White Pass Train & Bike Tour

Offered by Sockeye Cycle In Haines, Alaska

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About us

It was a 2-month sea kayaking trip through Southeast Alaska that became a life-changing experience for Sockeye Cycle owner Thom Ely. In 1987 Thom moved to Haines full-time and bought an existing bike shop and in 1988 our first tours were offered.

Today, we are the oldest operating full-service bicycle business in Alaska. Our touring expertise is in our own region of Southeast Alaska and Northern Canada. We are staffed with well qualified seasonal guides and veteran Alaskan locals and offer a variety of tours ranging from a few hours in duration to day trips and 11-day excursions.

Whether you take a day tour or one of our extended adventures, we guarantee that you will get a taste of the spirit and hospitality of the North as only a local company can show you.

What we'll do

You board the historic White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railroad for a scenic hour and a half trip through the coastal mountains to British Columbia, Canada. There you meet your professional guides, versed in the ecology and history of the area, who take you for a short van ride along the scenic Klondike Highway to the summit of the White Pass.

After a bicycle and safety orientation, it is fifteen scenic miles downhill ride from the summit to the sea! As you coast along the paved Klondike Highway on this one and a half hour bike ride you make multiple stops for photos of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, cascading waterfalls, awe-inspiring glaciers, majestic mountains, and other historic sites. You even get to ride your bike across the US border! After your thrilling ride, enjoy time in historic downtown Skagway.

On this tour your senses awaken to sights and sounds of Alaska that can only be experienced on two wheels. This fun excursion offers a unique way to tour Skagway and the surrounding area. Experience the great Northern outdoors, get some fresh air and go biking with Alaska’s original bike touring company!

What to expect / what's provided

*Duration: 4.5 hours

*Ages 13+

*Must be 4'6" tall

*Difficulty: Moderate. The tour is mostly downhill on a paved highway with passing traffic. Average speeds are 15-25 mph.

*15 miles of biking downhill

*Combine two great excursions: a historic train trip up the White Pass and a bike ride down back to Skagway

*Enjoy an intimate touring environment with a 1:6 guide to guest ratio

*Gear: Trek Marlin mountain bikes and helmets are provided. Rain gear and gloves included if needed.

*Food and Drink: Water is available at no charge in a bike water bottle.

*An encompassing experience of the Skagway Valley

*Informative and fun guides!

*Helmets are provided and will be required to be worn on tour

*Passports and other necessary immigration documents are required for US border inspection.

*Participants must be confident on a bicycle with hand brakes coasting downhill at speeds between 15 and 25 MPH (23 - 40 KPH)

*Please note, if you don't see your tour times on here, please use the chat feature below to check availability, we may be able to accommodate additional days / times

Cancellation Policy

8+ days before date of the tour or rental, reservations are refundable minus 5% for booking and processing fees. Reservations cancelled 2-7 days from the start time will receive a 50% refund. Reservations are not refundable 48 hours or less from the start of the activity or rental. Some of our tours require you to bring a passport. We do not offer refunds for guests showing up unprepared. Please check if your tour requires you to bring a passport and plan accordingly. Sockeye Cycle Co. retains the right to cancel a tour for any reason, in which case you will receive a full refund. We are prepared and supply gear for most weather scenarios and rarely cancel our tours due to weather.

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