Overview
Join Mosaic Earth Travel Founder, Pam McGarel, and JourneyWoman‘s CEO, Carolyn Ray, for a legendary road trip to one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Canada. This collaborative Yukon Explorer guided tour is a unique, small-group adventure offered exclusively for JourneyWoman’s network of women travellers over 50.
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, flightseeing, and more.
This tour is designed and guided by Mosaic Earth Travel in partnership with local guides and businesses across the Yukon. Travelling with us, you have the opportunity to deeply connect with this unique destination and the wonderful locals who make it so special.
Join us in 2027! Complete the booking form here to request your spot.
Looking for more travel inspiration in Western Canada? Check out our full range of guided & self-drive tours in BC & the Yukon, including Winter in the Yukon.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Canada’s tallest peak – Mt Logan.
- Step back in time with a visit to historic Dawson City – the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush.
- Travel the Dempster Highway to Tombstone Park where the tundra and sub-arctic terrain glows with fall foliage.
- Follow in the footsteps of Gold Rush explorers with a half-day canoe trip on the Yukon River.
- Visit charming Carcross with its renowned hiking, Carcross Desert, Bennett Beach, and artisan shops.
- Discover the beauty of Kluane with a flight-seeing tour into the Kluane Ice Field (add-on).
- Join an interpretive tour through Dawson’s historic city and goldfields, followed by an evening at the iconic Cabaret.
- Learn about First Nations culture and history, and their important role in Yukon’s Gold Rush history.
- Join a Northern Lights tour in Whitehorse to increase your chances of seeing this natural phenomenon.
- Witness Yukon’s iconic wildlife with an optional tour of the Wildlife Preserve, home to Elk, Muskox, Bison, Caribou, Lynx, Arctic Fox, and more.
- Unwind at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese Onsen healing practices (add-on).
The Route
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive to Whitehorse | Check in to hotel (1 night) | Free afternoon to settle in and explore town | Welcome dinner with the group.
Optional day tours in Whitehorse: City Tour, Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Northern Lights viewing tour.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: Dinner.
Half-day Canoe Trip on the Yukon River | Visit Miles Canyon suspension bridge and walking trails | Travel to Southern Lakes region (1.5 hours) | Settle in to your lakefront cabin (2 nights) | Dinner in the main lodge.
Option to upgrade to Deluxe Villa.
Accommodation: Cabins | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Enjoy a day at leisure by the lake | Optional hiking (up to 7km of trails on-site), canoe rentals, ATV tour, and wood-fired sauna.
Accommodation: Cabins | Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner.
Breakfast & check-out | Visit historic Carcross including White Pass rail station, Bennett Beach, Carcross desert, and eclectic shop | Travel to Haines Junction & Kluane National Park | Visit Da Kų Culture Centre and Kluane Visitor Centre | Overnight at local Inn (2 nights).
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Hiking and sightseeing in Kluane National Park | Picnic lunch at Kathleen Lake | Dinner in town.
Optional tour: Scenic flight-seeing into the ice fields of Kluane National Park (weather dependent).
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast & check-out | Cultural tour and lunch at a recreated First Nations village | Continue to Whitehorse Airport & fly to Dawson City | Check-in to your cozy Inn (3 nights) | Group dinner in town.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Locally-guided tour of Dawson City, the Goldfields (ft. Discovery Claim, Dredge No.4, and contemporary gold mining), and the Midnight Dome lookout | Afternoon at leisure to explore this historic Gold Rush town | Optional Parks Canada tours | Optional evening at Diamond Tooth Gertie's Casino & Cabaret show - a Dawson City staple.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast.
Day tour to Tombstone Territorial Park | Scenic drive along the Dempster Highway | Light hiking and viewpoints of the Tombstone Mountains and sub-arctic tundra | Dinner at leisure.
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Leisure morning in Dawson City to explore town, souvenir shop, or optional Parks Canada tours | Flight to Whitehorse | Check-in to hotel (1 night) | Farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Breakfast & check-out | Farewell to the Yukon | Return home via Whitehorse flight.
Meals included: Breakfast.
- Pre/post tour nights in Whitehorse
- Northern Lights tour in Whitehorse
- Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and/or Yukon Wildlife Preserve Tour
- Upgrade to the Hyatt Place in Whitehorse
- Flight-seeing tour in Kluane National Park
- Upgrade to a Deluxe Villa at Southern Lakes Resort
- Canoe rentals & ATV tour at Southern Lakes
- Parks Canada tours in Dawson City
- White Pass Train 1-2 day Journey to Skagway, Alaska
Included/Excluded
- All accommodation for 9 nights, including 2 nights in Whitehorse (start & end), 2 nights near Kluane National Park, 2 nights in Southern Lakes region, and 3 nights in Dawson City.
- 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners.
- All activities listed in the itinerary, including guided hiking and sightseeing, half-day canoe tour on the Yukon River, First Nations cultural experience, Dawson City & Goldfields tour, and day tour to Tombstone Territorial Park.
- Round-trip flight from Whitehorse to Dawson City.
- All ground transportation in the Yukon.
- Gratuities for all third-party guides, group meals, and housekeeping.
- Mosaic Earth Tour Leader and a local guide/driver for the duration of the trip to provide local knowledge, interpretation, logistical expertise and support.
- Tour Host: Carolyn Ray, CEO of JourneyWoman
- Flights to/from Whitehorse, Yukon at the start and end of your trip (can be arranged through Mosaic Earth).
- Additional meals not listed, and add-on activities.
- Travel insurance.
- Gratuity for Mosaic Earth Tour Leader.
Dates & Rates
Join us on this Yukon Explorer guided tour in 2027 co-hosted by JourneyWoman’s CEO, Carolyn Ray.
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Tour Rates:
Regular
$8,225
Single Supplement
$1,280
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. All prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to GST tax (5%).
See Mosaic Earth Travel’s Terms & Conditions for Guided Tours.
Meet Your Hosts
Carolyn Ray - Tour Host & CEO, JourneyWoman
As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women’s travel and living the life of your dreams. She travels for most of the year, leads JourneyWoman’s team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women’s Speaker’s Bureau. In 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse for her advocacy for women over 50 in travel. She is the recipient of two SATW travel writing awards and published her first book “Never Too Late: How Women 50+ Travellers Are Making the Rules” in 2025, with co-author Lola Akinmade.
Pam McGarel - Lead Guide & Founder, Mosaic Earth Travel
Welcome! I’m Pam McGarel, Founder & CEO of Mosaic Earth Travel, and I’m excited to introduce you to the stunning Yukon Territory.
A bit about me – Based in Squamish, British Columbia, I have been exploring the remote reaches of BC & the Yukon since 2016 as a guide and professional in sustainable tourism. Originally from Ontario, I completed my undergrad at the University of Guelph before pursuing an MSc in Tourism and International Development in the UK. My passion lies in experiential learning & creating meaningful connections to our natural world and local cultures through travel.
I can’t wait to meet you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions before or during your visit. I’m here to ensure your experience is unforgettable.
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. Our booking team can assist with flight reservations as needed.
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