Friday, June 19, 2015

Plan An Exciting Getaway With Skagway Alaska Tours

By Freida Michael


Skagway is a port city located on the Alaska Panhandle. Tourism plays an important role in the local economy and visitors have many things to do when they get there. Several companies offer exciting Skagway Alaska tours to suit any interest or budget.

The natural beauty of the coastal rainforest is what draws many travelers to this part of Alaska. The breathtaking scenery offers the ideal backdrop for a host of exciting outdoor activities. Packages offer guests the option of riding a train, climbing aboard a helicopter, or paddling along the coast. Regardless of interest or age, fascinating tour opportunities are available to suit anyone.

First time guests can take advantage of a short tour offering an overview of the town and its interesting history and ties to the Gold Rush. Highlights may include the Jewell Gardens near downtown. Jewell Gardens features a huge array of show vegetables and colorful flowers, including lilacs, giant delphiniums, and tulips. Henry Clark, a local farmer, planted the original grounds in 1898 and was famous for his giant rhubarb plants, which grew up to four feet tall.

Many visitors will enjoy a stop by the Garden City Glassworks. The theater features live glassblowing demonstrations by local artisans. Those who choose to can participate in the glassblowing experience for the opportunity to make a glass souvenir of the visit.

Local guides can escort guests up more than 3,200 feet to White Pass Summit for breathtaking scenes of nature. Other highlights include the Lower Reid waterfalls, Summit Lake, the Skagway overlook and Tormented Valley. The Gold Rush Cemetery offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's past with headstones dating back to the late 1890s.

Many tour operators make it possible to explore the region by railway. Visitors can take a round trip to the White Pass Summit in a train running over the narrow-gauge track. Another option takes passengers past the Summit all the way to Carcross, Yukon and returns using a different route by bus.

Thrillseekers can book a boat tour through the Lynn Canal, the deepest and longest fjord on the continent. Passengers climb aboard a Zodiac Hurricane with seating for more than a dozen people. The captain takes guests on an exciting exploration of beaches, hidden coves, and mesmerizing waterfalls. Observant guests will have plenty of opportunities to view some of the region's wildlife along the way. Whales, eagles, and sea lions live in this habitat.

One of the most unique tour options offers guests the opportunity to explore the state sport at the Skagway Sled Dog and Musher Camp. Visitors learn all about what makes a great sled dog before going for a ride in a custom wheeled cart pulled by more than a dozen dogs. This opportunity is available throughout the year and includes a question and answer session with local mushers and interaction with Husky puppies.

Local tour operators offer many different options for visitors to Skagway. Whether ziplining through the coastal rainforest or horseback riding through the mountains, something is available to satisfy any thrill seeker. Travelers can find an adventure tour that will show them everything Alaska has to offer.




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