Arctic Tundra & Dawson City | Naturally Wild

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE WHITEHORSE

Pass By: S.S. Klondike, 10 Robert Service Way, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1V8 Canada
Transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the city, not far from the banks of the Yukon River. Whitehorse is small and easy to explore on foot. You’ll meet your fellow travellers and your guide will review the itinerary and your equipment at our group meeting this afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is free to explore the city and do any last minute shopping. Overnight accommodation in Whitehorse.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Whitehorse.

Day 2: WHITEHORSE - DAWSON CITY

Stop At: Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, 1001 Fourth Ave, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada
Today we start our adventure in Whitehorse and travel on the North Klondike Highway towards the Northwest, the historic Dawson City. Our first stop is at Braeburn Lodge where you can try their famous Cinnamon Buns. Old post offices, roadhouses, small villages and great viewpoints along the Highway constantly bring back to mind the gold rush era 100 years ago. After a relaxed dinner we pick you up from your hotel for our evening program and visit Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall with poker game and Cancan-Dance-Girls.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Dawson City.

Day 3: DAWSON CITY

Stop At: Dredge No. 4, Bonanza Creek Road Upper, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada
After breakfast, we discover Dawson City. A visit to the Jack London and Robert Service cabins and the museum are on the program. A highlight is the drive into the Bonanza and Eldorado Creeks where we visit the historic Dredge #4 and an active gold mine. You have the chance to try your luck panning for gold in the Klondike. In the late afternoon we travel up the Midnight Dome Road for fantastic views of Dawson City and the Yukon River. After a true northern dinner you have the time to explore the city yourself by foot.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Dawson City.

Day 4: DEMPSTER HIGHWAY / TOMBSTONE MOUNTAINS

Stop At: Tombstone Territorial Park, Dawson City, Yukon Canada
After getting up early we drive up the Dempster Highway which is 730 km long and is the only year-round road connection to the Arctic Sea. After a short visit at the Tombstone Visitor Center we are ready to start our hike at the foot of the Tombstone Mountains; this will lead us into the tundra of this mountain range, where every season has its unique attraction. From the top of the trail, hikers have an exceptional 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including Discovery Ridge, North Fork Pass, and Fold Mountain.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Dawson City.

Day 5: DAWSON CITY - WHITEHORSE

Pass By: Dawson City, Dawson City, Yukon
Today, after a hearty breakfast we have time to enjoy the historic atmosphere of Dawson City before we head to the airport for our flight back to Whitehorse. We’ll have time for souvenir shopping before dinner in Whitehorse. Overnight accommodation in Whitehorse

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Whitehorse.

Day 6: DEPARTURE

Pass By: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre, 1171 Front St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0G9 Canada
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport, check in for your southbound flight.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.