Choose the length of stay that best suits your plans. Choose to stay 3 or 4 nights in Vancouver.
On day 4, 5, 6 or 7 of your trip (depending on the itinerary chosen), make your way to Vancouver Airport for your included domestic flight to Whitehorse. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to Best Western Gold Rush Inn 3*, set in the centre of Whitehorse. The hotel has a rustic character with a warm Yukon atmosphere, while offering modern comfort and easy access to shops, restaurants, and the riverfront.
The Yukon’s capital is small in size but surrounded by dramatic wilderness. Mountains, boreal forest, and the Yukon River shape the landscape. While the Northern Lights are the highlight, Whitehorse itself offers a glimpse of life in Canada’s far north.
After dinner at leisure, meet your guide at 9.30pm for your first Northern Lights outing. A heated cabin or tent, with hot drinks and snacks, makes the experience even more comfortable. Return to the hotel around 2am.
Day 2: Exploring Whitehorse
At 10.30am, take part in a guided city tour (included), passing Main Street, the old station, Yukon River trails, and local neighbourhoods. In the afternoon, optional activities are available (not included, with a supplement): snowmobiling, dog sledding, or snowshoeing. In the evening, departure is at 9.30pm for the Northern Lights viewing. Return to the hotel at 2am.
Day 3: Outdoor Experiences
The morning is free for you to explore as you please, with time in the afternoon to try more immersive winter activities (not included, with a supplement):
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Dog sledding: Drive your own team through snowy trails on a 3–4 hour adventure, either solo or in pairs.
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Snowmobiling: A full day (7–8 hours) exploring untouched northern landscapes by snowmobile - a mix of freedom and adrenaline.
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Wildlife viewing (included): Encounter some of the Yukon’s iconic animals - elk, mountain goats, and bison - in their natural surroundings.
Evening Northern Lights excursion at 9.30pm. Return at 2am. Overnight in Whitehorse.
Day 4: Exploring
With an extra day, you can soak up more of the Yukon atmosphere. Go winter hiking at Miles Canyon or Fish Lake, shop for local crafts, or take time to wander through the decorated streets of Whitehorse. End the day in the natural hot springs at Takhini, surrounded by snow.
On day 7, 8, 9 or 10 (depending on your itinerary), transfer to the airport for your return journey.