Yukon River at Whitehorse

Includes:

Lodge accommodation and meals, transportation via river boat with pilot & local guide, air charter(s) as per the itinerary, group equipment (canoes, kayaks, fishing gear) and guide services.

Package Does Not Include: Alcoholic beverages. Gratuities. Fishing license (optional). Transfers to and from Whitehorse. Goods and Services Tax (GST). Transportation out of Dawson City. Trip Cancellation Insurance.

Description	CDN Cost + GST
Cost based double occup. Single supplement applies	$7800 + GST

Rates are per person.

Great River Journey

Take a unique, exclusive, eight-day, wilderness safari down the historic Yukon River in Northern Canada. The journey takes you 600 kilometers (373 miles) through the heart of the Yukon wilderness – internationally acclaimed for its outstanding unspoiled wilderness, rich culture, history and warm, friendly people. Travelling in small groups (up to 10 people) by riverboat, frequent landings are made to view wildlife, explore the wilderness, visit historical and geological sites, rest and relax.

The small group size and wide variety of unique and interesting Yukon attractions permits each tour to be personalized to accommodate special interests such as wilderness and wildlife viewing, nature photography, bird watching, hiking, paddling, visiting historical sites, participating in cultural and interpretative programs and specialty tours such as dog sledding kennel visits.

Travel Itinerary:

Day 1 - Whitehorse to Upper Labarge Lodge

Guests are greeted by their guide at the airport or their hotel. Depending on weather and other factors, guests may cruise the scenic one-hour trip by riverboat or fly the 15-minute route by float plane to Upper Labarge Lodge.

Day 2 - Upper Labarge Lodge

Guests have a full day to explore the Lake Laberge area. Choose from a leisurely walk through the Ta’an village, a more challenging hike and mountain bike ride to the ridges above, a bird scouting jaunt or fishing and kayaking. Second night at the lodge.

Day 3 - Upper Laberge Lodge to Homestead Lodge

Guests travel by riverboat (or kayak part of the way) from Upper Labarge Lodge down the “Thirty Mile” section of the Yukon River. A floatplane meets the group near Steamboat Island. Guests enjoy a one-hour flight over the Yukon River to Homestead Lodge near Fort Selkirk.

Day 4 - Homestead Lodge

After breakfast, guests make the short trip across the river from Homestead Lodge to Fort Selkirk. After exploring this historic site for the day, the group returns to Homestead Lodge for the night.

Day 5 - Homestead Lodge to Wilderness Outpost

Guests travel by riverboat from Homestead Lodge to Wilderness Outpost. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing along this truly wild section of the journey. Guests “rough it” in comfortable tented accommodations.

Day 6 - Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City

Guests travel by riverboat from Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City. Our boat trip includes a shore lunch and wildlife viewing opportunities. Upon arrival in Dawson City, guests are welcomed at their accommodation within the historic town site.

Day 7 - Dawson City

Together with a guide, guests have the full day to explore the many historical, cultural and natural attractions of Dawson City and the surrounding area. Second night in the Klondike capital.

Day 8 - Dawson City, departure

Guests may board Air North’s scheduled flight back to Whitehorse, or travel by plane or riverboat into Alaska to connect with a cruise. Other options include trips to the High Arctic and the Arctic Ocean. (Please note that all travel costs from Dawson City are not included in the Great River Journey Tour package.)

Departures: June: Limited departures. Please call for available dates. July 2 to September 15: five weekly (Thursday through Monday) Guaranteed: All Friday and Sunday departures. Call for other guaranteed dates.June 4 to September 15, five weekly (Thursday through Monday)