Chilkoot Hiker Service
An unforgettable experience!
Experience both of the famous Gold Rush trails! The White Pass and Chilkoot Trails converge on Lake Bennett, BC where the White Pass & Yukon Route can take you Skagway, Alaska or Carcross, Yukon.
Due to current border restrictions, the railroad is the best option to start your Canadian Chilkoot Trail adventure. Book an overnight excursion to take full advantage of the trail and camping along the famed route. Parks Canada requires all hikers purchase permits to hike and camp in the park. Please secure permits prior to making a train reservation.
As you board the train, you can reward yourself with a boxed lunch while taking in the sights along the rail line. Boxed lunches are $25 per person and should be pre-purchased at the time of booking seats aboard the train.
Tour Duration: Varies based on Route
6-mile train trip
Passport required
Complimentary Bottled Water
Additional gear may be accommodated for a fee. Please inquire about loading/unloading larger items i.e. canoes, kayaks, oversized gear/backpacks by calling 1-800-343-7373.
Passport required for travel to/from Skagway, AK.
This train is not equipped with a wheelchair lift
Available Dates:
No Available Dates at the moment
Available Dates: May 23 – September 9, 2017
| Route | Departs / Arrives | Days Available | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| All times listed are Alaska Time (Rail Time). | |||
| Bennett to Carcross | 11:00 AM / 12:30 PM | Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri | Adult: $63.00 Child: $31.50 |
| Bennett to Skagway | 3:10 PM / 5:30 PM | Tue/Wed/Thurs | Adult: $95.00 Child: $47.50 |
| Bennett to Skagway | 2:10 PM / 4:45 PM | Saturday | Adult: $95.00 Child: $47.50 |
| Bennett to Skagway * (Train/Bus Combo via Carcross) |
11:00 AM / 3:30 PM | Friday | Adult: $119.00 Child: $59.50 |
| Bennett to Fraser | 3:10 PM / 3:55 PM | Tue/Wed/Thurs | Adult: $50.00 Child: $25.00 |
| Bennett to Fraser | 2:10 PM / 2:55 PM | Saturday | Adult: $50.00 Child: $25.00 |
| Bennett to Whitehorse (Train/Bus Combo via Carcross) |
11:00 AM / 5:30 PM | Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri | Adult: $99.00 Child: $49.50 |
| Bennett to Whitehorse (Train/Bus Combo via Fraser) |
2:10 PM / 5:30 PM | Saturday | Adult: $99.00 Child: $49.50 |
For more information regarding the Chilkoot Trail and making trail reservations for the upcoming summer, please contact:
Parks Canada
205 -300 Main St.
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B5
Canada
800-661-0486
867-393-6701 Fax
Parks Canada – Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
For Chilkoot Trail Information & Map:
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park & Trail Center
907-983-2921
Please be advised, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway tracks and right-of-way are private property. Should you elect to hike out, please be aware that you are proceeding at your own risk and must stay well off the railway bed and tracks.
Experience both of the famous Gold Rush trails! The White Pass and Chilkoot Trails converge on Lake Bennett, BC where the White Pass & Yukon Route can take you Skagway, Alaska or Carcross, Yukon. Due to current border restrictions, the railroad is the best option to start your Canadian Chilkoot Trail adventure. Book an overnight excursion to take full advantage of the trail and camping along the famed route. Parks Canada requires all hikers purchase permits to hike and camp in the park. Please secure permits prior to making a train reservation.
As you board the train, you can reward yourself with a boxed lunch while taking in the sights along the rail line. Boxed lunches are $25 per person and should be pre-purchased at the time of booking seats aboard the train.
Additional gear may be accommodated for a fee. Please inquire about loading/unloading larger items i.e. canoes, kayaks, oversized gear/backpacks by calling 1-800-343-7373.
Passport required for travel to/from Skagway, AK.
- Tour Duration: Varies based on Route
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- This train is not equipped with a wheelchair lift
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- $25 Fare per Dog
While we do permit dogs on our Chilkoot Hiker Service trains, we unfortunately are not able to permit dogs on any of our connecting bus services. Exceptions are made for service animals. - If you require some or all of your gear to travel without you, you must arrange for someone other than White Pass to take the gear through US/Canadian Customs for you. White Pass is unable to transport unaccompanied freight across the US/Canada border.
- This applies to gear/backpacks/canoes/kayaks that would be traveling south from Bennett to Skagway and also gear/backpacks/canoes/kayaks that would be traveling north from Skagway to Bennett.
- However, White Pass IS able to transport unaccompanied gear between Carcross and Bennett & Fraser and Bennett, for a fee.
- If you are sending gear into or out of Bennett, you or someone you designate must load/unload your freight onto the train. White Pass staff is not able to load/unload it for you, nor are we able to store it.
- Please note that all train reservations should be made through White Pass & Yukon Route and all Chilkoot Trail reservations should be made through Parks Canada.
- We ask that hikers book their Chilkoot Trail permits first prior to calling WP&YR for their train reservations.
Available Dates: May 23 – September 9, 2017
Bennett to Carcross:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri
Adult: $63.00, Child: $31.50
Bennett to Skagway:
3:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Tue/Wed/Thur
Adult: $95.00, Child: $47.50
Bennett to Skagway:
2:10 PM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
Adult: $95.00, Child: $47.50
Bennett to Skagway* (Train/Bus Combo via Carcross):
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
Adult: $119.00, Child: $59.50
Bennett to Fraser:
3:10 PM - 3:55 PM
Tue/Wed/Thurs
Adult: $50.00, Child: $25.00
Bennett to Fraser:
2:10 PM - 2:55 PM
Saturday
Adult: $50.00, Child: $25.00
Bennett to Whitehorse (Train/Bus Combo via Carcross):
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri
Adult: $99.00, Child: $49.50
Bennett to Whitehorse (Train/Bus Combo via Fraser):
2:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
Adult: $99.00, Child: $49.50
All times listed are Alaska Time (Rail Time).
For more information regarding the Chilkoot Trail and making trail reservations for the upcoming summer, please contact:
Parks Canada
205 -300 Main St.
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2B5
Canada
800-661-0486
867-393-6701 Fax
Parks Canada – Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site
For Chilkoot Trail Information & Map:
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park & Trail Center
907-983-2921
Please be advised, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway tracks and right-of-way are private property. Should you elect to hike out, please be aware that you are proceeding at your own risk and must stay well off the railway bed and tracks.
Train Amenities Include:
- Complimentary water
- Restrooms in every train car
- Lift access on most tours
- All Aboard Magazine
- Knowledgeable onboard guides
Fine Print:
* Pricing is for tickets purchased in advance of travel. Please book at least 24 hours in advance of travel to receive the price above.
† Schedule is subject to change without notice.