Description
The Bennett Lake Scenic Journey is a unique train experience, taking you further along the route than other Skagway train tours for a full-day excursion. Many round-trip White Pass railroad experiences climb to the top of White Pass summit and turn around, but this excursion explores Canada's wild Yukon Territory. Coupled with a guided bus tour, enjoy the scenery from two different perspectives with fully narrated history along the way. Add all the features of the White Pass railroad excursion with a Yukon experience to see more stunning scenery and the highlights beyond the border. This is an exclusive Skagway train tour that has limited seating, so advanced reservations are recommended!
If you're researching Skagway tours then you've undoubtedly heard about the White Pass train, a historic, narrow-gauge railroad that climbs up and over White Pass Summit and meanders into Canada's Yukon Territory. It's universally accepted as one of the "must-do" activities in Skagway Alaska, and with good reason. The Bennett Lake Scenic Journey is the pinnacle of the White Pass scenic railway options available. It spans the entire 67.5 mile route, bypassing the typical White Pass Summit turn-around and continues on even further into Carcross, Yukon.
Rather than retracing the same track back to downtown Skagway, this tour is paired with a bus trip in a small and comfortable mini-coach that gives guests a different perspective, includes an informative narrative from a friendly local guide, and explores more scenery. Plus, your guide will pull over when you spot wildlife! This excursion is an excellent way to spend your day in Skagway. Stops at Emerald Lake, Carcross, and views of Yukon's Southern Lakes Region are all added bonuses on this Skagway train excursion.
If you are looking for a shorter tour, reach out to us about the White Pass Summit Excursion.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lunch?
Our ship arrives at 7:00 a.m. - will we have time to make this tour?
How long is this excursion?
This is a full-day Skagway shore excursion that lasts about 8 hours total, including the train ride, Bennett stop, Carcross time, and the scenic bus return to Skagway. Please allow for minor timing changes due to rail operations, weather, or border processing.
Where do we meet for this tour, at the train?
What times are the departures?
Why are passports required for this tour?
Which side of the train should I sit on for the best views?
Why don’t I see any tours available for my travel dates?
If you’ve entered your travel date and group size and do not see any tours available, the tours are most likely sold out or not operating that day. If the specific tour you wanted is missing from the results, that usually means it is not available for your selected date, time, or group size.
Popular Alaska shore excursions like this one can sell out months in advance, especially during peak season. If you’re visiting by cruise ship, many tours also require a 45–60 minute buffer to ensure you make it to and from your ship on time — so departures too close to your arrival or all-aboard time won’t appear. For the best chance of securing your preferred tour, date, and departure time, we recommend booking as soon as your travel itinerary is confirmed.
Our live availability calendar is the most accurate and up-to-date source for open departures. If no options appear after you enter your details, we recommend checking other available tour types for your port or adjusting your group size if your party can split across separate departures or activities.