Canada
Canada - Trekking Tombstone Mountain with Helicopter
Canada - Trekking Tombstone Mountain with Helicopter
Duration
8 days
Start/End
Dawson City
Tour type
Group
Level
Very demanding
Accommodation
Hotel, tent (base camp)
Overview
The helicopter drops you in the heart of the mountains at Azure Lake. From there you hike for four days through trackless terrain to the Syenite Lakes, Divide Lake and ridges above the West Blackstone River – carrying 15–18 kg packs. An expert tour for sure-footed, experienced mountain hikers.
Rugged black peaks, tranquil mountain lakes, and endless tundra: Tombstone Territorial Park is rightly called the "Patagonia of the North." On this hiking trip, you'll fly by helicopter right into the heart of these mountains and set up your base camp on the shores of Azure Lake. From there, you'll spend four days exploring the valleys and ridges around Tombstone Mountain – for example, to the Syenite Lakes, Divide Lake, or to a ridge high above the West Blackstone River. Here, the Arctic tundra extends southward further than anywhere else, and with a bit of luck, you might encounter caribou, Dall sheep, or rare bird species. Back in Dawson City, you'll be immersed in the time of the Klondike Gold Rush: with visits to the cabins of Jack London and Robert Service, the legendary Discovery Claim, and an evening in the saloon "Diamond Tooth Gerties".
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Day 1
Arrival in Dawson City
Hotel
Arrival from the extension program (Explore Secret Waterways | Beaver River 15 days). You will be met at Dawson City Airport and transferred to your hotel. You will have time to explore the city and, if necessary, purchase any missing equipment. The group will discuss the tour itinerary. Overnight stay at a hotel in Dawson City.
Arrival in Dawson City
Day 1
Hotel
Arrival from the extension program (Explore Secret Waterways | Beaver River 15 days). You will be met at Dawson City Airport and transferred to your hotel. You will have time to explore the city and, if necessary, purchase any missing equipment. The group will discuss the tour itinerary. Overnight stay at a hotel in Dawson City.
Day 2
Dawson City – Tombstone Park
Tent (base camp)
From Dawson City, we drive by van to Tombstone Territorial Park (Dempster Highway). From there, we fly by helicopter to the magnificent "Patagonia of the Yukon," the Tombstone Mountain Range. We set up our base camp at Azure Lake.
Dawson City – Tombstone Park
Day 2
Tent (base camp)
From Dawson City, we drive by van to Tombstone Territorial Park (Dempster Highway). From there, we fly by helicopter to the magnificent "Patagonia of the Yukon," the Tombstone Mountain Range. We set up our base camp at Azure Lake.
Days 3–6
Hiking days in Tombstone Park
Tent (base camp)
Full-day hikes
We will spend the next four days exploring the spectacular beauty of these majestic mountains. From our base camp at Azure Lake, we will hike along the mountain ranges and valleys to Syenite Lakes, Divide Lake, and Tombstone Mountain. One of the hikes to Syenite Lakes leads over a pass into a breathtakingly wide mountain valley. There is a mountain range running parallel to the West Blackstone River, offering excellent views of the surrounding landscape. The immediate area around Azure Lake also offers good hiking opportunities. There are numerous smaller lakes around Azure Lake that are worth exploring. Day hikes from base camp into the mountains surrounding Tombstone Mountain are also planned.
Hiking days in Tombstone Park
Days 3–6
Tent (base camp)
Full-day hikes
We will spend the next four days exploring the spectacular beauty of these majestic mountains. From our base camp at Azure Lake, we will hike along the mountain ranges and valleys to Syenite Lakes, Divide Lake, and Tombstone Mountain. One of the hikes to Syenite Lakes leads over a pass into a breathtakingly wide mountain valley. There is a mountain range running parallel to the West Blackstone River, offering excellent views of the surrounding landscape. The immediate area around Azure Lake also offers good hiking opportunities. There are numerous smaller lakes around Azure Lake that are worth exploring. Day hikes from base camp into the mountains surrounding Tombstone Mountain are also planned.
Day 7
Tombstone Park – Dawson City
Hotel
In the morning, we fly by helicopter back to the Dempster Highway and from there travel by van to Dawson City. Here, we experience the historic gold rush town with all its legends. A visit to the Jack London and Robert Service Cabins is on the agenda. A highlight is the drive to Bonanza and Eldorado Creek, home to the Discovery Claim of the Klondike Gold Rush. If time allows, we drive up Midnight Dome, the mountain overlooking Dawson. We can stroll through the picturesque little town and admire various buildings from the Gold Rush era. In the evening, we visit Diamond Tooth Gerties' saloon with its can-can dancers. Overnight stay in a hotel in Dawson City.
Tombstone Park – Dawson City
Day 7
Hotel
In the morning, we fly by helicopter back to the Dempster Highway and from there travel by van to Dawson City. Here, we experience the historic gold rush town with all its legends. A visit to the Jack London and Robert Service Cabins is on the agenda. A highlight is the drive to Bonanza and Eldorado Creek, home to the Discovery Claim of the Klondike Gold Rush. If time allows, we drive up Midnight Dome, the mountain overlooking Dawson. We can stroll through the picturesque little town and admire various buildings from the Gold Rush era. In the evening, we visit Diamond Tooth Gerties' saloon with its can-can dancers. Overnight stay in a hotel in Dawson City.
Day 8
Departure from Dawson City
Transfer to the airport or to your connecting program.
Departure from Dawson City
Day 8
Transfer to the airport or to your connecting program.
Services
What's included
2 nights in a hotel in Dawson City (double room)
5 nights in a 2-person tent
Meals during the camping tour
Airport transfers in Dawson City
Experienced guide throughout the entire trip
Helicopter flight to base camp and back
All necessary transport
Camping equipment
Historical tour through Dawson City
Entry to “Diamond Tooth Gerties”
Fees for Yukon Parks
5 - 10 participants
What's not included
Individual travel to and from the destination (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
Personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required (eTA/ESTA for entry)
Tips
Meals in the hotels
Sleeping mat and sleeping bag
Personal extras
Character of the trip
Fitness
Very demanding
Altitude
Gentle
Culture / nature
Pure nature
This tour is classified as challenging (expert difficulty level). You should have sure footing, stamina, and mountain experience, and be able to manage several consecutive full-day hikes in trackless terrain – over passes, ridges, and through tundra. A multi-day backpack is mandatory: equipment and provisions will be divided among all participants, each backpack weighing approximately 15-18 kg. We will avoid the long hike into the mountains thanks to a helicopter shuttle to the base camp at Azure Lake. At base camp, you'll sleep in a two-person tent with no comforts, and the weather in the Ogilvie Mountains can change rapidly, even in August. Cooking, camp chores, and making decisions on the trail are all teamwork – a sense of community and flexibility are essential.
Dates and prices
Group dates
Optional
Single room/single tent supplement
€295.00
per person
Notes on the trip
Minimum age
12 years. Young people aged 12-17 receive a 35% discount on the regular travel price.
Meeting point
Dawson City Airport on day 1. The tour can be ideally combined with the canoe expedition on the Beaver River.
Group size
5 to 10 participants.
Notice
As this is an expedition-style trip, short-notice changes – e.g. due to weather conditions during the helicopter flight – are possible and are at the discretion of the guide.
Notice in accordance with EU Directive 2015/2302:
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.