Itinerary
- Day 1
Yellowknife
You'll arrive in Yellowknife and meet your tour guide at the airport, then get transferred to your hotel. After a brief orientation with fellow travelers, the rest of the day is yours to walk around the city, which sits right next to the Great Slave Lake. It's a good chance to get your bearings and grab a meal somewhere local.
Optional Activities
- Explore Yellowknife city
Landmarks Great Slave Lake 
- Day 2
Yellowknife
Head out early along the Ingraham Trail to see Cameron Falls and Prelude Lake. You can do boating, canoeing, or hiking depending on what you're in the mood for, and there's a picnic stop included. Then you'll head back to Yellowknife in the evening to check out some bars or restaurants if you want to get out again.
- Meals
- Picnic
Included Activities
- Visit Cameron Falls
- Visit Prelude Lake
Optional Activities
- Boat trips at Prelude Lake
- Canoeing at Prelude Lake
- Hiking at Prelude Lake
- Visit bars or restaurants in Yellowknife
Landmarks Cameron Falls Prelude Lake Ingraham Trail 
- Day 3
Yellowknife to Fort Providence
This day focuses on Yellowknife's main attractions like the Prince-of-Wales cultural center and the igloo parliament building. From there you'll drive through the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary toward Fort Providence, stopping at Chan Lake for lunch. Keep your eyes open for wildlife during the drive, and later in the evening there's a chance to catch the northern lights.
- Meals
- Picnic (Picnic lunch break at Chan Lake)
Included Activities
- Visit Prince-of-Wales cultural center
- Visit igloo parliament building
- Drive through Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Canoeing in Yellowknife
- Hiking in Yellowknife
- Fishing in Yellowknife
- Swimming in Yellowknife
- Playing golf in Yellowknife
- Northern lights viewing
Landmarks Prince-of-Wales Cultural Center Yellowknife Igloo Parliament Building Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary Chan Lake - Day 4
Fort Providence to Hay River
Stop at a local craft store in Fort Providence to see moose hair woven goods before heading to Hay River. This town is where Great Slave Lake tours start from and it's famous from the Ice Pilots TV show. You might spot Buffalo Air planes while you're there, which is pretty cool if you're interested in aviation.
Included Activities
- Visit craft store in Fort Providence
Landmarks Great Slave Lake - Day 5
Hay River
You'll hike 2 km through Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park between Alexandra and Louise Falls. These waterfalls are carved through 400-million-year-old rock and hold significance for the Dene First Nations. Watch for bears, lynx, foxes, wolves, and moose as you make your way through the area.
Included Activities
- Hike between Alexandra and Louise Falls at Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing and photography
Landmarks Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park Alexandra Falls Louise Falls - Day 6
Hay River to Fort Simpson
After breakfast, drive toward Fort Simpson and stop to see Lady Evelyn Falls or McNallie Creek Falls along the way. There's a picnic with nice river views, and you'll reach Fort Simpson at the confluence of the Liard and Mackenzie Rivers. Check out the information center to learn about Nahanni National Park tours, and you'll be staying in this town for the next 3 days.
- Meals
- Picnic
Included Activities
- Visit Lady Evelyn Falls or McNallie Creek Falls
- Visit Fort Simpson information center
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails to waterfalls
- Explore Fort Simpson
Landmarks Lady Evelyn Falls McNallie Creek Falls Nahanni National Park - Days 7 - 8
Fort Simpson
Spend two days based in Fort Simpson with plenty to choose from. One day includes a sightseeing flight over Nahanni National Park on a small bush plane, with options to land near Virginia Falls. The other day you can explore Fort Simpson itself or try motorboat rides on the Mackenzie River, paddling the South Nahanni or Flat River, or hiking mountain and canyon trails.
