Skagway Day Trip

Tour Highlights

AYT Exclusive!

Take a scenic 45 minute flight in the morning, with glaciers, mountain lakes, and waterfalls seen from your window seat as the Cessna Caravan flies you to Skagway.  You’ll then learn about Skagway’s history on a 3 hour tour, including a stop at the famous White Pass & Welcome to Alaska sign, followed by time to explore town and then a boat trip down Lynn Canal back to Juneau on the ferry.  Keep your eyes peeled for whales, orcas, and other marine life you may see on the trip back to Juneau.

Key Destinations

Skagway

Activities

Historical tour of Skagway, flightseeing adventure, daytime boat travel

Availability

April 15 – September 18, 2022
Not offered daily

Pricing & Payment Options

Adult: As low as $333 + tax
Child: As low as $313 + tax
Deposit: $100 + tax 

Booking Requirements

Cut off is 5PM AK time day before travel

Things you'll see

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White Pass
See the historic White Pass, Welcome to Alaska sign, and even the Canadian border - plus scenic vistas
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Lower Reid Falls
After a short hike, take in the beauty of Lower Reid Falls. Be sure to explore the Gold Rush Cemetary!
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Flightseeing
You'll have an opportunity to fly over the Juneau Ice Field or Lynn Canal - where you'll see at least 5 glaciers!

What's Included

  • Scenic flight to Skagway from Juneau
  • 3 hour tour of Skagway & the White Pass
  • Ferry from Skagway to Juneau
  • Local guide in Skagway
  • Pick up & drop off in Skagway
  • Post travel support

Things you'll need

  • Passport or birth certificate
  • Transfers to Juneau Intl Airport
  • Transfers from ferry terminal to your hotel
  • Meals & drinks not included
  • Tips for guides
  • Trip Insurance incase of anything!

Tours Included

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Flightseeing
30 to 45 minute flight on a Cessna Caravan (land plane) - keep your camera handy! You never know what you'll see from your window.
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Skagway Tour
Explore historic Skagway with this guided 3 hour tour, including a trek up to the White Pass where you'll get to stop & get a photo in front of the Welcome to Alaska Sign.
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Daytime Ferry Trip down Lynn Canal
No better way than to see the Inside Passage than during the day! You'll love this 6 hour trip back to Juneau!

Itinerary/Schedule

Day 1: 7:30AM

Scenic flight from Juneau to Skagway.  Be sure to check-in at least 30 minutes PRIOR to departure.

Day 1: 8:30AM

Your tour of Skagway begins, where you’ll learn about the history of Skagway, the story of Soapy Smith (and see his grave), visit Lower Reid Falls, and then take the Klondike Highway up to the US/Canada border at the White Pass, where you’ll have a photo stop at the Welcome to Alaska Sign.  Tour is 3 hours long.

Day 1: 11:30AM

You’ll have about 2 hours before you need to be at the ferry terminal to check -in for the trip home – so feel free to walk around town, check out the historic Broadway boardwalk.

Day 1: 2:15PM

Enjoy the next 7 hours on the ferry back to Juneau – keep your eyes out for whales, orcas, and other sea life you will see along the way!

Day 1: 9:00PM

Arrival back into Juneau.

Transfers back to your hotel or airport are not included.

Extras

Enhance your trip with these additional options & upgrades!

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Fast Ferry back to Juneau
Spend more time in Skagway
4 hours
$73

A true tourist experience, where the crew offers narration and point out marine life (including whales) and points of interest.  Free shuttle from Auke Bay to the airport & downtown Juneau.

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Private Tour
With Jedi, your copilot!
3 hours
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How about a local to take you around?  Our favorite Skagwegian, Sherry, and her dog Jedi - will take you to ALL the sites without having to deal with other tourists.  Up to 6 guests are allowed on the private tour.

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eBike Rental & Tours
See Skagway on your own!
2-4 hours
$40+

Pedal your heart out (or let the bike do the work) as you explore Skagway & Dyea on these awesome bikes.  Available by the hour or with a self guided tour.

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Stay overnight!

AYT offers multiple day & customizable options in Skagway, including hotel and additional tours.

More Details & Info

Skagway Maps & Details

Skagway is located at the very north end of Lynn Canal, where the Inside Passage comes to an end – just north of Juneau.

Skagway is in Southeast Alaska, on the panhandle, and borders with the Canadian province of British Colombia. 

Downtown Map

Color guide of downtown Skagway.  This file is an image and can be saved to your device.

Hiking Trails

Skagway has miles & miles of hiking trails – be sure to bring a hiking pole, water, and a bell (for bears).  This file is a PDF.

Self Guided Walking Tour

This printable PDF takes you around downtown Skagway and highlights historic sites & buildings.  This file is a PDF.

All files are downloadable PDFs.

