Overview
Embark on a legendary road trip to the wild North. This Yukon Explorer self-drive tour offers something for everyone. Our recommended itinerary below can be fully customized to your unique interests and budget.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty from lakeside cabins to the stunning Kluane National Park – a UNESCO Heritage Site featuring the world’s largest non-polar ice field. Spend a day in Tombstone Territorial Park where the boreal forest transitions to sub-arctic tundra.
Visit historic towns like Dawson City (the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush), Carcross, and Whitehorse. Learn about the First Nations culture and history, the Gold Rush era, and daily life in the wild North. Enjoy activities like hiking, canoeing, river rafting, and more.
This tour is designed by Mosaic Earth Travel in partnership with local guides and businesses across the Yukon. Travelling on an itinerary planned by us, you have the opportunity to deeply connect with this unique destination and the wonderful locals who make it so special.
The Yukon Summer Adventure sample itinerary can be fully customized to your unique interests. Contact our team today to learn more & plan your next trip.
Looking for a Guided Small-Group Tour to the Yukon? Join us August 22-31, 2026!
Highlights
- Explore Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Canada’s tallest peak – Mt Logan.
- Discover the beauty of Kluane with a flight-seeing tour into the Kluane Ice Field (add-on).
- Visit charming Carcross with its renowned hiking, Carcross Desert, Bennett Beach, and artisan shops.
- Step back in time with a visit to historic Dawson City – the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.
- Join an interpretive tour through the historic city and goldfields, followed by an evening at the iconic Cabaret Show.
- Travel the Dempster Highway to Tombstone Park where the tundra and sub-arctic terrain glows with fall foliage.
- Unwind at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese Onsen healing practices.
- Learn about First Nations culture and history, and their important role in Yukon’s Gold Rush history.
- Follow in the footsteps of Gold Rush explorers with an optional half-day canoe trip on the Yukon River.
- Witness Yukon’s iconic wildlife with a tour of the Wildlife Preserve, home to Elk, Muskox, Bison, Caribou, Lynx, Arctic Fox, and more.
- Join a Northern Lights tour in Whitehorse to increase your chances of seeing this natural phenomenon.
The Route
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive to Whitehorse & pick up rental car (self-booked) | Check in to hotel (2 nights) | Free afternoon to settle in and explore town. Option to arrive early and embark on a 1-2 day train journey from Whitehorse to Skagway via the White Pass historic train route.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: n/a.
City Tour of Whitehorse | Visit historic town of Carcross including Bennett Beach, Carcross Desert, and shops | Optional activities in Whitehorse: Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Northern Lights Tour, cultural activities, etc.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: Breakfast.
Visit Miles Canyon suspension bridge and walking trails | Travel to Haines Junction & Kluane National Park | Visit Da Kų Culture Centre and Kluane Visitor Centre | Check in to locally-owned Inn (3 nights) | Optional First Nations cultural tour.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast.
Hiking and sightseeing in Kluane National Park | Visit Kathleen Lake | Canoe, kayak or SUP on Pine Lake | Optional: Scenic drive to Haines, Alaska; Flight-seeing tour into the ice fields of Kluane National Park (weather dependent); Full-day rafting tour on the Tatshenshini River.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast x2.
Return to Whitehorse & drop off rental car | Air North flight to Dawson City | Airport transfer provided | Check-in to your cozy Inn (3 nights) | Leisure afternoon/evening to explore this historic Gold Rush town.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast.
Locally-guided tour of Dawson City and the Gold Fields (ft. Discovery Claim, Dredge No.4, and contemporary gold mining) | Afternoon at leisure | Optional: Tour to the Midnight Dome lookout; Cultural weaving or herbal medicine workshop; Parks Canada historic town tours | Enjoy an evening at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino & Cabaret show - a Dawson City staple.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: n/a.
Day tour to Tombstone Territorial Park | Scenic drive along the Dempster Highway | Light hiking and viewpoints of the Tombstone Mountains and sub-arctic tundra.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Lunch.
Leisure morning in Dawson City to explore town, souvenir shop, or optional activities | Flight to Whitehorse | Check-in to hotel (1 night).
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: n/a.
Farewell to the Yukon | Return home via Whitehorse flight.
 Meals included: Breakfast.
- Additional nights in Whitehorse, Kluane, or Dawson City.
- Northern Lights tour in Whitehorse
- Half-day canoe tour on the Yukon River
- White Pass Train 1-2 day Journey to Skagway, Alaska
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Flight-seeing tour in Kluane National Park
- Rafting tour on the Tatshenshini River
- Cultural activities in all locations
- Midnight Dome tour in Dawson City
And more... there is no shortage of adventure, cultural and wellness activities in the Yukon!
Included/Excluded
- All accommodation for 9 nights, including 3 nights in Whitehorse (start & end), 3 nights near Kluane National Park, and 3 nights in Dawson City.
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch.
- Whitehorse City tour (half-day).
- Dawson City town & Gold Fields tour (half-day).
- Tombstone Territorial Park tour with hiking and lunch (full-day).
- Round-trip flight from Whitehorse to Dawson City.
- Airport transfers.
- Custom itinerary design, local recommendations, and remote support from during your trip.
- Flights to/from Whitehorse at the start and end of your trip (can be arranged through Mosaic Earth).
- Vehicle rental/usage and fuel.
- Gratuities.
- Additional activities and meals not listed.
- Travel insurance.
Dates & Rates
Private Self-Drive Tours are fully customizable and available for any group size, based on availability. This itinerary includes locally-guided day tours. Your own vehicle (or a rental) is required for transportation around Whitehorse and Kluane (Dawson City is covered).
Contact us to start planning!
We also offer a range of self-drive & guided tours in the Yukon & British Columbia.
Tour Dates:
On-Request
Tour Rates (2026):
Per Person
$2,785
Based on double occupancy. Single supplement applicable. All prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to GST tax (5%).
See Mosaic Earth Travel’s Terms & Conditions for Self-Drive, Custom & Private Tours.
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