Arctic Winter Heartbeat | Active Winter Adventure


Adventure
  • Duration: 7 days
  • Season: Dec 8 to Mar 31
  • Price: CAD 2,639.00
  • Activity: Northern Lights, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing, History, Flying, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing

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The far north offers the best winter activities in Canada - dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, icefishing, wildlife viewing, hot springs, flightseeing and watching the Aurora Borealis. During this fun-packed winter program you will travel like a musher, dine like a fisherman, track like a stampeder - explore like a local.

During a spectactular sightseeing flight above the surrounding area of Whitehorse you’ll have a chance to see the grand landscape of the far north. We’ll take you to explore the rich history of the Yukon during a city tour, watch local wildlife upclose at the Yukon Wildlife Preseve and relax in the soothing hot waters and sauna of the local hot springs. Learn about dog mushing combined with Yukon’s rich goldrush history. Feel the rush of driving a snowmobile into the backcountry to magnificent view points. You’ll setout on a beautiful winter lake to discover the tranquility of ice fishing. If your are lucky and catch a nice fish your guide will fillet it and cook it on the fire. Set your tracks during a kicklsedding tour among some of the most impressive landscapes. On three evenings of your choice, you’ll travel just outside the city centre, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire. A winter vacation is truly complete with the chance to view the aurora borealis cascading across the night sky.

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1 Day

Arrival Whitehorse

From the airport we drive you to your hotel located in the centre of Whitehorse. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel
2 Day

WILDLIFE, HOT SPRINGS, A BIRDS-EYE-VIEW AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

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. 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. Later we drive to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where we can see up close inhabitant game like the Elk, Moose, Caribou, Mountain Goats and Lynx in their natural surrounding. Not far from here we will visit the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and indulge ourself in the natural hot waters and relax in a breathtaking winter mountain setting. 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. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel
3 Day

THE HUSKIES ARE WAITING FOR US AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

Strap on your boots and zip up your jackets! Today we combine Yukon’s rich gold rush history with the thrill of mushing with a team of sled dogs in the hands of an expert dog sled guide. Take a ride behind friendly huskies, visit a race check point and learn about dog sledding history, racing and life as a musher. Step back in time at a prospector cabin and enjoy listening to stories about the history of dog sledding from 4000 years ago to today. Later in the evening we set out to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel.
4 Day

ON FAST TRACKS THROUGH THE SNOW

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. 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. Tonight is another chance to see the Aurora Borealis as we set out to the AuroraCentre. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel
5 Day

Ice Fishing and snowshoeing on a frozen lake

Today we will head out for an ice fishing adventure on one of the beautiful lakes in the Whitehorse area. With the help of an ice-auger, we will drill a hole in the ice. The ice on a lake can be from 30 cm to one-meter-thick! Hot drinks will be available to keep us toasty. Take a look around and enjoy the beauty of a winter’s day while waiting for the big catch! If we are lucky and catch a nice trout your guide will fillet it and cook it on the fire. At the end of our day we return to Whitehorse with a record catch of great memories. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel
6 Day

KICKSLEDDING IN WINTER WONDERLAND

On this fun kicksledding tour we will guide you through interesting wilderness routes in the most beautiful scenery in Yukon’s Winterwonderland. You will learn the basics of kicksledding and travel slight elevations on forest trails and on frozen lakes. The Kicksled’s snow and ice rails allow you to ride over snow drifts, across frozen lakes and even fresh powder snow. The Kicksled is very easy to master. The sled is propelled by kicking the ground by foot like s scooter. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel
7 Day

WHITEHORSE DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport.

Tour Duration :
7 days

Tour Price :
CAD 2,639.00

Double Room/person :
Included in tour price
Single Room/person :
+CAD 440.00
Triple Room/person :
-CAD 30.00
Quad Room/person :
-CAD 100.00
Clothing Rental - Northern Lights Package :
+CAD 158.00
Clothing Rental - Arctic Winter Package :
+CAD 267.00

Minimum Age :
19 years

All rates per person plus 5% Tax (GST)

Group Size :
2 - 12 participants per tour

Included :
  • Expert guidance on the entire trip
  • 6 nights accommodation at Sternwheeler Hotel
  • 6 continental-style breakfast
  • City sightseeing tour in Whitehorse
  • 30 min. Cessna sightseeing flight
  • Husky Stampede Dog Sledding tour (half day, 1-5 people per sled (guide drives sled))
  • Snowmobiling tour (half day, 2 people per snowmobile (guest drive their own snowmobile))
  • Visit of Yukon Wildlife Preserve & Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
  • Icefishing & Snowshoeing tour (half day)
  • Kicksledding tour (half day, 1 person per sled)
  • 3x Aurora Viewing tour – date by your choice (incl. transfers, snacks and beverages)
  • Airport Transfers

Not Included :
  • Meals (except breakfast)
  • Optional tours
  • Personal extras
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel, sandals (available for rent or purchase at Hot Springs)
  • 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.
  • Airport transfers are available daily between 4:30am to 8pm.
  • The order and timing of the itinerary might be adjusted depending on weather conditions and availability.

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  • The organization of this trip was exceptional, not only were the activities well planned so you got an experience of everything but there no hassles or worries about anything.

    Ash B

    TripAdvisor

  • We joined the wildlife preserve and hot spring tour.

    최인석

    Google Reviews

  • Felix put together the vacation of a lifetime. Everyone we came in contact with was incredibly professional and friendly.

    Adam S.

    Arctic Range Testimonial

  • Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

    Adam S

    TripAdvisor

  • Every person we encountered with arctic adventures was absolutely amazing.

    Meredith D

    TripAdvisor

  • This a Must trip if the Northern Lights are on your bucket list!

    Donna C

    TripAdvisor

  • guides are knowledgeable and have different languages available

    Tash

    TripAdvisor

  • Thank you for taking good care of us on our Aurora viewing tour. Thanks to your advice, we were able to take nice photos!

    Yoshimi Jimbo

  • We enjoyed our Aurora viewing so much tonight that we’d like to go again.

    Elise Shannon

    Arctic Range Testimonial

  • We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night.

    Ishikwawa

    TripAdvisor

  • I flew to Whitehorse only for 1 night in the hope to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). It was a risk as they don't come out every night, but it paid off. At approx 3am the lights came out and it was spectacular.

    Leese D

    TripAdvisor

  • I am thinking of paddling the river with a canoe in August and September. I fell in love with Whitehorse.

    Ayako Tatsumi

  • I went to Sweden 8 years ago, but I could not see aurora then and I have always wanted to see the beautiful aurora someday.

    Yuriko Sakano

  • All the guides were brilliant. I can’t recommend them highly enough. The office staff and management were very helpful too. This has been a once in a lifetime trip. A bucket list adventure. Well done, guys.

    Nicki P

    TripAdvisor

  • I enjoyed Whitehorse very much. Thank you for your all arrangement of my trip.

    Miki Maebara

    Arctic Range Testimonial