Day 1
Whitehorse
Arrive at Whitehorse airport, pick up your hire car and then drive to your hotel. Whitehorse is a charming town, filled with historical and cultural remnants of the days of the Gold Rush.
Overnight: Best Western Gold Rush Inn / Coast High Country Inn Whitehorse or similar
Day 2
Whitehorse – Watson Lake 272 miles
Pick up the Alaska Highway and drive into the interior of the Yukon, passing through small towns and villages that have carved unique communities out of the rugged wilderness. Arrive in Watson Lake and visit the Signpost Forest – a collection of over 10,000 signposts donated from all around the world. The World War II display at the airport is also worth a visit.
Overnight: Watson Lake
Day 3
Watson Lake – Faro 264 miles
This morning turn northwards onto the Campbell Highway, following the path of several rivers and long lakes. Arrive into Faro, a small town set to a backdrop of mountains. Here you can visit the former zinc mine, once the largest in the world, and visit the Campbell Region Interpretative Centre to learn about the history and geography of the area.
Overnight: Faro Studio Hotel
Day 4
Faro - Dawson City 330 miles
Continue northbound and enjoy a day of discovery, travelling through the wilderness of the Yukon heartland, home to moose, caribou and grizzly bears. Arrive into the former prospector town of Dawson City where you will stay for two nights. Enjoy an evening in one of the characterful eateries to be found in the town.
Overnight: Downtown Hotel Dawson City / Westmark Inn Dawson City or similar
Day 5
Dawson City
You have a full day to immerse yourself in the excitement of the bygone days of the Gold Rush. The town comes alive with costumed actors taking walking tours of the historical buildings. Visit an interactive gold-panning station at Claim 33, to enjoy a taste of the past. You could also visit the two National Historical Sites on Bonanza Creek – Discovery Claim and Dredge 4, where you will find an in-depth look into the industry that made the town famous. This evening you could visit Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall or perhaps take a Historical Pub tour.
Overnight: Downtown Hotel Dawson City / Westmark Inn Dawson City or similar
Day 6
Dawson City – Beaver Creek 270 miles
Your day begins with a short crossing of the Yukon River by ferry, then your journey will take you along a picturesque route following the Top of the World Highway and the Taylor Highway as it traverses the wilds of Yukon over the border to Alaska USA. The small crossroads town of Chicken provides the ideal midway point to stop and experience a slice of local life. Then loop back into Canada and arrive into the small town of Beaver Creek for the evening.
Overnight: Discover Yukon Lodgings Beaver Creek area
Day 7
Beaver Creek – Haines Junction 180 miles
Head towards Haines Junction on the Alaska Highway visiting Kluane National Park en route. Here you could perhaps take a hiking trail to discover the parks pristine beauty close up. Kuane is home to the world’s largest non-polar icefields and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Haines Junction, where you will be spending two nights.
Overnight: Mount Logan Lodge Haines Junction or similar
Day 8
Haines Junction
A day to relax and learn more about the region. You may want to visit the First Nations Daku Cultural Centre or the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Da Ku Cultural Centre, celebrating the history, culture and art of the indigenous people.
Overnight: Mount Logan Lodge Haines Junction or similar
Day 9
Haines Junction – Whitehorse 96 miles
A short drive to Whitehorse where you spend two nights will allow ample time to explore this frontier town, now the capital of the Yukon Territory.
Overnight: Best Western Gold Rush Inn / Coast High Country Inn Whitehorse or similar
Day 10
Whitehorse
The day is free to discover more of the area, and visit some of the local sites such as the SS Klondike, Beringia Centre, the Transportation Museum or the MacBride Museum.
Overnight: Best Western Gold Rush Inn / Coast High Country Inn Whitehorse or similar
Day 11
End of tour
Drop your hire car off at Whitehorse airport and fly home
