What to do and see in Skagway, Alaska (AK): The Best Hiking & Camping Tours

Packer Expeditions offers day hikes on wilderness trails not accessible by road, a sea kayak trip on a lake in British Columbia combined with a scenic ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway, and guided and catered backpacking on the world famous Chilkoot Trail.

Join us on the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float as you retrace the steps of the gold seekers of 1898 on the Historic Chilkoot Trail. You will begin your journey in Skagway with a 20min drive out to the Chilkoot Trail head. From there you will embark on a 2 mile hike (350 ft elevation gain) lead by our very knowledgeable guides, as they tell you stories of the gold rush, point out flora and fauna along the trail, and look for signs of wildlife. Once your hike is complete, you will enjoy a scenic float on our 18ft ore framed rafts down the Taiya river (no white water). Once at the take out, enjoy warm beverages and a snack before heading back to town.

We are the premier shore excursion tour operators in Skagway and Haines, Alaska. Locally owned and operated for over 25 years, we offer over 25 incredible tours and adventures in Skagway and Haines. From an active strenuous hike to the top of a mountain, to a gentle float trip through the Bald Eagle Preserve, we have a tour for everyone. Whether zip-lining through the treetops of the Alaskan rainforest, hiking on the historic Chilkoot Trail then floating down a river with eagles and salmon, or canoeing on an aquamarine alpine lake at White Pass, you’ll be sure to have the experience of a lifetime. We specialize in guided trips that immerse you in the vast natural beauty of Alaska.

Housed within the family friendly Alaska 360 at Dredge Town, along the banks of the picturesque Skagway River, lies the uniquely Alaskan 40 Below Experience and Alaska Sled Dog Demonstration. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcomed throughout the Klondike Goldfields and are encouraged to join the Gold Rush Staff for an hour of laughter, petting dogs and and holding puppies. Designed and developed by the Gold Rush Team, championed by 7-time Iditarod Finisher Matt Hayashida, the Alaska Sled Dog Demonstration introduces you to the rigors of modern day racing and the demands of the trail through dryland training techniques and demonstrations. Learn about our state sport of dog mushing, pet some real Iditarod sled dogs, watch them in action and hold some puppies. The ultimate Alaskan experience!

Offering custom, small-group tours in Skagway, Alaska. Owner-operator Thomas Pickerel has 27 years of experience showing his amazing backyard to Alaskan visitors. 2018 was the inaugural year of his company, Skagway Yukon Custom Van Tours, and it went great! With a maximum group size of six, my van allows for a more personal connection and easy communication. Why not go with the guy that has the most experience driving tours in Skagway? I am that guy, and I'd be honored and happy to show you why I still like my amazing office, which stretches 75 miles from Skagway, Alaska to Emerald Lake, Yukon Territory. You owe it to yourself to be nice to yourself, and travel changes your life, always in a good way.