..................... "...we love Whitehorse very much and the natural sceneries are very impressive.....the northern lights, wild animals and your way of living....."
Evelyn Chan, Taipei, Taiwan ..................... | Fall Colour Aurora Borealis Tour Required participants: Min. 2 / Max. 12 Tour Starts: August 21, 2008 Tour Ends: September 18, 2008 Available Departure Dates FCA 01/2008: August 21, 2008 - August 25, 2008 FCA 02/2008: August 28, 2008 - September 1, 2008 FCA 03/2008: September 4, 2008 - September 8, 2008 FCA 04/2008: September 11, 2008 - September 15, 2008 FCA 05/2008: September 18, 2008 - September 22, 2008
PricingPrice for 2 – 12 paying customers / double occupancy | CAD $1250 ( USD $1234) Single supplement | CAD $300 ( USD $296) * Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra ** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Included Services
- Airport transfers in Whitehorse
- 4 nights accommodation in Whitehorse
- 3 nights of guided aurora viewing including hot drinks & snacks at a heated viewing facility
- All transportation as per itinerary
- City Tour of Whitehorse
- Guided day trip to Haines Junction and Kluane National Park
- BBQ at Muktuk Kennels
- Taxes, fees and licenses
- Experienced driver / guide for the duration of the tour
Trip Description: Experience the Yukon Indian Summer during the day and watch the northern lights at night.
We'll welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel in downtown Whitehorse. The Hotel is located within walking distance of all attractions, restaurants, banks and stores. Afterwards there is time for shopping and dinner on your own. At 10.30 pm we’ll depart for our first night of aurora viewing. A cozy, heated cabin with hot drinks and snacks makes your northern lights viewing even more enjoyable. Return to hotel around 3.00 am.
Sleep in the morning.11.30 am city tour with Main Street, Train Depot of the White Pass and Yukon Route, Log Skyscraper, Log Church, Sternwheeler SS Klondike, Fish ladder, Schwatka Lake and some residential areas. In the afternoon you'll have time to explore Whitehorse on your. By 10:30 pm we'll drive out of town to view the Aurora Borealis. We'll return to the hotel around 3:00 am. ^TOP
We leave in the morning from your hotel and drive on the Alaska Highway to Haines Junction and Kluane National Park. After a scenic 2 hour drive we'll arrive at the park centre in Haines Junction. We’ll get the chance to examine geological, as well as anthropological exhibits and watch an interesting slide show. In the afternoon there will be a guided walk in Kluane National Park.
On the way back to Whitehorse we’ll stop at Muktuk Kennels for a dog mushing experience. You will meet 100 Huskies and Frank Turner, a former participant of the famous Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race, who will introduce you to dog mushing. In the meantime Anne, his wife, has prepared a delicious BBQ and you will eat in the unique atmosphere of a professional dog kennel. At around 7:00 pm we drive you back to Whitehorse to your hotel. Optional aurora viewing tour in the evening.
 There is the option to go on a day trip to Skagway in Alaska or spend the day on your own in and around Whitehorse. At 10:30 pm we’ll leave for the third night of aurora viewing. Optional day tour: On our way to Skagway we’ll stop to take pictures at Emerald Lake and Carcross Desert. In Carcross we visit the old train depot with the visitor reception centre, the railroad bridge, the remains of the sternwheeler “Tushi” and the old stores and shops. After that we drive the very scenic highway along Windy Arm, part of Tagish Lake to the border with Alaska at Fraser. Here we'll board the historic train of the White Pass & Yukon Route for the exciting trip to Skagway (optional). This railroad was built more than 100 years ago and we still marvel at the incredible difficulties that had to be surmounted to construct the line. Upon arrival in Skagway you’ll have time to enjoy lunch on your own, visit the town with its many shops. Around 4:00 pm we'll leave Skagway for our return trip to Whitehorse. The route varies from the one the train takes, so you'll enjoy a very different view when crossing the White Pass and the high plateau with its many lakes and beautiful mountains all around. ^TOP
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Excluded:
- Meals and beverages except where specifically noted
- Tip for guide
- Optional night of aurora viewing on Saturdays (CAD$ 125.00 + GST per person)
- Optional day trip to Skagway on Sundays (CAD$ 195.00 + GST per person)
- Trip cancellation & medical insurance: We strongly recommend you purchase adequate
insurance coverage at the time of booking. Your policy should cover injury, illness or death, trip cancellation, emergency medical, search & rescue, flight accident, travel accident, loss of baggage and personal effects.
^TOP Notes:
- On this tour there is a possibility that there may be last-minute changes to the itinerary due to
the nature of the excursion. We may experience unforeseen delays due to weather or other reasons. We'll do our best to provide an alternate program of equivalent importance and value, and of a similar nature.
- Please make sure you have all necessary documents for entry into the USA! Conditions
change on short notice and Nature Tours of Yukon assumes no liability, if you are denied entry into Alaska.
^TOP The Aurora Borealis in Canada is without a doubt a phenomenon that nature has so generously bestowed upon us, and thousands of people every year make the trek to the Yukon countryside to see this dazzling display of magical lights. In fact, at Nature Tours of Yukon, our guests by and large come to Whitehorse to take part in a Northern Lights tour that will likely render them speechless. If you would get a thrill out of experiencing the razzle-dazzle of the Aurora Borealis firsthand, we would be just as thrilled to help you plan a customized trip. You may have heard about the Aurora Borealis, or perhaps even seen some captivating pictures of the Northern Lights in books. We assure you that these photos you may have seen can in no way compare to actually viewing the Aurora Borealis in person. The magnetic pull of the dancing lights in the midnight sky will lock your eyes in the upwards position, as you will not want to blink for fear of missing one moment of such exquisite natural beauty. The Northern Lights have been inspiring people around the world for centuries, simply because they are so wondrously captivating and magical, that no man-made display of lights could ever match their twinkling beauty and grace. Lose Yourself in the Aurora Borealis Could you use a little rest and relaxation? Perhaps you could use a little reprieve from the high-tech world we live in for some quiet solitude out in the Canadian Yukon. Imagine sitting in a heated tent surrounded by pristine wilderness, with the Northern Lights being the only illumination around you. If you long for some peace and quiet, let the sparkling lights of the Aurora Borealis transport you to that place in your heart and mind that feels content just being the observer. There is nothing for you to do but simply enjoy the natural fireworks display of the Aurora Borealis. You and your fellow travelers can enjoy some hot chocolate and good conversation, from the comfort of a heated tent or cabin, without any ‘To Do’ lists to worry about or errands to run or people to call. When you take a Northern Lights adventure tour with us, you can check your responsibilities at the door and allow the natural beauty of the landscape to envelop you and intoxicate your senses. |
Nature Tours of Yukon P.O. Box 31187, Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Y1A 5P7 Phone: 867-667-4868 Fax: 867-667-2028 Email:info@naturetoursyukon.com
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