Skagway Yukon Alaska Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Skagway cruise ship pier terminal!
  
• English-speaking and trained Skagway Yukon Discover Shore Excursion guides!
• Scenic half-day sightseeing excursion of White Pass with views of the White Pass and Yukon Railroad!
  
• Drive through British Columbia and its contrasting terrain!
  
• Continue further into the rugged and majestic Yukon Territory!
  
• Enjoy an Alaskan BBQ at Caribou Crossing!
  
• Escape the Skagway cruise ship sightseeing shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Skagway and Alaska!

After meeting your local Skagway Deluxe Yukon Shore Excursion staff and departing Skagway, your sightseeing excursion guide will share an overview of the town as you drive through its Historic District. Climbing the valley, we follow the Klondike Highway paralleling the original White Pass Trail and the White Pass and Yukon Railroad train track. Keep your eyes open for one of the trains creeping up the pass on the opposite side of the valley.

Reaching the White Pass Summit, you pass into British Columbia and drive through the Tormented Valley with its unique landscape. Continue on past majestic lakes and mountains, into the southwest corner of the Yukon Territory. Your Skagway full-day sightseeing excursion mini-coach, unlike the large touring buses, can make stops in more places, offering you the chance for more photo stops such as the stunning Tutshi and Tagish Lakes. Although animal sightings can never be guaranteed, the further from civilization you go, the chances improve.

After approximately two hours of driving with stops, a lunch stop is made at Caribou Crossing for BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade bun, coffee or tea, and yummy donuts. (Vegetarian option of lentil curry available). You will also have some free time to browse an educational wildlife gallery, visit the Yukon gift shop or visit the Petting Farm area where you can see and photograph sled dogs and pups as well as Pomskies (a mix of Husky and Pomeranian). The total time at Caribou Crossing is approximately 60 minutes.

After lunch, you will see the scenic highlight of the southern Yukon with the gorgeous green Emerald Lake. You will also see sand dunes the "world's smallest desert" at the Carcross desert. You'll stop at the quaint village of Carcross and the sandy beach at the Lake Bennett viewpoint. All too soon it is time to turn back towards Skagway following the same highway, with spectacular scenery and additional photo stops on the return drive. Total return time with stops is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE: The Deluxe Sightseeing Excursion from Skagway Alaska will be crossing the International border into Canada, and then returning back to the United States. REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU BOARD YOUR CRUISE SHIP: As of June 1, 2009, all U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 16 and older traveling between the U.S. and Canada, by land will be required to present a valid passport, Passport card. We suggest you bring a photo I.D. as well. U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger may travel with a certified birth certificate or Passport. Adults and children of all other citizenships are required to have a passport, and a USA and/or Canada visa (If required by citizenship).

All Minors Must be Accompanied by a Legal Guardian. Children accompanying parents should have an original birth certificate (if 15 or under) OR Passport (all ages). If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is necessary to cross into Canada.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Skagway cruise ship pier terminal
  
• Scenic sightseeing drive by mini-bus along the Klondike Highway to the White Pass with photo stops
  
• Visit several scenic overlooks in British Columbia Canada
  
• Scenic sightseeing excursion driving with stops in the rugged Yukon Territory
  
• Lunch - BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade bun, coffee or tea, and yummy donuts. (Vegetarian option of lentil curry available)
  
• Free time at Caribou Crossing to explore museum displays or visit sled dog and farm animal area.
• Driver/guide who will introduce you to the history and breath-taking scenery of this Skagway Alaska area
  

Excursion Notes

• Transportation for this excursion is done by van and small buses, allowing stops at sites large buses cannot enter.
• There are basic restrooms at some of the stops.
• The excursion departs and returns to the United States. Regardless of where your cruise began, you must have a passport.
• Guests without a passport will be denied boarding and will not be eligible for a refund of their excursion, please see "Restrictions" for more information.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• We recommend wearing layers with the top layer being waterproof. Sensible walking shoes are also suggested.
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.

Where we meet

For this Skagway Ultimate Yukon Sightseeing Excursion (full day), you will meet your local excursion guide right at your Skagway cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• All participants must check in at least 20 minutes before departure.
• PLEASE NOTE: The excursion will be crossing the International border into Canada, and then returning back to the United States.
• REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU BOARD YOUR CRUISE SHIP: As of June 1, 2009, all U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 16 and older traveling between the U.S. and Canada, by land will be required to present a valid passport, Passport card. We suggest you bring a photo I.D. as well. U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger may travel with a certified birth certificate or Passport. Adults and children of all other citizenships are required to have a passport, and a USA and/or Canada visa (If required by citizenship).
  
• All Minors Must be Accompanied by a Legal Guardian. If one or both parents are not traveling with the child, a letter of authorization from the absent parent(s) is necessary to cross into Canada.
• Passengers with a felony conviction or severe traffic violations, such as DUI or hit & run, will be denied entrance into Canada.
• Please be aware that this excursion operates in the wilderness, hours away from medical facilities. Although the staff does have general first aid knowledge, this excursion is not recommended for guests with serious medical conditions or infants under the age of 24 months.
• Pregnant women up to 10 weeks should check with their doctor before booking this excursion. Pregnant women 10 weeks or more should not participate in this excursion.
• Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated but all guests must be able to manage a few steps into the transportation. Guests MUST note this on their booking in advance.
• Please bring your USA and/or Canada Visa if your citizenship requires one.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.