..................... "Just got back from the fall trip up the Dempster Highway. Would highly recommend it. Beautiful country. Enjoyed it immensely. Thanks Joost."
Gilles Lepine .....................  | Aurora Borealis & Indian Summer Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 12 Tour Starts: August 17, 2012 Tour Ends: September 17, 2012 Available Departure Dates
NFA 01/2012: August 17, 2012 - August 21, 2012
NFA 02/2012: August 20, 2012 - August 24, 2012
NFA 03/2012: August 24, 2012 - August 28, 2012
NFA 04/2012: August 27, 2012 - August 31, 2012
NFA 05/2012: August 31, 2012 - September 4, 2012
NFA 06/2012: September 3, 2012 - September 7, 2012
NFA 07/2012: September 7, 2012 - September 11, 2012
NFA 08/2012: September 10, 2012 - September 14, 2012
NFA 09/2012: September 14, 2012 - September 18, 2012
NFA 10/2012: September 17, 2012 - September 21, 2012
PricingPrice | CAD $1495 ( USD $1471) Single supplement | CAD $380 ( USD $374) * 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 Aurora viewing.
First class snacks & drinks, small groups and personal attention are the core of our Aurora viewing service
- All transportation as per itinerary
- City Tour of Whitehorse
- Guided day trip to Kluane National Park
- Guided day trip to Skagway, Alaska
- Taxes, fees and licenses
- Experienced driver / guide for the duration of the tour
Trip Description: We invite you to Mother Nature’s fare-well to summer.
Two of nature’s best shows are on display simultaneously each fall in Canada’s Yukon Territory. It’s a 24/7 colour extravaganza! By day you can see the land turning into a carpet of fiery colour; by night you can watch the Aurora Borealis dancing in the northern skies. The best part—you get to kick back to enjoy the show without the snow and cold.
 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. First class snacks & drinks, small groups and personal attention are the core of our aurora viewing service. Return to hotel around 3.00 am.
 In the morning we drive on the Alaska Highway to Haines Junction and Kluane National Park. After a scenic 2 hour drive with several stops on the way we'll arrive at the park centre in Haines Junction. We’ll get the chance to examine the beautiful exhibits and watch an interesting slide show. We have a picknick style lunch (weather permitting) on the shores of Kathleen Lake. In the afternoon there will be a short guided walk in Kluane National Park.At around 6:00 pm we're back in Whitehorse. At 10.30 pm Aurora viewing. Hot drinks, snacks and tall stories are served up with real Yukon hospitality while you wait for the Aurora. ^TOP At 10.30 am we depart for a city tour. We visit Main Street, Train Depot of the White Pass and Yukon Route, Log Skyscraper, Log Church, Sternwheeler SS Klondike, Fish ladder, Schwatka Lake, MacBride Museum. In the afternoon you'll have time to explore Whitehorse on your own. Around 10.30 pm we drive out to watch the Aurora Borealis. A nice fire, drinks and snacks are served while you enjoy the star-filled Yukon night.
 Today we're going to retrace a part of the gold rush history on a day trip to Skagway in Alaska 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, 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. Optional aurora viewing: You can book an additional night of Aurora viewing.  ^TOP
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Excluded:
- Meals and beverages except where specifically noted
- Optional night of aurora viewing (CAD$ 130.00 + GST per person)
- Optional train ride from Fraser to Skagway (US$ 95.00 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.
^TOPNotes:
- Please note: The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomena. Due to weather conditions (clouds) and /or activity level of the Aurora, there is always a chance it wil not be visible.
- 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.
^TOPThe 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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