Additional Guest Reviews

"We had 7 in our group and feel so lucky to have had Sam as our guide.  He was absolutely PHENOMENAL- extremely informative, funny, and overall enjoyable to be around. He was very relaxed and friendly and kept us on schedule without ever rushing us.  Sam really made a lasting impact on our family. During our next private tour we all just kept saying Where's Sam? We miss Sam."

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"Sam was absolutely the highlight of our seven days.  His knowledge and enthusiasm for Skagway was contagious.  We left feeling like we'd had an entire vacation in one day."

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"Sam could not have been a better host and guide he went above and beyond and made our trip unforgettable.  He quickly got a read on our family and fit in like he had known us for years.  He would crack jokes, tell stories about Alaska and was always on the lookout for best photo ops."

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"The highlight of our Alaskan Cruise.  Our group consisted of three generations from 9 to 75 years old.  We were lucky to have Sam as tour guide.  He was friendly, funny, and taught us much about the Yukon and Alaska.  Ask him to play one of his songs. In addition to being a fantastic tour guide, he is a very talented musician."

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"He was so professional and full of knowledge.  We created a bond and felt like Sam was one of us.  He wanted us to have the best time. He made our trip amazing and one to NEVER forget! It was sad to leave his van. I wished we had booked the all day tour. While we left he was standing there waving us goodbye. He went above and beyond. It was a great, personable tour and allowed us to get away from the crowded big buses. If we ever come back, you better believe you will be seeing us again!!!"

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"Sam encouraged questions and we asked plenty!  We also appreciated the customer service. Sam had a satellite phone with him and pick up and drop off was right by our ship and right on time.  We just wish we had the full day tour."​

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"Awesome private tour for 12 of us varying in ages from 1 to 67. We travel all over the world and have had MANY tour guides.  We all agreed that Sam was one of (if not THE) best ever.  He 'got' our group, fit in with us, got us everything we wanted, and more!"

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"Our tour with Sam exceeded my expectations by far. He was the dream tour guide you have wanted all your life that you finally found--professional, funny and knew so much about the culture, land, and wildlife. We would go for it all over again!"

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"From the very first few minutes Sam was part of family.  He adjusted to our schedule and interests.  He was just so easy-going and friendly.  We couldn't recommend more enthusiastically. It was a beautiful day, relaxing, fun, and educational...one of the best guides we've ever had."

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"Sam was phenomenal!!  Travelling with 5 kids he helped to keep them entertained with scavenger hunt, answered all their questions, and helped them scope out the treasures.  He even raced them across the desert. He gave them plenty of opportunities to get out of the van and explore,  We would quickly recommend this tour!! Thank you Sam!!"

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"Sam really made the day for us.  Three generations of family members enjoyed the content of the day and his humor...he was especially patient with our six year old."​

 

"We were lucky to have Sam. He made our visit our favorite during our week long inner passage Alaskan cruise. He was friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and quickly feels like a longtime friend.  Sam made every effort to make our day special and filled with great and unique memories.  We hope you will also have the opportunity to spend the day with Sam!"

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"Sam made us instantly feel at ease and was a lively tour guide full of useful information and fun stories. We are a family of 6 with 3 teenage children that can be hard to impress. We all loved this trip and would not hesitate to do it again.  He was the best tour guide!"

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"Not only was the tour itinerary fantastic, but what really made it was our tour guide Sam.  This guy is great.  His information is never ending and had a crafty joke about everything.  We would definitely recommend this tour guide."

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"This tour was the best part of our Alaska cruise and it wouldn't have been as wonderful without our tour guide Sam.  He was patient with our group's sense of humor and responded in kind.  He told hilarious stories and catered to us completely.  We will definitely be coming back for a longer trip and we look forward to hearing Sam perform!"

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"Sam I  can't even begin to explain how amazing this tour was.  In the many years traveling you have been the BEST tour guide by far."​

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"Sam was absolutely fantastic.  We would like to say a BIG thank you to him for making our trip so incredibly special."

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"Our guide Sam was amazing! He made the whole day fun for the family.  He was full of facts and info and kept us laughing the whole time. Sam was definitely the highlight of the cruise.  We plan on returning!!!"

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"Samuel was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and informative. He took the time to explain,  stopped at all cool things to do and never rushed us.   You MUST request Samuel to be your guide!!! You won't be disappointed."​

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"Sam took clues and cues from us as to what we liked.  It's not easy to keep the boys happy and amused all day in a van, but Sam certainly did the job."

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"Can't say enough good things about Sam. He was not only accommodating, knowledgeable, and informative, but also very humorous."

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"He exceeded our expectations. The beauty of small tours is the interaction with the guide and the flexibility of how to spend the time. Sam was great fun, very informative sharing his knowledge and love for the area. Thank you Sam. Loved the tour--and loved listening to your music.  What a day.  Highly recommended!"

