Dogsledding Adventure in the Yukon
7 nights
Most enjoyable for those who enjoy regular physical activity.
Reputable accommodation and some easy to moderate physical activities. E.g. a train trip with an activity focus.
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Follow in the footsteps of pioneer adventurers who challenged Canada’s wilderness on sleds pulled by teams of eager dogs.
This Canada vacation pacakge takes you to the Yukon Territory – home to vast stretches of snow covered terrain that you’ll explore on several guided dog sledding tours.
After learning the basics of mushing, journey along the Yukon Quest Trail, where every year a 300 mile race takes place, in addition to a number of exciting day trips to remote lakes and rivers.
Dog sledding vacations in Canada are comparable to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical shape to enjoy this trip.
This Canada vacation pacakge takes you to the Yukon Territory – home to vast stretches of snow covered terrain that you’ll explore on several guided dog sledding tours.
After learning the basics of mushing, journey along the Yukon Quest Trail, where every year a 300 mile race takes place, in addition to a number of exciting day trips to remote lakes and rivers.
Dog sledding vacations in Canada are comparable to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical shape to enjoy this trip.
Outline
Arrive in Whitehorse
7 nights Whitehorse
6 days dog sledding
Depart Whitehorse
Arrive in Whitehorse
7 nights Whitehorse
6 days dog sledding
Depart Whitehorse
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Your Canada Vacation Package Begins - Whitehorse
A Meet and Greet representative welcomes you to Whitehorse. Please note if you arrive on day 1, your flight must arrive early morning. Enjoy views of the city before traveling to Sky High Valley Ranch 20 km south of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway. Dinner is included tonight. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 2 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding on Vacations in Canada
In the morning, meet the dogs and learn the basics of dog sledding. Afterwards, you are ready to get behind an eager team of canines and explore the Yukon wilderness. Accompanied by a Canada adventure travel guide, enjoy dog sledding in the Jackson Lake area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 3 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Spectacular views of white winter landscape await today on your Canada vacation package. Enjoy these views as you dog sled in the Boneville Lake area. Mush your team of dogs through the soft powder snow and experience the thrilling rush of bounding over hills and through tranquil meadows. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 4 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Your dog sledding vacation package continues with a journey up McIntyre Mountain Road. Again breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 5 – Coal Lake Excursion - Guided Dog Sledding
From camp, embark on a guided dog sledding daytrip to Coal Lake. While traveling over the snow covered terrain, the stillness is broken only by the panting of the dogs pulling the sled along the trail. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in wall tent camp.
Day 6 – You Cannot Get Enough Dog Sledding on Vacations in Canada
Enjoy another day of guided dog sledding in the Coal Lake area. As you travel deeper into the vast Yukon wilderness, enjoy the tranquil landscape surrounding you. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in wall tent camp.
Day 7 – Canada Vacation returns to Whitehorse
Today is your last day of guided dog sledding. Transfer from Coal Lake to Sky High Ranch and say goodbye to the dogs. Transfer to downtown Whitehorse for your overnight stay at the River View Hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 8 – Departure
Your Canada vacation package in the Yukon concludes as you transfer from the River View Hotel to Whitehorse Airport.
Important notes
In case of unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, extreme temperatures, or illness of the dogs, the itinerary and location are subject to change. Flight details must be provided to enable us to finalize confirmation of bookings.
Day 1 – Your Canada Vacation Package Begins - Whitehorse
A Meet and Greet representative welcomes you to Whitehorse. Please note if you arrive on day 1, your flight must arrive early morning. Enjoy views of the city before traveling to Sky High Valley Ranch 20 km south of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway. Dinner is included tonight. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 2 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding on Vacations in Canada
In the morning, meet the dogs and learn the basics of dog sledding. Afterwards, you are ready to get behind an eager team of canines and explore the Yukon wilderness. Accompanied by a Canada adventure travel guide, enjoy dog sledding in the Jackson Lake area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 3 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Spectacular views of white winter landscape await today on your Canada vacation package. Enjoy these views as you dog sled in the Boneville Lake area. Mush your team of dogs through the soft powder snow and experience the thrilling rush of bounding over hills and through tranquil meadows. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 4 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Your dog sledding vacation package continues with a journey up McIntyre Mountain Road. Again breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at base camp cabins.
Day 5 – Coal Lake Excursion - Guided Dog Sledding
From camp, embark on a guided dog sledding daytrip to Coal Lake. While traveling over the snow covered terrain, the stillness is broken only by the panting of the dogs pulling the sled along the trail. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in wall tent camp.
Day 6 – You Cannot Get Enough Dog Sledding on Vacations in Canada
Enjoy another day of guided dog sledding in the Coal Lake area. As you travel deeper into the vast Yukon wilderness, enjoy the tranquil landscape surrounding you. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight in wall tent camp.
Day 7 – Canada Vacation returns to Whitehorse
Today is your last day of guided dog sledding. Transfer from Coal Lake to Sky High Ranch and say goodbye to the dogs. Transfer to downtown Whitehorse for your overnight stay at the River View Hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 8 – Departure
Your Canada vacation package in the Yukon concludes as you transfer from the River View Hotel to Whitehorse Airport.
Important notes
In case of unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, extreme temperatures, or illness of the dogs, the itinerary and location are subject to change. Flight details must be provided to enable us to finalize confirmation of bookings.
Options & Upgrades
- Add extra nights and tours to the start or end of this trip in Whitehorse, Yukon
Accommodation
Hotel, Log cabin
& Wall Tent
Hotel, Log cabin
& Wall Tent
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Roam through the Yukon wilderness on a dogsled
- Mush your own team of Huskies
- Spend polar nights in a cozy cabin & wall tent
- Daily guided dog sledding excursions
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2008-09 Departure Dates
Every Wednesday & Saturday departures from November 15, 2008 to April 11, 2009
Price Notes
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes
• Meet and greet (in English) at Whitehorse Airport
• All transfers
• 6 nights shared accommodation at Base Camp in cabins, the heated Wall Tent Camp, and the accommodation on the last night at the River View Hotel
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 7, plus breakfast in Whitehorse on day 8
• Guided dog sledding with three to six Huskies per sled (30 - 60 km per day)
• Experienced Canada adventure travel guide
• Winter boots
• Travel and information kit
• Provincial Taxes
Not Included
• Winter clothing rental of warm Northern Outfitters jacket, trousers and sleeping bag available locally for CAD$25 each per person
• Pre-tour accommodation for those not able to arrive early morning on day 1
• Meals in Whitehorse
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages
• Goods & Services Tax (GST)
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
Every Wednesday & Saturday departures from November 15, 2008 to April 11, 2009
| Dates & Rates | USD$ | CAD$ | ||
| Double | Single | Double | Single | |
| Nov 15 2008 - Apr 11 2009 | 1,761 | 2,310 | 1,990 | 2,610 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes
• Meet and greet (in English) at Whitehorse Airport
• All transfers
• 6 nights shared accommodation at Base Camp in cabins, the heated Wall Tent Camp, and the accommodation on the last night at the River View Hotel
• All meals from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 7, plus breakfast in Whitehorse on day 8
• Guided dog sledding with three to six Huskies per sled (30 - 60 km per day)
• Experienced Canada adventure travel guide
• Winter boots
• Travel and information kit
• Provincial Taxes
Not Included
• Winter clothing rental of warm Northern Outfitters jacket, trousers and sleeping bag available locally for CAD$25 each per person
• Pre-tour accommodation for those not able to arrive early morning on day 1
• Meals in Whitehorse
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages
• Goods & Services Tax (GST)
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
