Whitehorse Trip Overview
Experience five days of summer adventure in the far north. We’ll take you hiking, canoeing, show you the breathtaking summer scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. We let you see wildlife upclose at the “Yukon Wildlife Preserve” and pamper you with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.
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 summer adventure in the far north. We’ll take you hiking, canoeing, show you the breathtaking summer scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. We let you see wildlife upclose at the “Yukon Wildlife Preserve” and pamper you with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.
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. Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse
Day 2: HOT SPRINGS, WILDLIFE AND A BIRDS-EYE-VIEW
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 summer scenery on a 20 minutes sightseeing flight. During the flight we can enjoy the yukon scenery from an angle only few people ever will.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: S.S. Klondike, 10 Robert Service Way, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1V8 Canada
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: 20 minutes
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse
Day 3: SURROUNDED BY MIGHTY MOUNTAINS
Stop At: Kluane National Park and Reserve, 280 Alaska Highway, Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0 Canada
After breakfast we drive into the mountains of Kluane National Park. On this tour you will visit the magnificent Kluane National Park, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. We will stop at Sheep Mountain in hopes to spot the local Dall Sheeps on their traditional territory. We will also learn more about the Glacial Fields in the Kluane NP at the Parks Visitor Centre.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse
Day 4: ON HISTORIC WATERWAYS DISCOVER THE YUKON’S GOLD RUSH
Stop At: Yukon River, Yukon Canada
Today we’ll learn the old tradition of canoeing. After a detailed safety briefing we’ll get introduced to the art of canoeing and soon we’ll be on our way on historic waterways. On this tour you canoe down the historic Yukon River and enjoy the peaceful scenery. We paddle from Whitehorse to the confluence of the Takhini River. A great day trip for beginner paddlers and a perfect way to enjoy this classic northern river. Back from the canoe trip you can reward yourself with a beer from the famous Yukon Brewery at one of the downtown restaurants.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse
Day 5: WHITEHORSE DEPARTURE
Pass By: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, 75 Barkley Grow Crescent, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6E6, Canada
Transfer to the airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
