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 the stunning Kluane National Park – a UNESCO Heritage Site featuring the world’s largest non-polar ice field – to 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.
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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, 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 (optional add-on).
- 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 an optional tour of the Wildlife Preserve, home to Elk, Muskox, Bison, Caribou, Lynx, Arctic Fox, and more.
- Join an optional 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 | Optional evening Northern Lights viewing tour (available from mid-August).
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: n/a.
City Tour of Whitehorse (1.5hrs) | Free afternoon to explore Whitehorse & surrounding area | Recommended activities: Visit Miles Canyon suspension bridge and hiking trails | Road trip to the historic town of Carcross (approx. 1 hour drive from Whitehorse) including Bennett Beach, Carcross Desert, and shops | Experience Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs | Tour the Yukon Wildlife Preserve (add-on interpretive tours available) | Guided or Self-Guided Canoeing on the Yukon River.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: n/a.
Travel to Haines Junction & Kluane National Park | Cultural tour and lunch at a recreated First Nations village | Visit Da Kų Culture Centre and Kluane Visitor Centre | Check in to locally-owned Inn (3 nights).
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Lunch.
Hiking and sightseeing in Kluane National Park | Recommended activities: Visit Kathleen Lake | Optional Flightseeing tour into the glaciers and ice fields (highly recommended. Weather dependent) | Visit Kluane Lake & Silver City | Take a scenic drive to Haines, Alaska (approx. 3-hour drive) | Optional rafting tours on the Tatshenshini River for the extra adventurous.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast x2.
Return to Whitehorse & drop off rental car | Flight to Dawson City with Air North (included) | 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 history & cultural tour of Dawson City | Afternoon at leisure | Optional: Evening tour to the Midnight Dome lookout | Parks Canada interpretive 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) | Optional Northern Lights viewing tour (available from mid-August).
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: n/a.
Breakfast & check-out | Farewell to the Yukon | Return home via Whitehorse flight.
 Meals included: n/a.
- Additional nights in Whitehorse, Kluane, or Dawson City
- Northern Lights viewing tour in Whitehorse
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and/or Yukon Wildlife Preserve Tour
- Guided & self-guided canoeing on the Yukon River
- Upgrade to the Hyatt Place in Whitehorse
- Flight-seeing tour in Kluane National Park
- Rafting tour on the Tatshenshini River
- Parks Canada tours in Dawson City
- Midnight Dome tour in Dawson City
- White Pass Train 1-2 day Journey to Skagway, Alaska
- 2-3 night stay at Southern Lakes Resort near Carcross
- Cultural activities in all locations
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 (2 at the start & 1 at the end), 3 nights near Kluane National Park, and 3 nights in Dawson City.
- 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches.
- Whitehorse City tour.
- First Nations cultural tour & lunch near Haines Junction.
- Dawson City historical town tour.
- 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).
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We also offer a range of self-drive & guided tours in the Yukon & British Columbia.
Tour Dates:
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Tour Rates (2027):
Per Person
$2,875
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.
Getting Here
This trip starts and ends in Whitehorse, Yukon. There are direct flights from Vancouver via Air North, Yukon’s Airline, and connecting flights from other major cities in Canada. Rental cars are available with Budget or Driving Force from Whitehorse Airport. Our booking team can assist with flight and car reservations as needed.
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