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White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

Dockside, 2nd Ave Depot, Skagway, AK 99840
800-343-7373
Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Skagway
4.5 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads, Scenic Drives
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/train
Traveller Description: International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark  Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International... more »
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St. Petersburg, Florida
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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Great value, but take the bus ride up first if you can. Less crowded. Amazing views. Worth it all the way!

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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We booked the Yukon Experience tour while on the Norwegian Jewel for our day in Skagway on May 23, 2012. We took a bus up the pass to the Yukon and met the train in Fraser for the train ride of a liftime down the pass. If you board the train in Fraser - headed for Skagway try to sit... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Our railway tour on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway was breathtaking. The railway climbs up the mountain and the tour guide narrates interesting facts about the area and railway. You cross bridges, go through tunnels and can quite often see the front or back of the train as it navigates the curves. There are multilple streams and waterfalls... More

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Upland, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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A do not miss ride! A lot of history to learn about and a simply spectacular scenic ride back to Skagway. The best two hours spent and best of all warm and comfortable...

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Richmond, Canada
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Just took the visit on May 23, 2012 with the Sapphire Princess cruise to Anchorage. What a great experience to see the train riding uphill with beautiful snowy scene alongside. Took the previous advisor's advice that sitting on the left side of the train will enable you to have better view. Some people will prefer to stand at the end... More

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Tamworth, Australia
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
4
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This was an amazing experience. The snow was very deep and powdered the Spruce and mountains beside the rail. A walk out on the end platforms of the carriage i was in gave an exhilarating,chilling view of the beautiful geography of the area.You not only go back in time but you are lifted on to the mountain and sometimes through... More

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Whitehorse, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Took the steam engine excursion with visiting friends and had a great experience--enjoying the nostalgia and romance of the steam engine and of course the incredible views!

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Mililani, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Our original plans were canceled for Skagway, so we booked this train instead...but so glad we did...was gorgeous views! We got off at the Canada border and then took a bus to the suspension bridge and at a garden lunch at Jewell Gardens. Was a wonderful day!! (We bookes this excursion with Princess Cruise lines).

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peoria, IL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Just got back from Carnival Spirit cruise and we did the White pass train ride! All I can say is that you must see it if you can, it was about 126.00 per person and well worth it - the cars are nicely heated - we went from May 15 - 22 - Skagway was on the 18th. There was... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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Amazing views on a historic iconic railroad. I work in the rail industry and this is truly one of a kind.

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