..................... "Thanks again for a great time we had on our Northern Lights tour last
week. We had a blast !! The scenery was beautiful, the excursions
we took were outstanding, and all the people we met were incredibly
friendly...and had lots of great stories to tell. We are definitely
looking forward to getting back to the Yukon again...both in the summer
and winter.
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The Kelterborns - Chicago, IL .....................  | Yukon Quest & Aurora Borealis Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 12 Tour Starts: February 3, 2011 Tour Ends: February 7, 2011 PricingPrice | CAD $995 ( USD $967) 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
- 3 nights of Aurora Borealis watching including hot drinks and snacks
- Information meeting and City tour
- Visit of the official Yukon Quest office
- 1 day guided dog mushing tour including lunch
- Ticket for the official musher's banquette including dinner.
- Aurora Borealis Certificate
Trip Description: The Yukon Quest has earned an international reputation as the toughest
sled dog race on earth. To Yukoners, it is simply “the Quest”. Every
February teams composed of a single musher and up to 14 dogs set off on a
grueling 1600 kilometer wilderness trek between Fairbanks, Alaska and
Whitehorse or the other way around. For two weeks , they contend with
whatever nature throws in their paths; packed snow, gravel, ice cliffs,
treacherous side slopes, merciless climbs, white-outs, howling winds and
bone-chilling open water where the occasional competitor takes an
unexpected bath.
In 2011 the race starts in Whitehorse and will end
in Fairbanks, Alaska. On this tour you will see the teams departing
Whitehorse and get to meet the Mushers at the opening Banquette before
the race starts.
The posted itinerary might change due to race
events. Itinerary: (5 days) Thursday, February 3
 We'll welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel in
downtown Whitehorse. The Hotel is located within walking distance of all
attractions, restaurants, banks and stores. We meet for an information
meeting and fitting of winter clothing at the hotel. In the evening
we'll participate at the official Musher’s Banquet of the Yukon Quest
International Dog Sled Race where you'll mingle with the mushers and
officials of the race and the local population of the Yukon. It’s a
great evening with buffet style dinner, drawing of the starting
positions and entertainment. Return to your hotel at your leisure.
 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. We also visit the official Yukon Quest office in the
old White Pass & Yukon Route building at the end of Main Street. In
the afternoon there is time for an optional tour or leisure time. At
21.30 pm departure for the first night of Aurora viewing, in a warm-up
cabin hot drinks and snacks are provided. You may sit around a roaring
fire and share stories. Return to hotel around 1.30 am ^TOP
 Morning at your leisure. At noon we’ll witness the official start of the
Yukon Quest on 1st Avenue across from the White Pass & Yukon Route
train station. The participants will leave within 2 minutes of each
other and we’ll get a good look at each of them. After that we drive to
the Takhini River Bridge to see some of the teams in action on the
trail. At 21.30 pm we’ll depart for Aurora viewing. A cozy, heated cabin
with hot drinks and snacks makes your Aurora viewing most enjoyable.
Return to hotel around 1.30 am.
 Today we'll go out for a day of dog mushing. 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. Lunch
will be served on the trail and we'll return to the kennel by mid
afternoon. We'll return to the hotel between 4 and 5 pm and there will
be time for a shower and even a nap before you'll go for dinner. At
21:30 pm we'll depart the hotel for Aurora viewing. Return to the hotel
around 1:30 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. |