Tons of beautiful photo ops! Pillai says a completedArriveCan appwill still be required to cross the border. Comfortable seating with large windows and a knowledgeable commentary pointing out highlights. Loved our day on the White Pass Railroad. Fears over long delays at the border kept some companies in limbo wondering if theyd be able to operate at all after two years of pandemic-related shutdowns. The guide was knowledge and the views were beautiful. Our engineer was extremely knowledgeable about all the sites that he pointed out to us. For train enthusiasts, history buffs and nature seekers this tour is top of the line. The train was great! The guides made the trip interesting. This is a must do in Skagway; simply breathtaking. Awesome experience. The views along the route were amazing! Highly recommended excursion. Great guide also. Great views but friends who took a bus tour came back with some incredible photos of a great deal more wild life including black bear and very large brown bear. Kids may get bored as the only activities are sitting and taking photos. So much beauty, history, and fun. Great tour, beautiful views and history lesson along the way too. The train ride was great. This tour has limitedwheelchair accesible seating available upon request. I would recommend anyone visiting Skagway to take the train. It gave the history of the region along side breathtaking scenery. Thank you! You do not board right by the ship. I loved the scenery. If you're in to photography, this tour has some perfect shots for your portfolio! We felt safe. Thanks for running a great operation. The scenery is amazingly beautiful. Very pretty scenery. Recommend folks to do this one. Had a great time. The crew is very knowledgeable. The views were spectacular though! Early train at 8:15 was not busy so it was easy to move around and get photo's. It was a long time to sit. The train was comfortable with great views of the landscape. Would recommend to everyone. Great ride. I would certainly recommend this excursion to anyone looking to take in amazing views and get a history lesson surrounding the city! Take pictures of the train as it makes turns in and out of tunnels and trestles. I would take this tour again if I could be guaranteed she would be one of the tour guides. This ride is phenomenal. No need for transportation to the train station, so no advantage to paying more and booking through the ship. As the season progresses, if more and more of the Yukon tour operators, the independents, can come online and offer their products to tourists, I think thats going to alleviate that bottleneck pressure and offer a really awesome opportunity for the independent tour operators to get back on their feet financially, Cremata said. Yes, each train car is equipped with a restroom. There was plenty of opportunity to take pictures from each car's platform. so that was pretty neat. Nature is beautiful, guides are knowledgeable. My husband and I had a great time! The history of the pass was extremely interesting. Very nice tour, its unique raild road trip, very scenic. Great trip, beautiful scenery and a grate comentary. We would do it again. The seats are small for larger people, but you can get up and walk around. We were given 1/2 of our ticket price back & a free cap which I thought was extremely fair. Learned a lot & loved this experience. Excellent opportunity to video the rugged scenery from the train. Skagways cruise season starts on April 26, They voted for her once, but even among these Trump fans in the Mat-Su, Palins star has dimmed. But that reflects on the manners of the travelers and not the tour. Rose said that while seasonal staffing will not be back to 2019 levels, workers will be needed for some projects including rail and tie replacement and signal work. The train is comfy and the tour guides were attentive and friendly. Free bottled water was nice touch. The view was spectacular. The company guarantees you will be back and with the others on the same train, we felt confident booking this excursion through this company. Cabinet Communications We arrived quite early for our trip and unfortunately had to endure almost an hour of this on the benches outside the station before we could board the train. Some things to note: you can bring food on the train. The only complaint was that it was hard to hear what the guide was saying due to the train. Best train ride ever! It definitely completed our Skagway visit. Impressed with quality of equipment--power and passenger cars. It was a major highlight of our trip! Would have chosen that but didn't meet the age requirements. Fun vintage train and being able to stand out on the platforms was fun and made for better pictures! Tour times below are approximate: No, a valid passport is not required for this tour. Not to be missed for the train lover and those who appreciate God's creation. via email. Very pretty and well organized company is easy to work with. Highly recommend, Great trip with lots of photo ops just beware of fogged windows. One tour not to be missed. There are endless photo opportunities aboard and even more so if you choose to go to the outside platform while it s moving. Highly recommend doing this excursion! Will be better if provide Chinese character introduction of detail itinerary. Beautiful but very long - tough with small kids - but good for adults and older children. This excursion was excellent. Was a fun trip and great views. Train booking well organised,. Breathtaking scenery up to the Yukon territory. Highly recommended. Just an excellent, excellent journey. We would certainly recommend it. Big windows, great views, worth the addition! Wonderful excursion such beautiful scenery the train is incredibly clean has a nice heater comfortable seats a bathroom and bottled water and allow you to