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As your ship approaches Skagway, you'll see the town resting peacefully at the base of a river valley bordered by the Coast Mountains. The mountains, ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 feet in height, seem to rise straight up from the saltwater fjord. Once on land, the streets of Skagway draw you back over 100 years, when this idyllic Native fishing village was overrun by hordes of prospectors. Today, wooden sidewalks, old- fashioned saloons, quaint gift shops and horse-drawn carriages serve as reminders of the Alaskan Gold Rush days.
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This unique journey combines a scenic float trip (no white water) through the world- famous Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve with a spectacular fjord cruise. The eagle preserve boasts the world's largest gatherings of bald eagles. It is also home to moose, bears, wolves, and a host of other animals. The eagles are drawn to the river's edge to feed on the plentiful salmon. Not only is the preserve rich in wildlife, it is also a place of incredible beauty. The best way to see the preserve is by raft, floating quietly down the river, through the heart of it all. En route to the preserve, you will cruise Alaska's deepest fjord, with its sheer walls and beautiful waterfalls. You will see historic Haines and Fort Seward. Throughout your adventure you will be surrounded by towering mountains, hanging glaciers, lush forests, and fresh air. Expert guides share their extensive knowledge of the unique ecosystems and the area's rich native history, including the riverside village of Klukwan, the center of Tlingit culture for centuries. At the end of your float, you will be treated to a delicious picnic- style lunch. This is an unforgettable adventure into the grandeur of Alaska! Please Note: Rubber boots, rain jackets, and life jackets will be provided. You should wear a warm jacket and bring an extra pair of socks. Tour starts when waters are high enough to accommodate the rafts. Limited participation. Approximately 5 1/2 hours.
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Retrace the path of the Klondike gold stampeders, as you coast down from the White Pass summit on a mountain bike! Enjoy a comfortable and informative ride to the top of the pass for a bicycle and safety orientation before your experienced guides escort you from summit to sea on the Klondike road. Enjoy the great Alaskan outdoors while cruising on your bicycle 15 miles back to Skagway. Numerous stops are made for photos of waterfalls, White Pass/Yukon Railroad, glaciers, and the coastal mountains. This exciting excursion offers a unique way to tour Skagway and the surrounding area. Please Note: There are a couple of short areas along the highway that are on an incline and will require some effort to climb. All safety equipment and orientation is provided. Guests are encouraged to dress in layers as the weather can vary in the mountains. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate; minimum height is 4 feet 8 inches. This tour enters Canada. Two forms of government-issued identification, one of which must be a photo ID, are required for U.S. and Canadian citizens. All non- U.S./Canadian citizens must carry a passport with them. Approximately 2 1/2 hours.
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Enjoy breathtaking views from a scenic city overlook, before driving 6 miles into some of Skagway's most rustic backcountry to the valley of Dyea and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Arriving at the hitching posts, you will be given a brief orientation before heading out on your very own horse. On the trail, in single file, maintaining a steady walk through the valley of Dyea, two guides will ensure an enjoyable ride. Once out on the Dyea flats you will be able to dismount for photographs. The ride back takes you through a dense part of the second-growth forest, past Slide Cemetery. Upon your return to the hitching posts, enjoy a refreshing drink and smoked salmon pate snack before your transfer back to the ship. Please Note: Beginners are welcome. Long pants are recommended; rain gear is provided if necessary. A handkerchief to keep dust from your face is advisable. Children must be 16 years of age to participate. A minimum height of 4 feet 10 inches and a maximum weight of 250 pounds are required. Very limited participation. Approximately 3 - 3 1/2 hours
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Now you can combine 3 tours into one and experience Alaska's favorite sport, dogsledding! First, you will be whisked away in our premier touring ASTAR helicopter as your pilot takes you on an incredible flight over Taiya Inlet. Next, view sights only revealed by helicopter as your pilot narrates the history of Skagway and the Gold Rush of 1898. The grand finale of the tour begins as you land at the dog camp that is nestled among an endless sea of mountain peaks on a glacier above historic Skagway. From here, you will meet our experienced mushers who will take you on an exciting adventure by sled and introduce you to the wonderful world of mushing. Get the opportunity to drive a team of friendly Alaskan huskies over the ice-covered glacier or sit back in the sled and take in the breathtaking environment that surrounds you. Our experienced guides will introduce you to the world of mushing and the art of dogsledding. An event for all ages, this tour enables you to meet the professional mushers and friendly dogs that made the Iditarod Dog Race famous. This is truly an Alaskan experience you can never forget! Please Note: Helicopter Weight Policy - the FAA requires guests' weights and names for weight and balance calculations and flight manifesting. Any guest whose weight is 250 pounds or more will be required to purchase a seat and a half (1 1/2). Indicate this by placing (1 1/2) on your order form. Order forms are issued once onboard the vessel. Approximately 2 hours; 35 - 40 minutes of flight time.
