Ride the legendary White Pass & Yukon Route railway through the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush in a restored vintage car, climbing 2,900 feet through vertiginous mountain scenery. This UNESCO-recognized engineering marvel is among the most dramatic rail journeys in North America.
What to expect
Departing from the heart of Skagway, the narrow-gauge railway hugs sheer granite cliff faces, crosses sky-high trestle bridges, and tunnels through the summit of the Coast Mountains. Views of the Dead Horse Gulch and the Klondike trail below are staggering. Onboard historians narrate the Gold Rush story in vivid detail. At the summit, the vast Yukon wilderness unfolds in every direction before your descent back through waterfalls and gorges.
Good to know
Book the parlour car well in advance via the official WPYR website — wpyr.com. The Summit Excursion roundtrip takes approximately 3 hours from Skagway depot, which is a 10-minute walk from the cruise pier. No strenuous activity required; suitable for all fitness levels. Operates rain or shine — mountain mist only adds to the drama.