Hike and Float Combo in Scenic Skagway
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Hassle-free
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4.5 hours (approx.)
Small Group Tour
Overview
Your guide will meet you at the cruise port, and you will begin with a scenic coastal drive to Dyea valley, the famous Gold Rush town that has now returned to nature and is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Your guide will narrate the beautiful scenery en route, where you will enjoy searching for bald eagles and perhaps spot a harbor seal.
On arrival, your guide will retrace the footsteps of the Gold Rush stampeders with a 2-mile active hike on the lushly forested Chilkoot Trail. This moderately-strenuous hike goes uphill, downhill, and over uneven terrain for about one mile. The last half of the hike is on mostly level ground. There is time to rest, talk, and take photos along the way.
After your one-way hike, don a life jacket and rubber boots (and rain gear, if necessary) and board your raft for the float trip portion of your tour, which requires absolutely no skill! This is your time to relax, breathe in the Alaskan air, capture memorable photos, and enjoy the beautiful wilderness. Have a light snack riverside after the float, and then you will return to your cruise port with another scenic journey and your pioneer spirit!
What's Included
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Roundtrip Transportation
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English Speaking Guide
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Narrated and Scenic Van Drive to Dyea Valley
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2 mile Active Hike on the Chilkoot Trail
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30-45 minute Float Trip
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Use of Llife Jacket & Rain Boots onboard Raft
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Light Snack and Water
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Lots of Photo Opportunities and Wildlife Sightings
Considerations
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Please arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes before the start time for an on-time departure
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There is a maximum of 11 guests per trip
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The minimum age for this tour is 6 years old
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A parent or legal guardian must sign this form on behalf of minors
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Parent(s) must accompany children under age 16
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The hike portion of this trip is moderate to strenuous. Please be in good physical condition. Those with back, knee, hip, heart, lung, or balance issues should consider their participation in this activity
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Due to safety reasons and keeping our tour schedule, our guides will strongly advise against participation in the hike if they feel it to be too strenuous for your ability level. If you cannot participate in the hike, an alternate arrangement will be made
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Pregnant women up to 20 weeks should check with their doctor prior to booking this excursion
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Pregnant women 20 weeks or more should not participate in this excursion
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
Special Instructions
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During the checkout process we will ask for each participants approximate weight. This is needed to make sure the maximum weight of the raft is not exceeded
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We recommend that you wear sturdy walking shoes and dress in layers
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This tour operates in rainy weather. Please bring appropriate rain gear for the hiking portion
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Please consider bringing your own reusable water bottle to reduce use of single use plastic water bottles
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Bring your waterproof camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
See Special Instructions
Specific pick up instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your tour.
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