Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies
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Is Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies worth booking?
Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies is a 7-hour experience in Skagway, United States, from $1250 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (13)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $1250 per person
What makes this tour truly unique is the guide's unparalleled experience and intimate knowledge of the South Klondike Highway, which he affectionately calls"my Office." With over 30 years of exploring every inch and curv
What you get
About this experience
What makes this tour truly unique is the guide's unparalleled experience and intimate knowledge of the South Klondike Highway, which he affectionately calls"my Office." With over 30 years of exploring every inch and curve of this route, the guide knows the landscape intimately, including the best spots to find wildlife. Boasting a 99% success rate for spotting Mountain Goats and almost guaranteeing a sighting, the guide utilizes an excellent spotting scope to bring these amazing animals into sharp focus. Beyond wildlife expertise, the guide is also a professional photographer, ensuring you'll capture stunning memories with photos taken at the most picturesque locations. Weather permitting, the tour includes opportunities for short hikes that reveal a hidden world just steps from the highway, showcasing areas rarely visited by other tours. This tour offers an immersive experience with a local expert, promising adventure, discovery, and guaranteed fun!
What's included
Included
- Yukon Wild Adventure Husky Camp
- Private transportation
Not included
- Yukon Suspension Bridge
What you'll see and do
Skagway Alaska Downtown
Downtown Skagway is a US National Park with dozens of Klondike Gold Rush-era historic buildings and exhibits. from there, we proceed up over the White Pass on the spectacular South Klondike Highway. En route to Emerald Lake, we make many stops for photos, search for wildlife, spot Mountain Goats, waterfalls, enormous lakes like Tutshi, Tagish and Bennett. Guide know the road very well, he's been doing tours here since 1992, longer than anyone else. The tour is totally customizable and flexible. Weather permitting, I have a couple of short hikes and secret spots where no one else goes. This tour can also stop at a Husky Camp where you will meet veterans of the famous 1000-mile Iditarod sled dog race. Another optional stop is at the Yukon Suspension Bridge, which spans the Class 5 Tutshi River. We will visit the Native Village of Carcross Yukon for lunch and you'll have time for shopping, beach walking and more.
15 minutes here
Yukon Suspension Bridge
The Yukon Suspension bridge is located 25 miles north of Skagway. It's a spectacular location, and a well-managed facility with a cafeteria, gift shops, and the only running water restrooms on the highway. (there are also outhouses along the way if you choose not to visit the bridge) Admission if you're with me is half price, just $11 CAD This stop is optional, and we usually visit the bridge on the way back to Skagway.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Carcross
Carcross is a small Native village 70 miles North of Skagway, and the Tlingit and Tagish First Natilons people have been there for thousands of years. Set in an amazing location on the narrows between Lake Bennett and Lake Tagish, Carcross (Caribou Crossing) With two excellent restaurants and a number of small galleries, you can shop for locally made items. My friend Richard, from Quebec, is a passionate purveyor of all things Maple and also showcases local products made from Yukon flowers and berries, he puts on a little "maple show". Native artwork including a beautiful Totem Pole showcase the long history and traditions of the Native people of the Yukon. We usually stop for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the guests preferences.
45 minutes here
Carcross Desert
Get ready to be surprised to see sand dunes in the Yukon Territory! It's not really a desert, it's a 50,000 year-old beach. The remnants of a vast post-glacial lake that covered much of the area around Carcross. You will be very surprised.
10 minutes here
Emerald Lake
Located about 5 miles North of Carcross, this is our turnaround point in the tour. The colors are a mix of deep greens and blues, caused by the reflection of the sun off the bottom of the shallow lake. It's small, but you'll most likely take a lot of. photos.
10 minutes here
Wild Adventure Yukon
Wild Adventure Yukon (formerly Caribou Crossings) is where we get to meet genuine professional Sled Dogs and Mushers. Guests can cuddle with puppies, visit the petting zoo, and also two excellent museums. Guide will take guests to this Husky Camp because he appreciate the care given to the dogs. They want to RUN, it's literally in their blood. These dogs are capable of running 100 miles per day, for 10 days, and they sometimes run another race one week later. They are AMAZING athletes. Admission is $15 CAD (about $10 USD). If you would like to take a ride with the racing Huskies, they will be ready to pull you around a course through the woods, and learn all about racing, the dogs, race strategy and a lot more. Price for a cart ride (no snow in summer) is only $50 CAD, about $32 USD. With the exchange rate hovering around 30%, visiting and shopping in Canada is very reasonable these days. This site also features a nice gift shop, and a little doughnut cafeteria.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Skagway
We have three cruise ship docks in Skagway, I can pick you up wherever your ship is docked
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We have three cruise ship docks in Skagway, I can pick you up wherever your ship is docked
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Skagway Yukon Custom Van Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour away from crowds
Our guide Tom was great, we all had a great day exploring and learning
via Tripadvisor
Postcard perfect adventure
Knowledgeable guide who brought us to incredible places through the Yukon. It was quite an adventure with postcard perfect views.
via Viator
Worth it to see such beauty!
Spent an enjoyable day with Thomas getting the backstage tour of the beautiful scenery around and outside of Skagway. We all learned a lot and shared a lot of laughs. Great photos too! Thanks Tom for a memorable excursion! Tori and gang!
via Tripadvisor
All around great!
Tom was so amazing, super knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and hilarious! He was just great to be with for the day and we are looking forward to returning to meet with him in 2026. You’d be so fortunate to get this booking.
via Tripadvisor
Tom is a true character!
Tom is a true character who loves and shares his 30 year adopted home of Skagway Alaska and its environs. You will learn and laugh for hours. If you enjoy true, unfiltered stories of current and past events in Alaska and the Yukon, you’ll love his tour! We also spotted a bear, mountain goats and an eagle family nesting. This is a full experience!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $1250 to $1395
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Skagway.
How much does Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies cost?
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Prices start at $1250 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Skagway usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Skagway is not rushed.
Is Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Skagway, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Skagway can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Skagway and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Emerald Lake Tour With Huskies start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Skagway within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Skagway?
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Skagway is a Klondike Gold Rush town built for excursions: White Pass and Yukon Route rail trips, Yukon border drives, glacier flights, dog sledding on ice fields and gold panning. On Outty we rank every Skagway experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon, Skagway City and Summit Tour, Skagway Shore Excursion: Half-Day Tour to the Yukon Border and Suspension Bridge. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Skagway?
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May to September, the cruise season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Skagway?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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