..................... "We had a wonderful and inspiring trip to see the Northern Lights. Thank you for being a gracious host and for accomodating our "sometimes dysfunctional group"."
Remy Sagadraca, Greenville, Tennessee .....................  | 8-Day Winter Adventure Tour Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 12 Departure notes: Tours start every Saturday or upon request Tour Starts: November 22, 2008 PricingPrice | CAD $1998 ( USD $1959) Single room supplement | CAD $425 ( USD $417) * Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra ** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Included Services
- Airport transfers in Whitehorse
- All transportation by van as per itinerary
- 7 night's accommodation at the River View Hotel
- 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches
- Snow Shoe Rental
- Admission to Yukon Game Farm
- Admission to Takhini Hot springs
- 20 minute Sightseeing Flight over Whitehorse area
- One day Snowmobile Tour
- Ice Fishing Equipment and Fishing License
- One day Dog Mushing Tour
- Knowledgeable and experienced driver / guide for the duration of the tour
Trip Description: Snowshoe in spectacular Kluane National Park with its breathtaking views of the St. Elias Mountains and visit the quaint and beautiful town of Haines Junction.
Ice fish expansive Atlin Lake and visit the picturesque town of Atlin, BC. Hike up Monarch Mountain to view Atlin Lake and Theresa Island, the highest inland island in Canada.
Visit the scenic First Nation community of Carcross, Yukon on your way to historic Skagway, Alaska.
Snowmobile along forested trails, over frozen lakes and through the picturesque Coast Mountains.
Mush your team of dogs along the frozen Takhini River and through the wonderful landscape of the Ibex Valley.
Take in the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to view some of the Yukon’s incredible wildlife and relax in the healing waters of Takhini Hot Springs. Itinerary: (8 days) Day 1, Saturday We'll greet you at the airport and bring you to the River View Hotel in downtown Whitehorse where you'll be staying for the duration of this tour. All stores, banks and important sights are within easy walking distance of the hotel, so you may explore this lively northern town on your own and have dinner in one of the nice restaurants close to the hotel.  Today we'll show you the capital of the Yukon and the surroundings to give you a first impression of this wonderful country: During the city tour you'll see the old train station of the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad, the Log Skyscraper, old Log Church and the paddle wheeler SS Klondike. We'll also show you some residential areas and we'll stop at the Visitors Reception Centre. On the way to the Takhini Hot Springs we'll stop at the Wildlife Preserve where you'll see most of the wildlife seen in the Yukon, such as Moose, Caribou, Bison, Dall Sheep, Big Horn Sheep, Musk Oxen and others. Lunch at Takhini Hot Springs and time for a leisurely swim in the hot waters. After our return to Whitehorse you will participate in a 20 minute sightseeing flight over the Whitehorse area with beautiful views over Lake Labarge and Marsh Lake. ^TOP Kluane National Park is our destination for the day and snowshoeing the chosen activity. We'll drive west on the world famous Alaska Highway and will reach Haines Junction in about two hours. Just outside the town we'll start our trek on the beautiful Auriol Trail. Since we'll be slower on our snowshoes we'll head out at leisure, have a lunch break amidst a gorgeous winter wonderland and return to our van. In Haines Junction we'll break for coffee and a visit to the Kluane National Park Visitor Centre before heading back to Whitehorse.  Today's excursion will be to Atlin in northern BC, on the shores of the lake with the same name. We'll try our luck ice fishing on the lake and - if the snow conditions are right - we'll hike up on Monarch Mountain to a beautiful view point with an exceptional view across Atlin Lake, Theresa Island and into the Coast Mountains with all the magnificent glaciers. Lunch will be in Atlin at the hotel in the center of town and we'll have time to explore the picturesque town on our own before we return to Whitehorse. ^TOP This is the day for our snowmobiling adventure: Our van will take us up to Fish Lake, just over half an hour away from the hotel. Here we'll get our instructions about snowmobile safety and any further instructions we'll need and off we are across the lake and into some of the most beautiful mountains you may imagine! Lunch will be served on the trail and by late afternoon we'll return to Whitehorse.  Today we'll spend an easy day visiting Skagway in Alaska. From Whitehorse we'll drive south and stop at Emerald Lake for a photo stop even though the normally emerald colored lake is frozen over at this time of the year. Carcross will be our first stop. We'll visit the small town with predominantly First Nations People and we'll walk across the railroad bridge and back over the small pedestrian bridge. We'll then continue along Windy Arm and Tutshi Lake to White Pass, the border between Canada and Alaska. From here we'll descend to sea level in 23Km / 14 miles. Visit the port and town of Skagway and break for lunch. Weather and conditions permitting we'll hike to a small lake above the town with a great view over the harbour and the town. By mid afternoon we'll return to Whitehorse in time for dinner. ^TOP
 Another highlight of this tour will be this full day dog sledding tour along the Takhini River and into the Ibex Valley west of Whitehorse. First we'll be introduced to the many dogs and instructions will be given about mushing and safety on the trail. Then we'll be assigned our team of from 4 to 6 dogs and off we go! We'll follow well prepared trails and our guides will make sure that we are always in control of our teams. Lunch will be served along the trail when both, we and the dogs need a well deserved break. By late afternoon we'll return to the kennel for a mug of coffee or hot chocolate before we'll return to the hotel for the last night in town. You'll start your next adventure in the Yukon or we'll bring you to the airport in time for your flight home. ^TOPExcluded:
- Meals other than mentioned and Beverages
- Trip cancellation & medical insurance: We strongly recommend you purchase adequate insurance coverage at the time of booking. Your policy should cover injury, illness or death, trip cancellation, emergency medical search & rescue, flight accident, travel accident, loss of baggage and personal effects.
^TOPNotes:
- Average temperatures at the this time of winter are between -2° and - 24° Celsius / 28 to -31 degrees Fahrenheit, but extremes may be as low as -45° Celsius / -50 Fahrenheit. We ask you to bring adequate clothing to withstand these temperatures. You may buy winter clothing in Whitehorse or rent a clothing package from Nature Tours of Yukon.
- This tour has many elements of an expedition and therefore changes in the itinerary due to weather and road conditions are a possibility. Nature Tours of Yukon explicitly reserves the right to adapt the tour itinerary.
- Canadian law requires that you sign a ‘release of claims and waiver of liability form’ prior to participating on this trip.
^TOPThe 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. |