Skagway Yukon Introduction Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Skagway cruise ship pier!
  
• English-speaking and trained Skagway Yukon Introduction Shore Excursion guides!
• Yukon Suspension Bridge crossing over scenic Tutshi River Canyon!
  
• Visit British Columbia and its contrasting terrain!
  
• Continue on into the rugged and majestic Yukon Territory on this Skagway Sightseeing Cruise Excursion!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Skagway and Alaska!

After meeting your Skagway Sightseeing Shore Excursion staff and leaving Skagway on the Klondike Highway, you will parallel the historic White Pass Trail much of the way to the 3,292-foot summit. Along the way as traffic allows, your Skagway Sightseeing Excursion guide will make photo stops at some of the scenic lookouts such as Brackett Wagon Road, Pitchfork Falls, Moore Creek Bridge, views of the WP&YR railroad, and the Welcome to Alaska sign. Keep your eyes open for potential wildlife.

Once at the White Pass summit, you will enter the daunting Tormented Valley in British Columbia, Canada. As you travel farther north, toward the Yukon border, spectacular scenery of dramatic lakes and the Northern Boreal forest wilderness with surround you. 10-20 minute photo stops will be made at Lakes Tutshi and Tagish and at the Yukon Border sign. They will also make a 45-minute stop at the Yukon Suspension Bridge attraction for crossing the bridge and enjoy the Tutshi River views, snack bar, and restroom opportunities.

Although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, the Canadian wilderness (further away from civilization) offers a better opportunity to encounter bears, moose, sheep, goats, and more on this Excursion from Skagway Alaska! Total driving time from Skagway, including stops, is approximately 1.5 hours up to the turnaround point at the Yukon border, and 1 hour back down to Skagway. Photo stops at the lakes and other variety of viewpoints will be taken in between.

If time allows, optional photo stops are possible. This will depend on the weather, traffic, and the speed of your group. You will return to Skagway down the same valley highway, seeing more incredible scenic views that you missed on your way up.

PLEASE NOTE: This Skagway Alaska Yukon Sightseeing 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, (or government-authorized "enhanced" drivers license.) 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.

People of all other citizenships are required to have a photo I.D., a passport, and a visa (If required).

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. Passengers with a felony conviction or severe traffic violations, such as DUI or hit & run, will be denied entrance 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 Yukon border with photo stops.
• Yukon Suspension Bridge crossing over scenic Tutshi River Canyon
  
• Visit several scenic overlooks in British Columbia Canada
  
• Driver / Skagway Yukon Sightseeing Excursion guide who will introduce you to the history and breath-taking scenery of this 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 Yukon Sightsee Shore Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide right at your Skagway Alaska cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• All participants must check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
• PLEASE NOTE: The excursion will be crossing the International border into Canada, and then returning back into 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 (or government-authorized "enhanced" drivers license). 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. People of all other citizenships are required to have a photo I.D., a passport, and a visa (If required).
• 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.
• 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.