How to Pass the Time of Day in Skagway

If you can't find enough to do for free around Skagway they have a dazzling array of awesome activities to choose from. I have only highlighted a few in this blog so for the complete list and booking click on the BOOK SHORE EXCURSION link to the right, then click on the EXTRAS tab and then on the SHORE EXCURSIONS button. From there go to the list of Shore excursions for Skagway.

1. CHILKAT BALD EAGLE PRESERVE & RAFT ADVENTURE - 5 hours - $169 -

One of the most popular trips in the Alaskan wilderness it begins with a scenic boat cruise across Lynn Canal on a Fast shuttle, high speed boat to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. There your river guide will take you on a float down the Chilkat River Valley. Be prepared to see the natural wonders of the magnificient Chilkat Valley of the Eagles with its stunning mountain peaks and icy blue glaciers.

Since there is no white water, this float can be experienced by everyone aged 5 and over. Rubber boots, life jackets and rain ponchos are provided. Be sure to bring extra socks, gloves and layered clothing.

2. GLACIER FLIGHT SEEING AND CHILKAT EAGLE PRESERVE RAFT TRIP - 5.5 Hours - $308
You will meet your representative at the cruise ship pier and transfer to the airport where you will take a 1 hr spectacular scenic glacier flight over the Lynn Fjord and the northern escarpment of Glacier Bay National Park. You will land at the Haines Airport where you will be transported to the raft put in in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.

Your rower/guides will position your raft to assist you in your effort to capture that "once in a lifetime" wildlife photograph. Expect to view the scenic grandeur of glacier-laden peaks rising 7,000 feet directly from the river valley and possibly spot a bear, wolf or moose along the river banks.

After a snack at the take-out site you will be shuttled by van to a catamaran ferry for a 35 minute crossing back to the Skagway Harbor.

3. THE GREAT FRONTIER - Skagway and Summit bus excursion - 2. 5 hours - $46

Included is a historic downtown tour with full narration, a trip the the Gold Rush Cemetery, and a drive up the Klondike Highway to the summit with the famous "moonscape" of the "Tormented" Valley with its crystal blue Summit Lake. The return trip takes you to the Skagway overlook, which offers a panoramic view of the town, harbor and cruise ships.

4. SUMMIT BUS & RAIL/GOLD PANNING - 4. 5 hours - $158

The White Pass Railway, completed in 1900, has a narrow gauge track that takes the visitor into the White Pass. Your eyes will follow the spectacular views while you listen to historic narration as you make your way up to the summit.

Upon your arrival at the summit you will climb into a step-on van for a more personal view as you drive down the mountainside with stops along the way for fabulous photos of scenic vistas.

The best stop is at the interactive Gold Dredge where you can try your hand at Gold Panning. You won't walk away without gold.

ABOVE are the highlights of a trip to Skagway. For even more adventure click on the BOOK SHORE EXCURSION link for more ways to see and enjoy Skagway that include:

5. LIARSVILLE GOLD RUSH TRAIL CAMP & SALMON BAKE - 2 HOURS - $48

6. SKAGWAY RIVER FLOAT - 3 hours - $89

7. WHITE PASS RAIL AND YUKON EXPLORATION TOUR - 7 HOURS - $186

8. YUKON & SLED DOG TOUR - 6 HOURS - $189

9. YUKON ADVENTURE BY 4 X 4 - 6 HOURS - $209

10. YUKON ATV/YUKON TOUR - 6 HOURS - $229

11. YUKON HORSEBACK ADVENTURE - 6 HOURS - $179

12. YUKON JEEP STAMPEDE - 4 HOURS - $118

Click on BOOK SHORE EXCURSIONS to read all about the above excursions.