Skagway Port

Skagway is a fascinating destination that truly epitomises the gold rush era of Alaska. Once a booming town with a population around 20,000, it is now only the permanent home of just 1,000 residents, with the many hotels, saloons and gambling houses dwindling away. The original architecture of the time is preserved, giving the town a real charm and sense of period history. Make sure you visit the Red Onion Saloon, once an exclusive bordello and now a colourful restaurant and bar, should you wish to capture a taste of the times.

Beyond Skagway itself, you’ll delight in a trip on the Yukon Route railroad. This amazing journey to the summit of the White Pass shows off waterfalls, glaciers and other scenic wonders as you learn more about the Klondike gold rush times. You can even pan for gold yourself, and tour the camps that were used by those who were caught up in the stampede to find this precious metal. Or for a truly thrilling experience, visit local mushers and the dogs they train to pull sleds in Alaska’s state sport, and try a ride in a wheeled sled yourself.

The currency in Skagway is the US Dollar. Skagway is 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -8).