freckledcat Posted January 13, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2009 What are some low cost outings in Skagway? We are only doing 2 excursions (Juneau and Ketchikan) but we love to explore on our own. Thanks to another thread, I've already found out about the shuttle in Juneau. So what about Skagway? Our other option is we may rent a car but is there alot to do in SKagway, in walking distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted January 13, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Skagway has wonderful hiking trails of all difficulty levels from easy up to difficult, and a free historic walking tour by the NPS, but heading north by car or tour offers you an incredible variety of scenery as you head up my way. You're probably there for 134-14 hours so there are LOTS of possibilities. I was going to drive to Skagway today but the avalanche hazard is too high so I'll hold off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted January 13, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The best low-cost excursion out of Skagway is to rent a car and drive to Emerald Lake or Whitehorse. The second best is to get a ride with Dyea Dave out to Dyea and take the NPS guided walk and hike a couple of miles on the Chilkoot Trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledcat Posted January 13, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I never even thought about driving back into Canada. I'd love to go to the Yukon. I will add that to my list. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledcat Posted January 13, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Dyea Dave? I"m off to google. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledcat Posted January 13, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks Wolfie - found his site. Those are very reasonable tours. We are travelling with friends so Im making a list of things to do so we can pick together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted January 13, 2009 #7 Share Posted January 13, 2009 freckledcat - I just noticed that you're from TO. Canadians can't rent a car in Skagway and drive into Canada - it's a Canada Customs rule. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambit57 Posted January 13, 2009 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We killed most of the day just walking around, relaxing and shopping. Later, we took a bus tour to Canada. That was pretty inexpensive from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledcat Posted January 13, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted January 13, 2009 freckledcat - I just noticed that you're from TO. Canadians can't rent a car in Skagway and drive into Canada - it's a Canada Customs rule. :( really??? oh... umm well I guess that takes care of that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted January 13, 2009 #10 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Some Canucks have been able to get a non-Canadian to drive the vehicle by posting on their ship's Roll Call here. Sourdough in Skagway rents vans so you could travel with friends too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted January 13, 2009 #11 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Yes, find an American if you can to drive the vehicle. Crazy rule I wrote my MP about but nothings changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise99 Posted January 13, 2009 #12 Share Posted January 13, 2009 We enjoyed the drive from Skagway to Emerald Lake very much. We even saw a mama bear and cubs beside the road which was a high point! Here are a few photos showing the different scenery: http://familytravelfun.com/white-pass-and-yukon-route-skagway.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted January 13, 2009 #13 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Take a quick hike to Yakatania Point, which is more like a long walk from the cruise dock. You can access this area by crossing a footbridge on the other side of the airport. Just follow the footpath down to the water and you may find a family of seals basking in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Caroline Posted January 14, 2009 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I just booked our car through Avis in Skagway for May 19 and had limited choices so if that's what you are planning to do best book it soon...the drive to Emerald Lake is lovely and my new DH has never been up that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1survivorfan Posted January 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2009 one of my favorite excursions on our last trip to Alaska was to hike around Lower Dewey Lake. We took our time and had lunch during the trip....took about 3 hours and was just a beautiful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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