Yukon Wildlife & Nordic Hot Springs tour from Whitehorse

Watch northern wildlife, then unwind in mountain-surrounded mineral pools

This 5- to 6-hour guided tour from Whitehorse pairs wildlife viewing at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve with soaking at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. Travel through the preserve with an expert guide to spot wood bison, elk, muskox, woodland caribou and mountain goats in their natural habitats. After the wildlife adventure, shift to the boreal forest setting of the hot springs, where you soak in naturally heated mineral waters and cool off in plunge pools designed around Nordic bathing traditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Yukon Wildlife Preserve1h 30m · entry included
2. Takhini Hot Pools2h · entry included

Wildlife visit and hot springs soak

• Visit Yukon Wildlife Preserve
• Explore northern Canadian mammals
• Travel to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
• Soak in natural hot springs pools
• Relax in outdoor settings

The experience

The day starts at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, a 12-plus-species property where northern Canadian mammals roam open landscapes and forested trails. You travel through the preserve in an air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide who explains the region's wildlife, ecosystems and conservation work as you watch for wood bison, elk, muskox, woodland caribou, mountain goats and more in their natural settings. The guide's commentary brings the animals and the Yukon itself into focus, not just the sightings.

After the preserve, the tour shifts to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Yukon's only hot springs facility. Four luxurious rock pools hold naturally heated mineral water: a setup unlike any other in North America. You soak in the warm pools, cool off in refreshing plunge pools, and rest in outdoor settings surrounded by boreal forest and mountain views. The springs are designed around Nordic bathing traditions, so the rhythm is deliberate: warm water, cold plunge, stillness.

The tour is adults only (18+), and pickup is included. Towels are provided at the hot springs. An English-speaking guide leads the entire day, so the wildlife stories and the preserve's conservation context come through clearly.

What’s included

• Entrance to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• expert guide in English.
• towels at the hot springs.
• hotel or central pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. 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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by EPIC NORTH Tour Experiences

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the wildlife and conservation stories without translation. This works for any adult comfortable with a standard pace through the preserve and a few hours of soaking outdoors.

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Top questions

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 24 h before the start.

What animals will I see at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve?

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is home to 12 or more northern Canadian mammal species, including wood bison, elk, muskox, woodland caribou and mountain goats. You travel through their natural habitats with a guide who explains the animals' behavior and the region's ecosystems.

Is Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs the only hot springs in Yukon?

Yes, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs is Yukon's only hot springs. It features four rock pools filled with naturally heated mineral water, a setup unique in North America, plus plunge pools for cooling off between soaks.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total, combining the guided wildlife preserve visit and the time spent soaking at the hot springs.

What's included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to both the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs are included, along with towels at the hot springs, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide in English. Pickup is also included.

Do I need to be a certain age to book this tour?

Yes, this tour is 18+ only. All participants must be adults.