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Yukon River Tour | Carmacks to Dawson City (13 Days) offered by supplier M16584 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 13 day(s) Group Size: 3 - 12 people Destination(s): Yukon   Specialty Categories: Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting   Wildlife Viewing   Season: June - September Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 2095 Canadian Dollar (CAD) Maximum Per Person Price: 2510 Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Special canoing skills are not required. The tour starts in Carmacks on the Yukon River with the compass needle set north, and we pass many relict of the historic gold rush of 1898. The expedition travels over 400 km on this mighty river, exploring several abandoned settlements such as Fort Selkirk. Camps are set up on the gravel & sand banks of the mighty river where one can enjoy a refreshing bath in the Yukon. Black bears are quite common in the Yukon valley and are often seen by our guests. Watch the ridges of the cliffs along the river to spot the busy mammal. Moose are numerous in the forested foothills, and bald eagles nest along the river banks. Beavers are busy getting their winter supplies in, and several times we have seen grizzly bears strolling along the shoreline.

The only major interruption to the rivers smooth journey is the mighty Five Finger Rapids, once a major navigation problem for the large paddle wheelers. Around the camp fire we will hear about the solution found for this problem and some interesting stories about the first river travelers. At the confluence of the Yukon and Klondike rivers we find the settlement of Dawson City, the famous gold rush town of the Yukon. We stay two days in Dawson, relax in a fine hotel and relive the history of the gold rush and the tales of Jack London and Robert Service.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Whitehorse. Meet the group members and drive via Klondike Highway to Carmacks.

Days 2 - 10: Carmacks - Yukon River. Start of this exciting canoe tour in Carmacks down the Yukon River. We are spending 10 days on this mighty river, traveling over 400 kilometer and exploring the vast hinterlands of the Yukon.

Day 11: Dawson City. We arrive in Dawson City, the historic gold town and home of many old legends. A visit to the Jack London and Robert Service cabins, the theater and the Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling hall are on the program. A highlight is the drive into Bonanza and Eldorado Creeks where e visit an active gold mine. Two hotel overnights in Dawson City.

Day 12: Dawson City - Whitehorse. Via Klondike Highway the van takes us back to Whitehorse, where we overnight again in a hotel.

Day 13: Departure Whitehorse Transfer to airport or connecting program.

Price Includes:
- Airport Shuttle in Whitehorse
- Canoe rental and transportation
- 2 person tents and camping equipment (9 nights)
- All meals on canoe trip
- Overland transportation
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Dawson City
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Whitehorse
- Historic tour in Dawson City
- Expert guidance on the entire trip.

Price Excludes:
- Meals in hotels
- Fishing license
- Personal extras.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Double Room/Tent: CAD 2,095.00
Single Room/Tent: +CAD 415.00
All Rates per person (+ GST)

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Canada   Yukon   Outdoor: Water Drifter   Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting   Wildlife Viewing  

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