Yukon Sled Dogs & Summit Combo
A 4.5-hour adventure across the White Pass to a remote Yukon sled dog camp — complete with a 15–20 minute cart ride pulled by real working sled dogs training for the Iditarod and Yukon Quest.
Highlights
- 15–20 minute cart ride pulled by real working sled dogs
- Meet mushers training teams for the Yukon Quest and Iditarod
- Learn mushing commands and summer training techniques
- Meet future athlete puppies hoping for their chance on the pack
- White Pass Summit, "Welcome to Alaska" sign, and "Welcome to Yukon" photo stops
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to run with a real Yukon sled dog team, this is your day. Skagway’s wooden boardwalks and Gold Rush tales fade behind you as you follow the Klondike Highway through the mountains toward a remote sled dog camp in the Yukon. The ancestors of these legendary dogs once ran these same trails — not in a quest for gold, nor even the medals their owners might covet, but simply for the love of running.
At camp, the energy jumps the moment the bus stops — dogs barking, lines snapping tight, tails spinning as they lean into their harnesses. You’ll climb into a 6-passenger UTV that the team pulls along winding forest trails and past a mountain lake, the engine there to help on hills so the dogs get a real workout without being overstrained. It’s the way they actually train in summer — and an unforgettable ride for you.
On the way back toward the ship, at each photo stop, you can now picture dog teams threading this same route in winter darkness, yelping and straining with delight.
What’s included
- Land tour via 13-passenger bus
- Entry to the Tagish Lake Sled Dog Camp
- 15–20 minute sled dog cart ride
- Multiple photo stops including “Welcome to Alaska” sign and White Pass Summit
- 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. Snacks and drinks are available at the gift shop at the musher’s camp.
Itinerary
Departure
- Meet outside your ship or at Centennial Park
En route
- Drive straight to the camp
- Commentary about Skagway and the Gold Rush
- Cross into Canada (passport required)
Destination
- 45+ minutes at Tutshi Lake Sled Dog Camp
- 15–20 minute dog mushing experience
- Meet puppies and dogs
- Educational talk with real mushers or trainers
- Learn about the Yukon Quest and Iditarod races
Return
- “Welcome to the Yukon” sign photo stop (time permitting)
- Multiple photo stops along the Klondike Highway
- Get dropped off at your ship or in town
What to bring
- Layered clothing — rainforest meets alpine tundra
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
- Camera
- $1 bills or quarters for musher-approved puppy treats (they never get enough)
- Cash or card for optional snacks and souvenirs
Good to know
Guests traveling together who don’t want the cart ride can book the Pet the Puppies tour at the same departure time and ride on the same bus.
Ride at your own risk. The dog cart ride isn’t recommended for people with back problems, heart conditions, who are pregnant, or who have other medical conditions that may be affected. The cart travels over rough terrain with sudden starts, stops, and swerves. Hang on with both hands. Skagway Tours does not operate the musher’s camp; all liability for the ride is with camp management.
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.