Tour Highlights
AYT Exclusive!
Skagway and the Upper Lynn Canal offers a one-of-a-kind experience for travelers, which is why the cruise ships make the trek all the way north. Except, now you can experience Skagway on your own time and not feel rushed. Our trip combines the most popular elements of any Alaska trip – flightseeing, land tours, AND a daytime cruise thru Lynn Canal. You’ll be able to stroll down Broadway and check out the stores & historic sites at your leisure instead of worry about ships time. This package can be customized with additional hotel nights & tours.
Key Destinations
Skagway, US/Canada Border
Activities
Historical tour of Skagway plus eBike tour, flightseeing adventure, daytime boat travel, ample time to experience Skagway & Dyea
Availability
April 15 – September 18, 2022
Not offered daily
Pricing & Payment Options
Adult: As low as $499 + tax (based on 4 sharing a room). $
Deposit: $100 + tax
- PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE
Booking Requirements
We ask for at least 5 days notice to ensure availability.
Things you'll see
What's Included
- Scenic between Skagway from Juneau
- 1 night hotel accommodations
- 3 hour guided tour of Skagway & historical sites
- Self guided eBike Tour of Skagway & Dyea
- Ferry between Juneau & Skagway (one way)
- Local guide in Skagway
- Pick up & drop off in Skagway
- Post travel support
Things you'll need
- Passport or birth certificate
- Transfers to Juneau Intl Airport
- Transfers from ferry terminal to your hotel
- Meals & drinks not included
- Tips for guides
- Trip Insurance incase of anything!
Tours Included
Itinerary/Schedule
Day 1: 7:30AM
Scenic flight from Juneau to Skagway. Be sure to check-in at least 30 minutes PRIOR to departure.
Day 1: 8:30AM
Your tour of Skagway begins, where you’ll learn about the history of Skagway, the story of Soapy Smith (and see his grave), visit Lower Reid Falls, and then take the Klondike Highway up to the US/Canada border at the White Pass, where you’ll have a photo stop at the Welcome to Alaska Sign. Tour is 3 hours long.
Day 1: 11:30AM
You can either take the eBike tour today, or just relax and walk around Skagway. There are plenty of historic sites (see map) within walking distance.
Day 2: 9:00AM
Today you’ll hope on your eBike, which will help propel you thru the historic streets of Skagway. You won’t be lost though, a printed guide is included; and best of all, lunch at the Chilkoot Outpost in Dyea is part of the package (just gotta bike there).
Day 2: 2:00PM
Sadly its time to head back to Juneau. Be sure to check-in at least 30 minutes BEFORE DEPARTURE for the ferry!
The Alaska Marine Highway dayboats provide ample areas to sit and watch Lynn Canal’s magical sites pass by you, as well as outdoor deck space.
Day 2: 9:00PM
Arrival back into Juneau.
Transfers back to your hotel or airport are not included.
Extras
Enhance your trip with these additional options & upgrades!
A true tourist experience, where the crew offers narration and point out marine life (including whales) and points of interest. Free shuttle from Auke Bay to the airport & downtown Juneau.
How about a local to take you around? Our favorite Skagwegian, Sherry, and her dog Jedi - will take you to ALL the sites without having to deal with other tourists. Up to 6 guests are allowed on the private tour.
More Details & Info
Skagway Maps & Details
Skagway is located at the very north end of Lynn Canal, where the Inside Passage comes to an end – just north of Juneau.
Skagway is in Southeast Alaska, on the panhandle, and borders with the Canadian province of British Colombia.
Color guide of downtown Skagway. This file is an image and can be saved to your device.
Skagway has miles & miles of hiking trails – be sure to bring a hiking pole, water, and a bell (for bears). This file is a PDF.
This printable PDF takes you around downtown Skagway and highlights historic sites & buildings. This file is a PDF.
We highly recommend travel insurance for participants of this tour – including AYT’s own Save My Butt insurance.
