TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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Yukon Private Tour: Lakes, Wilderness, and Hidden Gems 6.5 hr
TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10
Below average
397 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Skagway
- 6 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 4, 2026
Explore Yukon’s lakes, Carcross Desert, and Emerald Lake on a 6.5-hour private tour with a local guide and transportation.
About this tour
Trade the crowds for quiet lakes, mountain scenery, and a surprising stretch of desert on this private Yukon tour. With a local guide and transportation included, explore the region at an easy pace with your own group.
The journey takes in Tutshi Lake and Tagish Lake, where still waters meet rugged mountain views. Stop at the “Welcome To Alaska” and “Yukon” signs for photos, then discover Bove Island and the striking Carcross Desert. In Carcross, enjoy time to explore a welcoming town known for its local culture and history. The route also visits Emerald Lake before returning. The tour lasts 6.5 hours and is led in English; bring an original, valid passport for the day.
See the contrasts that make this corner of Yukon memorable, from serene lakeshores to desert landscapes. Book your private Yukon tour and discover these hidden gems with a local guide.
Highlights
- Admire the mountain-framed waters of Tutshi and Tagish lakes
- Spot the unexpected Carcross Desert amid Yukon wilderness
- Explore Carcross and its local culture and history
- Take in Bove Island and Emerald Lake
- Travel privately with a local guide
What's included
Included
- Professional local tour guide
- Transportation
Not included
- Food and drinks
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 1 review
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.22 / 5 · 396 reviews
Important information
- A valid original passport is required on the day of travel
- Private tour for your group only
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.22 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
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 3.8.
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- Viator
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