Travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, to enjoy majestic wildlife and nights rich with the magic of the Northern Lights. You’ll discover scenic Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital, surrounded by endless mountains and travel away from the city lights to take in the Aurora Borealis. On successive evenings, head just outside the city centre to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location: the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing besides a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire.
You will also visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Keep reading below for more details, but please also get in touch if you have any questions. For even more trips and experiences in the area, take a look at Landsby’s other curated Yukon Experiences.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL WHITEHORSE
Arrive at your hotel, which is located in the heart of the city not far from the banks of the Yukon River. Historic but trendy, Whitehorse is small and easy to explore on foot or by vehicle. Later in the evening, we set out to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights.
Overnight: The Raven Inn or Edgewater Hotel (or similar)
DAY 2: WILDLIFE VIEWING & NORTHERN LIGHTS VIEWING
In the late morning, discover the best of Whitehorse on a city tour with character. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site to see one of the last great paddle wheelers that plied the Yukon River system until the 1950s; explore the Old Log Church, the oldest building in Whitehorse; and visit the unique Log Cabin Skyscraper, a three-story tower made completely out of logs. And when you’ve seen all these top sites, stroll Main Street to browse through all the shops, galleries and cafés.
We will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve for close views of many of the Yukon’s large mammal species including elk, moose, mule deer, caribou, Dall’s sheep, mountain goats, bison and even the musk-ox of the high Arctic, all in their natural surroundings. Not far from the preserve is Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs where you can indulge yourself in the natural hot springs and relax in a breathtaking winter mountain setting.
After a relaxed dinner in Whitehorse, you’ll be back on the road again to seek views of the stunning Northern Lights. Relax in sheltered comfort, or under the starry sky beside a warm fire at one of our tailor-made aurora viewing locations.
Overnight: The Raven Inn or Edgewater Hotel (or similar)
DAY 3-7: NORTHERN LIGHTS VIEWING AT THE AURORA CENTRE
Day free for optional sightseeing and touring. In the summer/fall season you have the option to experience the beautiful scenery of Kluane National Park or the stunning vista of White Pass on the way to Skagway on one of the available day tours. Later in the evening, we set out once more to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights.
Overnight: The Raven Inn or Edgewater Hotel (or similar)
DAY 3-7: DEPARTURE WHITEHORSE
Transfer to the Airport.
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