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14 day Yukon Winter Explorer
4 X 4 Roundtrip Dempster Highway and beyond  14 days/13 nights (from/to Whitehorse)
This tour has to have some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories. The tour has to be a must if you want to see the Yukon in the winter. The special attraction of this uncommon tour lies in the chosen time of travel of the year: Winter.  Winter in one of the most northern parts of America! Join this tour and cross frozen rivers and the ice road all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. Experience the fascinating winter and visit the people of the north who live in this extreme climate all year round.
Visit the legendary Dawson City which was once the heart of the gold rush, and mining is still a major part of this rustic town, and of course the famous Klondike region and North West Territories. Simply Magic!
Day 1: Arrival Whitehorse Arrival in Whitehorse, meeting of group members and your tour guide. Transfer to Marsh Lake.(Overnight "Inn on the Lake“ / Marsh Lake). Day 2: Whitehorse / Tour Preparation After breakfast visit Whitehorse. In the afternoon group-meeting and trip preparation (including explanation of emergency equipment). (Overnight „Inn on the Lake“ / Marsh Lake). Day 3: Marsh Lake - Mayo The tour starts via Alaska Highway, Klondike Highway and Silver Trail to Mayo. (Overnight „Bedrock Motel“ / Mayo). Day 4: Mayo - Dawson City After visiting Keno City back on the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City. (Overnight „Aurora Inn“ / Dawson). Day 5: Dawson City Visit historic Dawson City! See the Midnight Dome, visit Goldfields and Dredge #4, Yukon River and Top of the World Highway. Snow-machine Tour. (Overnight „Aurora Inn“ / Dawson). Day 6: Dawson City - Eagle Plains Start of the „adventure“ Dempster Highway in winter. We are passing the Tombstone Valley and will see theOgilvie- and Mackenzie Mountains. (Overnight „Eagle Plains Hotel“ / Eagle Plains). Day 7: Eagle Plains - Inuvik Further north on the Dempster! We pass the Arctic Circle and reach Richardson Mountains and the Continental Divide. Here we reach a different time zone as well. On our way we cross two ice bridges. Sightseeing in Inuvik. (Overnight „Mackenzie Hotel“ / Inuvik). Day 8: Inuvik - Tuktoyaktuk One of the next highlights of the trip: We leave early morning and go over the ice road all the way up toTuktoyaktuk. Overall more than 180 km on frozen polar ice!(Overnight „Hotel Tuk Inn“ / Tuktoyaktuk). Day 9: Tuktoyaktuk - Inuvik Back to Inuvik. You will have the opportunity (optional) for a visit of Aklavik. This option is highly recommended if the weather is good. In addition we will visit some local artists in Inuvik.(Overnight „Mackenzie Hotel“ / Inuvik). Day 10: Inuvik - Eagle Plains Back on the Dempster again. Today we will stop at the small communities Tsiigehtchic“ and „Fort McPherson“ before we reach Eagle Plains. (Overnight „Eagle Plains Hotel“ / Eagle Plains). Day 11: Eagle Plains - Klondike River Late afternoon we leave the Dempster and reach the Klondike Highway. (Overnight „Klondike River Lodge“). Day 12: Klondike River - Marsh Lake On the return you will see the frozen mighty Yukon River several times and we will stop at the famous Five Finger Rapids. (Overnight „Inn on the Lake“ / Marsh Lake). Day 13: Whitehorse. The last day of your trip is reserved for some optional activities in and around the capital of the Yukon Territory. What about an exciting trip with one of the local dogmushers (optional)? Or just relax in town after this great journey. There is plenty of time for some shopping before leaving (Overnight „High Country Inn“ / Whitehorse). Day 14: Departure. Transfer to Whitehorse Airport or connecting individual program.
Included: Transfer from and to Whitehorse Last night accommodation in Whitehorse ( 2 nights double room) Accommodation in cabins ( 8 nights double room ) or heated tent outpost camps ( 4 nights group accom.) All meals including non-alcoholic beverages, except dinner day 7,14, breakfast day 8,15 in Whitehorse Use of personal sled and 3 to 6 Huskies Yukon Quest (or Iditarod Presentation) one night from accomplished musher (not during race season) Personal Skidoo with helmet All Skidoo Gas Musher Certificate after Tour Winter Boots included, all other equipment see below
Not included: Alcoholic beverages (we buy jointly before the tour), Winter clothing rental of warm NORTHERN OUTFITTERS Jacket, Pants and sleeping bag $ 25 each item, mitts $ 10 payable upon arrival in cash or credit card, Meals in restaurants (dinner day 7,14 breakfast day 8,15), All expenses of personal nature
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