Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour
The Chilkoot Hike and Float Tour is an active, family-oriented hiking adventure along the world famous Chilkoot Trail. This wilderness hike takes place in the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Learn about the Gold Rush, Native Alaskan, and natural history of the region.
Depart Skagway for a 10-mile (16 km) scenic van tour along the coastline to the Chilkoot Trail trailhead and then enjoy 1.5 to 2 hours of hiking and 40 minutes on the raft. The hike is moderately strenuous so please be in good condition. Have your camera ready for occasional wildlife sightings both on land and in the water. Get away from the crowds in Skagway and get immersed in the natural beauty of the Dyea valley during the coastal forest hike and while floating down the peaceful river.
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Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float
Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Skagway Shore Excursion Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chilkoot Trail
Hike first 2 miles of historic Chilkoot Trail.
Travel to and from the Chilkoot Trail on the Dyea road from Skagway. Distance is about 9 miles each way.
Dyea
You will be traveling through the Dyea valley on the river raft after the hiking portion on the Chilkoot Trail.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Chilkoot trail hike and float tour
- Port pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Please see voucher for details regarding your departure point
- Please note: this is an active tour, so it is recommended to be in good physical condition and wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Maximum per raft/group is 11
- Minimum age is 5
- No Joint problems or balance issues
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: Look for a representative holding a SKAGWAY FLOAT TOURS sign. Please be 10-15 minutes early. WE MEET YOU AT YOUR CRUISE SHIP PIER MEETING AREA. This is after you get off your ship. Do not go to a different cruise ship pier than yours. Alternatively, you may meet at our office downtown at 3rd and Broadway in the Golden North Hotel Lobby. Look for the Large Golden Dome on the top of the building. Please check in with the office staff so we know you are meeting there instead of your ship pier. Ship pickup is default for all cruise ship passengers unless you check in at our office for pickup or call ahead to change your pickup.
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Ticket Redemption
MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: Look for representative holding a SKAGWAY FLOAT TOURS sign. Please be 10-15 minutes early. We meet you at YOUR cruise ship pier tour meeting area. Do not go to a different cruise ship pier than yours. Alternatively, you may meet at our office downtown at 3rd and Broadway in the Golden North Hotel Lobby. Look for the Large Golden Dome on the top of the building. Please check in with the office staff so we know you are meeting there instead of your ship pier. Chilkoot Trail Hike & Float Tour includes scenic 10-mile coastal van drive to Dyea with 2 mile moderate-strenuous hike of 1.5-2 hours, approx. 40-minute float on Taiya River, and light snack. Tour duration is approx. 4 hours. Tour operates in rainy weather, please dress in layers, including waterproof rain jacket (and rain pants if desired). Wear sturdy walking shoes with good traction. Life jacket, Rubber boots, and Rain Poncho (if needed) are provided for the raft portion. Hiking pole available. Please be in good physical condition for the moderate-strenuous hike. If you have knee, ankle, back, balance. or other health issues, please consider your participation in this tour. If you are not able to hike, we have an alternative and you will meet up for the float portion. The alternate is not an equivalent of the Chilkoot hike and can involve wait time. Please advise in the Special Requirements when booking if you may need this service. Due to safety reasons and tour schedule, our guides will strongly advise you to do the alternate if they feel your participation in the Chilkoot hike to be too strenuous for your ability level. All participants must sign a Visitor Acknowledgement of Risks at the beginning of tour. Children under 18 require parent/guardian signature. Minimum age is 5 years old. Maximum group size is 11. Groups over 11 will be divided into second group with second guide/raft and potential other guests.
