..................... "...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 .....................  | Big Salmon River Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 11 Departure notes: Tour starts and ends in Whitehorse. Tour Starts: June 24, 2010 Tour Ends: August 19, 2010 Available Departure Dates
NBS 04/2010: August 5, 2010 - August 17, 2010
NBS 05/2010: August 19, 2010 - August 31, 2010
PricingPrice option 1 | CAD $2795 ( USD $2696) Single room supplement | CAD $195 ( USD $188) Price option 2 | CAD $2395 ( USD $2310) Single room supplement | CAD $195 ( USD $188) * Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra ** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Included Services
- Airport transfer in Whitehorse
- 2 nights hotel in Whitehorse.
- 10 nights in a two-person tent.
- Transfers by minivan.
- Fly- in by floatplane to Quiet Lake (Option I only).
- Canoe equipment.(canoe, paddles, PFD, barrel).
- Camping and cooking gear.(tent, all dishes, cutlery etc. but NOT sleeping bag and pad)
- Meals on the river incl. non-alcoholic beverages.
- Emergency equipment such as throw bags, bear spray, satellite phone and GPS.
- Licensed wilderness and river guide
Trip Description: This canoe tour will take you on an adventurous canoe trip over lakes and rivers through the magnificent wilderness of the Yukon Territory. The Big Salmon River canoe trip starts with an spectacular thirty minutes flight by floatplane from Whitehorse to the Quiet Lake. There, 330 km of solitude wilderness is lying ahead of you. Big Salmon Lake, Big Salmon River and Yukon River were once used as main transportation routes by Yukon's First Nations people, trappers and gold prospectors. Big Salmon River is a white water of class II.
This is a -No Trace- Wilderness Tour: Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints... Itinerary: (13 days) Day 1 After arrival at the Whitehorse airport, transfer to the River View Hotel in the heart of town. If you drive your own vehicle, please check in at your convenience. The rest of the day is at your leisure.  Option 1: Sightseeing of Whitehorse in the morning: McBride Museum, Yukon Stern Wheelers, and the Old Log Church. Last chance for shopping. In the afternoon the group will be transferred by float plane to Quiet Lake about 250 km /155 mi east of Whitehorse. Option 2: Alternatively the group can be transferred to Quiet Lake by van (approximately 3 1/2 hours). ^TOP On our way to the Big Salmon River we're canoeing on Quiet Lake, Sandy Lake and Big Salmon Lake after two days we'll reach Big Salmon River. The fast currents of the Big Salmon River can change quickly to easily passable rapids or to slower currents. It may be necessary to portage, or line the canoes around log jams and sweepers. The mountains, up to 2000 meters/6.500 ft. high,  surround the endlessly winding Big Salmon River. The riverbanks are overgrown by deep impenetrable brush and forest; however, with some luck you might spot moose, bears, lynx, or wolves, and often you catch sight of beavers and bald eagle on the Big Salmon River. The fish we try to catch can provide variety on the daily menu. You'll have the opportunity to learn a few new tricks of wilderness survival. After nine days we leave the Big Salmon River behind and reach the Yukon River; and on day nine the canoe trip ends near Little Salmon Village. A 2 hours drive will take you back to Whitehorse, were a hot shower and a soft bed awaits you.
We bring you to the airport for your flight home. ^TOPExcluded:
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
- Meals and beverage in Whitehorse and en route to and from the river.
- 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.
^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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