Individual arrival of participants in Whitehorse. Welcome to Canada's Yukon! The local, German-speaking tour guide will greet and welcome the tour participants at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Meeting and introductions with the tour group.

After breakfast, you'll get an overview of the Yukon's capital city. This might include a visit to the restored paddle steamer SS Klondike, docked directly on the Yukon River. Then the grand tour begins with the first short drive west along the Alaska Highway. Even on this stretch, scenic highlights invite you to stop along the way before you reach Haines Junction – located at the foot of Kluane National Park – in the early afternoon. Kluane National Park is not only Canada's largest national park, but it also boasts a diverse array of wildlife and the largest contiguous glacier area on Earth outside the polar regions. To this day, this vast national park remains largely untouched and pristine. Depending on the weather and the group's interests, a guided hike into the national park can be undertaken. Another possible attraction is a flight in a legendary bush plane over the park's impressive glaciers, or even a helicopter flight deep into this completely uninhabited area (optional).

The route begins along the picturesque shores of the vast Kluane Lake. A first stop is planned at the Sheep Mountain Visitor Center. In the surrounding mountains, there's an excellent chance of spotting some of the rare, snow-white Dall sheep. Have your camera ready; these usually very shy animals sometimes come right down to the road! Shortly after, we reach Soldier Summit, where informative panels provide a brief overview of the construction and opening of the Alaska Highway in 1942.

The first part of today's leg takes you along the Tok-Cutoff Highway, past countless rivers, lakes, and glaciers, and the imposing Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Later, the route continues south on the Richardson Highway to the Pacific coast and the small port town of Valdez. A spectacular highlight is crossing the Chugach Mountains via Thompson Pass, with its roaring waterfalls right next to the road. Framed by alpine scenery, Valdez is also known by its residents as Little Switzerland. The town is also famous as the terminus of the world-renowned Trans-Alaska Pipeline, where large oil tankers are loaded.

The ferry takes you through Prince William Sound, undoubtedly one of Alaska's scenic highlights. Passing numerous glaciers of the coastal mountains and small, forested islands, the route follows the Pacific coastline. Here, you'll find excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. With a little luck, you might spot not only adorable sea otters and puffins, but also sea lions or even whales. Back on land, more attractive photo opportunities await. Not far from Whittier, for example, you can see the Portage Glacier or the Byron Glacier. The drive to Seward through the Chugach Mountains, past several glacial rivers and lakes, is another highlight. In the lively fishing town of Seward, you can treat yourself to local culinary delights in one of the many restaurants in the evening. Be sure to try the king crab. A short stroll along the coast is the perfect way to end the day.

In the morning, there are still a few opportunities to get a glimpse of Kenai National Park. The Kenai Fjords Tour (optional) is very popular, taking you deep into the impressive, diverse, and biodiverse fjord region. After leaving the Kenai Peninsula, the drive continues along the Kenai Mountains, past Turnagain Arm, and up to Anchorage. Keep an eye out for the white beluga whales, which are frequently seen in this bay! Once in the bustling city of Anchorage, a delicious meal together at one of the many restaurants or a local brewery is a great way to round off the day.

At Lake Spenard, the largest seaplane base, up to 800 aircraft take off and land daily during the summer. Nearby is the Aviation Museum, where you can admire many legendary aircraft types. Then it's time to say goodbye to the Pacific coast and its unique climate. The route leads north along the George Parks Highway towards Denali National Park. Along the way, through breathtaking scenery, you'll experience a constantly changing panorama with glaciers in the distance and beaver dams in the nearby river. Those who wish to participate in an approximately one-hour glacier flight near Denali Mountain have the opportunity to do so in the evening (optional). This adventure is highly recommended in good weather.

Without a doubt, this is a scenic highlight of your tour. In the morning, you'll depart for the Denali Wildlife Tour. A special park shuttle bus will take you deep into one of North America's most breathtaking landscapes. Weather permitting, you'll see the majestic Denali Mountain, at 6,193 meters the highest peak in the USA. The diverse wildlife is also very impressive. With a little luck, you might spot wolves, Dall sheep, elk, caribou, and grizzly bears. Be sure to marvel at Wonder Lake, the largest lake in the area, located roughly in the center of the park. This area is known for its exceptionally rich wildlife.

