Welcome to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory! Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you on your short connecting flight to Inuvik. The town of Inuvik is the center of the Western Arctic and home to the Inuvialuit people. In their language, the name Inuvik means "place of the people." From here, we will explore the Arctic coast. Your tour guide will give you a detailed briefing on the itinerary for the rest of the trip on the first evening.

Today we're driving north on the recently completed road to visit Tuktoyaktuk, an Arctic coastal village. During our visit, we'll admire the fascinating pingos rising from the tundra. At this unique site, we'll learn about First Nations history. If you don't know what a pingo or a muktuk is, you'll find out today.

Today your journey on the legendary Dempster Highway begins! As far as the eye can see, you'll find pristine tundra landscapes, home to countless caribou, moose, and bears. This 730-km (500-mile) gravel road is the only road connection to Inuvik. People from all over the world come here to experience it in its entirety. We'll leave Inuvik, drive through the Arctic coastal tundra, and pass the Indigenous communities of Fort McPherson and Tsiigehtchic. We'll cross the Arctic Circle and stop for a brief celebration. Our final stop today is Eagle Plains.

This morning we leave Eagle Plains and head south. Our destination today is the world-famous gold rush town of Dawson City. The drive there is a highlight in itself, as we travel through the impressive Tombstone Territorial Park. With a bit of luck, we'll see the imposing dark peaks of the mountain range.

This legendary town was the epicenter of the famous Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Immerse yourself in Dawson's history and try your luck at historic gold panning. A visit to Bonanza Creek, the Jack London Cabin, the Dawson City Museum, and the Midnight Dome are all on the itinerary. Stroll through the town and soak up the historic atmosphere. In the evening, a visit to the casino awaits. Here, you're sure to be entertained by the Diamond Tooth Gertie's can-can dancing and humorous performances.

Today we leave the gold rush town and travel south on the Klondike Highway back to Whitehorse. Along the way, you'll experience spectacular views of the Yukon River, one of North America's longest waterways at approximately 3,200 kilometers. We'll stop at the infamous Five Finger Rapids. Enjoy your arrival in Whitehorse and end the day with a meal at a restaurant.

The morning in Whitehorse is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Depending on your mood, you can explore the city further, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax on the banks of the Yukon River and soak in the vastness of the landscape. Ruby Range offers a transfer to the airport or to your onward travel arrangements. (End of tour services) (Due to the nature of this tour, last-minute changes to the itinerary are possible and at the discretion of the tour guide.)