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Esme & Peter Davis - Burlington, ON .....................  | Sourdough Rendezvous & Aurora Borealis Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 8 Tour Starts: February 24, 2011 Tour Ends: February 28, 2011 PricingPrice | CAD $990 ( USD $962) Single room supplement | CAD $250 ( USD $243) * Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra ** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Included Services
- All accommodation
- All transfers by van English speaking driver / guide
- 4 nights of Aurora Borealis watching including hot drinks and snacks
- Information meeting and City tour
- 1/2 Day guided Dog Mushing tour
- Admission to Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hotsprings
- Aurora Borealis Certificate
Trip Description:
Experience Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous, a raucous, fun-filled week of events aimed at curing cabin fever with joyous rounds of entertainment in the form of competitions like flour packing, dog races, whip sawing and chainsaw chucking. Also includes music shows, comedy acts, games, cultural events and crowning of the Festival Queen.
You will also be viewing the spectacular Northern Lights with four special viewing excursions into the Yukon wilderness, photographing wildlife at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and relaxing in the comfort of the Takhini Hot Springs.
Itinerary: (5 days) Thursday, February 24
 We'll welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in downtown Whitehorse. It is located next to the Yukon River and within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants, banks and stores. We meet for an information meeting at the hotel. Afterwards there is time for shopping and dinner on your own. At 9:30 pm we'll depart for Aurora viewing. A cozy, heated cabin with hot drinks and snacks makes your Aurora viewing even more enjoyable. Return to hotel around 2.00 am.
 Sleep in the morning.10.30 am city tour with Main Street, Train Depot of the White Pass and Yukon Route, Log Skyscraper, Log Church, Sternwheeler SS Klondike, Fish ladder, Schwatka Lake and some residential areas. In the afternoon you'll be going for a dog sled ride. First you'll get an introduction on how to harness dogs and hook them to the sled. Your guide will explain to you the art of driving a dog sled before you head out on the trail with a team of four dogs, driving your own sled. We'll return to the kennel by mid afternoon and we'll drive you to the hotel around 5 pm. There will be time for a shower and even a nap before you'll go for dinner. By 9:30 pm we'll drive out of town to view the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. We'll return to the hotel around 2:00 am. ^TOP
 You may sleep in the morning and around 10:30 am we'll drive to the Wildlife Preserve where you may observe and photograph most of the animals of the Yukon, such as Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep, Stone Sheep, Buffalo and Musk Oxen. You'll then be able to relax in the hot waters of the Takhini Hot Springs before we'll return to town. In the afternoon you may join one of the optional tours or simply enjoy the many activities of the Sourdough Rendezvous or Spring Carnival. Again, tonight at 9:30 pm we'll drive to the warm-up cabin where we'll observe the Northern Lights. Return to the hotel by around 2:00 am.
 All day you'll be watching the different events of the Sourdough Rendezvous. These activities take place in the downtown core of Whitehorse, within easy walking distance of your hotel. Observe activities such as Flour Packing, One Dog Pull, Chain Saw Chucking or listen to the different bands playing in the big tent. This day may also be used for further optional tours such as snow mobile driving, ice-fishing or a sightseeing flight. For the last time we'll drive out of town to observe the Northern Lights. Return to the hotel around 2:00 am. ^TOP Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Available Optional Day Tour Add-ons:
... ... ... The Aurora Borealis in Canada is without a doubt a phenomenon that nature has so generously bestowed upon us, and thousands of people every year make the trek to the Yukon countryside to see this dazzling display of magical lights. In fact, at Nature Tours of Yukon, our guests by and large come to Whitehorse to take part in a Northern Lights tour that will likely render them speechless. If you would get a thrill out of experiencing the razzle-dazzle of the Aurora Borealis firsthand, we would be just as thrilled to help you plan a customized trip. You may have heard about the Aurora Borealis, or perhaps even seen some captivating pictures of the Northern Lights in books. We assure you that these photos you may have seen can in no way compare to actually viewing the Aurora Borealis in person. The magnetic pull of the dancing lights in the midnight sky will lock your eyes in the upwards position, as you will not want to blink for fear of missing one moment of such exquisite natural beauty. The Northern Lights have been inspiring people around the world for centuries, simply because they are so wondrously captivating and magical, that no man-made display of lights could ever match their twinkling beauty and grace. Lose Yourself in the Aurora Borealis Could you use a little rest and relaxation? Perhaps you could use a little reprieve from the high-tech world we live in for some quiet solitude out in the Canadian Yukon. Imagine sitting in a heated tent surrounded by pristine wilderness, with the Northern Lights being the only illumination around you. If you long for some peace and quiet, let the sparkling lights of the Aurora Borealis transport you to that place in your heart and mind that feels content just being the observer. There is nothing for you to do but simply enjoy the natural fireworks display of the Aurora Borealis. You and your fellow travelers can enjoy some hot chocolate and good conversation, from the comfort of a heated tent or cabin, without any ‘To Do’ lists to worry about or errands to run or people to call. When you take a Northern Lights adventure tour with us, you can check your responsibilities at the door and allow the natural beauty of the landscape to envelop you and intoxicate your senses. |