WHITEHORSE NORTHERN LIGHTS
5 DAYS IN THE SPECTACULAR YUKON TERRITORY
YELLOWKNIFE , NWT
WHITEHORSE, YUKON
Due to ongoing travel restrictions in the Northwest Territories, we have made the decision to shift this tours base location from Yellowknife, NWT to Whitehorse, Yukon in order to still operate the group this winter! We have limited space remaining so if you’re looking for an authentic winter experience within Canada this winter – look no further!
Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime authentic northern Canada winter experience. Spend the week in Whitehorse; a city not only rich in gold rush history, but widely considered to be one of best places in the world to witness the elusive Aurora Borealis. Far from city lights, we’ll spend three nights watching the night sky light up around a campfire with snacks and warm drinks. Local guides will teach us about the history of the gold rush, and we’ll learn about the settlers who built the Yukon, as well as the First Nations who have inhabited the land long before that.
In addition to Aurora Borealis viewing, some highlights include a Whitehorse city tour, SS Klondike National Historic Site, a Yukon Wildlife tour, a dog sledding excursion, and a guided snowmobiling tour! This tour also includes all flights, airport transfers, accommodations, a winter clothing package, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners & nightly snacks for Aurora viewing, along with all activities listed in the itinerary. You will also be joined by local guides and a Lakeshore/Cardinal Coach Tours escort! 2022 is the year to explore the beauty in your own backyard – you won’t want to miss this bucket list adventure!
MARCH 6 to 10, 2022 | 5 Days
WHATS INCLUDED?
- Whitehorse city tour
- Dog sledding excursion (half day)
- Guided snowmobiling tour (half day)
- 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners & 3 Aurora Viewing Snacks and Beverages
- Local Guide and Kemp Travel escort
- Yukon Visitors Guide
- Transfers to and from Pearson International Airport
- Return Economy Class Airfare
- All Accommodations (Best Western Gold Rush Inn – Whitehorse) with luggage handling
- 3 nights of Aurora Borealis viewing
- National Park Fee for Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Arctic Winter Clothing Package
- Aurora Certificate
- SS Klondike National Historic Site
PRICING
Double Occupancy: $4,395.00
Single Occupancy: $4,895.00
Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. Includes taxes of approximately $550 CAD. Gratuities not included.
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 – Sunday March 6, 2022 | Arrive Whitehorse (D)
Today we will head to Toronto Pearson airport to board our flight to Whitehorse! Take in the stunning mountain scapes below as we touch down in the Yukon’s capital in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Best Western Gold Rush Inn which will serve as our base for the next 4 nights! Take some time to freshen up before an included evening welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2 – Monday March 7, 2022 | Whitehorse City Tour & Yukon Wildlife Touring (B, D)
Whitehorse offers a charming look inside the history of the North. Today on our city tour we will learn about the ‘last gold rush’ through the eyes of the settlers and the First Nations. Todays tour will include the Yukon Visitors Centre and the SS Klondike National Historic Site. This afternoon we will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat including bighorn sheep, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, muskox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx. Tonight, we will travel just outside the city centre, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the Aurora Centre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire.
Day 3 – Tuesday March 8, 2022 | Yukon Dog Sledding Experience (B, D)
Today we will enjoy a half day experiencing the Yukon’s winter wilderness of Buck and White Fang, as described by famous Klondike Gold Rush author Jack London. After meeting your team of Alaskan huskies, you’ll watch the dogs getting harnessed and hooked up to the sled, and then we’ll hit the trail! The tour provides a scenic ride through the serene backcountry, allowing you to take in the majesty and beauty of the Yukon. Tonight, we will chase the Aurora one of the most sought-after Northern experiences, a Yukon visit is only complete with viewing the aurora borealis cascading across the Yukon night sky.
Day 4 – Wednesday March 9, 2022 | Yukon Snowmobiling Experience (B, D)
Today our group will experience the Yukon wilderness at a faster pace on a snowmobile around Fish Lake taking in the stunning mountain views. The roar of the snowmobile engine and the speed of travel along the trail are infectious along the trail, the guide will point out the tracks of the many species of wildlife that patrol the Yukon Forest. Tonight, we join together for a farewell dinner, where we have the opportunity to share our favourite moments of our time spent in Whitehorse, before departing on our last night of Aurora Borealis Viewing.
Day 5 – Thursday March 10, 2022 | Depart Whitehorse (B)
Our Whitehorse adventure will come to an end this morning. Following breakfast, we depart the hotel to begin our onward journey home. Upon arrival to Pearson Airport this evening we’ll be met by our transfer vehicle which will return us to our original pickup points!
B – Breakfast | L – Lunch | D – Dinner
REQUEST A SPACE
Fill out the form below to request a spot on our Whitehorse Northern Lights tour and one of our agents will reach out to you as soon as possible. A $500 deposit per person is due at the time of booking. Full payment is due upon booking. All payments are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is highly recommended – please let us know if you require insurance.