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Through the streets and alleys of Skagway, this exciting new tour will walk you back in time when women of the evening brushed shoulders with notorious characters such as Soapy Smith and Skookum Jim. A sumptuously dressed madam will tell stories of luscious, adventurous women such as Klondike Kate, the Oregon Mare, Pea Hull Annie, and Diamond Lil. You will visit several cribs and districts, recounting the exciting and sometimes tragic lives of thousands of women who stampeded north. The tour climaxes with a free garter and champagne toast at the world-famous Red Onion Saloon's Brothel Museum. There you will explore the halls and bedrooms of this celebrated brothel, observing original relics and images of the girls who worked there. And if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the resident ghost, Lydia! This 2- hour tour will give you a tantalizing new look at the historic Klondike Gold Rush. Approximately 2 hours.
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Sample Train Tours
This combination excursion takes you aboard a deluxe motor coach to experience the magic and mystery of the famed Yukon Territory and returns aboard the famous White Pass & Yukon Railway.
On this wonderful excursion you will:
- Begin your adventure on the docks of Skagway as your motor coach sets off along the scenic Klondike highway climbing to the top of the White Pass, 3,292 feet above sea level.
- Leaving the White Pass and the U.S. behind, you will enter Canada and experience the unspoiled and untamed beauty of the Yukon Territory.
- Marvel at the chain of lakes that form the headwaters of the Yukon River; explore the rustic town of Caribou Crossing (Carcross); snap a quick photo of the "World's smallest desert," and enjoy the tales of the Klondike Gold Rush narrated through your guide.
- Enjoy a fabulous chicken BBQ lunch at Caribou Crossing Trading Post, made complete by homemade donuts.
- During this hour-long stop you'll have an opportunity to explore the indigenous wildlife museum, interact with sled dogs, and scan the hills for Dall sheep and bears.
- Once back at Fraser, British Columbia, you'll board the train of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad for a truly unforgettable ride down this historic and breathtaking narrow gauge railroad, back to Skagway.
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Sample Train Tours
Enjoy breathtaking views from a scenic city overlook, before driving 6 miles into some of Skagway's most rustic backcountry to the valley of Dyea and the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
On this exciting excursion you will:
- Arrive at the hitching posts and be given a brief orientation before heading out on your very own horse.
- Once on the trail in single file, maintaining a steady walk through the valley of Dyea, two guides will ensure an enjoyable ride.
- Enjoy your ride back as it takes you through a dense part of the second-growth forest, past Slide Cemetery.
- Upon your return to the hitching posts, enjoy a refreshing drink and smoked salmon snack before your transfer back to the ship.
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Sample Adventure & Hiking Tours
This trip combines an impressive 27.7 mile, scenic rail journey aboard the Historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, "The Scenic Railway of the World," with a 5-mile round-trip wilderness hike to Denver Falls in the lush old growth forest of the Denver Valley.
Your adventure begins with a 22 mile coach ride up the Klondike Highway to Fraser, BC, where you will begin your rail journey. The rail portion of your trip will be broken into two parts, before and after the hike. This world renowned railway adventure carries you through the White Pass, and comes complete with waterfalls, rushing rivers, trestles, and tunnels as you trace portions of the original trail of '98. This southbound rail journey offers outstanding views from Inspiration Point and other locations along the route.
