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Does Classic Canadian Tours provide any insurance?

 Classic Canadian Tours provides travel insurance through our travel insurance partner - AIG Travel Guard. It is strongly recommended that travel insurance be purchased. To purchase travel insurance online please click here. Alternatively, we recommend you consult with your travel agent regarding travel insurance options.

The Yukon Tour does involve one day of travel outside of Canada into Alaska, USA.

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How should I dress for my Yukon Tour?

 

Average temperatures during the month of August vary between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius. We suggest that you bring clothing for Spring and Summer conditions along with light rain gear - just in case. Dawson City, Yukon mid to end summer is cooler and typical of fall like temperatures.

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What are some of the items I should pack for this trip?

 

To help ensure a more memorable journey, here are some suggested items to bring:

  • Valid Passport (required for travel to Alaska from Canada)
  • Camera
  • Sun glasses
  • Binoculars
  • Good walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing for exploring and in-flight travel
  • Light jacket
  • Umbrella
  • Cash (Canadian and U.S. currency)
  • Extra batteries for your camera
  • Extra memory cards or film for your camera
  • Bug repellant
Regarding cash, there are few ATM machines outside of Whitehorse in the Yukon and we will be travelling to remote areas that may not offer credit card or Interac services. In Whitehorse, there are major banks and ATMs. Generally, remote Yukon merchants prefer cash, as do taxi drivers in Whitehorse and Dawson City. You will also need cash for in-flight bar service aboard Air North, Yukon's Airline.

During the Alaska portion of the journey, US cash may be helpful. In Skagway there is a bank and an ATM machine. Generally most merchants in Skagway will accept major credit cards. Often Canadian Interac cards do not work in the United States.

Outside of Whitehorse, you may find simple things like bug repellant, toiletries, batteries and extra memory cards or film for your camera expensive. Please remember to stock up on these items before your journey or in Whitehorse.

In Dawson City, the streets are dirt which creates a lot of dust if it's hot and mud if it rains. Therefore, please pack accordingly.



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Do I need a passport?

 Yes. You must have a passport for entry into Alaska from Canada. In addition, government issued photo identification is required for all flight segments aboard Air North, Yukon's Airline.

If you do not have a valid passport, you will not be permitted to participate on the Alaska portion of the tour.

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What is the luggage allowance?

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What are the hotel accommodations like?

 

We have a best-in-town philosophy and aim to use premium and unique accommodations during the duration of the tour. Each chosen property will be exclusive to the local economy and will embrace local culture.

Typically, we use these properties in the Yukon:

  • Westmark Inn, Dawson City
  • Westmark Whitehorse Hotel, Whitehorse
  • Westmark Inn, Skagway

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How are my tour payments protected?

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What if I have further questions?

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