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White Pass Railway & Klondike Bicycle

Join us for a wonderful combination of two great excursions for an encompassing experience of the Skagway area! Board the historic White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railroad for an incredible 1.5-hour trip through the coastal mountains to British Columbia, Canada. There you'll meet your professional guides, versed in the ecology and history of the area, who will take you for a short van ride along the scenic Klondike Highway to the summit of the White Pass. After a bicycle and safety orientation, it is 15 scenic miles downhill from the summit to the sea! As you coast along the paved Klondike Highway on this 1 1/2-hour bike ride you'll make multiple stops for photos of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, cascading waterfalls, awe-inspiring glaciers, majestic mountains, and other historic sites. You will even get to ride your bike across the US border! After your thrilling ride enjoy some time in historic downtown Skagway before heading back to your cruise ship. Your senses will awaken to sights and sounds of Alaska that can only be experienced on two wheels. This fun excursion offers a unique way to tour Skagway and the surrounding area. Experience the great Northern outdoors, get some fresh air and go biking with Alaska's original bicycle company! Note: Participants must be at least 13 years of age, at least 4' 6" tall, and be comfortable with hand brakes and going downhill on a bicycle at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23-40 KPH). This excursion enters Canada – all participants are required to carry a valid passport. Outerwear is provided. Sport shoes and layered clothing are recommended. The ride is approximately 15 miles. Tour time may vary depending on group and customs. For more details about this tour please visit: www.skagwaybicycletours.com
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2 of 3(67%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
Customer Reviews for White Pass Railway & Klondike Bicycle
Review 1 for White Pass Railway & Klondike Bicycle
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lrec
Party size:2
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:August
Favorite activities:Adventure
Date:August 14, 2012
Not what I expected
Now, I bike but I generally don't go careening down a 3000 foot mountain highway in the freezing rain. If you haven't been on a bike in a while this is not for you. I found it to be pretty unpleasant and scary. It was pouring at the top of the mountain and the excursion didn't provide goggles so it was very hard to see. I am a very outdoorsy person but thought this was actually fairly dangerous. Maybe in better weather it would have been different but you are going down the mountain so fast that you aren't thinking about the scenery, you're trying not to crash.
Maybe it was my fault for not researching what the Klondike Highway really was, but this was not fun at all.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for White Pass Railway & Klondike Bicycle
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Washington4cruising
Location:Texas
Party size:2
I traveled with:Friends
Cruise Date Month:May
Favorite port:Ketchikan, Alaska
I want to go here next:Caribbean
Date:June 16, 2012
Enjoyed
I enjoyed the scenic railway tour very much, the scenery was spectacular and the tour guide was very informative. I would recommend this tour for everyone. Well worth the cost.
Review 3 for White Pass Railway & Klondike Bicycle
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Adventurers
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Party size:4
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:August
Cruise Date Year:2011
Favorite activities:Adventure
Favorite port:Skagway, Alaska
I want to go here next:Europe
Date:August 22, 2011
Best Excursion
The White Pass Railway was beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. I can't imagine doing the full train tour by going down the same way we went up and seeing the exact same views. Being able to bike down was exhilarating and a once-in-a-lifetime event! It was all down hill and our guides stopped every two miles to make sure we were all together and for us to take pictures of the fantastic views! I would recommend this to anyone that wants to see the famous White Pass Railway, but might be bored with just riding a train the whole time. It was very cold at the top, but the bike guides had extra gloves and coats for those that needed it.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.