Skagway Gold Rush and Waterfalls Tour, 3 hr

Follow Skagway’s Gold Rush story from its historic streets into the mountain scenery of the Klondike Highway. On this 3-hour Skagway Gold Rush and Waterfalls Tour, a year-round local guide shares the characters and history that shaped this frontier town, along with insight into life in Southeast Alaska.

Travel toward White Pass, pausing at scenic overlooks for views of the harbor, cruise port, and surrounding peaks. Visit the Gold Rush Cemetery, where stories of Skagway’s boomtown era bring the past into focus, then take a short walk through coastal rainforest to Reid Falls. The route also features Pitchfork Falls and a photo stop at the Welcome to Alaska sign. Comfortable transportation connects the stops, while the small-group setting keeps the experience personal. Light walking is involved, and a wheelchair lift can be arranged in advance.

With local narration and flexible drop-off in downtown Skagway or at the cruise dock, this Skagway Gold Rush and Waterfalls Tour makes it easy to see historic landmarks and dramatic scenery in one outing. Come ready for changing weather, bring comfortable shoes, and discover the stories and landscapes beyond town.