TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
Photo 1 / 6
Skagway Chilkoot Trail Hike, Float, and Summit Drive 6 hr
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
GoodTop 21% in Skagway
52 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Skagway
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Hike the Chilkoot Trail, float the Taiya River, and take in White Pass mountain scenery on this six-hour Skagway adventure.
About this tour
Hike a stretch of the Chilkoot Trail, float the Taiya River, and take in alpine scenery on this six-hour Skagway adventure. With a naturalist river guide leading the way, you’ll experience the landscape on foot and from the water before heading into the mountains by van.
Begin with a hike along the first two miles of the Chilkoot Trail. Then climb aboard a stable 18-foot raft for a guided float down the scenic Taiya River. Afterward, pause riverside for a snack and warm beverage. The journey continues up White Pass, north of Skagway, where towering mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes create a dramatic backdrop. A photo stop at the Welcome to Alaska sign comes before the return to Skagway through U.S. customs.
This Skagway Chilkoot Trail hike and float pairs active exploration with a relaxing river journey and sweeping mountain views. Bring a current valid passport, dress for all-weather conditions, and come ready for a physically demanding outing.
Highlights
- Hike the first two miles of the historic Chilkoot Trail with a naturalist river guide
- Float down the scenic Taiya River in a stable 18-foot raft
- Enjoy a riverside snack and warm beverage after your float
- Take in views of mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes along White Pass
- Stop for a photo at the Welcome to Alaska sign
What's included
Included
- Trekking poles
- Rubber boots
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Rain poncho if needed
- Personal flotation device
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
-
View on ViatorViator
4.90 / 5 · 52 reviews
Important information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
- A high level of physical fitness is recommended
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries
- Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
- The return route passes through U.S. customs
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 52 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Skagway
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 21% in Skagway means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Skagway by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Skagway
How many tours in Skagway have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.
0
20
40
60
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
4.9
- GetYourGuide
- Viator
More Day Hikes in Skagway
TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10
TourTruth score 5.6 out of 10
from $255.53
on Viator