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"The best tour guide you could have. Knew all the great places, awesome recommendations, awesome photo opportunities.  He gave information about all the landmarks and great conversation.  We loved having a day with Sam!"

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"Hands down our favorite day of the trip!  Sam was an excellent guide. He kept us informed and entertained all day and we can be a high maintenance bunch!"

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"It was awesome from start to finish.  We didn't want it to end.  Sam was easy going, everything was perfectly arranged. He was informative, funny and has an obvious love and enthusiasm for the area."

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"Sam was warm, friendly, and very informative. It was easy to tell Sam loves Skagway and the people who live there. He had a headset that made it easy to hear all the interesting things he had to tell us. He is the best!"

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"Can't say enough positive things about our day with Sam. 5 stars for Sam!"

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"He was our favorite part of our Alaska cruise! You have a knowledgeable guide so you can relax and enjoy! Do it!"

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"Hands down our favorite port and our guide Sam was absolutely the best.  He's knowledgeable, easygoing, and just really fun to spend time with.  Honestly, we all wanted to just continue hanging out with him after the tour was over!"

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"Sam was amazing.  We talked about this tour (and Sam) the rest of the trip.  Because Sam was waiting for us off the cruise, we missed all of the crowds. His knowledge is fantastic and he's entertaining too!"

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"My family had the absolute pleasure of having Sam as our tour guide. He was by far our favorite --personable, pleasant, and knowledgeable."​

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"We enjoyed a wonderful private tour with Sam.  He was an absolutely wonderful tour guide who made us feel welcome and appreciated. It was fun talking to him and learning about his experiences in Skagway.  He smiled and waved at us as we pulled out.  Sam is a gem of a guy and made our Skagway experience wonderful.  Thanks Sam we still laugh about our adventures with you that day."

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"Eleven of us took the tour with Samuel. It was amazing...amazing...amazing!  He is a wonderful tour guide that was friendly, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to spend the day with.  The trip was a lifetime memory with many laughs along the way.  I hope Sam will remember our group as well."

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"Sam was superb-interesting and knowledgeable.  He knew just how to keep children entertained."

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"Sam was the perfect tour guide for us. He is knowledgeable, interesting and fun.  He spoke with clarity and passion for making our stay a great one! He was wonderful with the kids and very flexible in making our schedule work for us."

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"Sam tailored the tour to things we were particularly interested in adding many anecdotes that we would have never known without his insightful narration."

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"Sam gave us a tour we will remember forever! He was informative and enthusiastic and went above and beyond to make sure we really saw Alaska and the Yukon."

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"He was awesome.  He catered the tour to our wishes and was very professional. Sam was our favorite guide of our cruise.  He stayed when we left to make sure everything was ok.  We saw him waving at us as the train pulled away."

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"Sam is a very cool dude who's fun and funny! And great with three young kids!"

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"His love for his job and geographic area is evident in everything he does-Best day of my kids' trip!" 

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"Sam's knowledge of the area was impressive.  We really appreciated his attentiveness to our boys' questions."

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"As we walked off the dock we were met by Sam.  He was very kind and we felt relaxed and ready to tour.  He kept the tour at the perfect pace for our family"

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"Sam our awesome tour guide was absolutely amazing, knowledgeable, and funny.  Sam was the best!"

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"Sam was GREAT!  Very informative and funny. Would do it again tomorrow! Sam was the best!"

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"Very knowledgeable, good sense of humor with great recommendations."​

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"Sam was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.  He told us all sorts of things without sounding like a lecture."

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"Sam was a fabulous tour guide. He was accommodating to our large party, knew stories behind each place, and history pertaining to gold rush.  It was also nice to hear what life was like as a  resident of Skagway."

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"Sam was very lively and energetic! He had a seemingly endless knowledge for every spot we passed. His enjoyment in what he does as well as his knowledge of the are was refreshing!"

 

​"We were glad we weren't packed on bus with a hundred cruise passengers. Sam made the day fun for everyone."

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"The best excursion of our entire vacation.  Sam was knowledgeable, engaging, funny and made it a very enjoyable day for all of us.  He listened to what we wanted to do. An excellent tour guide! He went above and beyond!"

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"If you are lucky enough to get Sam for this tour, be sure to ask to hear some of his music. Sam is an accomplished musician/singer in his own right."

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​"Sam made me want to come back and visit Skagway again!  Thank you Sam for an amazing day!"

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I hope these reviews have been helpful.  I 'd love the honor of sharing my favorite place in the world with you!  Please contact me if you have questions or want to discuss your special tour needs.  Above all, have an amazing trip!
              

                Sam Sonnemann

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