White Pass Train: Experience the dramatic beauty of Southeast Alaska while traveling aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route's premier luxury parlor car. As you ascend from sea to summit, revel in a superior level of comfort in custom-made leather seating and enjoy a premium experience unique to VIPs, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles, and historic sites from your large, picture windows and comfortable custom seating. The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway was built during the Klondike Gold Rush and was completed in 26 months by blasting through the mountains with 450 tons of explosives. The exclusive luxury car, pulled by vintage diesel locomotives, climbs nearly 3,000 ft. over 20 miles of steep grades and around cliff hanging turns. You will retrace the original route to the White Pass summit, passing Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch.
What’s Included:
Requirements & Restrictions: Guests must negotiate steps to get on/off the rail cars.
What to Bring: Warm layers of clothing, hat, gloves, rain jacket, camera for photo opportunities, and credit/debit card or cash for additional purchases.
Good to Know: Weather in this region of mountains and fjords can vary quickly and dramatically. Restrooms are available on board the rail cars.