Yukon Arctic Explorer

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Whitehorse. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel.

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

An array of guestrooms and suites ensure that there is the ideal room for every guest. All rooms are well-appointed, decorated in a classic colourful designs and feature conveniences like refrigerators and coffee-makers, complimentary WiFi and televisions. Upgraded room options add whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas.

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Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon Territory and is the largest city in Canada’s North. We’ve allowed a full day for you to enjoy the delights of Whitehorse. Discover a downtown that’s loaded with charisma – a captivating mix of coffee shops, museums and quirky heritage buildings. Enjoy public art, inspired cuisine, live performances and inviting cultural explorations. Stroll the Millennium Trail past the impressive Whitehorse dam and along the river to tour the historic S.S. Klondike sternwheeler. There are lots of activities to enjoy in and around Whitehorse.

Sightseeing in Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

An array of guestrooms and suites ensure that there is the ideal room for every guest. All rooms are well-appointed, decorated in a classic colourful designs and feature conveniences like refrigerators and coffee-makers, complimentary WiFi and televisions. Upgraded room options add whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas.

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Today you will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, which is included in your fly drive. This is a unique wildlife viewing opportunity, which features ten species of northern Canadian mammals in their own natural environment. Encompassing over 700 acres with various natural habitats, the Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and photo opportunities.

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

An array of guestrooms and suites ensure that there is the ideal room for every guest. All rooms are well-appointed, decorated in a classic colourful designs and feature conveniences like refrigerators and coffee-makers, complimentary WiFi and televisions. Upgraded room options add whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas.

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Today you will leave Whitehorse and  head north on the Klondike Highway. Be sure to stop at the Braeburn Lodge for their incredible cinnamon buns! You’ll pass through Carmacks, where you may choose to take some time at the Tagé Cho Hudän Interpretive Centre, learning about the Northern Tutchone culture. Next on the agenda is Five Finger Rapids, where many make the short hike down to the rapids. It will be evening before you arrive into Dawson City, but you will have had an incredibly scenic drive following the route of the intrepid gold seekers. Dawson City is an authentic gold rush town, bursting with historic sites and fascinating attractions. The Dawson City Museum is a great place to begin your exploration of Dawson, the gold rush, and Yukon’s First People.

Sightseeing in Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

All rooms at Aurora Inn are spacious, bright and individually designed and furnished, warmly decorated with wooden furnishings, televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom and comes with a hairdryer and luxury toiletries. Choose one of the hotel’s upgraded rooms and enjoy the addition of whirlpool baths and separate showers.

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Today you will have a further full day to visit the various historical sights of Dawson City: SS Keno – the last steamer to run the Yukon River from Whitehorse, the Jack London Interpretive Center with the poet’s original cabin, the city museum, the Grand Palace Theatre – home of the “Gaslight Follies Show” and Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino with legal gambling tables and “Can-Can” floor shows. Do not miss the short drive on Ridge Road to the top of the Midnight Dome with excellent views over Dawson, the Ogilvie Mountains, and the Yukon and Klondike Rivers.

Sightseeing in Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

All rooms at Aurora Inn are spacious, bright and individually designed and furnished, warmly decorated with wooden furnishings, televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom and comes with a hairdryer and luxury toiletries. Choose one of the hotel’s upgraded rooms and enjoy the addition of whirlpool baths and separate showers.

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Today you will join the Dempster Highway and travel through the spectacular subarctic wilderness of Tombstone Provincial Park. It is worth setting off early so you can enjoy some time in the park en route. Next, it is on to Eagle Plains, fringed by the Ogilvie and Richardson Mountain ranges – truly awe-inspiring. Your accommodation is at the remote Eagle Plains Hotel, located just 35kms south of the Arctic Circle.

Continue north today, crossing the Arctic Circle and passing through the Richardson Mountains – you are leaving Yukon and entering Northwest Territories. You may wish to take a short detour to Fort McPherson before reaching the end of the Dempster Highway and arriving in Inuvik. This remote location, which is actually the third largest community in Northwest Territories, will be home for the next two nights. During your stay you’ll be drawn to explore this remote Arctic settlement and its surroundings and the Western Arctic Regional Visitors Centre is a great place to start. There are also day tours available to Tuktoyaktuk and Herschel Island, plus the option to take a sightseeing flight over the Arctic Ocean, for a literal birds-eye view.

After saying goodbye to Inuvik, you will start your journey back south to Dawson City, re-tracing your steps along the Dempster Highway. We have included another night in Eagle Plains, to help you rest and recharge.

Continuing to re-trace your stpes, your journey south continues as far as Dawson City, where you will spend a further night exploring this wonderful city. If you didnt have an opportunity on your way north, make sure you take time to explore Tombstone Territorial Park on this return leg. The park protects a unique wilderness of rugged peaks, permafrost landforms, and abundant wildlife, all reflected in a rich First Nations culture. We recommend choosing one of our  Tombstone Park guided tours, so you don’t miss a thing.

Sightseeing in Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

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Aurora Inn, Dawson City

All rooms at Aurora Inn are spacious, bright and individually designed and furnished, warmly decorated with wooden furnishings, televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom and comes with a hairdryer and luxury toiletries. Choose one of the hotel’s upgraded rooms and enjoy the addition of whirlpool baths and separate showers.

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Today you will drive the Klondike Highway east towards Whitehorse accompanied by a scenic mountain landscape, with a little detour and an overnight stay in Mayo. At Stewart Crossing, you’ll turn onto the infamous Silver Trail Highway. The area around Mayo was once the richest silver mining area in Canada. Mayo is a hub for fly-in fishing, rafting excursions, and other exciting outdoor adventures, or for something a little bit more laid back, the Binet House Museum displays exhibits on the area’s history, intriguing artifacts, and a 3D map of the surrounding landscape. If time allows, or you wish to add a further night to this itinerary, you could visit Keno City. It would allow you to visit Keno City Mining Museum & Alpine Interpretive Centre, take a stroll around town to view its impressive historic buildings and drive up Signpost Road to Keno Hill. There are old mining structures along the way and an amazing viewpoint.

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Bedrock Motel, Mayo

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Bedrock Motel, Mayo

Renovated in 2019, Bedrock Motel provides a comfortable place to rest your head in the remote reaches of Yukon. Just twelve spacious rooms offer all the amenities you might need. Springwall mattresses, mini refrigerator, microwave, flat screen television and air conditioning come as standard. There is also a RV park on site.

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Today, you make the last of your drives south, back to where it all started in Whitehorse. If you didnt manage it earlier in the itinerary, be sure to stop at the Five Finger Rapids and hike down to the shore of the Yukon River, for some incredible photo opportunities. Emerald Lake and Carcross are a must before arrival into Whitehorse. This last evening is yours to explore  as you please, perhaps grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine and reflect on your incredible adventure.

Sightseeing in Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

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Best Western Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

An array of guestrooms and suites ensure that there is the ideal room for every guest. All rooms are well-appointed, decorated in a classic colourful designs and feature conveniences like refrigerators and coffee-makers, complimentary WiFi and televisions. Upgraded room options add whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas.

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Depending on your flight time, you may have time to do some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before heading back to the airport, returning your rental car, and checking in for your flight back to the UK.