Skagway Hiking Excursion Reviews

I would highly recommend this excursion. It consisted of a two mile hike and a float trip that would have made me happy if it had gone on forever. The guide was great!

Provider: Holland America Line

Its a longest walk to Jewel Gardens, which was mildly disappointing on a second visit - they have raised their prices in the gift shop, and the gardens/train seem to be less robust than last time. The Pioneer Cemetery is mildly interesting. The hike to Lower Douglas Falls was mildly strenuous but worth the view.

Provider: Independent Operator

We did the White Pass Railway/Laughton Glacier Hike. This trip isn't for non-hikers. And you definitely need adequate foot-wear... hiking boots!!! Fortunately, the rain lifted this day and we did four miles in/out to Laughton Glacier. The guides were excellent and really catered to individual needs on the hike. There was one lady struggling, and one of the guides stayed back with her, which was really great. We actually saw a bear on the hike which made everyone happy, and the guides were really knowledgeable about local plant life, history, etc. The train ride to get to the hiking drop-off point was splendid. Really enjoyed the scenery and history of the Klondike. This is supposedly the most strenuous shore-excursion on NCL's Alaska cruises so far. Be advised, there's a lot of loose scree (rocks) and ice you have to climb up and then back down. We used trekking poles, but the guides will offer them, as well as let you make sandwiches. They even offer fanny-packs. This is an outstanding shore excursion and I highly recommend it.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

This is a VERY difficult hike which is described as 'uneven terrain' and does recommend good physical health. I am 70 and my husband 73 (3 years post total knee replacement.) We went to Amsterdam last year and had no problem walking 4 or 5 miles a day. This hike was unbelievable...straight up at times with tree roots all different sizes and shapes as steps, nothing to hold on to. If it hadn't been for the wonderful tour guide, John Harmon, I would have never made it. However, it was a fabulous experience and another beautiful day but they need to upgrade the difficulty of this hike. Was I happy went we floated down the river on the raft! Spectacular scenery too.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line