Alaska Vacation by Rail and Road from Skagway

Have a look at our Top 10 Alaska Train and Drive Tours from Skagway. The historic gold rush town Skagway is the perfect place to begin your driving tour into Yukon's interior and to discover Alaska's great wilderness on board the Alaska Railroad. Alaska hosts the purest natural landscapes you'll ever experience. From wildlife to historic gold rush towns, from glacial valleys to star-filled skies, nature's best flourishes against a palette of dramatic scenes. Here the towering Alaska Range meets peaceful sounds and rugged coastlines merge with fruitful valleys. Let's not forget that the backbone of the state of Alaska is also most down to earth filled with friendly locals you'll ever meet. Start your holiday by taking the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry or cruise ship to Skagway. The historic gold rush town is unequalled in scenic splendor. Situated at the head of the Taiya Inlet within a glacial valley, it’s a thriving little town steeped in Gold Rush history. Its nearby trails, the iconic White Pass and Yukon Railway, coupled with tasty dining choices, make Skagway a worthy place to visit. Much of Skagway is within Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, which entails the Chilkoot Trail, the White Pass Trail corridor and the visitor center. Funnel over to Broadway, Skagway’s Main Street and you’ll be immersed in the heart of Klondike Gold Rush National Park Historic District.