Yukon Winter Dream | Active Winter Adventure
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Tour Duration: 5.0 days | Tour Price: CAD 1,645.00/person 
| Tour Season: Dec 1st - Mar 1stExperience 5 days of winter adventure in the far north. We’ll take you snowmobiling, dog sledding, show you the breathtaking winter scenery from above with a sightseeing flight.
We let you see wildlife up-close at the “Yukon Wildlife Preserve” and pamper you with a dive into the soothing hot water of the “Takhini Hotsprings”. This is an eventful tour for the whole family.
Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, Arrival Whitehorse
From the airport we drive you to your hotel located in the centre of Whitehorse. Overnight in the High Country Inn in Whitehorse (incl. Jacuzzi).Day 2: Sunday, Hot Springs, Wildlife and a Birds-Eye-View
We start the day with 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. 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. Not far from here we will visit the Takhini Hotsprings and endulge ourself in the natural hot waters and relax in a breathtaking winter mountain setting. Back in Whitehorse we will lift ourself above the spectacular winter scenery on a 20 minutes sightseeing flight. Now we can enjoy the yukon winter from an angle only few people ever will. Overnight in the High Country Inn in Whitehorse (incl. Jacuzzi).Day 3: Monday, On fast tracks through the snow and northern lights
After breakfast we drive into the mountains closeby Whitehorse. 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. After a relaxed dinner in Whitehorse we set out later in the evening to Fish Lake where we’ll seak the sight of northern lights. Overnight in the High Country Inn in Whitehorse (incl. Jacuzzi).Day 4: Tuesday, The Huskies are waiting for us
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 bends of the Yukon River all the way to Miles Canyon. 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! Back from the dog sledding trip we’ll go on a Horse Sled Ride and if you can’t get enough of the Yukon winter you can try out some snowshoeing. If you ‘made it through the day’ you’ll be rewarded with a beer from the local brewery. Overnight in the High Country Inn in Whitehorse (incl. Jacuzzi).Day 5: Wednesday, Whitehorse Departure
Transfer to the airport.Details
Tour Duration
5.0 daysTour Price
CAD 1,645.00Dates
10.12. - 14.12.201124.12. - 28.12.2011
07.01. - 11.01.2012
21.01. - 25.01.2012
04.02. - 08.02.2012
18.02. - 22.02.2012
03.03. - 07.03.2012
17.03. - 21.03.2012
Accommodation
Double RoomSingle Room (+CAD 295.00)
All Rates per person (+ GST)
Group Size
4 - 9 participants per tourIncluded
5 day roundtrip from/to WhitehorseExpert guidance on the entire trip
Small Groups (max. 9 passengers)
4 nights accommodation Whitehorse at High Country Inn (double room with Jacuzzi)
All overland transportation (Maxi Van / Capacity 15 seats)
Welcome-Dinner
Sightseeing tour in Whitehorse
Sightseeing flight around Whitehorse and area
Dogsledding tour
Snowmobiling tour
Visit of Takhini Hot Springs
Visit of Yukon Game Farm
Aurora Viewing
Airport Transfers in Whitehorse
Not Included
Meals (except breakfast)Optional tours
Personal extras
Gratuity
Outdoor winter clothing (rental available)
Notes
Due to the nature of this tour last-minute changes to the itinerary are a possibility and are left up to the discretion of the guide.Availability
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Aurora Borealis Forecast
Auroral activity will be high. Weather permitting, highly active auroral displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Bethel and Ketchikan, and visible low on the horizon from Seattle and Minneapolis.
Current Weather
Whitehorse, Y. T.
- Overcast
- Temperature: -10 °C, feels like -15 °C
- Wind: North, 9.3 km/h
- Pressure: 1016 hPa
- Rel. Humidity: 85 %
- Visibility: 64.4 km
- Sunrise: 09:06
- Sunset: 17:25
0.8 km North-Northwest
Reported on:
Tue, 2012-02-07 06:00
