new_cruiser Posted June 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm torn between taking the train from Carcross which includes a stop to look around the gold rush town of Bennett, BC or just from Fraser. We are in port on a Saturday so which ever we do it will be bus up and train back. For the former, we might use Chilkoot and Dyea Dave if we did Emerald Lake (though Chilkoot has options for the shorter train journey too.) Is there a tour company that does one of these with a smaller vehicle like a van instead of a bus? There would be 4 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted June 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 2, 2017 We have used both Chilkoot (van up and train back) and Dyea Dave. With Dyea Dave, there were only two couples who booked the trip, so we went in a small van. Why don't you call both companies and ask about the possibility of doing the tour in a small van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biojeep Posted June 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Dyea Dave uses a small bus with about 20 people. Highly recommend him. Used him last summer & it was one the best excursions in our 2 cruises to Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT1962 Posted June 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 2, 2017 We used Chilkoot and the bus seated about 25. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycpr69 Posted June 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 2, 2017 We rented a car and drove up to Emerald Lake. We did stops along the way and it took us about 3 1/2 hours up and 2 hours back with plenty of time to walk around Skagway. Rented car from Avis. You will need your passport. Just returned about a week ago Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted June 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Bennett Lake is very interesting historically. The scenery is amazing and you can't get there by bus or car. I've been there twice as part of the no longer available Yukon cruisetours that HAL offered a few years ago. I would go again. Emerald Lake is beautiful but is really a "turn around" point rather than a special destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock712 Posted June 3, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2017 We just used Dyea Dave last week and had a wonderful time, possibly the best excursion we have ever taken. My wife and I were the only two people on the Emerald Lake tour that day. The used the passenger van type vehicle. turned out to be a private tour. They treated us like royalty , had a fantastic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHappilyRetired Posted June 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 4, 2017 We are just back and used Chilkoot mini van up, train back. Went to Emerald lake. Our driver was James and it was absolute perfection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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