I did Itinerary #1many years ago and had a great time. www3traveler mentioned the train out of Skagway, it was nice but some others recommended renting a car and driving yourself. That way when you saw something you liked, you could stop. My parents took the tram but my daughter and I did the zip-line. Water falls were everywhere and the starboard side was the best. On the way back, you will be looking at the ocean but we were so tired, we didn't care.