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20 day The classic Yukon River
This classic canoe trip down the Yukon from Whitehorse to Dawson City is specially tailored for visitors who like to travel far away from tourist routes, following the trail of the old history. Special canoeing skills are not required. The tour starts in Whitehorse on the Yukon River with the compass needle set north, and pass many relicts of the historic gold rush of 1898
The expedition travels over 700 kilometres on this mighty river, exploring several abandoned settlements such as Fort Selkirk, Hootalinqua and Big Salmon Village. Camps are set up on the gravel & sand banks of the mighty river where one can enjoy a refreshing bath in the Yukon.
Black bears are quite common in the Yukon valley and are often seen by guests. Watch the ridges of the cliffs along the river to spot the busy mammal. Moose are numerous in the forested foothills, and bald eagles nest along the riverbanks. Beavers are busy getting their winter supplies in, and several times we have seen grizzly bears strolling along the shoreline The only major interruption to the rivers smooth journey is the mighty Five Finger Rapids, once a major navigation problem for the large paddle wheelers. Around the campfire hear about the solution found for this problem and some interesting stories about the first river travellers. At the joining of the Yukon and Klondike rivers is the settlement of Dawson City,  the famous gold rush town of the Yukon. The tour stays two days in Dawson, where you can relax in a fine hotel and relive the history of the gold rush and the tales of Jack London and Robert Service.
Itinerary for the 21 day tour Day 1: Arrival Whitehorse Arrival in Whitehorse and meeting of group members. Overnight in Hotel. Day 2: Whitehorse / Yukon River Start of this exciting canoe tour in Whitehorse down the Yukon River. We are spending 16 days on this mighty river, travelling over 700 kilometres and exploring the vast hinterlands of the Yukon Day 17 & 18: Dawson City We arrive in Dawson City, the historic gold town and home of many old legends. A visit to the Jack London and Robert Service cabins, the theatre and the Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling hall are on the program. A highlight is the drive into Bonanza and Eldorado Creeks where e visit an active gold mine. Two hotel overnights in Dawson City. Day 19: Dawson City - Whitehorse Via Klondike Highway the van takes us back to Whitehorse, where we overnight again in a hotel. Day 20: Departure Whitehorse Transfer to airport or connecting program.
Included in Tour
Canoes and camping equipment Overland transportation 2 nights hotel accommodation in Dawson City X 2 nights hotel accommodation in Whitehorse X All meals on canoe trip Airport shuttle in Whitehorse Historic tour in Dawson City Expert guidance on the entire trip Not Included: Meals at Hotel, Fishing License, Personal extras
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