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Christine Page - Ontario .....................  | Yukon Winter Fun Required participants: Min. 2 / Max. 12 Departure notes: All daytrips start from Whitehorse Tour Starts: November 1, 2010 Pricing* Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra
** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Trip Description: These day trips have all the ingredients for a genuine Yukon winter experience. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and submerge yourself in the silence and solitude of the northern winter. True northern hospitality ensures that your day will be filled with highlights and you’ll go home with many stories and fond memories. Itinerary: Moonlight Mushing (3 to 4 hours) Mush your own dog team under the moonlit sky. Weather permitting you glide over the snow with the Aurora dancing above you, a dazzling and amazing Yukon winter experience.
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from dog kennel;
- Basic dog sledding instructions;
- Dogsled ride;
- Aurora viewing;
- Experienced guide;
- Campfire, food, and hot drinks;
- Headlamps.
Notes:
- Departure at 6.00 PM;
- Dog mushing is comparable to cross country skiing; you must be in relatively good physical shape.;
- Rental clothing $ 5.00/item: parka, snow pants, boots, gloves.
Price: CDN$ 215.00 + GST per person Half day dog mushing (3 to 4 hours) This half-day trip will take you through some extraordinarily beautiful scenery on a section of the Yukon Quest trail, along the Takhini River. You have the opportunity to drive a dog team, but if you would rather ride, just let us know.
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from dog kennel;
- Basic dog sledding instructions;
- Dogsled ride;
- Experienced guide;
- Winter gear (jacket, snow pants, warm boots and mitts);
- Hot beverages after the tour.
Price: CDN$ 265.00 + GST per person
^TOPFull day dog mushing (6 to 7 hours) This day trip takes you through the spectacular scenery along the historic Dawson Trail and the Yukon Quest Trail. You have the opportunity to drive a dog team, but if you would rather ride, just let us know. Lunch is on the trail.
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from dog kennel;
- Basic dog sledding instructions;
- Dogsled ride;
- Lunch;
- Experienced guide;
- Winter gear (jacket, snow pants, warm boots and mitts);
- Hot beverages after the tour.
Price: CDN$ 320.00 + GST per person Learn to walk on snowshoes. It looks easy but can be quite challenging and a real workout. Practise how to use them and while we’re hiking through the bush learn to interpret the many signs of nature around you.
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from trail;
- Basic snowshoeing instructions;
- Guided hike;
- Experienced guide;
- Use of snowshoes.
Price: CDN$ 85.00 + GST per person (2 hours)
CDN$ 155.00 + GST per person (4 to 5 hours)
^TOPKluane Snowshoe Experience (± 8 hours) Bring your camera! We go to Kluane National Park for a spectacular walk in the park. We’re hiking through the forest above the tree line and learn to interpret the many signs of nature around you.
(Minimum 2 participants)
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from Kluane;
- Basic snowshoeing instructions;
- Guided hike;
- Experienced guide;
- Use of snowshoes;
- Lunch and hot drinks.
Price: CDN$ 315.00 + GST per person
Ice fishing (4 to 5 hours)  Drill a hole in the ice, drop a line and try your luck. A warm drink and great camaraderie amidst a crisp northern afternoon makes this an unforgettable experience.
Package includes:
- Transfer to/from lake;
- Basic ice fishing instructions;
- Experienced guide;
- Use of fishing tackle;
- 1-day Yukon fishing license;
- Use of snowshoes;
- Hot drinks.
Price: CDN$ 165.00 + GST per person ^TOPTakhini Hot Springs & Wildlife Preserve (4 to 5 hours) The Wildlife Preserve provides you with great opportunities to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat: Dall Sheep, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Deer, Elk, Woodland Caribou, Wood Bison, Musk-Ox and Moose. Then we go to Takhini Hot Springs. Relax in the hot water pool and enjoy the winter landscape. Restaurant available at the hot springs (not included).
 Package includes:
- Transfer to/ from Takhini Hot Springs & Wildlife Preserve;
- Admission to Wildlife preserve;
- Guided tour Wildlife preserve;
- Admission to Takhini hot springs.
Price: CDN$ 95.00 + GST per person
Life in the deepfreeze, guided hike (2 to 3 hours) Bring your winter clothes and your camera. You will have the opportunity to take very special pictures of a frosty environment and snowy mountains. Your guide will give you information about wintering strategies such as migration, hibernation and resistance in animals and plants that make the boreal forest their home. As an option we can take the snowshoes and venture on a more remote trail.  (Minimum 2 participants)
Package includes:
- Transfers;
- Guided walk;
- Hot drinks and cookies.
Price: CDN$ 125.00 + GST per person
Option: Rent snowshoes for $ 15.00 extra. ^TOPWinter Wonder Land (8 to 9 hours) Bring your camera! This day trip will take you through the snowy landscape to see some extraordinarily scenery on our way to Skagway or Kluane National Park. (Minimum 2 participants).
 Package includes:
-Transfer to/from Kluane or Skagway;
- Experienced guide;
- Lunch and hot drinks.
- Sightseeing, lots of foto ops.
Price: CDN$ 315.00 + GST per person Notes: If you don’t find the activity of your choice here, please let us know what you are looking for and we do our best to provide you with the desired activity or service. (Snowmobiling, flight seeing, sightseeing, swimming, skiing, curling, equipment rentals, you name it) ^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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