Welcome to the Yukon! Whitehorse makes the perfect base for exploring. It’s a city that blends First Nations culture, gold rush history and an energetic, creative vibe with a stunning wilderness backdrop. Overnight at your Whitehorse accommodation, your majestic mountain home for the week! Once you get situated and cleaned up, venture out onto the strip to explore the town and grab a bite to eat.

Kick off your first full day in town by grabbing a bite to eat and then returning to your room to bundle up and get ready to experience the thrill of driving your own dog team through a winter wonderland! You will get to learn the basics of mushing or if you don’t feel comfortable you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Take in the tranquil scenery along the historic trails as you drive your team of dedicated Alaskan Huskies. Warm yourself up with a delicious lunch cooked on an open fire and hand and foot warmers on colder days. In the winter time, this is one of THE things to do in Whitehorse.

Then, you’ll have some down time before you jump on your aurora borealis evening experience. Be sure to dress in layers, but there will be a structure and a fire pit to keep you warm if things get too cold. The team will do their best to keep you entertained and offer you snacks throughout the evening as you await for the sky to ignight.

Wake up, eat a good breakfast and get ready for a full day snowmobiling! Before heading out, the guide will train the group on how to safely operate and ride a snowmobile. Guests may travel across frozen lakes, through dense spruce forests, or up snow-covered mountains. If you have a keen eye, you will see the evidence of some of the local wildlife, such as lynx or snowshoe hares. Snacks, hot drinks and a hearty Northern lunch are included.

Then, like the previous night, you’ll have some down time before you jump on your next aurora borealis tour. A chemical light reaction caused when solar energy interacts with the Earth’s atmosphere, producing dramatic, dancing waves of green light from one horizon to another.

Good morning! Today is a is one of your slower days, but be sure to charger your batteries and bring your camera gear anyways. You will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dall sheep, stone sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose and even lynx can all seen on this tour, usually up close! To cap off a great day, you’ll travel to the nearby Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. The luxurious facility offers multiple outdoor hot pools and Japanese clay pot baths, in addition to the indoor relaxation areas like saunas, steam rooms, hot beds, and more. This warm sanctuary is a wonderful way to wind down amid the cold weather.

Your Yukon trip has come to an end and it’s time to pack up your belongings and check out of your hotel. Don’t forget to search your room for any left over belongings; its a long way to return to pick up any forgotten items! If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check in for your flight and arrange for transportation to the airport. The airport is small and has limited amenities compared to others around the world, so plan to charge your electronics and grab a snack before you depart.