Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon


When your cruise ship docks in Skagway, begin your adventure by by mini-bus up the Klondike Highway north to the US/Canadian border, which parallels the 1898 Gold Rush Trail. Cross into Canada and traverse through the spectacular Northern Boreal Forest, which includes Bove Island, Tutshi Lake and Tagish Lake. We will have many photo stops the route, including the White Pass Summit and Welcome to Alaska and Welcome to the Yukon signs.  Near Carcross see the beautiful beach at Lake Bennett and unique Carcross Desert, the Worlds Smallest Desert.  Emerald Lake, our turnaround point, is a gorgeous gem of the Yukon!For our lunch stop we visit Caribou Crossing Trading Post and Museum where you can relax and enjoy a tasty, satisfying lunch of baked chicken with BBQ sauce, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, donuts and coffee (vegetarian/vegan/gluten free option of lentil curry also available). After lunch, visit one of the most spectacular wildlife museums in the North Country. As you stroll through the 9,000-square foot (2743-square meter) museum, you will find the quality of the wildlife exhibits to be truly remarkable. The museums exhibits range from Ice Age recreations to animals more recently introduced into the Yukon. Also, included are exotic animals from both the arctic and sub-arctic regions of Alaska and the Yukon, as well as from around the world.  There are also displays on Gold Rush and Canadian Mountie history.Also at Caribou Crossing is a sled dog camp featuring the lovable Huskies preparing for the Yukon Quest dog sled race. Spend some time with the dogs and interact with the adorable puppies!  As you journey both to and from Skagway, keep your eye out for possible wildlife sightings, such as bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and mountain goats.Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Skagway for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.Additional Inf

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