Stunning trip on Snake River
Accessible only by float plane, this stunning trip begins aboard a DeHavilland Beaver or Otter air plane that takes you into a lush alpine valley, moves through the awe-inspiring Mackenzie Mountain range and drops you off in the tranquil Duo Lakes.
From there begins a 500 kilometre, three week long epic journey down the Snake River. On the way, you’ll pass through or portage around several rapids, have the opportunity to see bears, wolves, moose, dall sheep and caribou, and hike off into the surrounding landscape. There will also be plenty of fishing, a chance to visit the historic Fort McPherson settlement, and an excursion to Dawson City before returning to Whitehorse.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse, meeting of group members. Overnight in the Hotel Whitehorse.
Day 2: Drive with the van to Mayo/Sheldon Lake & float plane transfer to the Duo Lakes.
Setting up Canoes on the RiverDay 3-18: Start of the canoe expedition down the Snake and later Peel Rivers.
Day 18: Arrival in Fort McPherson.
Day 19: Southbound drive with the van via Dempster Highway, last camp around the Tombstone Mountain Range.
Day 20: Historic tour through Dawson, overnight in a hotel in Dawson City.
Day 21: Return to Whitehorse via Klondike Highway. Overnight in a hotel in Whitehorse.
Day 22: Transfer to Whitehorse airport or connecting program.
(As the trip is done in expedition fashion changes in travel itinerary are a possibility and are left up to the discretion of the guide.)
