Individual arrival of participants in Whitehorse. Welcome to Canada's Yukon! Your local tour guide will greet and welcome you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Meet and greet with the rest of the tour group.

With just over 30,000 friendly and adventurous inhabitants, Whitehorse has the feel of a small town. Nevertheless, it boasts a wealth of attractions amidst the wilderness. After breakfast, you'll first get an overview of the Yukon's capital city. This includes, for example, a visit to the restored paddle steamer SS Klondike, located directly on the Yukon River. A short drive then takes us to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, where we can observe most of the northern wildlife. Animal species in the Yukon include moose, bison, Arctic foxes, and mountain goats. The reserve offers an authentic habitat where the animals thrive and which can be explored on foot along well-maintained trails. Afterwards, we can relax in the nearby hot Takhini Springs and, with a bit of luck, we might have the chance to see the first Northern Lights.

Today's 6-hour leg of the journey takes us along the Klondike Highway to Dawson City, the famous Klondike Gold Rush town. Dawson City was the legendary destination for over 100,000 gold seekers who began the arduous journey in the spring of 1898. Along our route, we'll be constantly reminded of the time 100 years ago by the old post offices, roadhouses, and small towns. You'll also see the mighty Yukon River several times along the way. At nearly 3,200 kilometers, it's one of the longest waterways in North America.

Dawson City, the historic site, has lost none of its charm. The old but well-preserved houses transport us back to the Gold Rush era and are a particular treat for photography enthusiasts. To help you connect with the historical events through stories, our tour guide will lead you through this boomtown, sharing fascinating anecdotes. The tour also includes a visit to Bonanza Creek, the birthplace of the 1898 Gold Rush. In the evening we will visit Dawson City's local mountain: The Midnight Dome. From here you can not only admire the legendary city on the frozen Yukon and Klondike, but also most of the large goldfields located in the immediate vicinity.

Four hundred kilometers separate Dawson City from our next destination: Eagle Plain, a service station nestled in the subarctic mountain and tundra landscape. The Dempster Highway follows the traditional trails of the Han and Gwich'in hunters through the Ogilvie Mountains. It also traverses Tombstone Territorial Park, which is particularly striking for its uniquely beautiful scenery and towering, rugged mountains. The park marks the transition between the Arctic tundra and the mountain range inhabited by the Porcupine caribou herd. Arriving in Eagle Plains in the evening, very close to the Arctic Circle, we spend the night in a cozy hotel and, with a bit of luck, are enchanted by the impressive Northern Lights.

Early in the morning we will cross the Arctic Circle and can take a short break to celebrate the moment. Continuing north, we encounter another mountain range, the Richardson Mountains, then the Arctic coastal landscape, drive through the indigenous community of Fort McPherson, the Tsiigehtchics, and arrive in Inuvik at the end of the day. Inuvik is the center of the Western Arctic and home to the Inuvialuit, in whose language this name means "place of the people." We, too, find our place here for the coming days!

During the winter, Aklavik is connected to Inuvik on the banks of the Mackenzie River by an ice road. Crossing on meter-thick blue ice is certainly a unique experience. Once in Aklavik, we'll explore the area and meet some of the locals who stubbornly cling to life up here in winter. For those seeking even more adventure, a dog sledding tour, the traditional sport of the north, is an optional activity.

Another exciting day awaits us. Today we're heading to Tuktoyaktuk, a small, isolated village on the Arctic Ocean, via the newly built road. From there, we can take a closer look at the unusual surroundings, including the chance to see the pingos. Later, we're invited to an Inuvialuit family's home for muktuk and mipku. If you're wondering what Pingos and Muktuk are... you'll find out today ;-)

This morning we just have enough time to explore the Igloo Church of Inuvik before boarding our flight to Whitehorse. Once you arrive in Whitehorse, you will have plenty of free time in the afternoon to soak up the atmosphere of the city, take a walk, or perhaps buy some souvenirs.

Today, sadly, marks the last day of our great northern adventure and our departure from Whitehorse. We'd be happy to take you to the airport or to your individual onward travel arrangements. We hope this experience remains unforgettable for you and that you had a wonderful holiday with us! Please bear in mind that minor deviations from the program are possible and depend on the tour guide.