Excursion Last frontier atv adventure (self-driven) tour at Skagway

Discover adventurous Alaska via razor style ATV on this exhilarating 6.5 hour excursion with scenic mountain, river and wildlife viewing opportunities abound.

Your adventure begins with a high-speed catamaran ride from Skagway to Haines. This catamaran ferries you along the deepest and longest Fjord in North America. Relax and enjoy the 45-minute ferry ride as sea life and nature abounds.  

Your knowledgeable guide will meet you at the dock in Haines. A scenic 26-mile drive along the National Scenic Byway and through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve brings you to our remote staging area.

At the staging area, you'll receive an orientation and safety briefing on our Razor-style ATVs (Razor-style Side-by-sides) from your guides. Guests wishing to drive must be at least 21 years old and bring a valid driver's license.  Driving is on a rotational basis to allow everyone to participate. There are a combination of 2-person and 4-person machines to accommodate varying group sizes and families. There are several spots along the tour where we can swap drivers to give everyone some time at the wheel. The ATVs are automatic transmission and drive similarly to a car for ease of operation. These high-performance ATVs are fun to drive and a great way to explore the Alaska wilderness.

Over the next 15 miles of gravel road, your guide will lead you through a series of remote areas and you'll explore the wilds of Alaska! As you drive along beaver ponds and mountain meadows you may spot swans, salmon, eagles, bears or moose along the way. You'll cross over Little Salmon creek and ascend to a series of viewpoints overlooking the Klehini, Tsirku and Chilkat River Valleys.

From our high point, enjoy the surrounding mountain views. Then, you'll descend the mountain and make your way back to our private staging area where a picnic-stzle lunch will be waiting before returning by bus back to Haines.

From Haines, you will be transported back to the fast ferry and on to Skagway. While onboard, you will be treated to the surrounding beauty of the Lynn Canal as you zoom back to your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Haines, Ft. William Henry Seward, Klehini, Tsirku, and Chilkat River valleys, ATV adventure, Picnic Lunch and refreshments included.

Note

Please Note: This tour requires a moderate amount of activity for approximately 183 metres (200 yards) at the dock and fast ferry terminal. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. The ramp to/from the fast ferry can be very steep depending on tide levels at time of departure. There is some optional walking during the tour if guests wish to exit the ATVs at photo stops and overlooks. ATV trail is uneven, natural terrain therefore it is not recommended for guests who suffer from motion sickness, those with back/neck problems or pregnant women. A waiver is required to participate and guests who wish to drive must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver license and wear closed toed shoes in order to operate the ATV. Due to the seatbelt system in the ATV's, guests must be between 22.6 - 136 kilograms (3.5 - 21 stone / 50 - 300 pounds) and over 125 cm of height (4'10'') in order to participate. We strongly recommend guests wear closed toed shoes, wear layers to keep warm and bring a light rain jacket. Helmets are provided. In the event of rain, the picnic style lunch will be relocated to a covered/indoor location.