The Northern Lights
Come the Canada’s high north and experience the Northern Lights when the whole night sky is illuminated with this spectacular natural phenomenon, In winter enjoy the thrill of dogsledding across the northern landscape and delicious barbecues close to your resting tipis in the wild of the Aurora.
This is a personalized tour – pricing varies according to length and experience. BOOK NOW!
Whitehorse – Aurora Borealis and Winter Adventure Tour
Day 1 – Arrival
Luxury 6 passenger private aircraft will transport you to Whitehorse.
- Night-time Aurora viewing – overnight
- Airport transfer to downtown hotel – close to restaurants, banks and shopping
- Dress in your winter clothing
- 10 pm: depart for Aurora viewing from a cozy heated cabin or wall tent with hot drinks and snacks.
- Return to Hotel at 3am approx
Day 2 – City Tour & Southern Lakes Resort
Overnight Aurora viewing from a log cabin at Southern Lakes Resort
Snooze until 10am
Take a city tour of local attractions including Main Street, the old Train depot, log skyscrpaer, an historic log church, Sternwheeler SS Klondike, the fish ladder and Schwatka Lake.
At 1pm depart the hotel to arrive at Southern Lakes Resort at 2:30. From the cabin there are views of majestic mountain scenery as well as the opportunity for a lakeside walk. A three course dinner is served at 6:30. The Aurora Borealis may be viewed from the cabin or by the lake.
Day 3 – Wildlife Preserve and Hot Springs
Approx. 4-5 Hours
Tour from Whitehorse 30 k to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve on a guided tour with exceptional photo opportunities. View Wood Bison, Bighorn Sheep, Musk Ox and Moose as well as many other animals in the wild.
Then relax in the hot pool at the Hot Springs viewing the winter landscape before returning to the hotel.
Day 4 – Dog sledding
Approx. 4 Hours
Transfer by van to the dog kennel outside Whitehorse, become familiar with the friendly dog team and learn how to harness the dogs to the sleds and then mush your own sled for a wonderful 4 hour adventure.
Day 5 – Ice Fishing and Snowshoeing
Approx. 4-5 Hours
A short drive takes you to a frozen lake where you learn to use snowshoes. With fishing gear walk across the frozen lake and fish through a hole – maybe catch a Lake Trout of Grayling and learn how to prepare your catch and cook it for a tasty lakeside feast with Bannock and wonderful views.
Day 6 – Snowmobile
Approx. 4-5 Hours
Transfer to the base camp and learn to drive a snowmobile. After instruction and a trial run drive your own snowmobile through the beautiful winter Yukon landscape.
Day 7 – Departure
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