5-day Yukon summer tour: Hiking, canoeing, wildlife and flight

Hike mountain trails, paddle historic waterways, fly over the Yukon

A 5-day active tour based in Whitehorse that combines hiking in Kluane National Park, a 30-minute sightseeing flight, canoeing on the Yukon River, and wildlife viewing at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, with four nights' hotel accommodation and airport transfers included. The itinerary is fixed but the guide may adjust activities based on conditions. Maximum group size is six people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse

• Drive from airport to hotel
• Overnight at hotel in Whitehorse

Day 2: Flight, city tour and wildlife preserve

• Take 30-minute sightseeing flight
• City sightseeing tour in Whitehorse
• Visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve
• Overnight at hotel in Whitehorse

Day 3: Explore Kluane National Park

• Visit Kluane National Park
• Explore Kathleen Lake
• Hike at Rock Glacier viewpoint
• Visit Da Kų Cultural Centre
• Overnight at hotel in Whitehorse

Day 4: Canoeing on Yukon River

• Safety briefing and canoe introduction
• Canoe on Yukon River to Takhini River confluence
• Enjoy beer at downtown restaurant
• Overnight at hotel in Whitehorse

Day 5: Departure from Whitehorse

• Transfer to airport

The experience

The tour opens with a sightseeing flight: 30 minutes above the summer landscape from an angle most visitors never see. Back in Whitehorse, you walk the city's historic sites, including the paddlewheeler SS Klondike, then drive to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to watch elk, moose, caribou, mountain goats and porcupines in their natural habitat. Four nights in a Whitehorse hotel anchor the trip, so you return to the same base each evening.

Day three takes you to Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. You hike the Rock Glacier trail for views across the lakes and mountains, explore Kathleen Lake's scenic shoreline, and visit the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction to learn about the park's history and its massive non-polar ice field. The fourth day is spent on the water: after a safety briefing and introduction to paddling technique, you canoe down the Yukon River from Whitehorse to the Takhini River confluence. A beginner-friendly paddle through quiet northern scenery. The route is designed for first-time paddlers, and canoe gear rental is included.

Airport transfers bookend the tour, and expert guides lead the entire trip in English, Spanish or Japanese. Snacks and water come with both the Kluane hike and the canoe day. Meals beyond what's provided, personal extras and gratuity are separate costs.

What’s included

• Airport transfers in Whitehorse.
• a 30-minute sightseeing flight over the summer landscape.
• a city tour covering historic sites like the SS Klondike.
• a half-day wildlife viewing tour at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
• a full day in Kluane National Park with a short hike at Rock Glacier, Kathleen Lake exploration and a visit to the Da Kų Cultural Centre.
• a beginner canoeing trip on the Yukon River with safety briefing, instruction, canoe gear rental and snacks.
• four nights' hotel accommodation in Whitehorse.
• expert guide throughout.
• snacks and water on the hiking and canoeing days.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double Room OccupancyUp to 2 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 15 Jul 2027Spend five days of summer adventure in the far north. You'll go hiking and canoeing, and take a sightseeing flight to see the stunning summer scenery from above.

Single Room OccupancyUp to 1 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 15 Jul 2027Spend five days of summer adventure in the far north. We'll go hiking and canoeing, and take a sightseeing flight to see the stunning summer scenery from above.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Jul 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Arctic Range Adventure

Is this one for you?The fixed five-day schedule fits travelers who want a mix of activities (flight, hiking, paddling and wildlife) without building the itinerary themselves. Groups stay under six people, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention distributed. The moderate fitness level required and the guide's ability to adjust for weather mean the tour adapts to real conditions instead of forcing a rigid plan.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start.

What's the canoeing like on the Yukon River?

The canoe trip runs from Whitehorse to the Takhini River confluence and is designed for beginners with no prior paddling experience. You get a detailed safety briefing and instruction in paddling technique before launching, and the route follows peaceful water through classic northern scenery. Canoe gear rental, snacks and water are all included.

How much hiking is involved in Kluane National Park?

Kluane National Park includes a short hike at the Rock Glacier, which offers views across the lakes and mountains of the park. The hike is part of a full day that also covers Kathleen Lake and a visit to the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction, so it's not a backpacking expedition. It's a moderate walk built into a broader exploration of the park.

What wildlife will I actually see at the preserve?

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve visit lets you see elk, moose, caribou, mountain goats and porcupines in their natural surroundings. It's a dedicated half-day wildlife viewing tour as part of the second day's itinerary.

Do I need to book a single or double room before I book the tour?

You choose your room type (single or double occupancy) at checkout. Either way, you get four nights in a Whitehorse hotel included in the tour price.

What happens if weather changes the plan?

The guide has discretion to adjust activities based on conditions, so the itinerary may shift from what's planned. This flexibility is built into the tour because of the far-north environment and the range of outdoor activities involved.

Is the sightseeing flight included, or is it optional?

The 30-minute sightseeing flight over the Whitehorse area is included in the tour price on day two, not optional.