Winter Wonderland Yukon
A 3.5-hour shoulder-season tour across the White Pass when snow still crowns the summit or fresh powder dusts the peaks. Gold Rush stories, seasonal drama, and (weather permitting) a chance to play in the snow.
Highlights
- See the Klondike during seasonal transition — spring snow or fall's first dusting
- Snow play at a scenic overlook (weather permitting)
- Gold Rush stories with winter context — avalanches, spring thaws, and stampeder relief
- A wilder side of the landscape than midsummer shows
- Smaller crowds and a more intimate pace
Spring snowballs and fall snow-dusted peaks — Winter Wonderland is about seeing the Klondike during transition. Early season: snow still on the White Pass, sometimes close enough to tromp through. Late season: bright gold hillsides giving way overnight to white-topped mountains.
Your guide weaves Gold Rush stories with seasonal drama: spring thaws that turned trails to knee-deep mush, avalanches on the Chilkoot, the strange relief stampeders felt when winter locked the route solid. Travel the Klondike Highway for summit views, photo stops, and quiet moments. See a wilder side of this place than midsummer ever shows.
What’s included
- Land tour via 13-passenger bus
- Tour guide and narration along the journey
- Multiple photo stops
- Highlights of Skagway and the Klondike Highway
- Snow play stop (weather permitting)
- Pickup & drop-off at cruise docks
- Our All Aboard guarantee — we run on ship time and have never missed a departure
What’s not included
Lunch isn’t included, but you’re welcome to bring food and drinks to enjoy on the bus.
Itinerary
Departure
- Meet near your ship or at Centennial Park
En route
- Historic city tour of Skagway
- Klondike Highway drive with Gold Rush and seasonal commentary
- Sights along the way: Brackett Wagon Road, Pitchfork Falls, Moore Creek Bridge, snow-covered peaks
- Cross into Canada (passport required)
- White Pass Summit views (weather dependent)
Destinations
- Snow play at a scenic overlook (weather permitting)
- Seasonal photo stops
- Stories about stampeders’ encounters with spring thaws and winter travel
Return
You choose: get dropped off at your ship or in town. Just let the driver know.
What to bring
- Layered clothing — winter conditions possible at the summit
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm, closed-toe shoes with grip (for snow play)
- Camera
- Tips for great service are always welcome
No passport, no tour, no kidding. Every Skagway Tours route crosses into Canada. Arriving without your passport means riding straight back to the ship, and missed tours aren’t refundable.