Skagway Trip Overview
If horses are more your style, then you’re in luck! As the only horseback excursion in Southeast Alaska, you’ll ride you through the lush portions of the Tongass National Forest and past the old ghost town of Dyea! Your guides will tell you the tales of the area’s storied gold rush beginnings! Before you know it, you’ll emerge onto the flats with an immaculate view of the Taiya inlet. Unleash your inner cowboy and come see for yourself why we’re one of the top rated tour operators in Alaska!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Skagway, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Skagway, Alaska, United States
If horses are more your style, then you’re in luck! As the only horseback excursion in Southeast Alaska, you’ll ride you through the lush portions of the Tongass National Forest and past the old ghost town of Dyea! Your guides will tell you the tales of the area’s storied gold rush beginnings! Before you know it, you’ll emerge onto the flats with an immaculate view of the Taiya inlet. Unleash your inner cowboy and come see for yourself why we’re one of the top rated tour operators in Alaska!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center, 291 Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
For one hour and forty-five minutes you will ride through the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Along the way, your knowledgeable guides will entertain you with tales from the crazed Klondike Gold Rush, such as the boom and bust of the town of Dyea. You’ll pass by some of the few remaining signs of what was once a scrambling gold rush town of 10,000, including the Slide Cemetery. Then you will ride out of the rainforest and onto the Dyea flats overlooking the northern tip of the Lynn Canal. Discover why the locals come here to view wildlife such as eagles and the salmon run. Soak in the serenity and marvel at the majestic mountains, streams, and Alaskan wildflowers. This adventure is sure to invigorate those who have been lured to Alaska by tales of its spectacular and inspiring beauty.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Alaska Excursions, 2 Mile Klondike Highway, Skagway, AK 99840
After an entertaining historic tour through charming Skagway and along the breathtaking coastline, you will arrive at our ranch in Dyea. Your experienced guides will give you a safety presentation, then help you onto your very own horse!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Chilkoot Trail, Alaska
Trail head
The Chilkoot Trail is a 33-mile (53 km) trail through the Coast Mountains that leads from Dyea to Bennett, British Columbia, in Canada.
Pass By: Gold Rush Cemetery, Intersection of Main St and 23rd, Skagway, AK
Along the way, your knowledgeable guides will entertain you with tales from the crazed Klondike Gold Rush, such as the boom and bust of the town of Dyea. You’ll pass by some of the few remaining signs of what was once a scrambling gold rush town of 10,000, including the Slide Cemetery
