..................... "A million thanks to you for showing us around Whitehorse and also for arranging that we take the business class on our flight back to Vancouver. They have good food too at the business class.
Ben misses the Yukon area very much. Same thing with me. He watches the Northern Lights video all the time especially at night.
Take care and please keep in touch ....."
Estrella Loria - Burbank, California .....................  | Yukon Quest & Aurora Borealis Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 12 Tour Starts: February 18, 2010 Tour Ends: February 22, 2010 PricingPrice | CAD $995 ( USD $980) Single room supplement | CAD $250 ( USD $246) * 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: You will meet Yukon mushers and their dogs and learn how to harness dogs, hook them to the sled and mush your own dog team.
Witness the toughest dog sled race in the world – the Yukon Quest International Dog Sled Race. Receive race updates throughout the days of your tour and be at the finish line when the winner comes into Whitehorse!
You will also be viewing the spectacular Northern Lights with three special viewing excursions into the Yukon wilderness. Itinerary: (5 days) Thursday, February 18
 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. Afterwards there is time for shopping and dinner on your own. At 09.30 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 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. We also visit the official Yukon Quest office in the old White Pass & Yukon Route building at the end of Main Street. Here we’ll get the latest update on the race standings and you will feel the excitement of the ongoing race. In the afternoon there is time for an optional tour or leisure time. At 09.30 pm departure for Aurora viewing; again, 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 2.00 am. ^TOP
 Throughout your stay we'll keep you informed about the race standing. Optional tours are offered during the day and in the evening we'll participate at the official closing 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, awards and entertainment. Return to your hotel at your leisure.
 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 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. |