Our most popular sightseeing tour, this classic round-trip takes in the very best Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory have to offer. Departing from Whitehorse, our comfortable coach will take you along scenic roads that retrace ancient trading routes, historic Gold Rush trails, and important wildlife corridors. The tour stops at three of the North’s most famous national parks: Kluane, home to Canada’s tallest mountain and the world’s largest non-polar icefield; Denali, world renowned for wildlife viewing and home to the tallest mountain in North America; and an optional tour to the all-marine Kenai Fjords National Park for the North’s premier marine life viewing.

Mountain ranges, cascading glaciers, fascinating First Nations culture and colourful Gold Rush history – all this and more awaits you in the Land of the Midnight Sun.

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Season June - September
Departs from Whitehorse
Duration 15 days
Skill level None
Language English, French

Available dates

01.06.2025 - 15.06.2025
15.06.2025 - 29.06.2025
29.06.2025 - 13.07.2025
13.07.2025 - 27.07.2025
27.07.2025 - 10.08.2025
10.08.2025 - 24.08.2025
24.08.2025 - 07.09.2025
07.09.2025 - 21.09.2025

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Price CAD $5,685.00 / pp

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse

Welcome to Canada's Yukon Territory! Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel, where you will meet your fellow travellers. Your guide will run the group through a brief orientation. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Whitehorse)

Day 2: Whitehorse - Haines Junction

After breakfast, we'll take the opportunity to explore Yukon's capital. This may include a visit to the SS Klondike, a restored sternwheeler next to the Yukon River. From here, we’ll take a short trip westbound along the Alaska Highway to Haines Junction. This small town is located right next to Kluane National Park, which contains a significant portion of the largest non-polar ice fields on earth and is home to a variety of wildlife. Depending on the we weather and the group’s interest, we may take a short, guided hike into the national park, or charter a bush plane over the spectacular glaciers that lay beyond the front ranges. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Haines Junction)

Day 3: Haines Junction - Tok

Today we drive along the scenic shore of eighty-kilometre long Kluane Lake. Our first stop will be the Sheep Mountain Visitor Center, where chances are good we’ll spot of the Dall sheep that make their home on high in the surrounding mountains. Shortly after, we will stop at the Soldier Summit. This site will give us more information about the construction of the Alaska Hwy and it commemorates a ceremony that took place on 20 November 1942. Further on the Alaska Hwy, we will reach the Alaska-Canada (ALCAN) border in the afternoon. We’ll then continue along the Alaska Highway to Tok, a very special little hub of the north. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Tok)

Day 4: Tok - Valdez

The first part of today’s leg of the journey leads us along the Glenn Highway, passing spectacular Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. From here we take the Richardson Highway southbound to the small seaport of Valdez at the Pacific coast, crossing of the Coast Range via the Thompson Pass, where waterfalls thunder right next to the road. Valdez, known as Little Switzerland to locals, is surrounded by snowy mountains. It is also the end point of the world-famous Trans Alaska Pipeline, where enormous oil tankers come and go. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Valdez)

Day 5: Valdez - Whittier - Seward

Today we’ll cross the Prince William Sound via ferry. Without a doubt this is a highlight, even by Alaskan standards. The ferry gives us breathtaking vistas of the Fjords and glaciers along the Pacific Coast, and with a bit of luck we’ll have the chance to spot otters, puffins, sea lions, and even whales. Once ashore we continue overland through the scenic Chugach mountain range, the glacier lakes and rivers to the coastal town of Seward. In this lively town, take the chance to treat yourself with Alaskan king crab at one of the numerous restaurants and go for a private lovely walk on the coast. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Seward)

Day 6: Seward - Anchorage

Seward is world-famous for the nearby Kenai Fjords National Park, which offers some of the best marine life viewing in the world. We highly recommend taking the optional motorboat tour into the park this morning. The rest of our day begins with a drive through the Kenai mountains and later along the Turnagain Arm to Anchorage. Keep an eye out for the beluga whales that hunt in the tidal waters along the way. Back in Alaskas biggest city we can enjoy a nice dinner together in the evening. You also can check out Lakes Hood and Spenard, where up to 800 floatplanes take off and land daily. The aviation museum is nearby, a great place to gain an appreciation for this important part of Alaskan life. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Anchorage)

Day 7: Anchorage - Denali National Park

Today we leave the Pacific coast region and move inland again. The George Parks Highway takes us north to Denali National Park, past sweeping panoramic views of distant glaciers, with glimpses of the beaver dams along the nearby river. Late afternoon, we have the opportunity to take an optional one-hour glacier flight over Denali (Mount McKinley), which at 6193 meters is the highest peak in North America. This is a highly recommended adventure, particularly when the weather is clear. (Overnight hotel accommodation close to the park)

