Arctic Winter Heartbeat | Active Winter Adventure

Duration: 7 days
Season: Nov 20 to Mar 31
Price: CAD 2,319.00

Activity: Northern Lights, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Sightseeing, History, Flying, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing

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Tour Description

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. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour. Relax in the soothing hot waters of the local hot springs. Learn how to mush with your team of huskies which will wisk you away onto trails in the winter wonderland. 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 snowshoeing 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

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! Back from the dog sledding trip you can reward yourself with a beer from the famous Yukon Brewery at one of the downtown restaurants. 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

FISHING 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

SETTING TRACK IN WINTER WONDERLAND

Snowshoeing is one of the best ways to enjoy the tranquility of the Yukon wilderness and to photograph the stunning Yukon landscape. On our half day snowshoeing tour, you’ll get to strap on a pair of lightweight modern snowshoes and experience the rugged backcountry just like the gold miners, trappers and fur traders of days gone by. Tour visits a scenic location in the Whitehorse area backcountry. Wildlife such as spruce grouse, foxes, coyotes and snowshoe hares is occasionally spotted at a distance. Accommodation: Sternwheeler Hotel

7 Day

WHITEHORSE DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport.

Tour Duration :

7 days

Tour Price :

CAD 2,319.00

Double Room/person :

Included in tour price

Single Room/person :

+CAD 350.00

Triple Room/person :

-CAD 70.00

Quad Room/person :

-CAD 130.00

Clothing Rental - Northern Lights Package :

+CAD 130.00

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
Dog Sledding tour (half day, 1-2 people per sled (guest drive their own sled))
Snowmobiling tour (half day, 2 people per snowmobile (guest drive their own snowmobile))
Visit of Yukon Wildlife Preserve & Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
Icefishing tour (half day)
Snowshoeing tour (half day)
3x Aurora Viewing tour – date by your choice (incl. transfers, snacks and beverages)
Airport Transfers

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.
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.

Had a great time even when the weather was not the best

Tash & Craig H
Thanks for all. I had a great time in Yukon.

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

Miki Maebara
... I visited Whitehorse in March to see The Northern Lights. Thanks again for an incredible time.

John Sanger
It was amazing to see the city, beautiful scenery and Aurora in my own eyes, and I really enjoyed it.

Kazuhiro Fujita
Thank you [...] for a great experience and we hope to return to the Yukon one day.

Remi L
On Friday I went snow shoeing around Miles Canyon. It was very nice to see the Yukon river under the snow.

Dave Ellemberg
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
Very well organised tour which was absolutely amazing.

Suzanne G
The overall tour was excellent. Good guides, well educated and pleasant.

Keith Topolski
Your friendly smiles made us feel perfectly relieved, so we were relaxed and had a good time like we were with our close friends. We really enjoyed hearing about your life in Yukon―a lot of amazing stories!

Shimizu Takeshi & Emi
Had an AMAZING evening with Aki, got some amazing photos and told Canadian poetry around the fire while roasting marshmallows.

India Edwards
I just wanted to mention how much I enjoyed my trip. It was so well organised and hassle free.

Ashlee Burn
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
It was the experience of a lifetime! Very well organized trips and very warm, hospitable people.

Archana Shejwalkar