our lunches are premade to order by a local restaurant!.
    • Snacks. All guests receive assorted snacks (trail mix, granola bars, candy bars and fruit gummies.) Don't worry if you get jealous of other peoples candy bars, our guides carry plenty of extra for everyone!.
    • We provide lumbar packs as well as ice creepers, trekking poles, rain gear and warm layers.
    • **PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED**.
    • Our train ride at the beginning and end of the tour includes a restroom for all guests.
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    Accessibility information for the Laughton Glacier Hike and White Pass Rail Adventure is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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
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    • LunchOur lunches are premade to order by a local restaurant!
    • SnacksAll guests receive assorted snacks (trail mix, granola bars, candy bars and fruit gummies.) Don't worry if you get jealous of other peoples candy bars, our guides carry plenty of extra for everyone!
    • We provide lumbar packs as well as ice creepers, trekking poles, rain gear and warm layers.
    • **PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED**
    • Our train ride at the beginning and end of the tour includes a restroom for all guests.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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