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- Does Classic Canadian Tours provide any insurance?
- How should I dress for my Yukon Klondike Tour?
- What are some of the items I should pack for this trip?
- Do I need a passport?
- What is the luggage allowance?
- What are the hotel accommodations like?
- How are my tour payments protected?
- What if I have further questions?
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 Klondike Tour does involve one day of travel outside of Canada into Alaska, USA.
How should I dress for my Yukon Klondike 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 tempuratures.
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 repelant
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.
For our journey to Dawson City aboard Air North from Whitehorse, it may be helpful to pack lightly by leaving excess items with the Bell desk at the Westmark Whitehorse where we will be returning to in just over 24 hours after our departure. In Dawson City, there are no elevators or baggage belts at the airport, therefore, packing light will make your trip to Dawson City more enjoyable.
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.
You wil likely need bug repelant in Dawson City, plus our day trip to Kluane National Park and the Long Ago People's Place.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You will need 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.
What is the luggage allowance?
Luggage allowances will be dictated by Air North, Yukon's Airline. Guests will be allowed one piece of carry-on luggage and two pieces of checked luggage. Please review Air North's Luggage Policy prior to departure.
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
How are my tour payments protected?
Payments and deposits will be handled by Classic Canadian Tours or your selected travel professional. They/We are responsible under jurisdictional law to appropriately handle the payments.
What if I have further questions?
Classic Canadian Tours will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You may contact us via phone or email and we’ll do our best to respond to your inquiry within 24 hours. Please proceed to Contact Us for additional information.