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Canada - Whitewater canoeing trip in the Yukon
Canada - Whitewater canoeing trip in the Yukon
Duration
7 days
Start/End
Whitehorse
Tour type
Group
Level
Demanding
Accommodation
Hotel, tent (campsite)
Overview
This compact programme is for paddlers who feel most at home in moving water. Around Kluane National Park you run class 2+ to 3 rivers, then head north to the Lapie River. Nights are spent in tents – advanced canoeing skills are required.
Three of the Yukon's most beautiful whitewater rivers in just one week – this compact program is perfect for anyone who feels most comfortable in moving water or wants to specifically improve their paddling technique. Depending on the time of year, you'll paddle on the Wheaton, the Kathleen, or the famous Tatshenshini River, nestled amidst the spectacular mountain scenery surrounding Kluane National Park. Afterwards, you'll head north to the Lapie River, where an action-packed day of paddling awaits, exploring the river's best stretches. You'll be accompanied by experienced, local canoe guides who will share plenty of new knowledge for future river adventures. Finally, you'll explore Whitehorse aboard the paddle steamer SS Klondike and visit Miles Canyon.
Tour Code
Tour language
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Day 1
Arrival in Whitehorse
Hotel
Arrival in Whitehorse. Meeting and introductions of all participants and the tour guide. We familiarize ourselves with the equipment and our upcoming tour. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Arrival in Whitehorse
Day 1
Hotel
Arrival in Whitehorse. Meeting and introductions of all participants and the tour guide. We familiarize ourselves with the equipment and our upcoming tour. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 2
Wheaton River or Kathleen River
Tent (campsite)
WW 2+
We spend the first day paddling on the Wheaton River (Class 2+) near Whitehorse or on the Kathleen River (Class 2+ *) near Kluane National Park. Both rivers offer spectacular mountain scenery. Overnight at the campground. (* June = Wheaton River; July, August = Kathleen River)
Wheaton River or Kathleen River
Day 2
Tent (campsite)
WW 2+
We spend the first day paddling on the Wheaton River (Class 2+) near Whitehorse or on the Kathleen River (Class 2+ *) near Kluane National Park. Both rivers offer spectacular mountain scenery. Overnight at the campground. (* June = Wheaton River; July, August = Kathleen River)
Day 3
Kathleen River or Tatshenshini River
Tent (campsite)
WW 2+ or 3
Today we will have lots of fun, either on the Kathleen River (Class 2+) or the Tatshenshini River (Class 3 and a Canadian Heritage River) *. Overnight stay at the campsite. (* June = Kathleen River; July, August = Tatshenshini River)
Kathleen River or Tatshenshini River
Day 3
Tent (campsite)
WW 2+ or 3
Today we will have lots of fun, either on the Kathleen River (Class 2+) or the Tatshenshini River (Class 3 and a Canadian Heritage River) *. Overnight stay at the campsite. (* June = Kathleen River; July, August = Tatshenshini River)
Day 4
Trip to the Lapie River
Tent (campsite)
We drive back a short distance towards Whitehorse, then head north on the Klondike and Robert Campbell Highways towards the Lapie River, where we will continue our canoeing adventure. Overnight stay at the campground.
Trip to the Lapie River
Day 4
Tent (campsite)
We drive back a short distance towards Whitehorse, then head north on the Klondike and Robert Campbell Highways towards the Lapie River, where we will continue our canoeing adventure. Overnight stay at the campground.
Day 5
Action day on the Lapie River
Tent (campsite)
Get ready for an action-packed day of paddling! We offer a selection of different difficulty levels on the Lapie River, depending on the group's skill level. We'll definitely make sure you get to experience the best whitewater sections and all the thrills of this magnificent river.
Action day on the Lapie River
Day 5
Tent (campsite)
Get ready for an action-packed day of paddling! We offer a selection of different difficulty levels on the Lapie River, depending on the group's skill level. We'll definitely make sure you get to experience the best whitewater sections and all the thrills of this magnificent river.
Day 6
Return to Whitehorse and city tour
Hotel
We conclude this exciting canoeing adventure back in Whitehorse, where you now have the opportunity to explore the famous capital of the Yukon. A city tour will introduce you to all the highlights in and around Whitehorse. We will visit the SS Klondike, one of the last remaining paddle steamers in the Yukon, and marvel at Miles Canyon, where the famous author Jack Londen worked as a boat captain during the Gold Rush. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Return to Whitehorse and city tour
Day 6
Hotel
We conclude this exciting canoeing adventure back in Whitehorse, where you now have the opportunity to explore the famous capital of the Yukon. A city tour will introduce you to all the highlights in and around Whitehorse. We will visit the SS Klondike, one of the last remaining paddle steamers in the Yukon, and marvel at Miles Canyon, where the famous author Jack Londen worked as a boat captain during the Gold Rush. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 7
Departure from Whitehorse
Transportation to the airport or connecting program. (As this is an expedition-style trip, short-notice changes to the itinerary are possible and at the discretion of the guide.)
Departure from Whitehorse
Day 7
Transportation to the airport or connecting program. (As this is an expedition-style trip, short-notice changes to the itinerary are possible and at the discretion of the guide.)
Services
What's included
2 hotel nights in a double room in Whitehorse
4 nights in a tent at campsites (2-person tents)
All meals during the canoe trip
Airport transfers in Whitehorse
Experienced, local guide throughout the entire trip
All necessary transport
Canoes and camping equipment
City tour of Whitehorse including SS Klondike and Miles Canyon
5 – 8 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
Fishing licence
Personal extras
Character of the trip
Fitness
Demanding
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Pure nature
Not for beginners: You have advanced canoeing skills, can handle your boat in almost all conditions, and have basic whitewater experience. We will be paddling rivers of class 2+ to 3.
The paddling days are intense and action-packed; on the Lapie River, the difficulty level is adjusted to the group's skill level. Longer vehicle journeys between rivers are included in between.
Participants will stay overnight in tents at campsites, with a hotel stay in Whitehorse at the beginning and end of the trip. The small group of a maximum of eight people benefits from mutual support and team spirit on the water.
Dates and prices
Group dates
Optional
Single room/single tent supplement
€290.00
per person
Notes on the trip
Requirements
Only for experienced paddlers with advanced canoeing skills and basic whitewater knowledge (class 2+ to 3).
River selection
The rivers used depend on the season: in June the Wheaton and Kathleen Rivers, in July and August the Kathleen and Tatshenshini Rivers.
Notice
This is an expedition-style trip – short-term changes to the itinerary are therefore possible and at the discretion of the guide, for example in the event of changes in weather or water levels.
Group size
5-8 participants per session.
Notice in accordance with EU Directive 2015/2302:
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.