Sample Itinerary

Flightseeing Information

Fast Ferry Information

Alaska Ferry Information

We highly recommend travel insurance for participants of this tour – including AYT’s own Save My Butt insurance.

Weather in Alaska changes by the minute, and there’s always a risk you might get stuck in Skagway.  The airport can get weathered in, or even the seas might be too rough for the ferry.

In the event of a cancellation or delay, AYT will do its best to get you home, however meals, hotel, and other expenses are your responsibility.

Save My Butt insurance will cover the cost of a hotel and any change/cancel fees associated with getting you back to Juneau.  It does NOT cover lost wages or missed excursions/tours/flights.  AYT will advocate on your behalf to get those items rebooked, however.

Legal stuff

The booking engine, located top RIGHT, is where you will start.  The system will provide you an ESTIMATED cost of the tour based on your customizations and input.  The rates are based on availability & subject to change.  Should the final price not be acceptable, we do allow you a full refund, no questions, of the deposit!

For overnight & same day travel excursions, we will lock in any/all air or sea travel first, and secure hotel space if overnight was requested. Most tours & excursions will be confirmed at a later date, but not less than 20 days prior to departure.

AYT’s Travel Designers will monitor your flight schedules before and during your trip.  We will work proactively when there are schedule changes or issues – including weather or other issues. We’ll work with you and our vendors to ensure you have a fantastic vacation.

Any upgrades to packages components will require a reprice of the package.  Substitutions are allowed.

Final price is dependent on variables, such as airfare & hotel availability, and government taxes & fees.  Once the travel designer & you have confirmed the options, AYT will require an additional payment.

We HIGHLY encourage you to purchase travel insurance – either individually for this trip or an annual plan.  We can provide you a quote by clicking on the check-box in the booking engine.

This tour requires a $100 USD deposit per person, plus tax, to begin the process.  This deposit is fully refundable if we are not able to accommodate your package due to an increase in price or availability.

Once a travel designer has provided you with the confirmed package and pricing, we will need to process another payment.

Guests have the option to pay for your package in full or in two payments:

  • $150 USD per guest due now
  • 30 days before travel: Final Payment

We will automatically charge your credit/debit card based on this schedule, along with a text or e-mail receipt.  You can also opt to update or change your payment at any time.

Changes to your itinerary are subject to availability and MUST be requested on our booking portal.

Date changes must be completed at least 7 days prior to travel, or be subject to a $75 USD per guest rebooking fee.   Date changes within 7 days are subject to a $150 USD rebooking fee per guest.  No changes are allowed within 24 hours of travel.

We are NOT able to upgrade to the fast ferry once we have booked your standard ferry reservations. 

Name changes & fixes are subject to airline/ferry rules.  Name changes on some excursions may incur a $10 fee.  It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you have provided accurate and legal names of all travelers.  Please verify the names on all receipts & itinerary. We are NOT responsible for any errors after airline tickets are issued, or 1st payment is made.

In the event of disruptions during your air travel or package, we will work with you and all vendors on adjusting dates as needed.  

Cancellation fees: 

  • 30 days or more from date of travel: 10% penalty per guest
  • 7 to 29 days before travel: 35% penalty per guest
  • Within 7 days of travel: non-refundable

If you no-show for any component of the tour, you are not eligible for a refund or rebooking.  This package has zero value after departure.

In the event of a weather delay out of Juneau, there is a risk of missing the tour – this is non-refundable, however we will offer a discounted tour with Klondike eBikes if we are not able to reschedule.  In the event of a weather cancellation out of Juneau, we are not able to refund the ferry portion – this is non-refundable.  We encourage you to purchase TRAVEL INSURANCE or our Skagway SoS insurance option.

Covid-19 remains a concern among all of us, however the State of Alaska no longer has any COVID-19 mandates or requirements.

We offer hand hankys, as a gift, to any of our guests who request them.  These are 2″ square fabric pieces that can be used to open doors and reduce your touchpoints while on a cruise or train – which significantly decrease your chances of picking up germs.

We do ask that you travel safely & smartly.  If you aren’t feeling well, stay home or in your hotel.  And of course, make sure you have proper TRAVEL INSURANCE.

Skagway Adventure

Starting at: $333*

The AYT Difference

Even though we live in Alaska, we’ve got extensive travel to Belize, Hawai’i, and the world.  AYT uses ONLY vendors that we have used!

AYT has negotiated special rates that are lower than the normal rates you’ll find online.  Our buying power with TravelEdge also means travel tricks you can’t get from one of the “big guys”.

With over 50 years in the travel business, we know all the tricks to keep your vacation going smooth.

AYT has access to key systems & IT to provide you the BEST rates and provide REAL customer support.  This includes our online booking tool for tours & excursions – no need to wait on an e-mail.

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