Back on the George Parks Highway, you'll reach Fairbanks, the City of the Midnight Sun, around midday. The afternoon in this city, located only about 200 miles from the Arctic Circle, is reserved for exploring the local sights and the surrounding area. Fairbanks offers all the amenities of a great city experience. You can visit various museums that teach about Alaska's geology and history, or spend the afternoon strolling along the Chena River and through downtown Fairbanks. There are also several interesting excursions to choose from. A paddle steamer cruise on the Chena River is particularly recommended.

We leave the urban environment behind and head south again through beautiful scenery, past countless rivers and lakes. Today you'll also see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, which crosses the Tanana River not far from the highway. The Alaska Highway ends at Delta Junction. You continue your journey on the Top of the World Highway. Above the tree line, you'll travel through alpine plateaus and experience a hilly landscape of boreal coniferous forest and tundra. Along the way, you'll cross the highest border crossing between Canada and the USA at Little Gold Creek. This route takes you through towns with unusual names like Chicken, Action Jackson, and Jack Wade Camp, and in the evening you'll reach the Yukon River, which you'll cross by ferry to reach Dawson City.

Located at the mouth of the Klondike River where it flows into the Yukon, this historic town still sees people panning for gold, just like during the great Gold Rush. If you're feeling adventurous, you can try your hand at panning for gold. Step back in time to the adventurous era of the Gold Rush: visit the fascinating Gold Rush Museum or the Jack London Cabin, stroll through the charming town with its mix of original and lovingly restored buildings, and soak up the historic atmosphere. In the evening, a visit to Diamond Tooth Gerties, complete with a casino and cancan dancers, is a must.

After waking up, we'll drive along the Dempster Highway, the only road connection to the Arctic Ocean town of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. Discover the Tombstone Mountains and marvel at the spectacular tundra landscape, which has a unique charm in this area at any time of year. Today's itinerary also includes a trip to Midnight Dome, the local mountain overlooking Dawson City.

Today's leg of the journey takes you back to Whitehorse along the Klondike Highway. You'll see the mighty Yukon River repeatedly along the way. At nearly 3,200 kilometers long, it's one of the longest waterways in North America. Of course, you'll also visit the infamous Five Finger Rapids – a formidable stretch of rapids that proved fatal to many paddle steamers in the past. Old post offices, roadhouses, and small towns along the route serve as reminders of the great Klondike Gold Rush of 100 years ago. Arriving in Whitehorse in the late afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to visit the nearby Miles Canyon, formed by basaltic lava flows. The historic suspension bridge spanning the Yukon River and connecting the canyon's 20-meter-high cliffs offers a sensational view.

A day trip including a visit to the old coastal gold rush town of Skagway. The journey continues south along the Klondike Highway. Scenic attractions invite you to make short stops. For example, at the Carcross Desert – the smallest desert in the world – and of course, you'll also be able to admire Emerald Lake, also known as Rainbow Lake by locals because of its sensational water color. After a brief stop in Carcross, our journey continues past the adjacent lake district to a unique lunar landscape. Here, you also have the option of taking a spectacular train ride over the infamous White Pass to Skagway (optional).

The Yukon provincial capital offers a wealth of options on the last day of your eventful journey, such as shorter excursions to the surrounding area or a final visit to some local attractions, like the world's longest wooden salmon ladder or the Transportation Museum. A boat trip through Miles Canyon on the upper reaches of the Yukon River is also worthwhile. However, if you simply want to relax at the end of this grand tour filled with new impressions, or perhaps do some shopping before returning home to Europe, you'll have plenty of time and opportunity for that today as well. (Short-term changes to the itinerary are possible and are at the discretion of the tour guide) (Transfer of the tour group from the hotel to Whitehorse airport or individual onward program)