Description
- Round-trip transportation from your Skagway cruise ship terminal!
- English-speaking and trained Skagway River Float Shore Excursion guides!
- Scenic drive along the Taiya River Inlet and potential wildlife sightings!
- A peaceful, educational river float shore excursion down the Taiya River!
- A light snack after the float!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Skagway and Alaska!
After meeting your Skagway River Float Excursion guide in downtown Skagway, you will take a scenic 35-minute drive along the coast of the Taiya Inlet to the Dyea Valley. The town of Dyea was located at the convergence of the Taiya River and the Taiya Inlet on the south side of the Chilkoot Pass. From here, thousands of hopeful gold seekers set out on the Chilkoot Trail that climbed through the pass and onto the Yukon. With the completion of the White Pass and Yukon Railroad in nearby Skagway, the town of Dyea disappeared almost overnight. All that remains now are a few foundations and some scraps of wood, which have returned to nature. On the drive, keep your eyes peeled as you may spot seals and eagles.
Before starting your Alaska river float cruise excursion, you will see the start of the famous Chilkoot Trail, the gateway to the Klondike, where thousands journeyed in the pursuit of gold in the 1890s. It is in a section of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Upon arrival, you will meet your Alaska shore excursion guides who will get you geared up for your river float. You will then board your river raft/float with a maximum of only nine other guests and your excursion captain/guide.
As you float down the gentle Taiya River, your Skagway river float guide will point out native plants, and any wildlife (Bald Eagles are common, and bear once the salmon start running) and tell stories of the area's fascinating history while you enjoy the scenic river and mountain views. Sit back and relax as your captain does all the paddling. Float time on the river is approximately 40 - 45 minutes depending on the current that day.
After the float portion of your Skagway Alaska Shore Excursion, take time to enjoy a light snack before boarding your transportation for the 30-minute drive back to town and your Skagway cruise ship terminal. If time allows, a short photo stop at the Skagway scenic overlook will be taken, for a panoramic view of the town.
Where we meet
For this Skagway Scenic River Float Cruise Shore Excursion in Alaska, you will meet your local excursion guide right at your Skagway cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
For the Skagway Scenic River Float Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
