Stunning view of King's Throne Summit, Kluane N.P | Trevor Sauve

Learn about the rich heritage of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation | Pat Josse

Admire the pretty white fur of the Dall sheep in subarctic mountainous areas of Yukon | Gov't of Yukon

Hiking Up Caribou Mountain Trail, in Carcross Region | Trevor Sauve

Looking towards Mount Monolith in Tombstone Territorial Park | Trevor Sauve

Whitehorse is the capital and largest city of Yukon | Nathalie Gauthier

Parks and wildlife of Yukon

Canada

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3 reviews

8 Days from

$3490 USD

Trip Code: YKH

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

YKH Single Supplement

$1000 USD

Duration

8 Days

Activities

6 days of day hiking

Accommodation

7 nights hotels

Meals

6 Lunches

Difficulty Grading

4 / 10

Introductory to Moderate

Carbon Footprint

76kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(535kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Hike amid the dramatic granite pinnacle and colourful tundra of Tombstone Territorial Park
Capture the stunning backdrops of Mount Logan in Kluane National Park
Step back in time to the Klondike Gold Rush

Overview

Over eight days, this adventure brings you into the grandeur of Yukon’s pristine and vast wilderness. With its abundant wildlife, and cultures that live, breathe and thrive beneath the golden sunsets, shooting stars, and midnight sun, the Yukon Territory is unique in more ways than you can imagine. If you’re dreaming of the perfect nature escape with splendid alpine panoramas, colourful tundra, and dramatic granite pinnacles, this itinerary ticks all the boxes and many extras. You’ll discover iconic places, including Kluane National Park, the Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Tombstone Territorial Park, Whitehorse, Dawson City and the Southern Lakes areas in Canada’s untamed North. For outdoor enthusiasts like yourself, this is the ultimate bucket list destination. So, leave the crowds behind and explore the Yukon's treasures.

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On arrival at the Whitehorse airport, make your way to the joining hotel. Named after the rapids on the Yukon River, which resembled the flowing manes of charging white horses, the territory's capital was a First Nations campsite until the Gold Rush brought tens of thousands of gold-seekers on their way to the Klondike. There will be a trip briefing in the hotel foyer at the time indicated in your final documents, where you will meet your guide and fellow travellers.

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From Whitehorse, it’s a two hours scenic drive to mighty Kluane National Park and Reserve. Kluane offers an alpine and subalpine landscape and is a dream destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers of all levels. Half the size of the Netherlands, the park is home to Canada’s highest mountain, Mount Logan, and the largest non-polar icefields on Earth. We enjoy a leisurely afternoon hike exploring Sheep Creek, Auriol Trail or Paint Mountain with views of the endless mountain ranges in all directions. After stretching our legs, we check into our accommodation for the next two nights in the little community of Haines Junction, conveniently located on the edge of the national park.

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After breakfast, we head back to the majestic Kluane National Park. Today, we hike on the park's southern end to a little haven known as Kathleen Lake. The views of the surrounding valleys and the blue waters of the lake are breathtaking as we climb a scree ridge to King’s Peak. Reaching the crest of the ridge, take the time to soak into this incredible landscape as you look to the South to the massive peaks in Alaska or West to Mt Logan, Canada’s highest peak. From here, we can see why they say Yukon is "larger than life," with the awe-inspiring wilderness stretching as far as the eye can see below us.

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Before leaving the charming community of Haines Junction, we make a stop at the Interpretive Center. Here we can learn about the history and traditional stories of the people who have called this sacred place home for thousands of years. After our visit, we will drive in the direction of the gold prospectors to Dawson City, making stops along the way to explore some natural wonders such as Fox Lake, Lake Labarge and Five Finger Rapids. As we arrive in the historic town and former base of the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush, enjoy the character and old-time charm of Dawson City.

Meals: L

We continue our exploration of Yukon’s pristine wilderness with the backcountry jewel known as Canada’s Patagonia. As we are heading a little further north with a drive on the famous Dempster Highway, connecting the arctic ocean to the rest of Canada, enjoy the stunning views of unique arctic tundra landscapes and wildlife. The Tombstone Territorial Park will be our playground for the day, hiking into the larger-than-life panorama surrounded by some of the most iconic mountains in the world. The trails are padded down by the region’s abundant wildlife, including caribou, moose, grizzly bears, Dall sheep and some 150 species of birds. In our return to Dawson City this evening, we step back in time to the dancehalls and saloons of 1898 with a traditional Cancan show at Canada’s oldest Casino.

