6-Day Yukon Winter Tour: Snowmobiling, Aurora & Wildlife

Ride snowmobiles through frozen Yukon wilderness, then watch the Northern Lights from a warm fire.

A 6-day winter tour in Whitehorse combining snowmobiling, ice fishing, kicksledding and a sightseeing flight over the Yukon landscape, with two evenings dedicated to Northern Lights viewing at the AuroraCentre. The itinerary includes five nights downtown hotel accommodation, a guided city tour, and a visit to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to see elk, moose, caribou and mountain goats in their natural habitat. An expert guide leads the entire trip. Airport transfers and all activities are included. Minimum age is 18, and moderate physical fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse

• Drive from airport to hotel

Day 2: Flight, City Tour, Wildlife, Aurora

• 30-minute sightseeing flight
• City sightseeing tour
• Visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve
• Dinner in Whitehorse
• Northern Lights viewing at AuroraCentre

Day 3: Ice Fishing and Northern Lights

• Ice fishing and snowshoeing on frozen lake
• Northern Lights viewing at AuroraCentre

Day 4: Snowmobiling Adventure

• Safety introduction
• Snowmobile tour through winter scenery

Day 5: Kicksledding in Winter Wonderland

• Learn kicksledding basics
• Kicksledding on wilderness routes

Day 6: Departure from Whitehorse

• Transfer to Whitehorse International Airport

The experience

Six days splits the winter activities across enough time to chase the Northern Lights twice without rushing the other experiences. Day two stacks a 30-minute sightseeing flight above the snow-covered mountains and lakes, a city tour of Whitehorse's landmarks (the historic Paddlewheeler SS Klondike and a log cabin skyscraper), the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you see elk, moose, caribou and mountain goats up close, and your first aurora viewing at the AuroraCentre. The next day adds ice fishing and snowshoeing on a frozen lake before another evening hunt for the Northern Lights.

The snowmobiling day comes with a safety briefing and your choice of pace: an exhilarating run up and down mountains or a relaxed forest trail through historic routes. Kicksledding follows on its own day: you learn the basics (pushing off the ground like a scooter) and travel slight elevations on forest trails and frozen lakes, where the sled's rails let you cross snow drifts and fresh powder. Both activities move through the same winter scenery but at different speeds and with different effort. The tour wraps with a transfer to the airport on day six.

Winter gear is required for all outdoor activities. Rental is available if you don't have your own. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Japanese and adjusts the itinerary as weather and conditions allow. You stay downtown in Whitehorse for all five nights, and airport transfers are included.

What’s included

• Five nights hotel accommodation in downtown Whitehorse.
• half-day snowmobiling tour with safety instruction.
• two aurora viewing evenings at the AuroraCentre.
• 30-minute sightseeing flight over the Yukon.
• ice fishing and snowshoeing on a frozen lake.
• guided city tour of Whitehorse.
• kicksledding tour with instruction.
• visit to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
• expert guide throughout.
• airport transfers.

Options for this experience

2 options

Double Room OccupancyUp to 2 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 19 Nov · No fixed timeAccommodation is shared during this tour program.

Single Room OccupancyUp to 1 people · Guide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 19 Nov · No fixed timeSingle room accommodation is provided during this tour program.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 90 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 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?Book this tour if you want to experience multiple winter activities without piecing together separate bookings. The 6-day length gives each activity (snowmobiling, ice fishing, kicksledding) its own day and time to settle into the rhythm, rather than stacking them back-to-back. The two aurora viewing nights are scheduled on separate evenings, which increases your chances of clear skies. Moderate fitness is needed for snowmobiling and kicksledding. The sightseeing flight and wildlife preserve visit require less physical effort.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

What's the Yukon Wildlife Preserve like in winter?

The preserve lets you see elk, moose, caribou, mountain goats and porcupines in their natural surroundings year-round. You get a front-row view and learn how these animals live through the Yukon winter.

How often do you get to see the Northern Lights on this tour?

You have two dedicated evenings for aurora viewing at the AuroraCentre, located far enough outside the city to escape light pollution. You can relax in sheltered comfort or sit beside a warm fire under the open sky.

Do I need my own winter clothes, or can I rent them?

Appropriate winter gear is required for all outdoor activities. If you don't have your own, rental is available through the operator.

What's the snowmobiling experience like?

After a safety briefing, you ride through the Yukon winter landscape at a pace you choose: either an exhilarating run over mountains or a relaxed tour through forest and historic trails. You'll pass snow-covered mountains and frozen lakes.

Is kicksledding difficult to learn?

Kicksledding is easy to master. The sled is propelled by kicking the ground with your foot like a scooter, and you travel slight elevations on forest trails and frozen lakes.

What happens if weather changes the plan?

The guide may adjust the itinerary based on weather conditions and their discretion. This flexibility is built into the tour because winter conditions in the Yukon can shift.