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing flight over Nahanni National Park
- Landing at Virginia Falls
- Explore Fort Simpson
- Motorboat ride on Mackenzie River
- Paddling on South Nahanni River
- Paddling on Flat River
- Hiking trails in area
Landmarks Nahanni National Park Virginia Falls Mackenzie River South Nahanni River Flat River - Day 9
Fort Simpson to Fort Nelson
Drive south on the Liard Highway from Fort Simpson with panoramic views of the Nahanni Mountains and Liard River. You'll pass through Blackstone Territorial Park and then Fort Liard, which is known for handmade birch bark baskets decorated with Dene First Nations ornaments. Cross into British Columbia and arrive at Fort Nelson in the evening.
Included Activities
- Drive through Blackstone Territorial Park
Optional Activities
- Visit Fort Liard and view birch bark baskets
Landmarks Blackstone Territorial Park Fort Liard Nahanni Mountains Liard River 
- Day 10
Fort Nelson to Muncho Lake
Travel toward Muncho Lake through remote northeast British Columbia where wildlife viewing is almost guaranteed. Look for Mountain Goats, Bison, Moose, Caribou, Elks, Wolves, Coyotes, Foxes, Lynx, and Black and Brown Bears. Bring your camera because the opportunities for photos in this area are really good.
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing and photography
Landmarks Muncho Lake - Day 11
Muncho Lake
Experience the Rocky Mountains within the Muskwa-Kechika National Park. Hike mountain trails in Muncho Lake Provincial Park with scenery all around, and do some canoe paddling or other outdoor activities to relax. If you want to, head to Liard Hot Springs in the evening to soak and unwind.
Included Activities
- Hike mountain trails in Muncho Lake Provincial Park
Optional Activities
- Canoe paddling on Muncho Lake
- Visit Liard Hot Springs
Landmarks Muncho Lake Provincial Park Muskwa-Kechika National Park Liard Hot Springs Rocky Mountains - Day 12
Muncho Lake to Watson Lake
Follow the Alaska Highway into the Yukon and reach Watson Lake. The main stop here is the Sign Post Forest with over 72,000 signs from around the world, and you can add your own if you want. In the evening, head to the Northern Lights Space and Science Center to see a show about the northern lights.
Included Activities
- Visit Sign Post Forest
Optional Activities
- Add sign to Sign Post Forest collection
- Visit Northern Lights Space and Science Center
Landmarks Sign Post Forest Northern Lights Space and Science Center 
- Day 13
Watson Lake to Whitehorse
Continue on the Alaska Highway and cross the Nisutlin Bay Bridge, the longest bridge on this route. You'll drive through Teslin and past Marsh Lake while learning about ALCAN Highway construction history. By evening you'll reach Whitehorse, Yukon's capital, and can take a walk along the Yukon River to stretch your legs.
Included Activities
- Cross Nisutlin Bay Bridge
- Drive through Teslin
- Walk along Yukon River
Optional Activities
- Explore Whitehorse
Landmarks Nisutlin Bay Bridge Teslin Marsh Lake Yukon River - Day 14
Whitehorse to Skagway (Day Trip)
Take a day trip south from Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway to Skagway, an old Alaskan town. You'll pass through different ecoregions and alpine landscapes, cross the continental divide, and see Emerald Lake with its extraordinary colors. Stop at Carcross village and pass through the famous White Pass on your way to the coast. Optionally take the historic White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad for great views. Return to Whitehorse for a final farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in Whitehorse)
Included Activities
- Drive to Skagway
- View Emerald Lake (Rainbow Lake)
- Visit Carcross
- Cross White Pass
- View smallest desert in the world
Optional Activities
- White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad
Landmarks Emerald Lake Carcross White Pass Skagway White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad - Day 15
Whitehorse
Your final day in Whitehorse has plenty to do. Walk the Millennium Trail, check out the S.S. Klondike paddle wheeler from the gold rush era, or visit other historic sites connected to the area's gold rush past. Ruby Range will take care of your transportation to the airport or to your next destination.
Optional Activities
- Explore Whitehorse
- Walk the Millennium Trail
- Visit S.S. Klondike paddle wheeler
- Visit other historic sites in Whitehorse
Landmarks Millennium Trail S.S. Klondike
