Day 6 Skagway - White Pass Scenic Railway

Duration: 2hr 45 min
Available: Day 6 8:00 am
Activity Level: Mild - Full participation may require leisurely walking over primarily even surfaces. There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal amount of cobblestones or uneven surfaces, and some standing for extended periods of time.
 
Overview
Delight in Skagway’s breathtaking mountain scenery and explore the fascinating history of the area as you travel along the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Enjoy spectacular panoramic vistas while seated in a vintage rail car, passing sky-high evergreens and snow-capped peaks. Listen along as your guide shares tales of the Klondike Gold Rush and construction of the 19th century narrow gauge railroad. Admire picturesque views of sprawling White Pass and its towering 2,800-foot summit.
 
Highlights
Scenic Train Ride: Travel in a vintage rail car along White Pass and Yukon Route Road, with spectacular views.
Historical Landmarks: Hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush and history behind the construction of the 19th century gauge railroad.
White Pass: The rugged area's trail, controlled by the Chilkoot Indians until 1887, was navigated during the Klondike Gold Rush.
 
Important details and advisements
Order of sites visited may vary.
Visibility may vary based on weather conditions.