Baked Alaska Posted January 18 Report Posted January 18 Do any of the train excursions in Skagway include the return trip by train? It seems only take passengers up, but motorcoach return. Quote
Dave and Linda Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 IMG_2605.heicIMG_2618.heicHello….We went on this trip back in September of 23. Went up the hill, made a loop somewhere along the route as the tracks went on farther, then returned down the mountain. Absolutely stunning views. Take pictures from outside between cars, train doesn’t move too fast. They picked us up close to dock and we returned to the station in town. Maybe a 10 to 15 minute walk back to ship. Side note, pay the dough and get a plate of king crab legs after your rail experience. wpyr.com White pass Yukon railroad. IMG_2605.heic IMG_2594.heic IMG_2593.heic IMG_2584.heic WAAAYTOOO, dejavu21 and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote
Ryan79 Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 I’ve done the round trip 3 times and never once did a motor coach back. My personal tip is to book the VIP car. Much better experience than the cattle cars! Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote
billdauterive Posted January 19 Report Posted January 19 Yes, most in fact are round trip by train. Look for the ones that are just the White Pass Railroad and not the ones that are about the summit. They should have multiple options for departure times. Baked Alaska and Ryan79 1 1 Quote
Baked Alaska Posted January 20 Author Report Posted January 20 I guess what I'm looking for is the name of the excursion. It seems to me that the excursions in my cruise planner say motorcoach back down or don't mention the mode of transport back down. 8 hours ago, Ryan79 said: I’ve done the round trip 3 times and never once did a motor coach back. My personal tip is to book the VIP car. Much better experience than the cattle cars! @Ryan79Please elaborate on your VIP car experience. We are considering that one. THANK YOU! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
Ryan79 Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 @Baked Alaska The entire car had about 10 people total. We had our own restroom. Had snacks and drinks (including beer/wine) as well as MUCH better and more comfortable seating options. We could get up and walk around the car for different views and seats. Our car was at the back of the train so we were able to go onto the steps at the back and take amazing pics and videos. We also had a dedicated server who told us a lot about the history of the spots we passed. It is worth every penny and I’d never go non-VIP ever again. Book it NOW! if the mode of transportation back down is not mentioned, it will be via the train. You won’t get off the train at all on the round trip option. Baked Alaska 1 Quote
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