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Yukon Winter Explorer | Roundtrip from Whitehorse to Tuktoyaktuk
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Iceroad on Dempster Highway
Come and visit together in a small group some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories!
The special attraction of this uncommon tour lies in the choosen time of travel of the year: Winter in one of the most northern parts of America! Join us and we will cross frozen rivers and the iceroad all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. Experience the fascinating winter and we will visit the people of the north who live in this extreme climate all year round.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Whitehorse
Arrival in Whitehorse, meeting of group members and the driver guide. Transfer to Marsh Lake.
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
Arrival in Whitehorse, meeting of group members and the driver guide. Transfer to Marsh Lake.
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
Day 2: Whitehorse / Tour Preparation
After breakfast visit Whitehorse. Afternoon groupmeeting and trip preparation (including explanation of emergency equipment).
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
After breakfast visit Whitehorse. Afternoon groupmeeting and trip preparation (including explanation of emergency equipment).
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
Day 3: Marsh Lake - Mayo
The tour starts via Alaska Highway, Klondike Highway and Silver Trail to Mayo.
(Overnight "Bedrock Motel" / Mayo).
The tour starts via Alaska Highway, Klondike Highway and Silver Trail to Mayo.
(Overnight "Bedrock Motel" / Mayo).
Day 4: Mayo - Dawson City
After visiting Keno City back on the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City.
(Overnight "Aurora Inn" / Dawson).
After visiting Keno City back on the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City.
(Overnight "Aurora Inn" / Dawson).
Day 5: Dawson City
Visit historic Dawson City. Midnight Dome, goldfields and Dredge 4, Yukon River and Top of the World Highway. Snowmachine Tour.
(Overnight "Aurora Inn" / Dawson).
Visit historic Dawson City. Midnight Dome, goldfields and Dredge 4, Yukon River and Top of the World Highway. Snowmachine Tour.
(Overnight "Aurora Inn" / Dawson).
Day 6: Dawson City - Eagle Plains
Start of the "adventure" Dempster Highway in winter. We are passing the Tombstone Valley and will see the Ogilvie- and Mackenzie Mountains.
(Overnight "Eagle Plains Hotel" / Eagle Plains).
Start of the "adventure" Dempster Highway in winter. We are passing the Tombstone Valley and will see the Ogilvie- and Mackenzie Mountains.
(Overnight "Eagle Plains Hotel" / Eagle Plains).
Yukon sign on the Dempster Highway Day 7: Eagle Plains - Inuvik
Further north on the Dempster! We pass the Arctic Circle and reach Richardson Mountains and the Continental Divide. Here we reach a different time-zone as well. On our way we cross two icebridges. Sightseeing in Inuvik.
(Overnight "Mackenzie Hotel" / Inuvik).
Further north on the Dempster! We pass the Arctic Circle and reach Richardson Mountains and the Continental Divide. Here we reach a different time-zone as well. On our way we cross two icebridges. Sightseeing in Inuvik.
(Overnight "Mackenzie Hotel" / Inuvik).
Day 8: Inuvik - Tuktoyaktuk
One of the next highlights of the trip: We leave early morning and go over the iceroad all the way up to Tuktoyaktuk. Overall more than 180 km on frozen polar ice!
(Overnight "Hotel Tuk Inn" / Tuktoyaktuk).
One of the next highlights of the trip: We leave early morning and go over the iceroad all the way up to Tuktoyaktuk. Overall more than 180 km on frozen polar ice!
(Overnight "Hotel Tuk Inn" / Tuktoyaktuk).
Day 9: Tuktoyaktuk - Inuvik
Back to Inuvik. You will have the opportunity (optional) for a visit of Aklavik. This option is highly recommended if the weather is good. In addition we will visit some local artists in Inuvik.
(Overnight "Mackenzie Hotel" / Inuvik).
Back to Inuvik. You will have the opportunity (optional) for a visit of Aklavik. This option is highly recommended if the weather is good. In addition we will visit some local artists in Inuvik.
(Overnight "Mackenzie Hotel" / Inuvik).
Day 10: Inuvik - Eagle Plains
Back on the Dempster again. Today we will stop at the small communities "Tsiigehtchic" and "Fort McPherson" before we reach Eagle Plains.
(Overnight "Eagle Plains Hotel" / Eagle Plains).
Back on the Dempster again. Today we will stop at the small communities "Tsiigehtchic" and "Fort McPherson" before we reach Eagle Plains.
(Overnight "Eagle Plains Hotel" / Eagle Plains).
Day 11: Eagle Plains - Klondike River
Late afternoon we leave the Dempster and reach the Klondike Highway.
(Overnight "Klondike River Lodge").
Late afternoon we leave the Dempster and reach the Klondike Highway.
(Overnight "Klondike River Lodge").
Day 12: Klondike River - Marsh Lake
On the return you will see the frozen mighty Yukon River several times and we will stop at the famous Five Finger Rapids.
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
On the return you will see the frozen mighty Yukon River several times and we will stop at the famous Five Finger Rapids.
(Overnight "Inn on the Lake" / Marsh Lake).
Day 13: Whitehorse.
The last day of your trip is reserved for some optional acitivities in and around the capital of the Yukon Territory. What about an exciting trip with one of the local dogmushers (optional)? Or just relax in town after this great journey. There is plenty of time for some shopping before leaving for Europe.
(Overnight "High Country Inn" / Whithorse).
The last day of your trip is reserved for some optional acitivities in and around the capital of the Yukon Territory. What about an exciting trip with one of the local dogmushers (optional)? Or just relax in town after this great journey. There is plenty of time for some shopping before leaving for Europe.
(Overnight "High Country Inn" / Whithorse).
Day 14: Departure.
Transfer to Whitehorse Airport or connecting individual program.
Transfer to Whitehorse Airport or connecting individual 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.)
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Tour Duration
14 DaysTour Price
Double Room: CAD 3,725.00Single Room: +CAD 1,485.00
All Rates per person (+ GST)
Group Size
5 - 7 participants per tourIncluded
- Expert guidance on the entire trip
- Small groups (max 7 participants)
- Overland Transportation (4 X 4 vehicle)
- Emergency equipment provided (incl. satelite phone)
- Sightseeing Dawson City
- Snowmachine-Tour
- 13 overnight (based on double accomodation)
- Airport Shuttle
Not included
- Meals and beverages
- Personal extras
- Gratuity
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Auroral activity will be low. Weather permitting, low-level displays will be visible overhead from Barrow to Fairbanks and visible low on the northern horizon from as far south as Anchorage, Juneau and Whitehorse, Canada.
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