Arctic Ocean Dream & Dempster Highway – from Tuktoyaktuk to Whitehorse

The ultimate northern road trip! On this week-long adventure, you will visit Tuktoyaktuk, an Inuvialuit hamlet on the arctic coast. This incredible road trip will make you travel through mountain ranges and alpine tundra and cross remote rivers to reach the end of this iconic gravel road. People come from all round the world to drive the Dempster Highway and make their way to Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk and the arctic ocean, it is the ultimate arctic dream!

From Inuvik, we head South on the famous Dempster Highway crossing some important rivers, the Richardson and Ogilvie Mountains. We will travel through the immense arctic tundra and cross south of the Arctic Circle before reaching Eagle Plains where we will spend the night under the midnight sun. The next day, we will see some of the newest and rawest peaks in North America; the Tombstone Mountains.

We will reach Dawson city for a glimpse of the legendary gold rush hub where we will catch a bit of the gold fever ourselves by touring the historic town and visiting its dance halls and restaurants. On the last day of this road adventure, we will travel back to Whitehorse; Yukon’s capital.

Information

Season June - September
Departs from Whitehorse
Duration 7 days
Skill level None
Language English

Available dates

22.06.2025 - 28.06.2025
06.07.2025 - 12.07.2025
20.07.2025 - 26.07.2025
03.08.2025 - 09.08.2025
17.08.2025 - 23.08.2025
31.08.2025 - 06.09.2025
14.09.2025 - 20.09.2025

Available, guaranteed departure
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Price CAD $4,465.00 / pp

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Whitehorse - Inuvik

Welcome to Canada's Yukon Territory! A ruby range guide will meet you at the airport and you will hop on one last scenic flight to Inuvik. You will be soon transported to another world! Inuvik is the hub of the western arctic and home of the Inuvialuit, in whose language the name means “Place of People.” We’ll make this our base as we explore the arctic coast. Once arrived, your guide will run the group through a brief orientation. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Inuvik)

DAY 2: Inuvik – Tuktoyaktuk – Inuvik

It’s a full day today as we head north on the newly completed road to Tuktoyaktuk, an isolated coastal village. We’ll have a tour of the town and have a look at the pingos rising up from the tundra. We will learn about First Nation's history during our time in this unique northern location. If you don’t know what a pingo or muktuk is; you’ll find out today. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Inuvik)

DAY 3: Inuvik - Eagle Plains

Today your journey begins on the legendary Dempster Highway! As far as the eye can see, the untouched tundra landscape is crossed by caribou, moose and bears. This 730 km long gravel road is the only road connection to Inuvik and people come from all around the world to drive to its end. We will leave Inuvik, drive amongst the arctic coastal tundra and pass through the indigenous communities of Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic (scenes of the epic story of the Northwest Mounted Police and the “Lost Patrol”). We will cross the arctic circle and pause for a short celebration as we will travel in the lower 65^th for the rest of the journey. The final stop today is Eagle Plains. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Eagle Plains)

DAY 4: Eagle Plains – Dawson City

In the morning, we will leave Eagle Plains and will make our way south to the world-famous Dawson City. It is a beautiful part of the journey as we travel through the magnificent Tombstone Territorial park. With a bit of luck, we will see the imposing dark peaks and many more scenic landscapes of the arctic tundra. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Dawson City)

DAY 5: Dawson City

This legendary boomtown was epicentre of the famous Klondike gold rush of 1898, and gold still animates the place. Immerse yourself in Dawson’s history, and try your luck panning the creeks yourself. A visit to Bonanza Creek, the Jack London cabin, the Dawson City museum, and the Midnight Dome are all on the agenda. You’ll also want to take some time to simply stroll around the town, with its garish Gold Rush architecture and friendly locals. In the evening, the lovingly restored Palace Grand Theatre offers musical entertainment, turn-of-the-century style, and can-can girls kick up their skirts for an evening of entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Dawson City)

DAY 6: Dawson City - Whitehorse

Today we are leaving the gold rush city and head south along the Klondike Highway back to Yukon’s capital; Whitehorse. Along the way, we’ll catch frequent views of the Yukon River, which, at about 3200 kilometers long, is one of the longest waterways in North America. We’ll stop at the infamous Five Finger Rapids and stretch our legs at some of the old post offices, roadhouses and villages that give the area its unique northern character. There will be time to share one last good dinner with your fellow travelers in one of the city’s restaurants. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Whitehorse)

DAY 7: Departure Whitehorse

Ruby Range will provide a transfer to the airport or to a connecting program. (End of tour services) (Due to the nature of this tour, last-minute changes to the itinerary are a possibility and are left to the discretion of the guide.)