Typical Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Whitehorse |
| Day 2 | Start your adventure as a Gold Rush Stampeder by floating along the Yukon River in a replica of a stampeder's raft. Your experienced pilot will take you through Miles Canyon and into the infamous Klondike Goldfields.
In the afternoon explore Whitehorse and in the evening you could enjoy a turn-of-the-century show at the Frantic Follies. Overnight in Whitehorse. |
| Day 3 | Drive along the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City. Uncover the origin of the goldrush in Bonanza Creek and experience Gold Rush-era entertainment at the Palace Grand Theatre.
Overnight in Dawson City. |
| Day 4 | Spend the day exploring historic Dawson City, panning for gold at an authentic working gold claim or try out a full day (12 hours) by canoe down the Yukon River to the town of Fortymile returning along a scenic road route.
Overnight in Dawson City. |
| Day 5 | Leave Dawson City to take the Top-of-the-World Highway into Alaska at Little Gold Camp, the highest border crossing with the US. Continue westwards to the end of the highway at Delta Junction. You will pass through stunning alpine vistas and rugged landscape before following the Tanana River to Fairbanks, less than 124 miles from the Arctic Circle. Overnight in Fairbanks. |
| Day 6 | Spend the day in Fairbanks and explore the town surrounded by picturesque scenery. There's a restored ghost town, Cripple Creek, a cruise along the Chena and Tanana rivers by sternwheeler.
A short trip north to Fort Yukon takes you to the Arctic Circle and a chance to see the Northern Lights. Overnight in Fairbanks. |
| Day 7 | Today you head for the Denali National Park where you can hike or canoe in the pristine wilderness.
Overnight in Denali National Park. |
| Day 8 | Have an early start to go on a wildlife watching tour within the shadows of Mount McKinley and the chance to see moose, caribou, grizzly bears and Dall sheep from the comfort of a modified tour bus.
Also available are hiking trails through the park, helicopter sightseeing and whitewater rafting. Overnight in Denali National Park. |
| Day 9 | Heading south to Anchorage you will cross woodlands of spruce, aspen and birch into the fertile Matanuska River Valley where surprisingly farming is good thanks to 20-hour long summer days.
Overnight in Anchorage. |
| Day 10 | Spend the day exploring Anchorage and nearby Chugach National Forest and Kenai Fjords National Park.
If you have the stamina then a 3-hour hike up to Matanuska Glacier will reward you with picture-perfect views. Overnight in Anchorage. |
| Day 11 | From Anchorage take a cruise to Kenai Fjords National Park where you may see sea lions, seals, sea otters, bald eagles and puffins.
A visit to Eklutna is well worthwhile. This Dena'ina native village allows you to experience some of the Alaskan cultural life. Also available is a 5-hour, sea-kayaking trip from Whittier to Shotgun Cove, where you can explore the scenic sheltered coves. |
| Day 12 | Another day filled with breathtaking scenery as you drive to Tok for your overnight stop. You will pass through the Wrangell-St Elias National Park, America's largest National Park and home to North America's 16 tallest peaks. Overnight in Tok. |
| Day 13 | Taking the Alaska Highway back into the Yukon Territory you will pass by Kluane National Park which contains several extensive icefields and glaciers as well as Mount Logan, Canada's highest mountain.
Overnight in Whitehorse. |
| Day 14 | Return from Whitehorse to catch your return flight home. |
