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White Pass Klondike Bike

2 ¾ Hour Duration

From pick up to drop off

Small-Group

Up to 12 guests

Scenic Bike Ride

Mostly downhill

Passport Required

For crossing the Canadien Border

Description

Coast down the historic and scenic Klondike Highway from the White Pass Summit on a bicycle! Experience the route taken by thousands of stampeders during the 1898 Gold Rush on this highly-rated and affordable adventure in Alaska's great outdoors. Enjoy 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains and stop for photos at waterfalls, glaciers, the WPYR railroad, and more historic sites.

Your White Pass Klondike Bike tour begins with an orientation and a test ride with your friendly local guides. Then, a twenty-minute drive through Skagway up the mountains to the summit brings you to 3292' of elevation for epic views of the majestic Sawtooth range. Hear fascinating stories about the area from your guides along the way on this small-group excursion. You'll experience three different climate zones during this journey: the alpine, sub-alpine, and the temperate coast! Your incredibly scenic 15-mile downhill coast along the paved Klondike Highway takes about an hour and a half and allows for multiple stops. You'll be crossing the border from Canada to the US on your bike, so passports are required! This tour is the perfect adventure for history, nature, and adrenaline lovers and is bound to be one of the highlights of your time in Alaska!

What's Included

Knowledgeable Guides

Bicycle and Helmet

Rain Jacket, Rain Pants, and Fleece Gloves will be provided if necessary

Safety Instructions from your Guide

Water in a Bike Water Bottle

Guide Gratuities

Food and Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is the bike ride?

This activity is considered 'moderate' difficulty. Participants must be confident on a bicycle with hand brakes coasting downhill at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23 – 40 KPH). The ride is mostly downhill but does require some pedaling in sections. The ride is on a paved highway with passing traffic. A support van is available to ride down in, if need be.

Where is the meeting location for this tour?

You will meet at the bicycle shop prior to the tour. It's about a 10 minute walk from the cruise ships or the town shuttles are available as well. Detailed meeting instructions and a complete tour voucher will be emailed to you upon booking.

What gear is included?

Trek Marlin mountain bikes and helmets are provided. Rain gear and gloves included if needed. Water is available at no charge in a bike water bottle.

Why is my passport required?

This tour enters Canada and passports will be required to go through the Canadian customs post, as well as to re-enter the United States. Passports are required for all adults and children 16 or older. Children 15 and under should have an original or certified copy or birth certificate or a Passport. If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a notarized letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is also necessary to cross into Canada. Some nationalities may also require a Canada and/or USA Visa. (Single-entry is acceptable). Please bring all original documentation, no copies are allowed. If passengers show up for the tour without the proper ID, they will not be allowed to board. While we will attempt to accommodate passengers lacking identification, there is no guarantee that suitable arrangements can be made, and no refund will be given under these circumstances. Passengers with felonies, DUI, or criminal charges are not allowed entry into Canada.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: 13 years old • Minimum Height: 54 inches

Participants must be confident on a bicycle with hand brakes coasting downhill at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23 - 40 KPH)

Helmets are Required

Tour operates rain or shine

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Passports and other necessary immigration documents are required for US and Canadian border inspection

Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City

Skagway

Itinerary • 2h 30min • 3 activities

At the top of White Pass Summit, you will run through a safety briefing, equipment orientation, & instruction for your ride down the hill.

Duration

25 minutes

This tour begins from Sockeye Cycle in downtown Skagway, where you will load up in a van for a beautiful, narrated drive up the Klondike Highway to White Pass Summit

Duration

25 minutes

Now is time for the fun part! Enjoy 15 miles of biking down the Klondike Highway with fantastic views, overlooks, & road-side waterfalls as your coast through the Sawtooth Range back to Skagway.

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes