Adventure and Northern Lights in Yukon
Itinerary
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Day 1 Whitehorse
We'll greet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse where you'll be staying for the duration of this tour. All stores, banks and important sights are within easy walking distance of the hotel, so you may explore this lively northern town on your own. Night at the River View Hotel or similar.
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 2 Whitehorse
Today we'll show you the capital of the Yukon and the surroundings to give you a first impression of this wonderful country: During the city tour you'll see the old train station of the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad, the Log Skyscraper, old Log Church and the paddle wheeler SS Klondike. We'll also show you some residential areas and we'll stop at the Visitors Reception Centre. On the way to the Takhini Hot Springs we'll stop at the Wildlife Preserve where you'll see most of the wildlife seen in the Yukon, such as Moose, Caribou, buffalo, Dall Sheep, Big Horn Sheep, Musk Oxen and others. Time for a leisurely swim in the hot waters at Takhini Hot Springs. First night aurora viewing: 21h30 pm. A cozy, heated cabin or wall tent with hot drinks and snacks will make your Aurora viewing even more enjoyable. Return to hotel around 2h00. Night at the River View Hotel or similar. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 3 Whitehorse
This is the day for our snowmobiling adventure: Our van will take us up to Fish Lake, just over half an hour away from the hotel. Here we'll get our instructions about snowmobile safety and any further instructions we'll need and off we are across the lake and into some of the most beautiful mountains you may imagine! Lunch will be served on the trail and by late afternoon we'll return to Whitehorse. Second night aurora viewing: 21h30 pm. Return to hotel around 2h00 am. Night at the River View Hotel or similar. (B, L)
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 4 Whitehorse
Day at leisure or Optional day trip to Haines Junction. We'll drive west on the world famous Alaska Highway and will reach Haines Junction in about two hours. Just outside the town we'll start our trek on the beautiful Auriol Trail. Since we'll be slower on our snowshoes we'll head out at leisure, have a break amidst a gorgeous winter wonderland and return to our van. In Haines Junction we'll break for coffee before heading back to Whitehorse. Third night aurora viewing: 21h30 pm. Return to hotel around 2h00 am. Night at the River View Hotel or similar. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 5 Whitehorse
Another highlight of this tour will be this full day dog sledding tour along the Takhini River and into the Ibex Valley west of Whitehorse. First we'll be introduced to the many dogs and instructions will be given about mushing and safety on the trail. Then we'll be assigned our team of from 4 to 6 dogs and off we go! We'll follow well prepared trails and our guides will make sure that we are always in control of our teams. Lunch will be served along the trail when both, we and the dogs need a well deserved break. By late afternoon we'll return to the kennel for a mug of coffee or hot chocolate before we'll return to the hotel. Fourth night aurora viewing: 21h30 pm. Return to hotel around 2h00 am. Night at the River View Hotel or similar. (B, L)
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 6 Whitehorse
Morning at leisure. After a short drive to a frozen lake we'll show you how to walk on snowshoes. With our fishing equipment, we'll walk onto the ice of the lake where we'll fish through a hole in the ice. Night at the River View Hotel or similar. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 7 Whitehorse
We’ll bring you to the airport in time for your flight home. (B)
Period & budget
When to travel?
The best period for travelling is during the following months:
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Price
The budget is an indication of the price per person, subject to availability. Your local agent will send you a customized quote with the exact price. The price can vary according to availability, level of services, period of travel, number of participants, booking time frame and other items.
Included
- R/T transfer from the airport as well as between activity sites
- Warm and personalized airport meet and greet
- Guides for the included activities· Recent 500cc snowmobile for 1 day
- Unlimited mileage for 1 day, gas and oil
- Accident insurance for snowmobile (2500$ cdn deductible - 500cc only)
- Snowmobile trail permit· "Extreme Cold" clothing : snow-suit, boots, helmet and gloves
- 1 dog-sled team for 2 people for 1 day· Snowshoes and ice fishing gear
- 4 evenings of aurora viewing, including hot drinks and snacks
- City tour of Whitehorse
- Admission to the Yukon Game Farm
- Admission to the Takhini Hot Springs
- 6 nights accommodation
- 8 meals (see abbreviations)
- Applicable taxes
Not included
- Air travel
- All meals other than the ones mention above
- Drinks (excluding coffee and tea with meals included)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides
Practical info
Food
Budget & exchange
Tips
Vital equipment
- Une paire de chaussures chaudes ou une paire de bottes rembourrées
- Pantoufles ou baskets légères pour le chalet
- Paires de chaussettes en laine
- Anorak
- Pantalon chaud Pull-over chauds ou fourrures polaires
- Sous-vêtements en fibres techniques fines
- Maillot de bain
- Gants, bonnet, écharpe (selon la saison)
Material
- Trousse de toilette
- Paire de lunettes de soleil
- Crème de protection solaire (visage et lèvre)
- Couteau de poche
- Lampe de poche ou frontale avec piles de rechange
- Gourde de 1.5 litres minimum, légère et isotherme.
Helpful equipment
- Pochette étanche pour votre passeport et/ou votre carte d'identité
- Votre permis de conduire, votre carnet de vaccination
- Votre dépliant assurance voyage
- Vos devises
- Votre carte de crédit et vos papiers personnels
- Sacs plastiques pour garantir l'étanchéité de vos affaires
- Appareils photos et vêtements
- Sac à linge sale
- Boules Quiés
- Bloc notes et stylo
- Livre, jeu de carte…
- Bâtons de marche (facultatifs). Ils sont d'une aide précieuse pour économiser vos genoux à la descente (jusqu'à 30% de votre poids + celui de votre sac sont supportés par les bâtons) et soutenir votre effort à la montée (les bras aident en plus des jambes)
- Paire de jumelles
- Appareil photo et chargeur de batterie
- Adaptateur pour prise électrique
Luggage
Passport
Health information & recommendations
- Aspirine
- Antiseptique intestinal
- Petits ciseaux
- Tricostéril
- Crème de protection
- Solaire visage et lèvres
- Crème ou lotions antimoustiques
Weather
Electricity
Sustainable tourism
- Une juste répartition des retombées économiques
- L'amélioration des conditions de travail des équipes locales et leur sensibilisation à la protection de l'environnement
- L'information des voyageurs au respect des populations locales et de l'environnement et le recueil de leurs ressentis à leur retour
- Évitez de laisser des déchets derrière vous : déposez les dans des poubelles ou ramenez les avec vous
- Utilisez l'eau potable avec parcimonie (préférez les douches aux bains et signalez les fuites) et évitez de la gaspiller (préférez les savons biodégradables pour vous laver etc.)
- Évitez de dégrader des sites culturels : ne touchez pas les statues, ne déplacez pas pierres et objets etc.
- Préférez les échanges aux dons (des cadeaux trop importants au vu du niveau de vie du pays peuvent déstabiliser l'équilibre économique local)
- En balade, notamment dans certains écosystèmes fragiles, observez la faune à distance, ne sortez pas des sentiers, limitez le piétinement et ne rapportez pas de « souvenirs » : renoncez à cueillir des fleurs rares, à ramasser des fossiles etc.
- Dans certains hôtels, vous disposerez d'une climatisation individuelle. Il est vivement recommandé pour éviter la surconsommation énergétique et les émission de gaz à effet de serre de la couper systématiquement lorsque vous n'êtes pas présent dans la chambre.