A stunning 12 day 11 night Fly Drive holiday beginning and ending in Whitehorse
Your fly drive includes:
- Round trip scheduled flights
- Fully inclusive 4 wheel drive car hire (conditions apply)
- Accommodations as stated
- Ferry crossing from Skagway to Haines
- Personalised Road Book
Day 01 - 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 02 - 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
Driving Distance -110Mi/176Km
Day 03 - Skagway
Your journey begins with a drive along the South Klondike Highway, which connects the 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:
Hotel: Westmark Inn
Day 04 - 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
Driving Distance - 147Mi/238Km
Day 05 - 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
Driving Distance - 155Mi/250Km
Day 06 - 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
Driving Distance - 290Mi/467Km
Day 07 - 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
Driving Distance - 185Mi/297Km
Day 08 - 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 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
Day 09 & Day 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
Driving Distance - 333Mi/532Km
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.
Prices
From £2,059.00 per person based on twin occupancy of Standard rooms in low season. Other prices available on request.
Departs May to August
Please note that due to the remote locations visited, some accommodation is below the standard that we would normally recommend. Additional car hire restrictions apply within the Yukon and Alaska,
For more information call 01243 779 737
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