Overview
Join us on a legendary road trip to one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Canada. The Yukon Explorer guided tour is a unique, small-group adventure that offers something for everyone.
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 August 24 – September 2, 2027! Contact us to book 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.
- 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.
- Follow in the footsteps of Gold Rush explorers with an optional half-day canoe trip on the Yukon River.
- 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, Guided or self-guided canoeing on the Yukon River, Northern Lights viewing tour.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals included: Dinner.
Morning visit to Miles Canyon suspension bridge and walking trails | 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 | Overnight at local Inn (2 nights).
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Hiking and sightseeing in Kluane National Park | Picnic lunch at Kathleen Lake | Dinner by the campfire.
Optional tour: Scenic flight-seeing into the ice fields of Kluane National Park (weather dependent).
Accommodation: Inn | Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Free time in Haines Junction & Kluane Park with optional hiking | Travel to Southern Lakes region (3 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, 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.
Breakfast & check-out | Visit historic Carcross including White Pass rail station, Bennett Beach, Carcross desert, and eclectic shops | 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, 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.
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: 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
- Guided & self-guided canoeing on the Yukon River
- 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.
- 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners.
- All activities listed in the itinerary, including guided hiking and sightseeing, 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.
- Flights to/from Whitehorse, Yukon at the start and end of your trip (can be arranged through Mosaic Earth).
- Additional meals not listed.
- Add-on activities.
- Travel insurance.
- A voluntary gratuity at the end of your trip for Mosaic Earth guide.
Dates & Rates
Join us on this Yukon Explorer guided tour in 2027!
This tour can also be booked privately and customized to your group’s interests and budget. Scheduled tours require a minimum of 6 travellers to run.Â
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You may also be interested in our custom Self-Drive Tours.
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Tour Rates:
Regular
$7,495
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.
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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