Day 8: Denali National Park

In the morning we’ll take a Park-owned shuttle bus deep into one of the most scenic landscapes in North America. Without a doubt, this is a highlight of most visitors’ experience. Weather permitting, we’ll get a view of soaring Denali, and with a little luck we will see wolves, Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and grizzly bears along the scenic loop. (Overnight accommodation close to the park)

Day 9: Denali National Park - Fairbanks

Back on the George Parks Highway, we’ll will reach Fairbanks early in the afternoon, the city of the midnight sun. Fairbanks is a unique northern town about 320 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle, and the rest of the day is free to explore places of interest in and around it. Fairbanks offers everything you need for a true city experience. You can visit a diversity of museums to learn more about the geology and history of Alaska or use the afternoon to take a relaxed walk next to the Chena River and in downtown. In addition you could take a sternwheeler cruise on the Chena River (optional). (Overnight hotel accommodation in Fairbanks)

Day 10: Fairbanks - Dawson City

We’re on the road again. We’ll see the Trans-Alaska Pipeline crossing the Tanana River right next to the highway. In Delta Junction, we’ll re-join the Alaska Highway and stop at the local visitor centre. From here we strike out into the open tundra along the Top of the World Highway, passing through quirky northern towns like Chicken and Action Wade Camp, and crossing the international border again at Little Gold Creek, the highest border checkpoint anywhere on the continent. In the afternoon we’ll cross the Yukon River by ferry to reach Dawson City. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Dawson City)

Day 11: Dawson City

This legendary boomtown was epicentre of the famous Klondike gold rush of 1898, and gold still animates the place. Immerse yourself in Dawso’s history, and try your luck panning the creeks yourself. 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 turn-of-the-century style casino 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 12: Dempster Highway

An early start puts us on the Dempster Highway with plenty of time to explore. This gravel highway, built on solid permafrost, is Canada’s only link by road to the remote town of Inuvik, 738 kilometres away. We’ll take the Dempster up to into Tombstone Territorial Park, where jagged black mountains give the area its name and the vast arctic tundra begins. Back in Dawson City we will drive up the Midnight Dome and enjoy the beautiful vistas. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Dawson City)

Day 13: Dawson City - Whitehorse

Today we’ll head back to Whitehorse via the Klondike Highway. Along the way, we’ll catch many glimpses of the mighty Yukon River, one of the longest waterways in North America and the historic artery of Yukon and Alaska. We’ll stop at the infamous Five Finger Rapids, and we can stretch our legs at any of the old post offices, roadhouses and small villages that still give the area a unique northern character. In the late afternoon we will arrive in Whitehorse. There, we have the opportunity to visit Miles Canyon. The most dramatic natural feature, where the Yukon River has cut its way down through a flow of basaltic lava. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Whitehorse)

Day 14: Skagway

From Whitehorse, a day trip takes us down the Klondike Highway to the Alaskan Coast again. This drive will provide us with several wonderful photo opportunities, like the Carcross dessert or the colorful Emerald Lake. In just 175 kilometres, we will pass through a wonderful variety of ecoregions and alpine landscapes as we cross over the continental divide to the seaport of Skagway. Like Dawson, Skagway is a legendary gold rush town that has preserved its turn-of-the-century character. For an up-close experience of the infamous White Pass, try taking an optional train ride along the narrow-gauge railway back to Carcross. (Overnight hotel accommodation in Whitehorse)

Day 15: Departure from Whitehorse

Our tour is officially over, giving you the chance to relax or do a little shopping in Whitehorse before returning home. 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)

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Tour Duration
15 Days

Tour Price
Double Room: CAD 5,685.00
Single Room: +CAD 2,480.00
Triple Room: CAD 5,165.00
All Rates per person (+ GST)

Group Size
6 – 9 participants per tour (Maxi Van)
10 – 20 participants per tour (Midsize Coach)

Optional Activities
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Included

15 days roundtrip from / to Whitehorse
Expert guidance on the entire trip
14 nights accommodation in superior middle-class double rooms
All overland transportation
Air-conditioned Maxi Van (capacity 15 seats) or comfortable air-conditioned Midsize Coach
Prince William Sound ferry
Day trip into Denali National Park
Entrance fees for national parks
Guided hike in Kluane National Park
Entrance fee for “Diamond Tooth Gerties” Casino
Entrance fee for Dawson City Museum
Airport Shuttle

Not included

Meals and beverages
Personal extras
Optional tours
Gratuity

Child Policy

Min Age: 7 years

7-11 years: 50% off regular adult rate

12-17 years: 25% off regular adult rate

Best of Yukon & Alaska: Round-trip Sightseeing Tour from Whitehorse

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