Itinerary
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Pass By: Skagway, Skagway, Alaska
Explore this historic Gold Rush town's charming downtown, quaint residential area, and small-town amenities as your expert guide regales you with it's history and fun facts. Does Skagway truly not have a doctor? Where do local children go to school? How many people live here year-round?
Stop At: Skagway River, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Take a look at the town of Skagway and the Skagway River from a higher perspective! Stop at the Skagway Overlook for scenic photo opportunities of the town, confluence of the Skagway River with the Pacific Ocean, and the Chilkat Mountains in the distance.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Tongass National Forest, Alaska 99833, USA
Enter into the serenity and beauty of the 17 million-acre Tongass National Forest. Within the Tongass, you will find a plethora of flora and fauna -- with none of the crowds!
Stop At: Chilkoot Trail, Alaska
Stop at the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail, the centerpiece of the gold rush history in Skagway. This world-famous trail was the main route to the riches of the Klondike during the gold rush. Now a tranquil place of incredible beauty, the trail winds through a lush rainforest alive with birds, animals and wildflowers. Your guide will weave an entertaining mix of natural history and Klondike folklore about the gold-hungry stampeder's who forged this route over 100 years ago.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Taiya River, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Your drive will end at the Taiya River put-in site for your float experience. A safety briefing will be provided and rubber boots, life jackets, and panchos (if raining) will be handed out to all guests. Your 18-foot raft awaits for the calm scenic float back to Dyea. During this approximately 45-minute float, you will see the forest give way to fields of beach greens and wild fireweed, and the granite walls of the fjords rise steeply to snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Your guide will enthrall you with natural history, geology, and Gold Rush history along the way. At the end of the float, enjoy a riverside snack of homemade cookies and a hot beverage with countless picture-perfect moments before loading up in the van and heading back to Skagway.
Pass By: Dyea, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
Enjoy a 10-mile drive along the coast to the beautiful Dyea Valley, home to an old gold rush settlement, which has now returned to nature. On the drive to the float tour, you may spot seals and eagles, and your driver will share some information on the area's history and nature.
Pass By: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center, 291 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is home to downtown Skagway, the historic Chilkoot Trail, and more! It is a unique national park that spans two states -- Washington (where many gold rushers sailed from) and Alaska (the start of the Gold Rush routes).
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Port of Skagway, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
04:00 PM
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 7 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Road21966829929
We took a five hour hike and float tour of the Chilkoot Trail and Taiya River with Chilkat. Our guide, Shailyn, was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, encouraging, and excited to be taking us on this adventure. She made suggestions about how we could best spend our time and explained different things we may see. We saw three seals during the rafting portion of the tour—very cool! She explained the history of the area and kept everyone safe and informed throughout the tour. Very professional, friendly, and dependable your company!
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Posted On : 2023-09-15
Posted By : Zoebohaty
Dom is the best guide! Very knowledgeable about the plants! We had a great time talking to him and learning about the plants in Dyea!
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Posted On : 2023-08-17
Posted By : 622abigailn
Zay was wonderful and made our hike and float amazing! Definitely is worth booking if good are in Skagway.
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Posted On : 2023-06-30
Posted By : EmergencyUnderwear
Nick from Texas was our guide today and did a great job as our hike and river guide. He was knowledgeable about the area and history and had an upbeat attitude that made the trip enjoyable.
Due to ever changing river conditions, we ended up getting stuck towards the end of the raft float as a tree had blocked the route we went down - it was clear the day before and we were the first raft down river for the today and so there was no way to know about the blockage until it was too late (which happens, no big deal)
Nick was calm and communicated what was going on the entire time. We were “rescued” by a combination of Chilkat Guides and Skagway Float Tours. Both team acted in concert to get us transferred to a new raft safely and efficiently. At no time did we feel that anyone in our group was in danger. We all agree that this was the best excursion we’ve been on all week!
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Posted On : 2023-06-29
Posted By : Warren_E
Don't waste your money. It's not a 2.5 hour trip on the water. We were only on the water less than an hour for a total of 3 miles. It takes no time at all to go three miles in a raft. Very disappointed and all four of us really thought it was not worth the money. Very deceiving. We took another raft trip and went 11 miles and we were on the water for 3+ hours. Again, don't waste your money.
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Posted On : 2019-07-30
