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Shirley Garvel, Elgin, Texas .....................  | Yukon Winter Escape Required participants: Min. 1 / Max. 12 Departure notes: Tour start every Saturday; from November 13 2010 to April 09 2011 Tour Starts: November 12, 2011 PricingDouble occupancy | CAD $1495 ( USD $1505) Single room supplement | CAD $300 ( USD $302) * Prices per person based on double occupancy, 5% GST extra ** All transactions are in Canadian dollars  Included Services
- Airport transfers;
- 1 Night double room hotel;
- Transfer to cabin;
- 3 Nights’ accommodation in cabin;
- All activities as stated;
- All meals as stated.
Trip Description: This special trip has all the ingredients for a genuine Yukon winter experience. Imagine a cozy cabin on the shores of a frozen Lake Laberge. Get away from the hustle and bustle of every day and submerge yourself in the silence and solitude of the northern winter. True northern hospitality ensures that your stay will be filled with highlights and you’ll go home with many stories and fond memories  We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in downtown Whitehorse. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. Visit Main Street, the McBride museum, the Visitor’s Reception Centre or stroll along the Yukon River.  At 9.00 hrs we pick up your winter clothing if required and go for some shopping. Then we drive to your cabin at Lake Laberge, which will take about one hour. Upon arrival lunch will be served. In the afternoon we go for a winter hike along Fox Creek (approx. 1 to 1 1/2 hours). Your guide will show you how to interpret animal tracks and tell you about the wildlife in the north. Dinner is served around 19.00 hrs. After dinner you’re invited to join us by the campfire and weather permitting, we can see the Aurora Borealis dance across the sky. Hot drinks will be served.
^TOP Full Canadian breakfast at 11.00 hrs. You can fill your day as you wish. There are several optional activities to choose from. Dinner is at 19.00 hrs. Midnight sleigh ride: With snowmobile and sleighs we travel the winter trails of Lake Laberge. Half way through the ride we stop under the star filled sky and listen. The lonely cry of a Wolf or Coyote, the questioning hoot of the resident owl, the frosty crackle, the wind in the trees, these are the sounds of special northern nights. Although it is said that the Aurora does not make a noise, we think it does, if one just listens close enough. A dazzling and amazing experience!
 Full Canadian breakfast at 11.00 hrs. You can fill your day as you wish. There are several optional activities to choose from. Dinner is at 19.00 hrs.
Aurora viewing: After dinner you’re invited to join us by the campfire and weather permitting, we can see the northern lights dance across the sky. Hot drinks will be served.
^TOPContinental breakfast and early morning transfer to Whitehorse Airport.
Optional Activities (available on days 3 and 4) Snow machine trail ride (Approximately 3 hours)
Make tracks on the fresh snow of Lake Laberge or ride on the many bush trails
around the retreat. In early winter (November 14th to December 15th) ice conditions may restrict us going out onto the lake. During the ride we stop and make a winter trail fire. Snacks and hot drinks are provided
CDN$ 135.00 + GST per person (minimum 2 participants)
Guided snowshoe trail walk
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. Minimum 2 participants.
CND$ 85.00 + GST per person for a 2 hour trail walk
CDN$ 155.00 + GST per person for a 4 to 5 hour trail walk
A $ 15.00 discount applies if you bring your own snowshoes.
Ice fishing (approximately 3 to 4 hours.)
Drill a hole in the ice, drop a line and try your luck. We provide a 1-day Yukon fishing license and basic fishing tackle. An experienced guide is with you for the duration of the trip. A warm fire amidst a crisp northern afternoon makes this an unforgettable experience.
CDN$ 135.00 + GST per person (minimum 2 participants)
Rentals
-Winter clothing package: boots, gloves, snow pants, winter coat, winter hat or toque. CDN$ 125.00 + GST per person. ($10 damage waiver is optional).
-Snowshoes. CDN$ 50.00 + GST per person for the duration of your stay.
-Headlamp. CDN$ 20.00 + GST for the duration of your stay new batteries are provided, but additional batteries come extra.
-Satellite telephone. CDN$ 100.00 + GST plus calls.
-Extra trips in and out of camp. CDN$ 60.00 + GST per person (minimum 2 persons).
^TOPExcluded:
- Rental of winter clothing;
- Rental of snowshoes, headlamp, etc.;
- 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: Accommodation:
- The wilderness retreat contains of several cabins in a private and secluded setting on the shore of Lake Laberge. There is a number of choices in accommodation available: Two person (double) and four person (quad) cabins. The large cabin can house up to 5-6 persons. (Ask us for more details).
- Each cabin is equipped with a wood stove for heat (firewood is provided) and a number of propane lights.
- Each cabin also has its own outdoor toilet (outhouse).
- There is a washhouse / shower facility that is open to all for most of the day and evening. The use of the washhouse facility is restricted to the times of electrical generator use.
- Meals are served in the main cabin.
- You have access to a sauna on a first come – first served basis.
- A personal flashlight with a change of batteries is recommended.
^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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