Even if trains, history and nature aren't your cup of tea on their own, something absurdly special happens when the three combine for an Alaska cruise and train experience.
The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is a staple of any visit to Skagway, Alaska, particularly if you arrive by ship during an Alaska cruise. The town's success is closely linked to the development of the railroad infrastructure, as the train line has carried passengers and cargo between Alaska and Canada for more than 120 years.
When I rode the train's Skagway-to-White Pass Summit route, the experience was fascinating and exhilarating. It offered a narrated history lesson and views that are still absolutely unrivaled by those on any other train journey I've experienced.
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