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Packer Expeditions offers day hikes on wilderness trails not accessible by road, a sea kayak trip on a lake in British Columbia combined with a scenic ride on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway, and guided and catered backpacking on the world...more

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Brandon G

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

BEST SKAGWAY EXCURSION: Laughton Glacier Hike & White Pass Railway

Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to George, Cory (hope I spelled your name right) for an amazing trip the Laughton Glacier. These guys were super funny, motivating, and even helped me do the ultimate proposal on top of the Glacier. Couldn’t recommended better...More

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David G

Winnipeg, Canada

32

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Incredible Kayaking and a Cool Train Ride

On our recent Alaskan cruise in September, my wife and I planned a glacier lake kayak and train adventure through our cruise ship. It was amazing! After a short bus ride up into the pass, we kayaked on Bernard Lake. We kayaked for an hour...More

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Tracey F

1

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Denver Valley & White Pass

Had a blast hiking Denver Valley! Shout out to our fearless leaders Josh & Dylan for teaching us the ways of the vast valley and all of its glory! Furthermore, White Pass is a must see with marvelous views!

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LovesDonuts

East Peoria, Illinois

6439

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

AMAZING!!! Laughton Glacier Hike

We LOVED this hike! I found it on Trip Advisor- our cruise didn't offer it. We were blessed that they still took us even though it was only my husband and I and George the guide. He was great! The landscape is absolutely gorgeous. They...More

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Debra L

5

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Glacier Lake Kayaking and White Pass Train

We booked this through our cruise ship and it was incredible. The weather was superb and the lake was incredibly beautiful. Nothing beats the view of the mountains when you atop a kayak. The guides were friendly, especially Josh. We took the White Pass Train...More

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Tom M

Kissimmee, Florida

13

Reviewed September 12, 2018

Laughton Glacier & White Pass Train

We booked through DCL (Disney) and did the hike on 8/30/18. Jack, one of our guides for the trip, met us at the ship. It was a short walk to the first train station where we hopped on a shuttle bus to take us to...More

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Elizabeth N

61

Reviewed September 11, 2018

Laughton Glacier Hike with White Pass Train Excursion

We booked the White Pass Railway and Laughton Glacier Hike through our cruise ship (Norwegian Pearl). Even with the onboard up-charge, this hike was cheaper than our Mendenhall glacier excursion in Juneau (booked with the operator directly) and was equal if not better value. The...More

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Melanie J

1

Reviewed September 7, 2018

Laughton Glacier Hike with White Pass Train

Booked through Carnival Cruise and did the hike on 8/31/18. It was wonderful and more than expected. There were four guides with about 20 hikers. There was a wide range of ability levels and we were a bit nervous at first because we were much...More

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Michele H

31

Reviewed September 7, 2018 via mobile

Laughton Glacier Hike

Erin, Toby, George and Rylan were our guides on our cruise ship excursion. They were very knowledgeable, friendly and had outgoing and fun personalities. They bent over backwards to make sure we were having the best experience including providing a hot beverage at the top...More

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tabas

Cleveland, Ohio

41

Reviewed September 6, 2018

Great Experience with White Pass Rail and Wilderness Hike

We booked this excursion thru Carnival on 08/31/18. Our guides were George, Rylan, Lucas and Tyler. This was called a Moderate activity on the carnival site. The hiking path was well maintained and we were able to walk it, but couldn't keep up the pace....More

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TeamTizzel

Thanks for the review. Was there a safe place to leave a camera while you were kayaking?

June 12, 2017|

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Hi!, I am so sorry I didnt see your question. We borrowed their water tight bags and took our camera with us. We took amazing pictures. In some stores, you can purchase a lanyard with a watertight case for easy access to... More

angiecpeoples

why I am not getting any response to my request for booking the Packer Glacier Station Hike? I have FB, emailed, and tried to book on the website???? Can someone advise if this hike is still available please.... june 19, 2017

May 2, 2017|

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I dont know the answer to that, we booked our hike through Celebrity Cruise Shore Excursions. Have you tried the website Shore Trips?

Hello18031

We are doing the Laughton Glacier via White Pass RR hike. We have an 11 y/o that is a little apprehensive about BEARS. Can anyone speak about if they saw any and what safety equipment does the guilds take? Thanks

January 29, 2017|

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Although we do see bears out on our trails it is still rather rare! In the over 20 years we have been in operation we have never had a negative interaction with a bear. They are honestly more scared of us then we are of... More