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Photo: A Taste of Yukon Wilderness
A Taste of Yukon Wilderness
A Taste of Yukon Wilderness
Required participants: Min. 4 / Max. 7
Departure notes: Tour begins and ends in Whitehorse
Tour Starts:
June 6, 2010
Tour Ends:
September 8, 2010
Pricing* Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra
** All transactions are in Canadian dollars
Included Services
  • All transfers by van.
  • Complete camping equipment (tent, cookware, cutlery, plates, etc.).
  • Canoe equipment (canoes, paddles, life vests).
  • Safety equipment (satellite phone, first-aid kit, throw bags, bear spray).
  • Meals, snacks, fruit & non-alcoholic beverages (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner).
  • Certified experienced and knowledgeable guide for the entire trip.
Trip Description:
Itinerary: (2 days)
Price:  $ 359 per person
Day 1
Dirk 150.jpgYour guide will meet you at your hotel in Whitehorse or agreed meeting point for a 90 minute drive to the campground on Kusawa Lake. After we’d made camp your guide takes you on a 4 hour hike up the mountain where you’re rewarded with stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountain range.  After we return to the campsite you can try out the canoes on the lake while your guide prepares dinner. Enjoy the evening at the campfire and share some stories and memories.
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Day 2
Gruppe Liard 160.jpgAfter breakfast we break up camp and after some practise with manoeuvring the canoe we head to the end of the lake, where the Takhini River flows out. We take our time and enjoy the feel of real wilderness while the winding river takes us through a stunning landscape. We’ll have lunch on the banks of the river. After 6 hours the van will pick us up at the Thakini River Bridge and drive you back to Whitehorse.
A Taste of Yukon Wilderness
Excluded:
  • Sleepng bag
  • 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.
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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.

Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon
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