Whitehorse Trip Overview
Follow the footsteps of the early prospectors of Klondike Goldrush. Experience a scenic drive from Whitehorse to Skagway, passing Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, the Village of Carcross and White Pass. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way to the Pacific Ocean and listen to the stories from the experienced local tour guide.
Please note: Some of the attractions are only available seasonally and might not be entirely accessible within specified times.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Whitehorse, Canada
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Follow the footsteps of the early prospectors of Klondike Goldrush. Experience a scenic drive from Whitehorse to Skagway, passing Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, the Village of Carcross and White Pass. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the way to the Pacific Ocean and listen to the stories from the experienced local tour guide.
Please note: Some of the attractions are only available seasonally and might not be entirely accessible within specified times.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Carcross, Carcross, Yukon
We are visiting the Village of Carcross and Carcross Commons, which gathers 18 artisans’ boutiques, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a playground.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Emerald Lake, South Klondike Highway # 2, Whitehorse, Yukon YT Y0B Canada
Emerald Lake is famous for its intense green color. We will stop there to take pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Carcross Desert, South Klondike Highway, Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0 Canada
The Carcross Desert is often considered the smallest desert in the world. We will stop there and fell the fine sand underneath our feet and have enough time to explore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Skagway, Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska is the gateway to the Klondike Goldrush and an essential stop for cruise ships. The city welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year.
You have time to explore the city, do some shopping and get a good impression of Skagway.
We also visit the Goldrush Cemetery and Lower Reid Falls.
Duration: 3 hours
