“Experience a winter adventure in the north!”
5 Day Winter Dream Snow Retreat in Yukon, Canada
The Sternwheeler Hotel, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Eventful Winter Snow Retreat in Canada
Experience days of winter adventure in the far north, Canada! Arctic Range Adventure will take you snowmobiling and dogsledding, as well as show you the breathtaking winter scenery from above with a sightseeing flight. They will also let you see wildlife up-close at the “Yukon Wildlife Preserve” and pamper you with a dive into the soothing hot water of the “Eclipse Hot Springs”. This is an eventful winter retreat in the Yukon for young and young-at-heart travelers!
Highlights
- Relaxing and breathtaking views at the Hot Springs
- 2 amazing Aurora viewing night tours
- Close encounter with Yukon's Wildlife
- Beautiful and fun day with the Huskies
- Awe-inspiring sightseeing flight, thrilling snowmobile adventure
- 4 nights accommodation near the banks of the Yukon river
- Expert guidance on the entire trip
- Airport transfers in Whitehorse
Skill level
- Beginner
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Japanese, Spanish
Group size: 2-12 participants
Airport transfer included:
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Accommodation
During this tour, you will be staying at The Sternwheeler Hotel arranged by Arctic Range Adventure in Whitehorse.
Program
You will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour.
Arctic Range Adventure will pamper you with a dive into the soothing hot water of the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. On two evenings of your choice, you’ll travel just outside the city center, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre.
The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire. A winter vacation is truly complete with the chance to view the aurora borealis cascading across the night sky.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse
From the airport, they drive you to your hotel located in the center of Whitehorse. Overnight hotel in Whitehorse.
Day 2: Wildlife viewing, hot springs, a birds-eye-view, and Northern Lights
You start the day with a sightseeing flight above the spectacular winter scenery on a 30 minutes sightseeing flight. During the flight, you can enjoy the Yukon winter from an angle only few people ever will.
Back in Whitehorse, you will discover the history of the north on a city-sightseeing tour. Whitehorse has a lot to offer and is home to famous sights like the historic Paddlewheeler SS Klondike or a “Skyscraper” completely made out of logs.
Later, you drive to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you can see up close inhabitant game like the Elk, Moose, Caribou, Mountain Goats, and Porcupines in their natural surrounding. It's a photographer's and naturalist's dream to see Yukon's wildlife up close.
Not far from here, you will visit the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and indulge yourself in the natural hot waters and relax in a breathtaking winter mountain setting. After a relaxed dinner in Whitehorse, you’ll be back on the road again, this time to seek views of the stunning Northern Lights. Relax in sheltered comfort, or under the starry sky beside a warm fire at one of their tailor-made aurora viewing locations. Overnight hotel in Whitehorse.
Day 3: The huskies are waiting for you and northern lights
Strap on your boots and zip up your jackets! Today, you combine Yukon’s rich gold rush history with the thrill of mushing with a team of sled dogs in the hands of an expert dog sled guide. Take a ride behind friendly huskies, visit a race check point, and learn about dog sledding history, racing, and life as a musher.
Step back in time at a prospector cabin and enjoy listening to stories about the history of dog sledding from 4000 years ago to today. Later in the evening, you set out to the AuroraCentre where you’ll seek the sight of northern lights. Overnight hotel in Whitehorse.
Day 4: On fast tracks through the snow
Today, you drive into the mountains close by Whitehorse. After a detailed safety introduction, you step on your snowmobiles. With enjoyable speed, you’ll pass through the memorable winter scenery of the Yukon and soak up the view of snow covered mountains and lakes with thick layers of ice.
With a snowmobile, the journey can be an exhilarating ride up and down magnificent mountains or a relaxing tour through the forest and down historic trails. Overnight hotel in Whitehorse.
Day 5: Whitehorse departure
Transfer to the airport (Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY)).
Note
Due to the nature of this tour, last-minute changes to the itinerary are a possibility and are left up to the discretion of the guide. The order and timing of the itinerary might be adjusted depending on weather conditions and availability.
Included excursions
- Welcome city tour in Whitehorse
- 30 minutes Cessna sightseeing flight
- Husky stampede dog sledding tour (half day, 1-5 people per sled (guide drives sled))
- Snowmobiling tour (half day, 2 people per snowmobile)
- Yukon Wildlife viewing and hot springs
- Aurora viewing tour (including transfers, snacks, and beverages)
Location
Yukon is one of the best places on earth to see the northern lights, colorful bands of light that dance in the dark night sky. While the northern lights occur year-round, summer’s near-constant daylight makes seeing them next to impossible. In winter, however, clear, dark nights lend themselves to stunning displays.
Food
Snacks and beverages are included during the Aurora viewing tours.
The following meals are included:
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
Things to do (optional)
- Aurora Viewing tour - extra night
- Winter rental clothing
What's included
- Expert guidance on the entire trip
- Sightseeing tour in Whitehorse
- 30 minutes Cessna sightseeing flight
- Husky Stampede dog sledding tour (half day, 1-5 people per sled (guide drives sled))
- Snowmobiling tour (half day, 2 people per snowmobile (guest drive their own snowmobile))
- Visit of Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs (half day)
- 2 Aurora viewing tour – date by your choice
- Airport transfers in Whitehorse
- 4 nights accommodation at Sternwheeler Hotel
What's not included
- Meals
- Optional tours
- Personal extras
- Swimsuit
- Towel, sandals (available for rent or purchase at Hot Springs)
- Gratuity
- Outdoor winter clothing
- 5% GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
YXY
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
1 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY). Airport transfer is available from 4:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Airport: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
Airport transfer included: Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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