You really want to experience the wild side of the Yukon, but your time is somewhat limited? Try one of our shorter paddling and hiking trips, they are ideal as add-on to your road trip, your camper adventure, or to your pre- or post- conference wilderness escape.
Nisutlin River: 5 days / 4 nights in tent
Date: by reservation
Group: 3 to 5 guests, also available for 2 guests for an additional fee
Skill level: for beginners and nature lovers
Rate: $1690 per person + 5% GST with 3 to 5 guests
Single supplement $120 per person
Itinerary:
The Nisutlin River flows through the south central Yukon and touches unspoiled wilderness and many wetlands that are populated by a wide variety of water fowl. This river is little travelled and you will enjoy the lack of established camp sites, not like on more popular rivers. There is a good chance of spotting wildlife like wolf, moose and bear and the fishing is promising too. The Nisutlin offers easy paddling and is well suited for beginners. The put-in is at the South Canol Road and the trip ends at the village of Teslin.
Taste of the Yukon River: 5 days / 4 nights in tent
Date: June 17 to 21, 2013 or by reservation
Group: 3 to 5 guests, also available for 2 guests for an additional fee
Skill level: for beginners and nature lovers
Rate: $1690 per person + 5% GST with 3 to 5 guests
Single supplement $120 per person
Itinerary:
We will drive from Whitehorse to Lake Laberge where we will pack our gear onto a small motor boat to cross the lake. At the north end we will unload and get our canoes ready to paddle the upper part of the Yukon River to Little Salmon Village. The Yukon River served as an important transportation route during the Klondike Gold Rush ands we will see remnants of these exciting times from more than 100 years ago: abandoned cabins and a derelict paddle wheeler being the most obvious ones. Today the Yukon River is a popular canoeing route and we will likely see other paddlers and occasionally some basic infrastructure at the camp spots. This river offers a great wilderness experience for beginners as well as for advanced paddlers.
Upper Rose – Alpine hiking from lake to lake: 4 days / 3 days in tent
Two flights with float plane included
Date: by reservation
Group: 3 to 5 guests, also available for 2 guests for an additional fee
Skill level: good condition and off-trail hiking experience necessary
Rate: $1450 per person + 5% GST with 3 to 5 guests
Single supplement $95 per person
Itinerary:
A float plane brings us to a small unnamed lake above the tree line west of Whitehorse. From here we ascend to an alpine plateau with stunning views. Although there are no trails the hiking is not too challenging and soon you will be on Primrose Mountain, which offers panoramic vistas into the Coast Mountains. This plateau is home to Caribou, sheep and grizzly bears and chances are good to spot some of them from a distance. On the last day we will reach Upper Rose Lake where we will get picked up by a float plane for the flight back to Whitehorse.
Trekking Coast Mountain: 5 days / 4 nights in tent
One flight with float plane included - Itinerary
All trips on this page include the following:
Transportation as described
Meals during the tour
Experienced Guide
Emergency Equipment
Cooking and Camping Equipment (but without sleeping bag and pad)
Canoe equipment for paddling trips
Float plane ride for hiking tours
Not included:
Souvenirs and personal supplies
Sleeping bag and pad
Accommodation and meals in Whitehorse
Inquiry - Contact
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