*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.
Klondike Summit & Historic City Tour - SK43
Your journey begins with viewing Skagway's historic downtown area filled with wooden boardwalks and false fronted buildings as your driver/guide shares stories about the famous and foolhardy who lived in Skagway during the gold rush. You will then travel 3,290 feet above sea level to the infamous White Pass Summit. Along the way, learn about the hardships and daily life struggles the stampeders faced. On your return trip back into Skagway, make a short visit to the historic Gold Rush Cemetery, the final resting place for many of Skagway's colorful characters. Bring your passport.
Your journey begins with viewing Skagway’s historic downtown area filled with wooden boardwalks and false fronted buildings as your driver/guide shares stories about the famous and foolhardy who lived in Skagway during the gold rush. You will then travel 3,290 feet above sea level to the infamous White Pass Summit, which runs parallel to the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Along the way, you will learn about the hardships and daily life struggles the stampeders faced. While following in the footsteps of early gold seekers, you will see the historical areas of Brackett Wagon Road, Pitch Fork Falls, Dead Horse Gulch and the infamous Tormented Valley.
On your return trip back into Skagway you will make a short visit to the Gold Rush Cemetery. This historic cemetery is the final resting place for many of Skagway’s colorful characters. Your driver/guide will tell you the legend of Soapy Smith and his rival Frank Reid, as well as show you their grave sites. Afterwards, board the motorcoach for a transfer back to your ship.
Since this excursion crosses the US/Canadian border, all participants are required to carry their passport, and visa if required. Written consent is required for children traveling into Canada without both parents. Due to climatic changes, no guarantee is given for the views available at any given time.
