Itinerary
- Day 1
Whitehorse
You'll touch down in Whitehorse after your flight from a major Canadian city, and your guide will be waiting at the airport for the transfer to your historic hotel. After settling in, take some time to walk through downtown on your own. Then join everyone for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Start point
- Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), 91633 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7, Canada (Arrivals, 12:00 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with the group)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Gold Rush Inn)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with the group
Optional Activities
- Northern Lights tour
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve visit
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
- White Pass Train Journey to Skagway, Alaska
- Explore downtown Whitehorse
Landmarks Whitehorse - Day 2
Yukon River - Miles Canyon - Southern Lakes
The morning starts with a half-day canoe paddle on the Yukon River with local guides, tracing routes from the Gold Rush era while taking in the mountain landscape. Back on land in the afternoon, you'll cross the Miles Canyon suspension bridge on foot, then drive out to the remote Southern Lakes region where you'll stay in a private cabin for the next couple nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Southern Lakes Resort)
Included Activities
- Half-day canoe tour on the Yukon River
- Light hike at Miles Canyon suspension bridge
- Scenic drive to Southern Lakes
Landmarks Yukon River Miles Canyon 
- Day 3
Southern Lakes
This day is yours to use as you like around the lake. The 7km of trails around the property are there if you want to hike, or rent a canoe or kayak to get out on the water. There's also a guided ATV tour available. The resort has a sauna and lodge with dining if you'd rather take it easy by the private dock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Southern Lakes Resort)
Included Activities
- Access to 7km of hiking trails
- Access to sauna and lodge facilities
Optional Activities
- Canoe rental
- Kayak rental
- ATV tour with local guides
Landmarks Southern Lakes - Day 4
Carcross - Haines Junction - Kluane National Park
You'll start in the historic town of Carcross, checking out Bennett Beach, the Carcross desert, and the White Pass rail station. From there, drive west on Highway 1 toward Haines Junction and into Kluane National Park. Visit a re-created First Nations village and have lunch with Indigenous guides featuring bannock and tea. Later, explore the Da Kų Culture Centre and Kluane Visitor Centre to learn about the ecosystem, mountain ranges, and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with Indigenous guides featuring bannock and tea), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Motel (Alcan Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic town of Carcross including Bennett Beach and Carcross desert
- Visit to White Pass rail station
- First Nations cultural experience with Indigenous guides
- Lunch with Indigenous guides featuring bannock and tea
- Visit to Da Kų Culture Centre
- Visit to Kluane Visitor Centre
Landmarks Carcross Bennett Beach Carcross Desert White Pass Rail Station Kluane National Park Mt. Logan 
- Day 5
Kluane National Park
A scenic flight departs from Haines Junction, taking you over mountain peaks, glaciers, and icefields with views of Mt. Logan (weather permitting). After landing, spend the rest of the day in Kluane National Park with light hiking if you're interested and a picnic lunch at Kathleen Lake. The evening wraps up with dinner by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Kathleen Lake), Dinner (Dinner by campfire)
- Accommodation
- Motel (Alcan Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Kluane National Park
- Picnic lunch at Kathleen Lake
- Dinner by campfire
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight from Haines Junction over glaciers and mountain peaks (weather dependent)
- Light hiking in Kluane National Park
Landmarks Kluane National Park Mt. Logan Kathleen Lake 
- Day 6
Whitehorse to Dawson City
Fly back to Whitehorse in the morning, then catch a one-hour flight to Dawson City, the historic heart of the Klondike Gold Rush. A transfer takes you to a cozy, family-run inn right in town. The evening is free, so you can explore and find dinner at a place that appeals to you.
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Aurora Inn)
Included Activities
- Transfer to accommodation
Optional Activities
- Explore Dawson City
- Dinner at leisure
Landmarks Dawson City 
- Day 7
Dawson City
A local guide takes you through Dawson City's Gold Rush history and into the Gold Fields, sharing stories about the original prospectors and how modern mining works. You'll visit Discovery Claim and Dredge No.4, a Parks Canada National Historic Site, then head up to Midnight Dome for views over the city and where the Yukon and Klondike Rivers meet. After lunch and some free time to check out shops and museums, dinner is on your own, with an optional evening show at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino & Cabaret if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Aurora Inn)
Included Activities
- Locally-guided tour of Dawson City and Gold Fields
- Visit to Discovery Claim
- Visit to Dredge No.4 (Parks Canada National Historic Site)
- Visit to Midnight Dome viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Shop visits
- Museum visits
- Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino & Cabaret show (evening)
- Dinner at leisure
Landmarks Dawson City Dredge No.4 Midnight Dome Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino & Cabaret - Day 8
Tombstone Territorial Park
An all-day trip takes you along the Dempster Highway to Tombstone Territorial Park, 2,200 square kilometers of rugged wilderness with sub-arctic tundra and peaks. You'll have chances to spot grizzly bears, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and various birds. Lunch is at the campground, and there are viewpoints and light trails to explore before heading back to Dawson City for dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at campground), Dinner (Group dinner in Dawson City)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Aurora Inn)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Tombstone Territorial Park
- Lunch at campground
- Exploration of park viewpoints and trails
- Group dinner in Dawson City
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (grizzly bears, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, caribou, bird species)
Landmarks Tombstone Territorial Park Dempster Highway 
- Day 9
Dawson City to Whitehorse
The morning is free in Dawson City with optional Parks Canada walking tours of historic buildings and the S.S. Keno sternwheeler if you want to go. A mid-day flight brings you back to Whitehorse. In the afternoon, you can choose between soaking at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs or visiting the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to see regional wildlife. The day ends with a farewell dinner in Whitehorse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Whitehorse)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Gold Rush Inn)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Whitehorse
Optional Activities
- Parks Canada walking tours of historic buildings in Dawson City
- S.S. Keno sternwheeler visit
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs soak
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve visit
Landmarks S.S. Keno Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs Yukon Wildlife Preserve - Day 10
Whitehorse
It's time to head home. Transfers will take you to the airport for your departing flight.
- End point
- Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), 91633 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7, Canada (Departures, 07:00 - 15:00)
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
