Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour

Skagway
Durations- 4 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- Port of Skagway, Port of, Skagway, AK 99840, USA

When your ship docks in Skagway, discover the Chilkoot Trail by foot and water on this half-day hike and float tour. After a scenic van ride, embark on a moderate-level, 2-mile (3.2-km) trek with a knowledgeable guide. Then, you’ll climb aboard a rubber raft for a tranquil float down Taiya River. Have a blast retracing the footsteps of stampeding prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush. Don’t miss this family-friendly active adventure, one of Skagway’s most affordable hiking and rafting tours.

  • Moderate-level hiking shore excursion along the Chilkoot Trail from Skagway
  • Active trek through a temperate rain forest, learning about wildlife and vegetation from a knowledgeable guide
  • Hop aboard a rubber raft and float downstream through the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
  • Keep an eye out for signs of possible wildlife, including bears, eagles and seals
  • Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

What To Expect

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Chilkoot Trail



Hike first 2 miles of historic Chilkoot Trail.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dyea Road



Travel to and from the Chilkoot Trail on the Dyea road from Skagway. Distance is about 9 miles each way.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Dyea



You will be traveling through the Dyea valley on the river raft after the hiking portion on the Chilkoot Trail.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Please see voucher for details regarding your departure point
Please note: this is an active tour, so it is recommended to be in good physical condition and wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Maximum per raft/group is 11
Minimum age is 5
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
No Joint problems or balance issues
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Max group – 11