Whitehorse Trip Overview
Experience five days of winter adventure in the far north. Enjoy snowmobiling, dog sledding, and the breathtaking winter scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. See wildlife up-close at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and pamper yourself with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. This is an eventful winter tour in the Yukon for young and young-at-heart travelers.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Whitehorse, Canada
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Experience five days of winter adventure in the far north. Enjoy snowmobiling, dog sledding, and the breathtaking winter scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. See wildlife up-close at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and pamper yourself with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. This is an eventful winter tour in the Yukon for young and young-at-heart travelers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Whitehorse
Pass By: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, 75 Barkley Grow Crescent, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6, Canada
From the airport we drive you to your hotel located in the centre of Whitehorse.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in downtown Whitehorse Hotel
Day 2: Hot Springs, Wildlife Preserve, a Bird’s-Eye-View and Northern Lights
Stop At: Alpine Aviation Yukon Ltd., Miles Canyon Rd, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6L4, Canada
We start the day with a sightseeing flight above the spectacular winter scenery on a 30 minutes sightseeing flight. During the flight we can enjoy the Yukon winter from an angle only few people ever will.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Whitehorse, Whitehorse, Yukon
Back in Whitehorse we will discover the history of the north on a city-sightseeing tour. Whitehorse has a lot to offer and is home to famous sights like the historic Paddlewheeler SS Klondike or a “Skyscraper” completely made out of logs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yukon Wildlife Preserve, KM 8/Mi 5 Takhini Hot Springs Rd, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 7A2 Canada
Later we drive to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where we can see up close inhabitant game like the Elk, Moose, Caribou, Mountain Goats and Porcupines in their natural surrounding. It’s a photographer’s and naturalist’s dream to see Yukon’s wildlife up close and you will be in the front-row to learn about wildlife living year-round in the True North.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arctic Range Adventure, 208A Strickland St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J8, Canada
After a relaxed dinner in Whitehorse, you’ll be back on the road again, this time to seek views of the stunning Northern Lights. Relax in sheltered comfort, or under the starry sky beside a warm fire at one of our tailor-made aurora viewing locations.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Takhini Hotspring, Takhini Hotspring, Yukon
Not far from here we will visit the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and endulge ourself in the natural hot waters and relax in a breathtaking mountain setting.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in downtown Whitehorse Hotel
Day 3: The Huskies are waiting for us and Northern Lights
Stop At: Muktuk Adventures – A place for people who love dogs, Km 1442.5 Alaska Highway Km 4 Husky Trail, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 7A2, Canada
Today we’ll learn the old tradition of mushing (dog sledding). After a detailed safety briefing we’ll get introduced to the art of dog sledding and soon we’ll be on our way along the frozen winter trails. We’ll feel the power and durance of the dogs, listen to their breaths and feel the creaking snow under the runners. A very unique experience!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Arctic Range Adventure, 208A Strickland St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J8, Canada
Later in the evening we set out to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in downtown Whitehorse Hotel
Day 4: On fast tracks through the snow
Stop At: Up North Adventures, 103 Strickland St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J6, Canada
After a detailed safety introduction we step on our snowmobiles. With enjoyable speed we’ll pass through the memorable winter scenery of the Yukon and soak up the view of snow covered mountains and lakes with thick layers of ice. With a snowmobile, the journey can be an exhilarating ride up and down magnificent mountains or a relaxing tour through the forest and down historic trails.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in downtown Whitehorse Hotel
Day 5: Whitehorse Departure
Pass By: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, 75 Barkley Grow Crescent, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6, Canada
Transfer to the airport.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
