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Skagway Sightseeing Tours |
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P Gold Rush '98 P Chilkoot Trail P Gold Dredge P Lake Lindemann
P Dead Horse Trail P Reid Falls P Soapy Smith P White Pass Summit
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Skagway is located 90 miles northeast of Juneau and the northernmost stop on the Alaska Marine Highway's Inside Passage.
"Skagua" was the Tlingit name, which means "the place where the north wind blows." In its heyday, Skagway was the boomtown gateway to the Trail of '98 and the Klondike gold fields. The population has dwindled from 20,000 feverish goldseekers to about 800 stalwart year round citizens. Streets once choked with gold-crazed stampeders clamouring to get on to the Klondike and strike it rich, are now just as busy with the thousands of tourists that visit annually.
A portion of the Skagway downtown area has been designated as the Skagway unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Skagway’s historical district is a collection of authentic false-fronted buildings and boardwalks dating from gold rush times. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a major visitor attraction. The City of Skagway, National Park Service, and local residents have recreated Skagway’s 1898 Gold Rush atmosphere, with many shop-keepers appearing in turn-of-the-century costume and numerous historical displays through out the community. One of the most popular attractions in Skagway is the narrow-gauge railroad extending through rugged White Pass.
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White Pass Summit Scenic Railway
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3 1/2 hour
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$95 Adult $49 Child
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Take an unforgettable roundtrip journey aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad. Against all odds, this iron trail was built through some of the North's most ruggedly beautiful terrain and 100 years later is still in operation. Ride in a comfortable, old fashioned parlor car to the summit of the White Pass, through two tunnels, over sky-high trestles, and remote valleys. Pass Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch--your tour guide will announce all points of interest and tell the story of the Klondike Gold Rush. Reaching the White Pass summit at 2,865 feet, you will remain in the comfort of your train car during this three-hour round-trip rail journey.
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The train is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are located on each train car. Food is not available for purchase on the train. You will not get off the train during the tour.
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Dog Sledding & Glacier Helicopter Flight
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2 hours
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$419 Adult $419 Child
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Combine your helicopter flightseeing tour with the experience of dog sledding! After flying over spectacular glacier sites, you will land at a dog camp situated atop a majestic glacier above Skagway. Experienced guides will introduce you to the world of dog sledding. The young and young at heart will have the opportunity to either stand on the sled and mush or relax on the sled and observe the breathtaking environment. Meet the professional mushers and friendly dogs that have made the Iditarod Dog Race famous.
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Warm clothing and sunglasses are recommended. Glacier boots are provided. Guests weighing more than 250 lbs will pay an additional surcharge of 50% over the published fare. Time spent on the glacier is approximate and may vary due to weather and glacial conditions.
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Pilots Choice - Glacier Explorer by Helicopter (with landings)
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2 hours
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$349 Adult $349 Child
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Your helicopter lifts off near Skagway's harbor, headed to a region of rugged mountains and glistening glaciers. Your pilot will be your guide on this exciting excursion to remote glacier-filled valleys and the vast gold rush country beyond Skagway. Majestic waterfalls en route to Ferebee Glacier, jagged peaks surrounding the Chilkat Glacier, or the dramatic Meade glacier may be among the wonders you encounter. Two landings allow you to discover intriguing glacial features such as crystal clear pools, deep crevasses and glacial moraines.
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Guests weighing more than 250 lbs will pay an additional surcharge of 50% over the published fare. Time spent on the glacier is approximate and may vary due to weather and glacial conditions. Flight routes and landing sites may vary due to weather and glacier conditions. Glacier boots are provided.
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Glacier Bay Day Tour & Cruise
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Full Day
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$448.00 Adult
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Early morning flight to Gustavus, gateway to Glacier National Park. Board the "Baranof Wind" catamaran at 7:15 am for a full day cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. A experience you won’t soon forget. As you make your way up the Bay you’ll enjoy fascinating narration about local wildlife and history. A National Park Service naturalist will share interesting facts about the animals and their environments. The glaciers are absolutely amazing. The experience, extraordinary. Lunch and beverage provided. Return to Gustavus in the late afternoon for your return flight to Skagway.
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2 Day Glacier Bay Tour & Cruise
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2 Days
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$535.00 Double
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Morning flight from Skagway to Gustavus. Board the "Baranof Wind" catamaran at 7:15 am for a full day cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. A experience you won’t soon forget. As you make your way up the Bay you’ll enjoy fascinating narration about local wildlife and history. A National Park Service naturalist will share interesting facts about the animals and their environments. The glaciers are absolutely amazing. The experience, extraordinary. Lunch and beverage provided. Return to Gustavus in the late afternoon and overnight at Glacier Bay Lodge. The following day check out the surrounding area before boarding your flight back to Skagway.
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