Yukon Sightseeing Tour

The Yukon Sightseeing Tour will awe you with the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska and Canada's British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Try your hand at gold panning or meet the adorable Huskies preparing for the Yukon Quest dog sled race.

Arriving at Emerald Lake, the turnaround point of this scenic Yukon adventure, your guide will gladly take your picture overlooking the beautiful lake (as with all stops, your guide is always happy to assist you in capturing your memories on film). Next, stop at the Caribou Crossing Trading Post and Museum where you can relax and enjoy a tasty, satisfying lunch. Baked chicken with bbq sauce, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, donuts and coffee - Yukon style!

After lunch, visit one of the most spectacular wildlife museums in the North Country. As you stroll through the 9,000 sq ft museum, you will find the quality of their wildlife exhibits to be truly remarkable. The museum's exhibits range from Ice Age specimens to animals more recently introduced into the Yukon. Also, included are exotic animals from both the arctic and sub-arctic regions of Alaska and the Yukon, as well as from around the world.

Take a stroll through the museum grounds and browse through the gift shop, or join one of the fun filled, family-oriented optional activities are available including the Puppy Camp, Gold Panning or a Dog Cart Ride (see "Itinerary" below for details).

Time permitting, your next two stops will be at the Carcross Desert, the world's smallest desert and the shores of crystal clear Bennett Lake. There you will can skip a few stones across the water, take pictures and learn about the historic Klondike Gold Rush. Postcard quality photo stops and possible wildlife sightings await as you journey back to Skagway.

This tour is seasonal, operating from May through September only.