Alaska Cruises: Excursions

Join this wonderful combination of two great tours for an encompassing experience of the Skagway area! Board the historic White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railroad for an incredible 1.5 hour trip through the coastal mountains to British Columbia, Canada. Meet your professional guides, versed in the ecology and history of the area, for a short van ride along the scenic Klondike Highway to the summit of the White Pass. After a bicycle and safety orientation, it’s 15 scenic miles downhill from the summit to the sea!

As you coast along the paved Klondike Highway on this 1 1/2 hour bike ride you'll make multiple stops for photos of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, cascading waterfalls, awe-inspiring glaciers, majestic mountains, and other historic sites. This fun excursion offers a unique way to tour Skagway and the surrounding area, get some fresh air and go biking in Alaska. You’ll even get to ride your bike across the U.S. border! After your thrilling ride enjoy some time in historic downtown Skagway before heading back to your cruise ship. <.p>

Note: Participants must be at least 13 years of age, at least 4' 6" tall, and be comfortable with hand brakes and going downhill on a bicycle at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23-40 KPH). This excursion enters Canada, all participants are required to carry a valid passport. Outerwear is provided. Sport shoes and layered clothing are recommended. The ride is approximately 15 miles. Tour time may vary depending on group and customs.

On this amazing adventure you’ll walk on raised balance beams, cross exciting suspension bridges, and fly through the air on a series of ziplines! Join expert guides for the ride of a lifetime! Your adventure begins with a narrated drive through historic downtown Skagway and up the Klondike Highway. From the highway, a short nature hike brings you to the spectacular Adventure Park where expert guides will outfit you with state of the art safety equipment.

First you’ll enter an incredible series of ropes course crossings including burma loops, suspended bridges and raised balance beams. Next up is a fantastic series of six ziplines through the lush Alaskan canopy. Zoom from platform to platform while your friends and family cheer you on! Your heart will be pumping as you get ready for the “Walk the Plank” zip that soars high above the ground through the treetops! This adventure is perfect for all abilities and everyone will enjoy the amazing mountain views and excitement of effortlessly soaring through the air!

Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age. Maximum weight allowed is 300 lbs.

This fully guided wilderness hike begins with a brief 20 minute train ride aboard the Historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railway. You’ll ride through the wilderness to the Denver Valley trailhead located in the Tongass National Forest. Your hiking guide will accompany you through the dense coastal rainforest filled with old-growth trees, moss beds, and other flora. On your 3 to 5 mile hike, the trail occasionally intersects with the raging Skagway River and lookout points provide spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

The hike can be done as a casual stroll through the forest or as a more aggressive hike, depending on your preference. There’s plenty of opportunity for photography and there is potential for wildlife sightings. Bear, moose, and mountain goats all call this valley home. Guides will provide information about the region’s natural and gold rush history. Enjoy a refreshment before boarding the train for your return trip to town.

Note: Participants must be at least 9 years of age and in good physical condition. Dress in layers and wear sturdy walking shoes. The train returns from Canada, all participants are required to carry a valid passport. Tour duration includes approximately three hours (3 to 5 miles) on the trail.

Imagine the thrill of gliding through the top of a rich rainforest canopy along a series of dual cable zip lines and aerial bridges suspended between tall spruce, hemlock and cedar trees. Your professionally trained guides will outfit you with state of the art safety equipment and provide a detailed orientation, prior to mounting the first platform. Your rainforest canopy challenge features a flight over 8 zip lines and 3 suspension bridges. Progressively ease into the forest canopy along cables ranging from a short 100 feet to the 800 foot pulse pounding “Ben’s Revenge”. Discover Eagle Creek falls and cross 3 hanging sky bridges offering views of the virgin forest below. You'll be up to 135 feet above the forest floor offering fantastic wildlife viewing chances. Gear down at base camp and receive a custom cast Alaska Canopy Adventures medal, in recognition of your achievement. Upon completion of this once in a lifetime experience, enjoy a complimentary snack, view your photograph, shop in the General Store and take the opportunity to visit Alaska Wildlife's Reindeer and Raptor Center Exhibits before returning to town. Note: Participants must weigh at least 90 lbs. and no more than 250 lbs. Minimum height is 5 feet. All guests must be in general good health and have full use of their limbs. Pregnant women and those with a history of seizure disorders should not participate. All guests must wear closed toe shoes. No video cameras allowed while zipping. less

Join professional mountain guides for an exciting rock climbing and rappelling adventure on the stunning granite walls of Alaska! Your adventure begins with an interpretive drive through historic Skagway and up into the majestic White Pass Gold Route. A short hike through the temperate rainforest on an interpretive trail will bring you to the base of the spectacular rock face carved by retreating glaciers.

Here you’ll gear up with rock climbing shoes, helmet and harness and then you’re off to enjoy this incredible experience. Choose between over a dozen climbing routes, each ending in an amazing view of the Skagway River and the surrounding wilderness. You’ll also have an opportunity to try an awesome 70 foot rappel! This adventure is perfect for those looking to try rock climbing for the first time, as well as for experienced climbers. Climbing is not mandatory, you can simply enjoy the tour, a cliffside snack, breathtaking views and watch the others scale the cliffs.

NOTE: Participants must be at least 8 years, weigh no more than 350 lbs., be able to hike for a few minutes over uneven terrain and dress in warm clothing that allows for good flexibility. Climbing shoes, helmet and harness are provided.

An eco-rainforest adventure for those seeking excitement and exhilaration! Featuring seven zip lines, Alaska’s longest sky bridge, a 250-foot long mountain slide, and rappelling. Your adventure begins with a ride up the steep hillside in a custom all-terrain 4x4 Mercedes Unimog, to the outfitting chalet. After outfitting and an orientation, it’s an uphill hike via an improved rainforest trail to a ground-based practice zip line, where your guides introduce you to zipping. This is your introduction to 5,200 feet of dual cable zip lines, intersected with a 250-foot long suspension bridge, providing an aerial view of Bear Creek and a forest waterfall. You’ll rappel to the ground from the last tree platform. Speeding down the mountain slide will be one of the highlights of your zip line adventure. Board the Unimog for a forest hillside descent and transportation to the base camp, where you’ll be presented with a special award in recognition of your achievement. View your action photograph, shop in the General Store and take the opportunity to visit Alaska Wildlife's Reindeer and Raptor Center Exhibits at your leisure before departure for the dock. Note: Participants must be a minimum height of 50 inches, in good physical condition, and weigh between 70 lbs. and 250 lbs. Pregnant women and guests with injuries/seizure disorders are not admitted. Completion of a waiver and/or release form is required. Closed-toe shoes are required. Order of tour may vary. less