Published on:22-05-10
DAY ONE
After arriving in Whitehorse – the capital of Yukon – you will meet your tour guide at the airport and begin a city tour. (Note that the city tour will take place on Day 2 if your plane arrives after 2pm)
City Tour (1.5-2 hours)
The Iron Horse of Whitehorse: The iron statue of Whitehorse is the symbol of the City of Whitehorse. It was ingeniously designed and carefully crafted by a local artist using a variety of metal waste donated by the local community, representing the unity and enterprising spirit of the people of Whitehorse. Since its completion in 2010, it has stood on the hillside, watching over the city, a proud landmark.
The Mighty Yukon River and the SS Klondike Steam Ship : The melting water of glaciers and snow-capped mountains nourishes the Yukon River which flows through Yukon and Alaska, and empties into the Bering Sea. The Yukon River originates in northern BC and Yukon and is the third longest river in North America at approximately 3,000 kilometers. It acted as the transportation“highway”for First Nations people in the area and for settlers during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Steamboats became the only means of transport for people and goods between Whitehorse and Dawson. In the 1950s, after the Alaska Highway was built, shipping gradually faded and the steamboats were retired.
.The steamship SS Klondike on the banks of the Yukon River is a famous Yukon landmark. After its last voyage in August 1955, the owner donated it to the federal government of Canada. The ship is about 64 meters long and 15 meters wide, and it was powered by steam generated by burning wood. It took nearly 300 tonnes of wood to move the steamship from Whitehorse to Dawson.
Yukon Visitor Information Center: At the Yukon Visitor Center, your tour guide will introduce you to the glorious landscapes, history, and culture that you will further discover on your tour in the coming days. Here are some examples of what you will learn:
Old Railway Station: Construction of a train route between Skagway, Alaska and Whitehorse began in 1898 to support those heading to the Klondike gold fields. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad (YPYR) reached Lake Bennett (a location on the Yukon River) in 1899 where goods were shipped down lakes and rivers to Whitehorse. A rail link to Whitehorse was completed in 1900. Whitehorse, and specifically the Old Railway Station, then became the major operational base for the company’s rail and water transportation system (and somewhat of a company town). The Station, built in October 1900, is located along the Yukon River at the end of Main Street, and is one of a very few structures that remain from the era. A few of the piers which once supported the vast wharf and buildings remain.
Grocery shopping
Visitors staying at the Aurora cabin go shopping for 30 minutes at the Superstore. (Breakfast included in the Aurora cabin).
Hotel Check-In
The Whitehorse 318 aurora cabin is 30 kilometers away from downtown.
Aurora Night
Free photo service is provided every night during 10pm to 2am.
During the night, you can wait for the aurora in our warm lobby with hot drinks and snacks.
DAY TWO
Transportation from downtown hotel is included.
5 in 1 snow activities
Choose one of the following activities or choose them all!
Yukon Wildlife Preserve 1.5hours
$70/person: transportation & admission included
The Yukon Wildlife Preserve hosts 13 species of Arctic animals such as moose, elk, caribou, arctic fox, lynx, white-tailed deer, blue sheep, and North American musk ox, etc. on its 700 acres. Visitors will take an interpretor-led bus tour along the 7-kilometer tour route and learn about the animals, their habitat and history.
Eclipse Hot Springs 2hours
$80/person transportation & admission included
Individual expense such as food, towel and sandal rental etc. are not included
Eclipse Hot Spring is a natural open-air hot spring located just north of Whitehorse. The water is rich in iron and calcium. Newly renovated, its facilities boast a coffee bar, sauna, , yoga studio, lounge and more.
The hot spring pool is particularly wonderful when the winter temperatures dip as low as -30 degrees Celsius. The landscape is covered in snow and the hot pools are enveloped in mist. Soaking in the hot spring will warm you to the core! Enjoy the hot spring fun that can only be found in the North of Canada. (Open to 19years and above).
Aurora Night
During the night, you can comfortably wait for the aurora in our warm lobby with hot drinks and snacks. Free photo service is provided every night between 10pm to 2am.
DAY THREE
（Optional：$180/Person）Carcross First Nation Town + Dogsledding
Carcross First Nation Town
Carcross is a scenic town with distinctive First Nation cultural characteristics, spotted with gorgeous lakes: Emerald Lake, Bennett Lake, and Nares Lake. Carcross also has the smallest “desert” and the northernmost railway station in Canada.
Dogsledding
Dog sledding is an exciting way to travel in the winter in Canada’s North. While dogsledding was more common years ago, it is still practiced by a few today. In fact, there is dog sled race called the “Yukon Quest – the race is held every year and participants travel hundreds of kilometres. Dog sledding is one of the most attractive snow activities in winter.
Carcross Desert
The Carcross desert is formed by the uplift of the bottom of the glacial lake, only 2.8 square kilometers, which can be called a miracle of nature. Hiking to the top of the smallest desert, you will have a panoramic view of the town in the distance, snow-capped mountains and lakes.
Bennett Lake
Bennett Lake straddles Yukon and Alaska. It was the only route to Dawson during the Gold at the end of the 19th century. Walking on the banks of Bennett Lake, you can see the blue-white Montana snow-capped mountains on the opposite side. The lake and mountains are beautiful.
Aurora Night
During the night, you can comfortably wait for the aurora in our warm lobby with hot drinks and snacks. Free photo service is provided every night between 10pm to 2am.
DAY FOUR
DAY FIVE
Send-off to Airport for 4D3N Aurora Package
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