bring snacks on board we enjoyed it immensely and they were very accommodating to our service dogs. Would have been a bit easier for the elderly if the times had been accurate. What a great train ride. I would book this again and would recommend it highly. Lovely scenery. Would recommend this not to missed on your itinerary. The scenery was beautiful. The scenery was spectacular. So much to see. The 3 hours tour is filled with an amazing nature beauty and lot to see and fully enjoy Alaska and what Alaska is all about. I highly recommend it. The narrator was entertaining, informative, and gave us ample time to get ready to take pictures of the important sights and historical landmarks all the way up and back down. One suggestion is with boarding. Commentary was relevant and helpful. Spectacular scenery, some breathtaking sections and well narrated points of interest. This was a wonderful historic and BEAUTIFUL ride. This was a gorgeous train ride. Still a good excursion. It's a 3 hour tour and nothing is offered. The great weather helped emencely ! Enjoyed the interesting facts along the way also. There is no way somebody could get it with words. Beautiful scenery, but the seats got a little uncomfortable by the end. If you have already received tickets, please call the local tour operator phone number listed on your tickets for tour-specific questions as they will be the best resource to answer unique questions. Great views at he summit of white pass. Thank you for a great family experience! A wonderful excursion! Loved it. Highlight of our trip!! Train was comfortable and everyone was knowledgeable and friendly. I find that hard to believe that the NWMP used machine guns.The overall experience was wonderful though.I appreciated the way they organized it so everyone gets to see both sides. Beautiful scenery and storytelling along the route. Nice train ride up the mountain and back down, so if you miss taking a picture on the way up, you can get it on the way back down. The Skagway White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion was amazing. The ticket price is a good value. There was a short walk into town to meet up for the train. My husband and I spent most of the time outside capturing photos along the way. The train was really well maintained and the crew was good. Cruise ships just mark up the same tour. View was fantastic, when it appeared. Saved money not booking with cruise line. The mountains are gorgeous. The sights were really good. It felt so good to ride on a train again, too! The scenery is truly amazing, and the commentary was insightful and well done. Excellent guide who explained the trip and scenery and history extremely well. OMG!!!!!!!!!! Was able to get some great pictures. This is an amazing trip! Would definitely do it again, but next time we will make sure to have our Passports, so we can enjoy one of you other trains. Seats were fairly comfortable. Would recommend to anyone going through Skagway. Another great time on the Skagway White Pass Railroad, had a great time as well as our 4 grandchildren also had a great time. The staff was very knowledgeable and committed very roomy and beautiful sites! The scenery was breathtaking. WPYR will be monitoring the snow pack levels closely. The White Pass Railroad is an excellent excursion in Skagway. Same guarantee offered as cruise line. The staff on the excursion we're very friendly and knowledgable. Incredible experience! Skagway is a really cool little town. Excellent rail trip aided by extremely good weather. Such beautiful scenery, and great commentator. The folks that work that well Road work Streamley accommodating for our uncle who needed wheelchair assistance. Breath-taking scenes and great guide information. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The scenery going up the mountain was nothing less than spectacular. I will highly recommend it, if you have a couple of hours extra time in Skagway. Train ride was awesome, loved the viewing platform and heating stove to keep us warm during train rude. If you can catch the early train would recommend. Skagway Bennett Scenic Railroad Journey Train Tour. We were close to the edge of the mountain a lot of the ride, which may not be the best for anyone with a fear of heights, but it was a very safe train ride with a great crew giving fun facts along the way. How the gold rush miners traversed this path beggars belief. Shortly after we started we had engine trouble and needed to come back and get another engine hooked up. But trip was informative and what we could see was great. Friendly staff. Really a great experience! I love trains and it was a great way to see part of the Alaskan country side. The views are awesome. We were taken out in a large group and told to start boarding I think the 2nd to last car, so we did, but as we moved through the car, we were basically going to get the last seats, and then suddenly people showed up getting on at the back of the car and there was a bit of a kerfuffle when they tried to sit in those last seats that we had patiently waited to get to while everyone else got seated. This tour meets at the Skagway Train Depot. We just wish we could've all been on the same train. This year it will be running a 20.4 mile excursion from Skagway to the White Pass Summit and back. No 1 in Skagway, must experience, scenic landscape, chances to see wildlife. The railroad summit excursion was very good. Great way to see rugged Alaska. A long train ride through the mountains above Skagway accompanied by an excellent historical narration by our Conductor. The scenery is spectacular and very rugged, yet we rode in comfort behind large glass windows. The staff at the railroad station is very friendly and informative. Great tour we had a great time!! Absolutely awesome! The Skagway