Your journey begins in Whitehorse, Yukon‘s Capital.

Located on the banks of the Yukon River, this town was an important stopover for prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century. Home to the Kwanlin Dün and Ta'an Kwäch'än First Nations, the city is rich in history, culture, and adventure.

Upon arrival to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, a transfer will be provided to your hotel.

Indigenous Walking Tour: Transformations Along the Chu Nikwän

We’ll begin our adventure by immersing ourselves in Yukon life with a 1 hour walking tour along the Whitehorse waterfront, led by a local Indigenous woman, Amber.

Learn about the Yukon First Nations People and the history of this land through nomadic times, the Gold Rush era, and contemporary life. Amber is also a specialist in medicinal plants.

After refreshing from our travels with a walk, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner in Whitehorse.

Accommodations: Raven Inn and Suites

Raven Inn & Suites is a family-owned and operated business in the heart of Whitehorse. Experience their renowned Northern hospitality with modern, beautifully appointed rooms and suites plus a restaurant on-site. This hotel is about a 10 minute walk to the main street with restaurants and shops.

Meals: D

**Please arrive in Whitehorse by 3:30PM

Cross Country Skiing

Spend the morning in the fresh air embracing the Yukon wilderness.

Our local guide will lead the group in cross-country skiing at the Whitehorse Nordic Centre (approx. 1-2 hours of skiing - activity and pace can be adapted to the group).

Equipment is provided.

We’ll enjoy lunch at our leisure in Whitehorse (recommendations provided) as well as have some free time to stroll the town, shop for souvenirs, or relax at the hotel.

Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

Enjoy a relaxing visit to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, where Scandinavian and Japanese Onsen healing practices are blended to create a unique wellness experience. Come and soak in their four luxurious rock pools containing natural hot springs water, unlike any other in North America.

They also have two relax rooms with sunrooms, heated loungers, and zero gravity chairs, two steam rooms (one is scented with eucalyptus) and two saunas. There are multiple decks and an on-site cafe for guests to enjoy.

Northern Lights Viewing

We’ll fuel up with some dinner in Whitehorse before joining local guides for an evening Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) tour for the chance to see the sky dancing with colour.

The location and timing of these tours will depend on weather conditions. All tours go outside the city limits to get away from any light pollution. A campfire and/or heated cabin with hot drinks and snacks will be provided.

Note: Northern Lights are never guaranteed, but we will do our best to maximize clear nights for the best viewing chances!

Accommodations: Raven Inn and suites

Meals: B | D

After a late night of Northern Lights viewing, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time in Whitehorse. Check-out by 11am.

Transfer to Carcross: 1 hr.

Welcome to Carcross

Welcome to Carcross, a friendly community within the Traditional Territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. Surrounded by big skies, soaring mountains and emerald-coloured glacier-fed lakes (in the summer!) this little community is alive with Indigenous art and Culture.

Discover some of Carcross’s treasures: the only one-way street in the Yukon, the oldest hotel in the territory, the smallest desert in the world and the Yukon’s strongest bridge.

Lunch is provided from a local cafe.

After lunch, we have the opportunity to connect with the local Carcross/Tagish First Nation to learn about their history and connection to the land.

We’ll head to check-in at Boreale Lodge and settle in with some mindful movement and a group gathering.

We’ll enjoy dinner at Boreale Lodge.

Accommodations:Boreale Lodge

Boreale Lodge sits on 16 acres of land nestled amongst the mountain peaks close to beautiful Carcross, Yukon. The lodge features a great common room (space for yoga), large dining space, a cozy library and huge windows for mountain gazing.

On-site activities: outdoor hot tub, bonfire, aurora viewing platform, toboggan hill, and snowshoe trails.

Meals: B | L | D

Today we have a full leisure day at Boreale Lodge. We’ll have the opporunity to enjoy all that the lodge and the surrounding area has to offer.

We’ll begin with morning movement, followed by snowshoeing with our local guide.

In the afternoon you might catch some hot tubbing, do some reading, or just relax and nap.

We’ll gather again in the evening for a mindfulness group session, followed by a bonfire and the opportunity to try and catch more northern lights!

All meals will be at the lodge.

Accommodations: Boreale Lodge

Meals: B | L | D

Experience the beautiful back country in pure Yukon Style by dogsled in the hands of an expert dog sled guide.

After a safety briefing and an introduction to the dogs and sled, we will hit the trail for a duration of about 2 hours.

During the dog sled trip we will travel through forested trails, down to the beach at Bennett Lake, Carcross and we will follow a portion of the historic White Pass route. Hot drinks and snacks are provided back at the base.

Depending on the fitness and comfort level of the group, the tour may be fully sit-in (guests relax in the sled while a local musher drives).

We’ll have another leisurely afternoon for hot tubbing, relaxing, and gathering again in the evening.

All meals at Boreale Lodge.

Accommodations: Boreale Lodge

Meals: B | L | D

We’ll enjoy a slow morning with some mindful movement and check out at 11:00am for the 1 hr transfer back to Whitehorse.

Yukon Wildlife Preserve Tour & Fat Bike/Kicksled

Experience Yukon's diverse wildlife up close in their natural habitats at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, with over 350 acres that are home to 12+ species including Elk, Muskox, Bison, Caribou, Lynx, Arctic Fox, and more.

During our 2+ hours at the preserve, we will travel by fat bike and kick sleds accompanied by a guide/naturalist who will provide more information and stories about these species and their habitat. The loop is 5km of easy terrain.

Note: kick sledding is weather dependent (requires full ground snow coverage).

Accommodations: Raven Inn & Suites

Meals: B | L | D

It's time to go! Say farewell but not good-bye.

You'll be transferred back to the airport for your journey home.

Meals: B