Meals: L

Now’s the time to head back south, bidding farewell to Dawson City and returning to Whitehorse with more scenic stops along the way. Although today concludes your Tombstone Range adventure, there’s little doubt the landscape and experience will stay with you forever. And there are still exciting things in the program, including meeting locals on a tour of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Depending on our arrival time in Whitehorse, we may enjoy some free time in town to explore and head to a nearby lake to enjoy the evening light reflecting off the water.

Meals: L

Let’s immerse ourselves once again into Yukon’s magnificent wilderness as we head to the Southern Lakes. The region boasts an interconnected group of lakes, endless outdoor recreation and deep pockets of history and culture. After our hike, we stop for a stroll along Canada’s smallest desert and soak in the pure beauty of Emerald Lake, known as Rainbow Lake by the First Nations. From here, we access the outpost of Carcross, formerly named Caribou Crossing, by miners who stopped there en route to the Klondike gold fields at Dawson City. The mountain and lake views in all directions are sure to amaze.

Meals: L

After breakfast, transfer to airport at 9am or 2pm.

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Let’s immerse ourselves into Yukon’s magnificent wilderness as we head to the Southern Lakes. The region boasts an interconnected group of lakes, endless outdoor recreation and deep pockets of history and culture. Hike into the alpine region where you'll encounter an old tram, a historic relic of mining days. Keep an eye out as the expanse of Alpine meadows unfolds before you and Dall Sheep wander the surrounding hillsides. On the way back to Whitehorse, the group will stop in and explore the outpost of Carcross. Formerly named Caribou Crossing by miners who stopped there en route to the Klondike gold fields at Dawson City, the town has a variety of local shops and displays of Indigenous art to appreciate. In Whitehorse, the group will reminisce on the days events together over dinner before finding time to enjoy local nightlife.

Meals: L

During a steady but gentle ascent to the summit of Caribou Mountain today, the landscape will gradually unfold with the pure beauty of Emerald Lake, known as Rainbow Lake by the First Nations, and its neighbour, Spirit Lake. The alpine refuge is home to hardy mountain goats and wandering caribou. Upon reaching the summit, soak in a remote panorama of the surrounding wilderness and mountain peaks in all directions. After picnicking amongst the breathtaking views, we descend once more. We visit Carcross Desert next, the smallest true desert in Canada, before returning to Whitehorse for the evening.

Meals: L

From Whitehorse, it’s a two hours scenic drive to mighty Kluane National Park and Reserve. Kluane offers an alpine and subalpine landscape and is a dream destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers of all levels. Half the size of the Netherlands, the park is home to Canada’s highest mountain, Mount Logan, and the largest non-polar icefields on Earth. With the time that we have today, we explore Sheep Creek Trail with views of the endless mountain ranges in all directions. After stretching our legs, we check into our accommodation for the next two nights in the little community of Haines Junction, conveniently located on the edge of the national park. Haines Junction has many stories to be told about the history and traditions of the people who have considered the location a sacred home for thousands of years.

Meals: L

We set off in the direction of the gold prospectors to Dawson City, making potential stops along the way to explore some natural wonders such as Fox Lake, Lake Labarge and Five Finger Rapids. As we arrive in the historic town and former base of the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush, enjoy the character and old-time charm of Dawson City.

Meals: L

After breakfast, join the transfer to Whitehorse to arrive around 5pm or stay in Dawson City where you can arrange in advance to be dropped at the Dawson City airport this morning.

Meals: Nil

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What's included?

Included

7 nights accommodation, double occupancy
6 lunches
Services of a local guide
Private transportation
Return airport group transfers
Yukon Wildlife Preserve tour
Park and entrance fees to sights listed in itinerary

Not included

Flights
Alcoholic beverages
Items of personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Applicable taxes of 5% when booking made in North America

About your guide

Your professional guide is familiar with the area, history and most important the changing weather. All of our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and are lots of fun to keep the days interactive and informative.