Skagway

[lakemurraykid]

We've been to Alaska twice and are planning going the latter part of May or early June this year. Previous times we've gone to Sitka, but this trip includes Skagway. What is there to do? There are two other couples going with us and I know they would like this information as well. Thanks much.

[mapleleaves]

What to do will depend on your interests, budget, physical abilities. Look under 'VISITOR" on the town's web site for ideas.

 

http://skagway.com/

 

The train is a popular excursion. Or some people prefer renting a car and driving to the Yukon. Lots of great hiking.

There are many threads that discuss the train ride .... RT, or one-way with bus,etc. And if you look over the first few pages of this forum you;ll find a thread that discusses the train vs car with photos of both trips.

Edited January 21, 2015 by mapleleaves
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[travgurl]

Check out Trails of 98 (TNT) tours. http://www.tntours98.com/#_=_

We have booked with this company for the 7 hour tour to go up the Klondike highway. I chose it from the reviews that I read online. Seems to be highly rated! Hope this helps! We are looking forward to our first trip in July to Alaska.

[Northern Aurora]

While gold wasn't actually found in Skagway this community is historically significant as a entrance into the Klondike gold fields. Many of the shore excursions and tours relate to its Klondike history.

 

Skagway is located at the head of a beautiful and relatively narrow inlet, and the town itself is lovely. It is very walkable.

[lax19]

The train offers half day and full day trips. We took the half day trip up to the Canadian border and back (long enough for us). Back in Skagway at noon-ish, we headed over to the Skagway Fish Company for King Crab Legs. We then strolled around town and went in an out of the different shops. Skagway was a very relaxing day with no real time constraints.

Edited January 21, 2015 by lax19

[xlxo]

Skagway highlights for me...

• White Pass Railway (many trip variations.... must go past summit, to see Fraser)
  
• Yukon
  
• Liarsville
  
• Red Onion
  

Here's some ideas... cruise lines have similar excursions...

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JnNm4VAiDY
  
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Edited January 21, 2015 by xlxo

[Ashland]

The train offers half day and full day trips. We took the half day trip up to the Canadian border and back (long enough for us). Back in Skagway at noon-ish, we headed over to the Skagway Fish Company for King Crab Legs. We then strolled around town and went in an out of the different shops. Skagway was a very relaxing day with no real time constraints.

This is exactly what we did this past May..we used Chilkoot for our bus up train down.

[Budget Queen]

Take a look at your shore excursion list. The above mentions are only a small portion of what is available. Heading to your library and taking out some Alaska Port of Call books would be of benefit as well.

 

There are hundreds of choices.

[bonvoyagie]

Also take a look at www.cruiseportinsider.com

 

There is lots to do in Skagway:)

[Madtalker]

Check out national Park Service http://www.nps.gov/klgo/index.htm We got there early and did their walking tour. Best tour for free.

Last time we went through http://www.frontierexcursions.com/river-&-white-pass-combo.html. The hike was a little strenuous but if you are active it was at a good pace. It was nice to get out with the flora and fauna and away from city and ship.

Enjoy