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Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog

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6½ Hour Duration
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From pick-up to drop-off
Passports Required
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For entrance into Canada
Lunch Included
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BBQ Chicken Lunch in Yukon (vegan Indian Dahl option available)
1-Mile Dogsled Ride
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On customized cart with husky teams

Description

There is a reason that visiting the Yukon is one of the most popular Skagway shore excursions. This full-day scenic tour starts in Skagway and begins with a beautiful, picturesque ride north over the White Pass summit to Canada’s Yukon Territory, paralleling the White Pass scenic railway. The Yukon Discovery & Sled Dog Tour is narrated with local Klondike history by your guide and contains photo opportunities just about everywhere you look. What separates this tour from the Yukon Discovery Tour is an extra bonus: an exciting 1-mile ride on a customized, wheeled cart with authentic Iditarod huskies. Once you arrive in the Yukon, you'll stop for lunch at Wild Adventure Yukon. Your free time provides the opportunity to not only view the husky puppies but to experience what it’s like riding behind a team of these elite canine athletes. Along the ride, the local mushers, who are professional racers in the winter, share stories about what it’s like training, caring for, and racing up to 90 dogs at a time!

Climb aboard the 12-passenger wheeled training cart while mushers ready the teams. As guides add each new dog to the line, you'll hear each dog's excitement as they can't wait to take off running. During this time, you will have the opportunity to experience the team dynamics, social order, and passion of your dog team. After the team of 8-12 dogs is ready, the musher drops the brake and you're off. The sled dogs respond instantaneously to the musher's commands, forking right, then left, as you meander through the forested trail, specially designed to train these canine athletes in the off-season.

A 1-mile ride is the perfect amount of time to see the team respond to mushing commands, and romp in their watering pools. This exhilarating portion of the trip is approximately 15 minutes long and provides time for team hookup, safety briefing, and your ride through the forest. Time on the trail can vary due to conditions, temperatures, and the team of dogs. Following the tour, feel free to wander through the incredible Wildlife Gallery and RCMP Heritage Centre, and pet the animals in the farm area.

Weather: Although rare, the Yukon can experience heat events. Should this occur the HOT PAW Protocol will be put into action. This program offers time with the sled dogs, and mushers where you will be taken on a tour of the trail with a sled dog co-pilot. You will learn about the races, preparation, and training. 

You may consider the Yukon Discovery Tour which includes all the same features without the husky dog experience.


What's Included

Round Trip Transportation
Knowledgeable Guides
Lunch
Admission Fees
Guide Gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Will we see wildlife?
Of the various Skagway tours, the Yukon adventures have one of the strongest opportunities for wildlife viewing. Tours entering Yukon include a chance of encountering caribou, sheep, mountain goats, and sometimes even bears and moose. While your chances are good, we cannot guarantee wildlife sightings.
Are there shopping opportunities?

Yes! In Yukon, we'll stop at Wild Adventure Yukon, as well as the historic town of Carcross, both with opportunities for Canadian souvenirs.

Are there photo opportunities?
Yes! There are opportunities and pull-outs along the way to get off the bus and take pictures.
What type of vehicles are used?
For this particular tour, comfortable custom mini-coaches are provided, with a 14-to-28 passenger capacity. All feature large touring windows, bucket seats and PA systems for the guide to communicate along the way.
What is served for lunch?

A stop at Wild Adventure Yukon includes a homemade BBQ chicken lunch with baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and their famous all-you-can-eat donuts. As a vegetarian option, an Indian Dahl replaces the chicken portion of the meal.

Why are passports required for this tour?
This tour enters Canada’s Yukon Territory and passports will be required to go through the Canadian customs post, as well as to re-enter the United States. Passports are required for all adults and children 16 or older. Children 15 and under should have an original or certified copy or birth certificate or a Passport. If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a notarized letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Some nationalities may also require a Canada and/or USA Visa. (Single-entry is acceptable). Please bring all original documentation, no copies are allowed. If passengers show up for the tour without the proper ID, they will not be allowed to board. While we will attempt to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made, and no refund will be given under these circumstances. Passengers with felonies, DUI, or criminal charges are not allowed entry into Canada.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
Passports Required
While wildlife sightings are common, they are never guaranteed!
Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City
Skagway

Duration
6h 30min

Guest Rate
$199


Itinerary • 6h 30min • 6 activities

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During pick-up, either at your cruise dock or in downtown Skagway if you are staying locally, your guides will check everyone's passport to ensure the tour group can enter Canada.

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10 minutes
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Embark on a scenic and fully-narrated, historic drive up the Klondike Highway all the way to Carcross, Yukon Territory. Along the way, take several stops for photos & views.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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For lunch, enjoy BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Rolls, and Donuts. If you need vegetarian or other dietary options, please let us know in advance.

Duration
45 minutes
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Experience 30 minutes of dog mushing with a professional Iditarod musher in a wheeled cart. The mushing itself is a 15-minute ride, while you also get time to learn about the sport!

Duration
30 minutes
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Hop back in the mini-coach to drive further North to Emerald Lake, before turning around to head back to Skagway. A highlight of the return trip is the stop at the "Welcome to Alaska" sign.

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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At the conclusion of your tour, you can ask to be dropped in downtown Skagway to explore the historic town, or be taken back to your cruise ship.

Duration
10 minutes

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