Bennett Scenic Journey via Rail and Road
Tour Times: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM
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Why people love this tour
Exploring Skagway and the Yukon into Canada is a highlight of Alaskan adventures. This tour takes you along the gold rush route and people say it feels like a step into history.
8 hours (approx.)
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Easy
Overview
Immerse yourself in Skagway’s premier rail-and-minicoach adventure! Travel 67.5 historic miles (approximately 4.5 hours) by train between Skagway, Alaska, and Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada—following the very route taken by Klondike Gold Rush stampeders in 1898. Paired with a scenic mini-coach journey along the legendary Klondike Highway, this tour offers the perfect blend of Canadian and Alaskan wilderness and history.
Join us for a truly unique and captivating journey into the heart of the Bennett Lake region. Accessible only by the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad or by hiking the world-famous Chilkoot Trail, Bennett, British Columbia, offers an exclusive and extraordinary experience. Long an important stop along the WP&YR, Bennett was once a bustling Gold Rush boomtown. During your 45-minute visit to Lake Bennett, explore the beautifully preserved 1910 Bennett Station, now a historic museum featuring fascinating exhibits on the Gold Rush and White Pass history. You’ll also enjoy time to wander the Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site on a self-guided walking tour.
A hearty boxed turkey sandwich lunch—complete with chips, a side, and dessert—is provided during the train journey between Bennett and Carcross. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request (will be asked during checkout).
At the foot of Lake Bennett lies Carcross, historically known as “Caribou Crossing.” The 1910 Carcross Station, located lakeside, is a designated Heritage Railway Station. Upon arrival, guests transfer to a comfortable tour vehicle for a visit to Emerald Lake, the most photographed lake in the Yukon Territory. As you travel back to Skagway, professional guides will entertain you with engaging stories, local lore, and captivating tales from the Gold Rush era. With multiple scenic stops along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture unforgettable photos of cascading waterfalls, rushing rivers, towering mountains, glaciers, historic landmarks, and breathtaking panoramic views.
Complimentary drop off service is provided in downtown Skagway or at the cruise ship docks at the conclusion of your tour.
What's Included
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Round trip transportation from the cruise ship
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4.5 hour train between Skagway and Carcross
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45 minute visit to Lake Bennett, BC
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Boxed Lunch on the train
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45 minute visit to Lake Bennett, BC
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Return via mini-coach with professional guide
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Photo stop at Emerald Lake
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Drop off in Skagway or at the cruise ship
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Tips/Gratuities
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Beverages
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Personal Expenses
Considerations
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The train and connecting tour vehicles are not wheel chair accessible.
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We can accommodate small collapsible walkers only. No scooters or wheelchairs of any kind are permitted.
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Smoking is prohibited on the train and tour vehicles.
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As this tour operates in the wilderness, hours away from medical facilities - it is not recommended for guests with serious medical conditions or children 2 years of age and younger.
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Cancellations made 8 days or less prior to the tour date will incur cancellation charges.
Special Instructions
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This tour is available Monday through Friday only.
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This tour typically starts operating in late-May and concludes in early-September each year.
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The 730am departure takes the train first and returns via mini-coach. The 930am departure will do the reverse order (mini-coach first and finishes with the train back to Skagway).
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As this tour crosses international borders - all guests are required to bring their passport. Passport cards, Nexus, Sentri or Enhanced Driver's License are also allowed (please note, Enhanced Driver's Licenses are not Real IDs and are only issued in 5 US states). All documents need to be on your person at the time of your tour. Photocopies or pictures of required documentation are NOT permitted. Children ages 15 and younger only need a birth certificate if they are a US or Canadian citizen.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Bennett Scenic Journey via Rail and Road
Per Adult
USD $ 359.00
Per Child - Ages 12 and under
USD $ 249.00
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