Dog Camp Activity and Pan for Gold from Skagway
Overview
Start in town or at your ship on this 4.5 hour adventure. Board our 15 to 25 passenger mini coach to explore the White Pass elevation 3292 feet all the way to the Yukon. With stops to get out and see amazing Waterfalls up to 3000 feet tall, Azure Glaciers, Alpine Valleys, Snow Capped Mountains and huge Mountain Lakes. Your Guide will tell you gold rush stories, lots of history, and information about the Plants and animals in this wild and beautiful land. This is your best chance for wild life viewing in Skagway. The Sled Dog Adventure takes place in a remote portion of Canada. Play with the puppies while learning what a mushers life is all about. On this 20 minute ride you will be amazed by the dogs power, grace and love for running as you fly up and down through this alpine wilderness. Enjoy the experience of panning for REAL gold and the thrill of finding those little shiny gold pieces.
This tour requires entering Canada so PASSPORTS are required!
What's Included
- Breathtaking views
- Good time for all
- Admission fee
- Clean well maintained mini bus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Meals No food or drinks are included in the tour. You are welcome to bring snacks or non alcoholic beverages with you on the bus. There are some snacks available for purchase at the dog camp.
Meeting and Pickup
PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL TOURS LEAVING SKAGWAY.Thank you for joining Klondike Tours for your adventure in Skagway, Alaska!Skagway has multiple docks in operation. We will pick up guests at the docks in our tour busses. Please look for the bus marked Klondike Tours, or our representative who will have a sign saying the same at each dock. Please remember your PASSPORTS. There are three steps into the bus. There are no lifts. You will be briefed on cart safety at dog camp. The ground is frequently gravel and uneven. Please wear sturdy shoes. Seat belts are included on the bus.
What To Expect
This truly authentic experience starts at your ship. Board our 14 to 25 passenger mini coach on this 4.5 hour adventure traveling 45 miles into Canada. Explore the White Pass, elevation 3292 feet, as well as stops to get out and see amazing waterfalls up to 3000 feet tall, azure glaciers, alpine valleys, snow capped mountains and huge mountain lakes. Your guide will tell you gold rush stories, lots of history, and information about the plants and animals in this wild and beautiful land. This is your best chance for wild life viewing in Skagway. The Dog Camp Adventure takes place in a remote portion of Canada. Play with the puppies while learning what a mushers life is all about. On the 20 minute/1.3 mile ride you will be amazed by the dogs power, grace and love for running as you fly up and down through this alpine wilderness aboard a wheeled vehicle used for training the dogs. Enjoy the experience of panning for REAL gold and the thrill of finding those little shiny gold pieces.
There are 3 restroom stops along the way as well as at the dog camp. Snacks may be purchased at the dog camp store.
This tour requires entering Canada so PASSPORTS are required!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- At time of booking passengers must provide your ship name so we know which dock to pick you up.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, passengers must navigate three steps with hand rails on all bus, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- 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 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.
- Breathtaking views.
- Good time for all.
- Admission fee.
- Clean well maintained mini bus.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local guide.
- Meals. No food or drinks are included in the tour. You are welcome to bring snacks or non alcoholic beverages with you on the bus. There are some snacks available for purchase at the dog camp.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dog Camp Activity and Pan for Gold from Skagway is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Breathtaking views
- Good time for all
- Admission fee
- Clean well maintained mini bus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- MealsNo food or drinks are included in the tour. You are welcome to bring snacks or non alcoholic beverages with you on the bus. There are some snacks available for purchase at the dog camp.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- At time of booking passengers must provide your ship name so we know which dock to pick you up.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, passengers must navigate three steps with hand rails on all bus, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
