Multi-sport Yukon tour by canoe, van and foot

Welcome to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon! Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your downtown hotel. In the afternoon, take part in a brief orientation and gear check before exploring town at your leisure. 

Overnight in Whitehorse (hotel). 

After breakfast, travel about 1.5 hours south along the Alaska Highway to Johnson’s Crossing, the starting point of your canoe journey. Learn paddling basics, then begin your first short stretch on the calm Teslin River. 

Overnight camping along the river. 

Spend a full week paddling more than 350 km down the Teslin and Yukon Rivers. The current is gentle with a few faster riffles, ideal for beginners. Camp along quiet riverbanks, enjoy campfire dinners, and watch for moose, beavers, and bald eagles. Evenings offer time to swim, fish, or take short hikes into nearby hills. 

Stop at the historic Hootalinqua trading post to see the remains of the S.S. Evelyn paddlewheeler — a reminder of the Gold Rush era. 

Overnight camping along the river. 

End your canoe trip in Carmacks, where you can shower, do laundry, and restock supplies. Then leave the river behind and drive north along the Klondike Highway, stopping at the scenic Five Finger Rapids before reaching Tombstone Territorial Park — a landscape of jagged peaks and tundra valleys. 

Overnight camping in Tombstone Park. 

Spend the day hiking through Tombstone’s dramatic terrain. Your guide selects the best trail based on weather and group ability. Watch for caribou and take in sweeping Arctic views. 

Overnight camping in Tombstone Park. 

Travel south to Dawson City, once the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush. Explore its colorful wooden buildings, visit local museums, and enjoy the evening can-can show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s. Don’t miss the drive up to the Midnight Dome viewpoint overlooking the town and Yukon River. 

Overnight camping in Dawson City. 

Delve deeper into the region’s gold-rush history. Visit an active gold mine, try gold panning, and tour the Jack London and Robert Service cabins. Optional visits include Dredge #4 and the Discovery Claim, where the Klondike Gold Rush began. 

Overnight camping in Dawson City. 

Cross into Alaska along the scenic Top of the World Highway, a gravel route winding over open tundra and through quirky settlements such as Chicken and Jack Wade. 

Overnight camping near Tok. 

Re-enter Canada at Beaver Creek and continue toward Haines Junction, stopping at Sheep Mountain, where Dall sheep often graze. The drive follows the Alaska Highway with views of the Kluane Range. 

Overnight camping near Haines Junction. 

Spend two days exploring Kluane National Park — home to Canada’s tallest peaks and the largest non-polar icefields on Earth. Enjoy guided hikes through alpine valleys with chances to spot caribou, Dall sheep, and grizzlies, or opt for a scenic flight over the glaciers (weather permitting). 

Overnight camping near Haines Junction. 

Experience an exhilarating rafting trip on the Tatshenshini River, a Canadian Heritage River winding through the Coast Mountains. Camp nearby at Million Dollar Falls and take a short walk to its stunning waterfall viewpoint. 

Overnight camping at Million Dollar Falls. 

Cross the Chilkat Pass into coastal Alaska, where the lush rainforest contrasts sharply with Yukon’s tundra. The town of Haines teems with salmon, eagles, and brown bears, and showcases rich Tlingit culture with traditional totem carving displays. 

Overnight camping near Haines. 

Board the ferry through the Lynn Canal Fjord, surrounded by glaciers and steep peaks. Keep watch for whales, seals, and bears along the shoreline. Arrive in historic Skagway to explore its gold-rush streets, museums, and forest trails. 

Overnight camping in Skagway. 

Return to Whitehorse via the scenic White Pass. Choose an optional ride on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railway before rejoining the group in Carcross for the final drive. Celebrate your last evening in the Yukon. 

Overnight in Whitehorse (hotel). 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport or continue on your next adventure. 

End of tour services. 

Background in camping and paddling is an asset but not necessary. These programs are open to expert and novice paddlers alike. 

Moderate hikes with light day pack, courses and activities are suitable for beginners and include necessary equipment and safety gear. 

Warm sleeping bag (rated up to -10 degrees Celsius), sleeping pad, canvas duffel bag or backpack, 1-2 small waterproof bags.