White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion is our most popular Skagway excursion! As the morning progressed, the few clouds lifted and the sun came out allowing a fantastic view along the entire trip. Beautiful views on this scenic railroad. Very relaxing excursion winding up and up to the pass. I observed an employee give a challenged visitor a railroad hat. The views and spoken history on this excursion was second to none. My husband and our party of seven had a great time on this trail ride. we feel that everyone should get the same lowest price possible regardless of how many Check out our blog for more details on all of the train tours we offer:White pass yukon route railway! On April 5, the railway notified its partners that it wouldnt be operating in Canada this season. I would do this ride again and possibly even take the longer route. Such a beautiful and relaxing ride. We enjoyed this excursion and it was more than what we imagined. In order to receive a refund, changes and cancellations must be made more than 7 days prior to your tour date. The White Pass Railroad Summit Excursion was fantastic. This was all done smoothly with good communication. The staff was fabulous, the train ride wonderful, the narration incredible, and the scenery beyond amazing! Our railroad excursion with you was fantastic! But husband said it was just OK. Great views. Some of my favorite photos were from this excursion. I would strongly recommend this excursion to anyone. Awesome views. We have delayed this difficult decision for several months in the hopes that we could find a workable solution for all involved and provide passenger service on these international routes.. Beautiful train ride. Instructions to get to train were excellent and we were quickly greeted & efficiently boarded for our excursion. The access to be outdoors on the train was a special treat! We loved this excursion. Skagway is a nice town and the Train Tour is not to be missed! I heard about the gold miners, I wonder if there is still gold in the waters. The white pass railroad was amazing. The tour guide was great. Just the right amount of time. It's nice sitting in the warm car but the outside area is where it's at! Excellent narration during the train ride. Wonderful experience riding the rails. A nice ride on the train with great views, a little expensive for a 2.5 hr ride. Due to a rockfall that closed our pier, our ship had to tender and it took a long time to get to shore, but the tour operator simply changed our time to the next available train. Awesome excursion where you don't have to walk! The comment was made" A good amount of information and very personable staff! I thought the train was pretty smooth. Great experience with Alaska Shore Excursions. The views were breathtaking and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. It was nice to be able to stand outside on the platform to catch some really good pictures on the ride. 2 things that stick out in my mind about our trip on this excursion was that it was well narrated and the engineer always slowed down at key spots for picture taking. Thank you for the unforgettable experience. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We lucked out with a day of bright sunshine which added to the fabulous experience. An easing of restrictions at the border between Skagway and Yukon Territory will make it possible for tour companies to run cross-border excursions this summer. Capt. Skagway was my favorite port city and it truly lives up to its name when it comes to the rind. This was one the best tours we experienced on our cruise to Alaska. incredible and unique scenery! One complaint..you state that one has to go to the depot to get the tickets.only a short walk into town. Spectacular scenery , great commentary and great value. The tour you are trying to book is within 72-hours. I highly recommend this excursion! Check out other frequently asked questionshere! Beautiful scenery and great narration. Narration was interesting and informative. it was very informative and well run. It is amazing how they take the engine from front of train and put it on the train to venture down. 867-332-0400 be aware that we may not be able to confirm this reservation before your tour date. The train was on time, well narrated, and comfortable. Very comfortable seating and breathtaking views of the Alaska wilderness. Easy to follow instructions and train ride was narrated with levity fascinating facts . It was a great train trip. Great trip, informative commentary very good idea to get everyone to swap seats for return trip so you get to see scenery on both sides. It was a warm day and so the train car was pretty warm as well. Great experience on narrow gauge railroad. Awesome excursion! And what can I say about the view. Great trip! I know there is enough history there to fill many volumes of books. Amazing views of such a stunning state! Excellent experience, comfortable seating, beautiful scenery very worthwhile. We saw a black bear walking alongside the railroad tracks as we were headed back to Skagway. If you have further questions please email [emailprotected] or if it is an urgent matter you can call 1-888-586-8489. While in Skagway this is a must do!!!! It was a great way to see the beauty of Skagway. I LOVED this excursion! Fantastic scenery, interesting history, time well spent. Contact Jim Elliot at A must do experience. Awesome views and great history. The scenery was so beautiful. This is one trip that you should not miss while in Skagway. The scenery was so beautiful and it was a lot of fun. A must tour that everyone traveling to Alaska needs to do. And the scenery is something not to be missed. Thank you for a wonderful experience. It is horrible walking that far with kids especially on the way back since they were asleep.