Winter in Yukon’s Kluane National Park

Winter in Yukon’s Kluane National Park Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Vancouver

When you arrive in Vancouver, your transfer will meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Take an evening stroll on one of the beautiful beaches, through a hip neighbourhood, or watch the sunset over the ocean.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vancouver
Meals: None

Day 2 Explore Scenic Vancouver

You have the whole day to explore this beautiful city that sits between the mountains and the ocean. Take a walk along the seawall in Stanley Park, visit English Bay, the shops on Robson street, or one of the city’s many restaurants offering international fare.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vancouver
Meals: None

Day 3 Travel to Whitehorse

This morning, you’ll return to the airport and board your flight to Whitehorse. When you arrive, a transfer will take you to your hotel for your first night in the Yukon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Whitehorse
Meals: None

Day 4 Arrive at Your Wilderness Lodge

Wake up for your first morning in the north! A shuttle will collect you from the hotel and take you on the Alaska Highway into the Kluane National Park. On the way, you’ll pass the tallest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan. You’ll immediately feel welcomed when you arrive at the charming log house lodge in the wilderness. Tonight, you can wait for the Northern Lights to appear from the warmth of the outdoor whirlpool.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Haines Junction
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Dog Sledding Adventure

Put on your warm clothes this morning because your first activity is dog sledding! You’ll receive some instructions and a safety lesson and meet your friendly team of dogs. Then, you’ll spend the next three or four hours exploring the trails where it will be just you, the dogs, and the snow. This evening, you’ll want to share tales of your incredible dog sledding adventure with the whole lodge in front of the fire.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Haines Junction
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Snowmobiling in the Mountains

Today’s adventure will be snowmobiling! A guide will take you out to the sled on the fresh snow and will show you the extraordinary mountains and valleys of Kluane that are rarely visited. Tonight, you’ll have another chance to watch the spectacular night sky. If the Northern Lights make an appearance after you’ve turned in, the lodge staff will be happy to wake you up, so you don’t miss them.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Haines Junction
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 Ice Fishing and Night Photography

This morning, your views of the rocky peaks that fill the horizon will be from your perch on a frozen lake. After few hours of ice fishing, you might catch rainbow trout, pike, or Arctic char. Regardless of what you catch, you’ll have spent another day taking in the incredible Yukon scenery. When the stars come out, you’ll watch for the Aurora Borealis with a photographer who will teach you some helpful tricks to capturing the perfect shot of the dancing lights.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Haines Junction
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 Final Day to Explore Kluane

Since today is your last full day in Kluane, you can choose how you want to explore the beautiful wilderness. You can hike or strap on some snowshoes to enjoy the scenery and see if you can spot some wildlife.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Haines Junction
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 Return to Vancouver

In the morning, you can take a final walk through the snowy forests or relax and enjoy the mountain views from the whirlpool. The shuttle will take you to the airport in Whitehorse, where you’ll catch your flight to Vancouver.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vancouver
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Departure

This morning, your tour concludes, and you can start your journey home. If you wish to extend your stay in Vancouver, you can add additional nights to your tour.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: None