Weather in Alaska changes by the minute, and there’s always a risk you might get stuck in Skagway. The airport can get weathered in, or even the seas might be too rough for the ferry.
In the event of a cancellation or delay, AYT will do its best to get you home, however meals, hotel, and other expenses are your responsibility.
Save My Butt insurance will cover the cost of a hotel and any change/cancel fees associated with getting you back to Juneau. It does NOT cover lost wages or missed excursions/tours/flights. AYT will advocate on your behalf to get those items rebooked, however.
Legal stuff
The booking engine, located top RIGHT, is where you will start. The system will provide you an ESTIMATED cost of the tour based on your customizations and input. The rates are based on availability & subject to change. Should the final price not be acceptable, we do allow you a full refund, no questions, of the deposit!
For overnight & same day travel excursions, we will lock in any/all air or sea travel first, and secure hotel space if overnight was requested. Most tours & excursions will be confirmed at a later date, but not less than 20 days prior to departure.
AYT’s Travel Designers will monitor your flight schedules before and during your trip. We will work proactively when there are schedule changes or issues – including weather or other issues. We’ll work with you and our vendors to ensure you have a fantastic vacation.
Any upgrades to packages components will require a reprice of the package. Substitutions are allowed.
Final price is dependent on variables, such as airfare & hotel availability, and government taxes & fees. Once the travel designer & you have confirmed the options, AYT will require an additional payment.
We HIGHLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance – either individually for this trip or an annual plan. We can provide you a quote by clicking on the check-box in the booking engine.
This tour requires a $100 USD deposit per person, plus tax, to begin the process. This deposit is fully refundable if we are not able to accommodate your package due to an increase in price or availability.
Once a travel designer has provided you with the confirmed package and pricing, we will need to process another payment.
Guests have the option to pay for your package in full or in two payments:
- $150 USD per guest due now
- 30 days before travel: Final Payment
We will automatically charge your credit/debit card based on this schedule, along with a text or e-mail receipt. You can also opt to update or change your payment at any time.
Changes to your itinerary are subject to availability and MUST be requested on our booking portal.
Date changes must be completed at least 7 days prior to travel, or be subject to a $75 USD per guest rebooking fee. Date changes within 7 days are subject to a $150 USD rebooking fee per guest. No changes are allowed within 24 hours of travel.
We are NOT able to upgrade to the fast ferry once we have booked your standard ferry reservations.
Name changes & fixes are subject to airline/ferry rules. Name changes on some excursions may incur a $10 fee. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you have provided accurate and legal names of all travelers. Please verify the names on all receipts & itinerary. We are NOT responsible for any errors after airline tickets are issued, or 1st payment is made.
In the event of disruptions during your air travel or package, we will work with you and all vendors on adjusting dates as needed.
Cancellation fees:
- 30 days or more from date of travel: 10% penalty per guest
- 7 to 29 days before travel: 35% penalty per guest
- Within 7 days of travel: non-refundable
If you no-show for any component of the tour, you are not eligible for a refund or rebooking. This package has zero value after departure.
In the event of a weather delay out of Juneau, there is a risk of missing the tour – this is non-refundable, however we will offer a discounted tour with Klondike eBikes if we are not able to reschedule. In the event of a weather cancellation out of Juneau, we are not able to refund the ferry portion – this is non-refundable. We encourage you to purchase TRAVEL INSURANCE or our Skagway SoS insurance option.
Covid-19 remains a concern among all of us, however the State of Alaska no longer has any COVID-19 mandates or requirements.
We offer hand hankys, as a gift, to any of our guests who request them. These are 2″ square fabric pieces that can be used to open doors and reduce your touchpoints while on a cruise or train – which significantly decrease your chances of picking up germs.
We do ask that you travel safely & smartly. If you aren’t feeling well, stay home or in your hotel. And of course, make sure you have proper TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Skagway Klondike Explorer Tour
Starting at: $499*
- Destination: Skagway
- Duration: Overnight
- Travel Type: Air, bus, ferry/boat
- Activity Level: Minimal
- Accessibility: GOOD
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