Skagway Shore Excursions – Opulent Routes

Skagway City Tour with White Pass Summit

Opulent Routes — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:40:11 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

Sure to be a highlight of your Alaskan experience, the Skagway City and White Pass Summit Tour begins with a guided tour of Skagway’s Historic District in a mini-coach holding no more than 32 passengers. Your guide will explain why Skagway was known as the toughest town on Earth during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-99.

On this Skagway excursion, you will visit historic points of interest such as the Pitchfork Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Bridal Veil Falls are the trailhead for the “Valdez Goat Trail”, which is a section of the Trans Alaska Military Packtrain Trail, created during the Klondike Gold Rush.

As you journey up the scenic Klondike Highway, you will travel parallel to the historic White Pass Trail much of the way to the 3,292 foot summit. Along this glacier carved valley are glaciers, thundering waterfalls, majestic mountain vistas and pristine wilderness. Once at the summit, you will descend into the daunting Tormented Valley in British Columbia, Canada. It is this area which inspired the classic authors Robert Service and Jack London. The Tormented Valley is an eco-tone; two separate ecosystems transform to become the other. After visiting this area of 300 to 400-year-old trees known as “Krummholz”, many of which are no taller than chest-high, you will return to Skagway.

During your Skagway excursion, various photo stops will be made to help you maximize your Alaskan experience.

Includes

• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.

Important

• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

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Viewing Tour of Chilkoot Wilderness and Wildlife

Opulent Routes — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:37:31 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

Leave the crowds of Skagway behind and visit Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines. Your Skagway tour begins with a high-speed catamaran ride along the steep-walled fjords which connect Skagway to Haines. Over a dozen unnamed waterfalls drop hundreds of feet from both sides of the boat. Upon arrival in Haines, you will meet your expert naturalist guide for a drive to Chilkoot Lake State Park.

This park has it all: a turquoise lake surrounded by snowy mountain peaks, a salmon-filled river flowing into the sea, and important Tlingit cultural sights. As you drive through the park, your guide knows the best places to stop for scenery and the possibility of wildlife spotting. Your guide is equipped with a powerful spotting scope to bring the wildlife in close, and your guide will explain how the animals fit into the Chilkoot’s complex ecosystem. Make sure you bring your camera to take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities.

Includes

Excludes

• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.

Important

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Adventure at Scenic Waterfall

Opulent Routes — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:33:36 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

This amazingly panoramic tour allows you a most comfortable ride in a small tour bus to all the scenic waterfall destinations located in and around Skagway, plus across the border into Canada, as you ride up the Klondike Highway. This tour is the perfect introduction to Southeast Alaska and sites across the border in Canada as well.

Leave the port area of beautiful Skagway and make your way to scenic viewing platforms for great photo opportunities while in Alaska and Canada. Be provided a friendly, knowledgeable local guide who will give informative commentary, history, and colorful descriptions of each waterfall destination.

Your first stop is Reid Falls, where you will enjoy an approximate 10 minute rain forest hike up to the falls located in the Gold Rush Cemetery. For those wishing to make the hike, a moderate level of walking ability is required.

Travel next to Bridal Veil Falls. You can put your hands in this waterfall, as you are able to get up close and personal here. Continue to Pitchfork Falls and view the second largest waterfall in Southeast Alaska.

Next you will travel to the “Welcome to Alaska” sign, where a brief photo stop will be made. You will be journeying up the breathtaking Klondike Highway as you make your way to the border crossing into Canada. International Falls will be located directly after you have crossed the border.

Begin to make your way back to Skagway and see Captain William Moore Bridge, a brand new pedestrian walkway. A final stop will be made at the Skagway City Overlook.

This very special excursion affords you the chance to see these waterfalls and scenic stops in one tour making for a very exclusive nature experience like no other.