Skagway Trip Overview
Take a stunning trip into the Yukon Territory in comfort and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Look for wildlife and stop at scenic viewpoints on your way to Iditarod racer, Michelle Phillips’ Mushers Camp. Once arrived at the destination, you will have plenty of time to hang out with some adorable Alaskan Husky puppies, explore the grounds and go for an exciting dogsled ride through the Yukon wilderness. This tour takes approximately 4-4.5 Hours.
Additional Info
Duration: 240 to 270 minutes
Starts: Skagway, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Skagway, Alaska, United States
Take a stunning trip into the Yukon Territory in comfort and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Look for wildlife and stop at scenic viewpoints on your way to Iditarod racer, Michelle Phillips’ Mushers Camp. Once arrived at the destination, you will have plenty of time to hang out with some adorable Alaskan Husky puppies, explore the grounds and go for an exciting dogsled ride through the Yukon wilderness. This tour takes approximately 4-4.5 Hours.
Pickup will be at the cruise ship docks or at our store front location. Let us know your preference and it will be a pleasure to accommodate you.
From the ship, or shop, We begin our tour up the South Klondike Highway. Rising from sea level to 3300ft in elevation, up over the White Pass Summit and into the sub arctic alpine tundra of the Tormented Valley and into Canada. We stop at several breathtaking scenic view points along the way for spectacular photo opportunities and to look for wildlife.
Next, join Iditarod Musher Michelle Phillips at her stunning musher’s camp near Tutshi Lake. Enjoy a 1.6 mile dog ride where you will meet real Alaskan Huskies who take part in the world famous Iditarod and Yukon Quest. Visit with adorable husky puppies and enjoy some puppy play time while you learn about what it takes to race the Iditarod.
After musher’s camp, stop for a great photo opportunity at the “Welcome to the Yukon” sign on the Edge of stunning Tutshi Lake.
There are so many scenic look outs to stop and take photos, your camera will be full of amazing memories by the time you return to Skagway.
A tour into the Yukon gives you great opportunities to look for wildlife grazing on the road side. Keep an eye out for Black Bear, Grizzly Bears, Caribou, Moose, Lynx, Rabbits and Sheep on this incredible tour into Canada and back.
Please note, the dog sledding is done on dirt not snow. Northern Summers are actually quite warm. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, however, our guides do their best to point them out whenever they see them so you can enjoy the experience!
Highlights:
• See the stunning White Pass Valley
• Explore British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
• Visit the iconic “Welcome to Alaska” Sign
• Play with Alaskan Husky Puppies
• Enjoy a Dog Mushing Experience
• Breath taking views and stunning photo opportunities
• Visit the iconic “Welcome to the Yukon” Sign
• Learn about the Iditarod and Yukon Quest from a born and raised Yukon woman who has competed in both races.
• Did we mention the adorable husky puppies?