After disembarking at Denver Station, a short safety briefing and gear-up will prepare you for your forest adventure. Leaving the trailhead, your experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides will lead you through the glacially carved valley full of dense, temperate, rainforest filled with old growth Western Hemlock and Sitka Spruce trees. The trail traces the raging East Fork of the Skagway River, meeting it intermittently and providing excellent photo opportunities. Be alert for wildlife, and keep your camera close, as the remote valley is home to bears, moose, mountain goats and other wildlife.
From the depths of the river valley, gaze at the magnificent craggy peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains, rising promptly to 7000 feet above sea level, making this valley deeper than the Grand Canyon. Your thoroughly narrated hike will introduce you to the flora, fauna and history that makes the region unique. Hiking through the pristine old growth of the Tongass National Forest will leave you awed by the 1000 year old trees, and photo stops by the river and at Denver Falls will be highlights of this perfect mix of exercise and natural beauty.
After the hike, you will complete the rail journey to Skagway. With no more than 6 guests per guide, you will receive extraordinary customer service.
Guides carry rain gear, extra warm clothes, and other items such as sun block and bug repellent so you don't have to! A small lumbar pack with snacks and water is also provided.
- Upon your return to the hitching posts, enjoy a refreshing drink and smoked salmon snack before your transfer back to the ship.
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Sample Train Tours
Board the 150-passenger M/V Fair-weather Express for your cruise to this remote setting in Haines, where you will traverse the waterways of the Lynn Canal while viewing waterfalls and the mountains above you.
On this amazing excursion you will:
- Soon after your arrival into Haines, you will board a bus for your 30-minute transfer to the river dock for a journey into the heart of the Bald Eagle Preserve.
- At the river dock, you will begin the jet-boat portion of the excursion, parting company with civilization for a period of time, where you are taken into the wilderness to view bald eagles and their massive nests in their natural habitat.
- Discover The Chilkat River area is also abundant with moose, which are spotted quite often along the riverbanks.
- See brown and black bears, also common to the area, may be spotted as well.
Have the Hess family as your hosts, as they entertain you and share with you their lifestyle as year-round residents of Haines.
- At the end of the tour, you will be served lunch at the jet boat dock after the river portion of the excursion is completed.
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Through the streets and alleys of Skagway, this exciting tour will walk you back in time when women of the evening "brushed shoulders" with notorious characters such as Soapy Smith and Skookum Jim.
On this excursion you will:
Be greeted by a sumptuously dressed madam who will tell stories of luscious, adventurous women such as Klondike Kate, the Oregon Mare, Pea Hull Annie, and Diamond Lil.
Visit several cribs and districts, recounting the exciting and sometimes tragic lives of thousands of women who stampeded north.
Have your excursion climax with a free garter and champagne toast at the world-famous Red Onion Saloon's Brothel Museum.
Explore the halls and bedrooms of this celebrated brothel, observing original relics and images of the girls who worked there.
By chance, if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the resident ghost, Lydia! This 2-hour tour will give you a tantalizing new look at the historic Klondike Gold Rush.
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Sample Train Tours
Ride the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad and explore by kayak the crystal clear waters of a glacially carved lake.
On this beautiful excursion you will:
- Begin your adventure as you climb aboard the "Scenic Railway of the World" and ride the rails into White Pass. Carved out of the rugged Coastal Mountains this ride is truly unforgettable, complete with stunning views of waterfalls, trestles, mountains, glaciers and the original trail of 1898.
- Experience the beauty of the Canadian wilds at the White Pass summit before disembarking at Lake Bernard.
- The next stage of your adventure begins with a "gear grab" and safety instruction in the use of stable, state of the art, 2 person kayaks.
- Paddle across the cold yet pristine waters that Klondikers sailed, over 100 years ago to reach the gold fields of the Yukon and enjoy the unobstructed views of snow capped mountains that rise in all directions.
- Your knowledgeable and professional guide will thrill you with their interpretations of the gold rush, natural history, flora, and fauna.
- Watch for bear, mountain goat, caribou, and eagles amid the alpine terrain of the Tormented Valley.
- Enjoy a light snack and refreshments before boarding a motor coach for a narrated journey down the Klondike Highway, on your return to Skagway.
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