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
International flights
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 20 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
- Cancellation between the 44th and 15th day prior to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 50 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
- Cancellation less than 14 days to the agreed beginning of the journey: You will be charged 100 % of the travel price, in addition with every non-refundable expense for additional services booked on request (internal flights, site entrance tickets, activities…)
Changes to travel contract
Pricing
Contract transfer
Insurance
Practical info
Food
Budget & exchange
Tips
Vital equipment
- A pair of warm shoes or a pair of padded boots
- Slippers or light sneakers for the chalet
- Pair of wool socks
- Anorak
- Warm trousers
- Warm sweaters or fleece furs
- Underwear made of fine technical fibres
- Swimsuit
- Gloves, hat, scarf (depending on the season)
Material
- Toilet bag
- Pair of sunglasses
- Sun protection cream (face and lip)
- Pocket knife
- Flashlight or front light with spare batteries
- 1.5 litre minimum flask, light and isothermal.
Helpful equipment
- Waterproof pocket for your passport and/or identity card
- Your driver's license, your vaccination record
- Your travel insurance brochure
- Your currencies
- Your credit card and personal papers
- Plastic bags to guarantee the waterproofness of your belongings
- Cameras and clothing Dirty laundry bag
- Earplugs
- Notepad and pen Book, card game....
- Walking sticks (optional). They are a precious help to save your knees during the descent (up to 30% of your weight + that of your bag are supported by the poles) and support your effort during the ascent (the arms help in addition to the legs)
- Pair of binoculars
- Camera and battery charger
- Adapter for electrical plug
Luggage
Passport
Health information & recommendations
- Aspirin
- Intestinal antiseptic
- Small scissors
- Tricosteril
- Sun protection cream for face and lips
- Mosquito repellent cream or lotion
Weather
Electricity
Sustainable tourism
- A fair economical repartition
- The improvement of local teams’ working conditions and their awareness of the protection of the environment
- The information of travelers about respecting the local population and environment and the collection of their feelings at their return.
- Avoid letting waste out, throw it in the trash can or bring it with you
- Use potable water sparingly (take a shower instead of a bath and report any leaks) and avoid wasting it (use biodegradable soap to wash yourself)
- Avoid damaging cultural sites: don’t touch the statues, don’t move the stones and objects
- Exchange instead of giving (too Important gifts can destabilize the local economic stability of the country depending on their living standards)
- When taking a walk, especially in some fragile ecosystems, observe the fauna from afar, do not go beyond beaten roads, limit stamping and do not bring any souvenirs: give up picking rare flowers picking fossils...
- In some hotels, you can have individual air conditioning. It is advised to systematically switching it off when you’re out of the room to avoid energetical overconsumption and greenhouse gas emission.