We'll greet you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel in downtown Whitehorse. If you drive your own vehicle, please check in to the River View Hotel at your convenience. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

We'll meet you at your hotel and drive to Carcross and over the White Pass to Skagway. There is the opportunity for an optional ride on the historic train of the White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Fraser to Skagway. After a visit of the historic town, we'll continue to Dyea, where we'll start our hike on the Chilkoot Trail. Today we'll hike to Finnegan's Point (approx. 3 hours hiking time).

After breakfast we'll continue our adventure through the rain forest. There are lots of creek crossings, as we'll follow the banks of the Taiya River. This is a pleasant day with some easy and some fairly steep but short climbs. Continuing our hike to Sheep Camp (5 to 6 hours hiking time).

Today we'll leave very early and climb above tree line where we'll enjoy the superb view of mountains and glaciers. Later in the day we'll reach the top and cross the border between Alaska and Canada, over 1100 meters (3700 feet) above sea level! From here we'll descend over snowfields, passing small lakes, creeks and rock outcrops to reach "Happy Camp" (6-8 hours) in late afternoon.

From Happy Camp to Lindeman is in some ways the best part of the trail, with expansive views, gentle grades (except for a bit of ridge-work above Long Lake), and a great feeling of accomplishment tucked away safely in your vest pocket  ( 4-5 hours hiking time).

Today we'll continue our trek to Bare Loon Lake - a nice swimming hole in hot weather - and on to Lake Bennet where the Chilkoot Trail ends (4 to 5 hours hiking time). A float plane will pick us up by late afternoon for our spectacular flight back to Whitehorse. Upon arrival in Whitehorse, we’ll pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel where you definitely will enjoy a hot shower!

After breakfast, we'll bring you to the airport for your flight south or you'll take off on your own for your next adventure. Better yet, you’ll continue on your next adventure with Nature Tours of Yukon.

Prefer a self-guided Chilkoot Trail? Let us help you with:

• Trail permits.
• Transfer to Skagway and Dyea.
• Fly-out by floatplane Bennet-Whitehorse.
• Train tickets Bennet -Skagway, -Fraser or -Carcross.
• Transfer Skagway, Fraser or Carcross -Whitehorse.
• Hotelrooms in Whitehorse and/or Skagway.

Ask us for a quote and available dates.

• Meals and beverages in Whitehorse and Skagway (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners);
• Train ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route form Fraser to Skagway (optional, please book together with your Chilkoot Trail reservation);
• 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.

• During our Chilkoot Trail adventure everyone carries part of the load, approximately 18 kg (40 lbs). This includes your own gear, some group camping gear and a portion of the food. We will carry the bare minimum and safely store your other belongings in Whitehorse.
• Families with children over 12 years of age are welcome on this tour.
• You will be required to sign a 'release of claims and waiver of liability' form prior to the departure of this tour.
• 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.