We're very good at planning perfectly customized Alaska itineraries. Yet no matter how well-planned the trip, we also know to expect the unexpected.
Here are two ways to protect your trip:
Worry-Free Cancellation Waiver
It's worry-free for good reason. This Alaska Tour & Travel program allows you to change or cancel your reservation for any reason without a fee or penalty up until 31 days prior to travel. In addition, you'll receive a refund for your trip if you must cancel within 30 days due to a medical emergency or death within your traveling party, or a death within your immediate family.
- Cost: 3% of covered services booked through Alaska Tour & Travel
- Fine Print: Cancellation Waiver fee is non-refundable. However, guests confirming their trip at least 60 days prior to travel will have 14 days to add or remove the waiver. Check out the full details here.
- Bottom Line: If you're concerned about changing your mind about traveling, changes in your circumstances before your trip, or the health of yourself or a family member, consider the Cancellation Waiver.
Travel Insurance
Traditional travel insurance reimburses expenses related to trip cancellation, delay, interruption, baggage delay/loss, and emergency medical services when those things occur from covered reasons.
- Cost: Depends on your total trip cost, age, and state of residence.
- Fine Print: The key to understanding trip insurance is knowing exactly what those covered reasons are. We are happy to initiate a quote for you, but we are not insurance agents. Read your policy carefully to understand exactly what is and is not covered.
- Bottom Line: Think of it as protection for your expenses, your luggage, and yourself. If your biggest concern is a disruption while you're traveling, consider trip insurance.
Some Things to Consider
A couple last things:
- The Cancellation Waiver is an alternative to Trip Insurance and does not cover expenses related to cancellations outside of what you've booked through Alaska Tour & Travel (for example, airfare)
- If you purchase travel insurance through Alaska Tour & Travel, we will waive our 10% fee for changes or cancellations made up until 31 days prior to travel.
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At Alaska Tour & Travel, we specialize in building custom trips for every timeline, personality, and budget. If you'd like to have an Alaskan plan your Alaska trip, give us a call at 800-208-0200.
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