Day 1
Fly to Whitehorse
After arriving at Whitehorse Airport, board your complimentary hotel shuttle and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the local area.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Day 2
Full Day Excursion - White Pass & Yukon Route Railway to Alaska
This morning take a scenic coach trip with commentary along the South Klondike Highway to Fraser, British Columbia. Upon arrival you will transfer to the world famous narrow gauge White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. This spectacular route travels over the White Pass Summit, offering views from a height of 2890 feet before ending in Skagway, Alaska. While in Skagway see where the Chilkoot Trail led 40,000 gold-rush stampeders and some of the notorious establishments they visited in town. Return to Whitehorse by coach.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Day 3
Full Day Excursion – Kluane National Park
Embark on a full day excursion to majestic mountains of Kluane National Park. On this guided tour the history and culture of local First Nations communities and geography of the area are revealed, followed by a series of short guided walks showcasing the hidden gems of the park.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Days 4 to 6
Southern Lakes Resort
Transfer to the gorgeous Southern Lakes Resort for a three night stay - either by coach or upgrade to that iconic Canadian mode of transport - the floatplane. Located just south east of Whitehorse, this beautiful wilderness resort lies within the territory of the Carcross Tagish First Nation and is a wonderful place to experience the rugged beauty of the Yukon. You will stay in a private traditional log cabin, by the side of Tagish Lake. Each cabin has a bedroom, bathroom, living area and outside deck.
Enjoy walking the extensive trails around the resort, or take a more adventurous hike for views over Windy Arm and Tagish Lake. You can rent canoes and kayaks or book a fishing tour. If you’re there in late August, autumn or winter then you may be able to experience the Northern Lights on a clear dark night.
Day 7
Whitehorse
After breakfast, take the return shuttle transfer to Whitehorse for another couple of nights and to explore this great little city. The rest of today is at leisure. You might want to visit Takhini Hot Springs, or visit the Yukon Transportation Museum – a unique look at how the early bush pilots struggled to make community access easier and how the Gold Rush stampeders forged their way through the territory by boat, train and foot.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Day 8
Whitehorse
Today you will enjoy a full day tour of Whitehorse and the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Beginning in Whitehorse, learn all about the history of the city from its early days as an outpost, through the fascinating Gold Rush era, continuing to its evolution into modern northern city. Then you will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to see caribou, elk, moose, bison, goats and more.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Day 9
Fly to Dawson City
Take the airport shuttle for your 1hour scenic flight north to Dawson City, where you will then take the shuttle to your hotel for a two night stay. Explore the local area and enjoy a fun night in this frontier town, with its preserved buildings like something from an old Western.
Overnight: Downtown Hotel Dawson City / Westmark Inn Dawson City or similar
Day 10
Dawson City and the Gold Fields Tour
Depart in the morning on a half-day tour by mini coach, including a visit to Claim 33 for gold panning, Dawson City and Gold Fields tour, and visit to Dredge No. 4 National Historic Site. Experience the hardship the prospectors faced to harvest small amounts of gold, while hoping for that one big strike. Enjoy another evening in this frontier town, perhaps trying your luck at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall – Canada’s first casino.
Overnight: Downtown Hotel Dawson City / Westmark Inn Dawson City or similar
Day 11
Fly to Whitehorse
Take your airport shuttle to Dawson City airport for your return flight to Whitehorse, where on arrival take the hotel shuttle for your final night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to tick off some final sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
Overnight: The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse or similar
Day 12
Fly home or continue your Canadian adventure with a trip through the Rockies or head east to Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes.
