Itinerary
- Day 1
Whitehorse
Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse. After you get settled, the rest of your day is open so you can wander around the city on your own and get a feel for the place.
Optional Activities
- Visit the longest wooden fish ladder in the world
- Explore the Beringia Centre for a glimpse of pre-historic Yukon and Alaska
- Visit the Yukon Transportation Museum
- Visit MacBride's Museum of Yukon history
- Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site, a restored sternwheeler located next to the Yukon River
Landmarks SS Klondike National Historic Site Beringia Centre Yukon Transportation Museum MacBride Museum of Yukon History 
- Day 2
Whitehorse to Skagway to Chilkoot Trail (Finnegan's Point)
You'll travel by road to Skagway using the Klondike Highway, which cuts through the Coast Mountains with some really nice views along the way. Once there, you'll spend time walking through the historic gold rush town before starting a roughly 3-hour hike on the Chilkoot Trail. By evening, you'll reach Finnegan's Point campsite, which has views looking toward Irene Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive the Klondike Highway to Skagway
- Explore the town of Skagway and its gold rush heritage boardwalks
- Hike to Finnegan's Point on the Chilkoot Trail
Landmarks Klondike Highway White Pass White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Skagway Chilkoot Trail Taiya River Irene Glacier - Day 3
Chilkoot Trail (Finnegan's Point to Sheep Camp)
This day involves continuing through rainforest terrain and crossing creeks as you follow the Taiya River. You'll pass through the Rock Garden meadow and check out Canyon City, where you can see what's left of this former gold rush settlement. After crossing a suspension bridge, you'll arrive at Sheep Camp by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through rainforest with creek crossings
- Explore Canyon City historic site
- Cross suspension bridge near Pleasant Camp
- Reach Sheep Camp
Landmarks Rock Garden Canyon City Pleasant Camp Sheep Camp - Day 4
Chilkoot Trail (Sheep Camp to Happy Camp)
Today's the toughest stretch of the hike, so you'll start early after breakfast. The route takes you through the Enchanted Forest before the big challenge: climbing the Golden Stairs, which are steep at 40 degrees. You'll cross into Canada at over 1100 meters elevation, then descend to Happy Camp in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through the Enchanted Forest
- Navigate the Scales historic site
- Climb the Golden Stairs
- Cross the Alaska-Canada border at over 1100 meters
- Descend to Happy Camp via snowfields and mountain terrain
Landmarks Enchanted Forest The Scales Golden Stairs Alaska-Canada Border - Day 5
Chilkoot Trail (Happy Camp to Lake Lindeman)
You'll hike from Happy Camp to Lake Lindeman, and this section is considered by many to be the best part of the entire trail. The terrain is mostly flat, which gives you a chance to really take in the views. You'll pass Deep Lake and then descend along Moose Creek to reach your campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Loon Lake
- Hike to Lake Lindeman
Landmarks Long Lake Deep Lake Moose Creek Lake Lindeman - Day 6
Chilkoot Trail (Lake Lindeman to Lake Bennett) to Whitehorse
On your final hiking day, you'll reach Lake Bennett with great views of British Columbia's landscape. After exploring the historic gold rush community ruins there, you'll board a 45-minute float plane for the scenic flight back to Whitehorse. Once you land, head to your hotel, take a hot shower, and enjoy dinner at a restaurant with your guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Restaurant dinner with guide and friends)
Included Activities
- Hike to Loon Lake
- Hike to Lake Bennett
- Explore historic gold rush era church and rail station at Lake Bennett
- Float plane flight from Lake Bennett to Whitehorse
Optional Activities
- Book additional flight time for a tour over the glaciated ranges of the Coast Mountains (highly recommended)
Landmarks Loon Lake Lake Bennett Coast Mountains - Day 7
Whitehorse Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight south or to connect with your next trip. Your tour services wrap up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
