Chilkoot Charters & Tours is a locally owned Skagway company that cruise passengers consistently rate as one of the best experiences of their Alaska trip. Guests love the small group feel the personal attention and guides who share local history stories and scenery in a way that feels more meaningful than crowded ship run tours.

Book as soon as your cruise itinerary is confirmed as tours sell out quickly.

At this time we do not offer discounts.

Yes. Child rates apply to children 12 years of age and younger.

Dress in layers so you can adjust to changing weather conditions.

Yes. We pick up from every cruise ship dock in Skagway. We return guests to the pier or into town at the end of the tour. We do not pick up or drop off in Haines.

Vehicles and guides are present at each dock. Vehicles are clearly marked “Chilkoot Charters & Tours” and guides hold signs with our name. Your confirmation includes our phone number if you need assistance.

Please meet at the end of the pier where your ship is docked. Do not go to a different dock, the train station, or board the train independently.

• A Chilkoot Charters & Tours representative will meet you at the end of your cruise ship pier.
• The representative will be holding a sign that reads “Chilkoot Charters & Tours.”
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure and wait for your guide.

There are four docks in Skagway and we pick up from all docks. You can confirm your ship’s assigned dock on the official schedule by selecting Skagway on the list. View the Skagway ship schedule.

Dock specific instructions

• Ore Dock ORE Walk to the end of the pier beside your ship and wait for your driver or guide with a Chilkoot Charters & Tours sign. You will see a parking lot for buses and a green weather shelter.
• Broadway Dock BRD Walk to the end of the pier and wait in the area in front of your ship. Look for the representative holding the Chilkoot Charters & Tours sign.
• Railroad Dock RRF Your ship will be tendering. After your tender arrives at the tender dock go to the top of the ramp and look for the Chilkoot Charters & Tours sign.
• Railroad Dock RRA Take the short ship shuttle about 150 yards to the end of the pier and look for the Chilkoot Charters & Tours sign. We will be standing where the shuttles let people off.

Hotel or Lodge Guests

• Pickup occurs at the front entrance 15 to 30 minutes before tour time for stays within Skagway city limits.

Look for clearly marked vehicles and guides holding signs that display “Chilkoot Charters & Tours.”

You may be dropped off in town or directly at your cruise ship.

Because our tours enter Canada all passengers must carry a valid passport and any required supporting documents such as visas or permanent resident cards. Photocopies and phone images are not accepted. No refunds are issued for failure to bring proper documentation.

Yes. We guarantee your timely return. If we were ever responsible for causing you to miss your ship we would ensure transport to the next port.

We are notified of delays by our port agent and the Skagway Port Authority. We will meet you at the dock and review options. If your ship arrives too late for your tour you will receive a full refund.

Yes. If your ship is scheduled for 7:00 AM there is ample time to make our 7:30 AM departure. Ships with a 7:00 AM arrival time typically arrive in port between 5:30 and 6:15 AM. This leaves time for the longshoreman to secure the ship. Disembarkation will begin at 7:00 AM. Please plan to be among the first off the ship. We will be waiting at the end of the pier with a “Chilkoot Charters & Tours” sign.

7:30 AM Bennett Scenic Journey available for ships departing at 4:30 PM or later. 9:30 AM Bennett Scenic Journey available for ships departing at 6:30 PM or later.

7:30 AM Yukon Rail & Bus available for ships departing at 4:00 PM or later. 9:30 AM Yukon Rail & Bus available for ships departing at 6:00 PM or later.

The 12:30 PM White Pass Summit Rail & Bus is available only to guests on ships departing at 5:00 PM or later. The 1:00 PM White Pass & Yukon Suspension Bridge is available only to guests on ships departing at 6:30 PM or later.

1. White Pass Summit Rail & Bus

• Duration 3.75 hours
• Train 1 hour 45 minutes
• Bus about 1 hour 30 minutes with scenic stops
• Lunch not included
• Route Skagway to Fraser British Columbia about 50 miles round trip

Enjoy a signature Skagway adventure that blends a ride on the White Pass Railroad with a guided bus tour complete with photo opportunities and personalized tour narration.

2. White Pass Summit Rail & Yukon Suspension Bridge

• Duration 4.75 hours
• Train 1 hour 45 minutes
• Bus about 1 hour 45 minutes
• Suspension Bridge stop about 45 minutes
• Lunch not included
• Route Skagway to the Yukon Suspension Bridge about 60 miles round trip

Adds dramatic views and exhibits at the Tutshi River canyon bridge.

3. Yukon Rail & Bus with optional dogcart ride

• Duration 7.5 hours
• Train 1 hour 45 minutes
• Bus about 4 hours 15 minutes with scenic and wildlife photo stops
• Lunch included
• Extras admission to Husky Puppy Camp and the Yukon Wildlife Museum at Caribou Crossing Trading Post
• Route Skagway to Emerald Lake Yukon Territory about 156 miles round trip

Full day into the Yukon with Emerald Lake and optional dogcart rides.

4. Bennett Scenic Journey

• Duration 8 hours
• Train 4 hours 15 minutes longest rail experience
• Bus about 2 hours 30 minutes with photo stops
• Lunch included and served on board between Bennett and Carcross
• Route Skagway to Emerald Lake Yukon Territory about 156 miles round trip
• Unique feature only tour that covers the full length of Bennett Lake

Signature full length rail experience through wilderness and gold rush history.

Yes. Emerald Lake is included on the Bennett Scenic Journey, the Yukon Rail & Bus, and the Yukon Adventure & Suspension Bridge excursion.

The best opportunities are on the Yukon Rail & Bus, the Bennett Scenic Journey, and the Yukon Adventure & Suspension Bridge excursion. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Yes. Dogcart rides can be purchased at the lunch facility on the Yukon Rail & Bus and the Yukon Adventure & Suspension Bridge excursion.

Lunch is provided on 7.25 hour 7.5 hour and 8 hour tours.

Yukon Rail & Bus and Yukon Adventure & Suspension Bridge BBQ chicken baked potato coleslaw homemade roll coffee or tea and all you can eat cake donuts. Vegetarian option Dahl soup.

Bennett Scenic Journey Hearty turkey sandwich macaroni salad chips dessert coffee or tea. Vegetarian option a veggie sandwich instead of turkey.

We operate 25 passenger buses with full view windows air conditioning and comfortable seating. All vehicles are fully licensed and insured for Alaska and Canada.

Our vehicles are not wheelchair or motorized scooter accessible. Small collapsible walkers fitting within 30″ × 10″ × 30″ may be accommodated when space allows.

We cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Collapsible walkers and small umbrella strollers may be allowed if they meet size requirements of 30″ × 10″ × 30″.

Train time varies by tour. Most excursions include 1 hour 45 minutes on the train. The Bennett Scenic Journey includes about 4 hours on the train.

Payment is processed when the reservation is made.

A five percent cancellation fee applies to all cancellations. Cancellations within 48 hours of departure are not refundable. Full refunds are issued when a ship does not arrive or arrives too late.