OVERVIEW
Zip over to Skagway on a fast ferry and then drive through the majestic mountains into Canada for a memorable meal. As the ferry speeds through the sheltered waters of Chilkoot Inlet, you will behold Alaska’s natural beauty in all its glory. The views will become even more jaw-dropping as you ascend into the wilderness beyond Skagway on the Klondike Highway, a mountain passage that was a path into the gold fields during the late 1890s. The guide will regale you with colorful tales as you pass landmarks such as Dead Horse Gulch and pause for photos of the Welcome to the Yukon sign. Ahead lies the Yukon Suspension Bridge, which spans the whitewater rapids of the Tutshi River. The lengthy bridge will sway as you walk across it, which adds to the thrill of being 65 feet above the raging river. Your reward will be a lunch of bison chili at a café overlooking the bridge.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride a high-speed ferry from Haines to Skagway while admiring the glorious scenery.
• Drive along the Klondike Highway, the mountainous path gold-rush prospectors followed.
• Hear entertaining commentary about the history of the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s.
• Walk across the raging Tutshi River on a suspension bridge that tends to sway in the wind.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch of bison chili at a café overlooking the bridge.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.
