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1 Week Southern Lakes and Kluane National Park

Price: $ 1398.00 per person, min. 2 persons, max. 8 persons

Day 1: ( D )

We will pick you up at the airport or the hotel and show you the main attractions of Whitehorse – the S.S. Klondike, the Log Skyscraper, the Old Log Church and the historic Whitepass & Yukon Railroad Station. On the way to Mt. Lorne Bed & Breakfast, about 30 km south of town, we will stop at Miles Canyon.

Day 2: ( B, L, D )
Today we will show you the actual Southern Lakes region. The first stop will be at Emerald Lake. Due to its colors it is also called Rainbow Lake. Afterwards we will come through Carcross, a small historical town on the banks of Lake Bennett. Don’t miss to visit the Matthew Watson General Store and the Carcross Barracks. We continue the trip with going to Tagish. Here the Tagish Lake meets the Marsh Lake. Take a stroll along the lake or just enjoy the scenery. Subsequently, it goes on the Alaska Highway. We are driving by Marsh Lake, where we will stop for several small photo stops.
Day 3: ( B, D )

Even on horseback, the Southern Lakes region has something to offer. For a few hours we will ride comfortably through picturesque terrain. In the afternoon we go to Whitehorse, to give you the chance to buy some souveniers. We will spend the evening with a BBQ on our huge deck.

Day 4: ( B, L, D ) After a thorough briefing into the ATV’s, we will head out through bushes and open areas across the summit of Mt. Mc Intyre (1597m), to the beautiful Fish Lake. You will have unbelievable views over Whitehorse and the surrounding mountains and lakes (for a more detailed description see ATV – Day Trip).
Day 5: ( B, L, D )

By canoe you will become acquainted with a part of the famous Yukon River. We will start with the canoes at the Robert Service Campground, so that we come past the S.S. Klondike and the city center of Whitehorse, while we are floating down the river. It goes up to the delta of the Takhini River, where we are being picked up. From here we can go to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve ( this trip is optional ).Here you can see the numerous animals of the Yukon Territory. In the evening you can enjoy a relaxing dip into the Takhini Hot Springs.

Day 6: ( B, D )
Today we will get up early, have a good breakfast and head out on the Alaska Highway towards Haines Junction. This is one of the base points for the Kluane Nationalpark. At the visitor center we will get lots of information about the geology, habitants and vegetation within the park. Afterwards we will take a hike on one of the numerous hiking trails. With a little luck we can observe some bears. If you want to see the park with its glaciers from above, you can undertake a sightseeing flight (optional). Before we head back to the B & B, we will make a stop at the picturesque Kathleen Lake.
Day 7: ( B, L, D ) One more time we are heading in direction Carcross. There we will leave the paved roads and hit the "Backroads" of Montana Mountain. Lean back and enjoy spectacular views. When the 4x4 cannot go further, we will take you for a hike to the summit. You will have lots of beautiful photo opportunities. On the way back to the B&B we will visit the dog kennel of William Kleedehn and Catherine Pinard, which both successfully participated in numerous Yukon Quests.
Day 8: ( B ) After a farewell breakfast we will take you to the airport or downtown.

The price includes:
- Transfer from / to the airport or downtown hotel
- Whitehorse city tour
- ATV inclusive gasoline
- Canoe
- Trip to the Kluane NP
- Trip through the Southern Lakes region

- SUV Trip to Montana Mountain
- Horseback riding
- Guide for the entire time
- 7 nights accomodation in a cabin ( 4 people ) or in a double room at Mt. Lorne B & B
- 7 x Breakfast ( B ), 4 x Lunch ( L ), 7 x Dinner ( D )

The price does not include:

- Alcoholic beverages (we can stop at the Liquor Store)
- Meals in restaurants on days 3 and 6
– All personal expenditures

The price is the subject 5 % GST

Due to the Canadian law, participants of this trip are required to sign a “Waiver of Liability” form.
We reserve the right to change the program, due to weather conditions or other outside influences, for the safety of the group.