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Discover Exciting Skagway Alaska Tours

By Freida Michael


The port city of Skagway makes up part of the Alaska panhandle. The local economy relies heavily on tourism for economic stability and visitors are never at a loss to find something to do in this historic town. Skagway Alaska tours offer an affordable and convenient way to see the sights and learn about the local culture.

The natural beauty of Alaska is the main draw for most visitors. Outdoor adventure tours of all types provide guests with the opportunity to soak in the splendor while participating in exciting activities. Travelers can choose from packages that include railway rides, helicopter rides, paddle tours, and more. Sightseeing trips highlight the historic and cultural aspects of the city.

Those who are visiting the region for the first time can receive an overview of the city with a short tour around town. Stops may include Jewell Gardens, which was first planted in 1898 by a local Gold Rush stampeder named Henry Clark. Clark became famous for his gigantic rhubarb plants, which reached heights of four feet and more. Some of his original plantings are still thriving in the garden along with a wide variety of show vegetables and gorgeous flowers, including tulips, lilacs, and giant delphiniums.

The Garden City Glassworks Theater offers glassblowing demonstrations. Guests can participate in a glassblowing experience. They receive instruction on how to work with the molten glass and can even create their own glass souvenir.

White Pass Summit offers breathtaking views of the region from an altitude of 3,200 feet. Highlights along the way include Summit Lake, the Skagway overlook, Tormented Valley and Lower Reid waterfalls. Many visitors find it fascinating to wander through the Gold Rush Cemetery where they will find headstones nearly a century and a half old.

A railway tour takes guests to White Pass Summit or beyond. Those with a tighter schedule can the shorter trip along the narrow-gauge track to the Summit and back. Another option is to continue on to Carcross, Yukon and ride a bus back to Skagway via a different route.

Thrillseekers can book a boat tour through the Lynn Canal, the deepest and longest fjord on the continent. Passengers climb aboard a Zodiac Hurricane with seating for more than a dozen people. The captain takes guests on an exciting exploration of beaches, hidden coves, and mesmerizing waterfalls. Observant guests will have plenty of opportunities to view some of the region's wildlife along the way. Whales, eagles, and sea lions live in this habitat.

One of the most unique tour options offers guests the opportunity to explore the state sport at the Skagway Sled Dog and Musher Camp. Visitors learn all about what makes a great sled dog before going for a ride in a custom wheeled cart pulled by more than a dozen dogs. This opportunity is available throughout the year and includes a question and answer session with local mushers and interaction with Husky puppies.

Guided tours of Skagway offer visitors a great chance to get to know the town. Adventure tour operators offer everything from horseback rides in the mountains to zipline experiences in the rainforest. Affordable packages can suit any size budget.




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