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Silver Trail Explorer
FLY DRIVE – NORTHERN CANADA
Day 1 Arrive Whitehorse
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to
Whitehorse. Upon arrival, collect your rental car
and proceed to your hotel.
Hotel: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Day 2 Whitehorse
Today you have time to explore Yukon’s capital,
and the pretty region which surrounds it. Why not
visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve? A unique place, it
features ten species of northern Canadian mammal.
You may also choose to head down to the Yukon
River for a kayak or canoe ride.
Hotel: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Day 3 Skagway
Your journey begins with a drive along the South
Klondike Highway, which connects Yukon with
Alaska. Also known as the Skagway to Carcross
Road, the highway winds through the subalpine
landscape of Tormented Valley to Tutshi Lake,
Tagish Lake and the frequently photographed
Emerald Lake. Dating back to 1897, Skagway was a
lively gold mining town with a booming population
of 20,000. Today it is just 800, but has maintained
many of its original charms from the gold rush days.
Hotel: Westmark Inn
Day 4 Haines
Spend the morning in Skagway and explore the old
town buildings before taking the afternoon ferry
to Haines. Lasting around one hour, this journey
offers a spectacularly scenic and relaxing ride along
the Lynn Canal, a magnificent fjord. Located in
the Valley of the Eagles, Haines is home to almost
4,000 American bald eagles who gather along the
Chilkat River during autumn.
Hotel: Hotel Halsingland
Day 5 Haines Junction
The Haines Highway winds from Haines over the
Chilkat Pass, which is its highest summit. Pass
Klukshu, a native summer fishing camp offering
great photo opportunities. Haines Junction,
a picturesque mountain village, with quaint
restaurants and bakeries, is considered the gateway
to Kluane National Park.
Hotel: The Raven Hotel
Day 6 Kluane National Park
Today is a day of adventure. Take the Haines
Highway, which climbs from the Chilkat River
Valley and skirts the boundaries of Tatshenini-Alesk
Provincial Park in British Columbia before arriving at
Kluane National Park. Part of the largest contiguous
area of protected wilderness on earth, it is home
to a myriad of wildlife. It’s also where you find
Canada's highest peak and the world’s largest
non-polar icefields.
Hotel: The Raven Hotel
Day 7 Tok
This morning you drive north along the shores
of beautiful Kluane Lake. We suggest a stopover
at Sheep Mountain to see the Dall sheep grazing
on the slopes. Your journey continues along the
famous Alaska Highway before arriving in Tok,
which is often referred to as the Dog Mushing
Capital of Alaska.
Hotel: Cleft of the Rock Bed & Breakfast
12 Days/11 Nights
• Begins and ends in Whitehorse
• Departures May to August
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Fully-inclusive 4 wheel drive car hire
(conditions apply)
• Accommodations as stated
• Personalised Road Book (see page 6)
Day 8 Dawson City
The Top of the World Highway takes you through
spectacular backcountry and gold mining areas.
After crossing the Yukon River you arrive into
Dawson City. The legendary Klondike Gold Rush of
1898 brought thousands of hopeful gold seekers to
Dawson City. Now a National Historic Site, the city
is reminiscent of a bygone era.
Hotel: Aurora Inn
Days 9 & 10 Dawson City
We’ve allowed two full days to explore the
historical sights of Dawson City. Depending on your
interests, you might like to visit Dredge No 4, a giant
gold digging machine or SS Keno, the last steamer
ship to run the Yukon River from Whitehorse. The
Grand Palace Theatre is home to the Gaslight Follies
Show and there’s Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Casino,
featuring gambling tables and can-can shows.
Hotel: Aurora Inn
Day 11 Whitehorse
Heading south, enjoy the raw beauty of the
surrounding landscape. Stop at Five Finger Rapids
and hike down to the shore of the Yukon River.
Hotel: Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Day 12 Journey Home
This morning take the short ride back to
Whitehorse Airport, return your rental car and
check-in for your flight back to the UK.
Please note that due to the remote locations
visited, some accommodation is below the
standard that we would normally recommend.
A PERSONALISED ROAD BOOK IS INCLUDED, FEATURING DRIVING DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND DESTINATION INFORMATION
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Yukon
Whitehorse
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Haines
Junction
Haines
Skagway
Tok
Alaska
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