Monday, February 23, 2009

Great River Journey - Yukon, Canada - A Wilderness River Safari


The Great River Journey - 8 Days from Dawson City | Departs Fridays and Sundays

June Departures: From $4,599.00 per person + $335.00 Tax Additional departures available, inquire for costing.

The Great River Journey is a unique world-class geotour. It combines the adventure of a wilderness river safari with a journey of personal discovery — there is no other product like it in North America.

The Great River Journey begins in Whitehorse and unfolds over eight days and 600 kilometers (373 miles) of wilderness leading to Dawson City. Along the way, it passes through the traditional lands of our four First Nations partners, whose citizens are among the people who will be hosting, guiding and caring for guests.

Small groups (maximum 10 people) travel in their own riverboat with a pilot and an experienced local guide. Frequent landings are made to view wildlife, explore the wilderness and historical sites, rest and relax. The small group size and the wide variety of Yukon attractions permit each tour to be personalized to accommodate special interests such as wildlife viewing, nature photography, bird watching, hiking, paddling and participating in cultural and interpretative programs.

The Great River Journey has been developed as a responsible tourism product, with respect for the environment and First Nations culture as its cornerstone values.



The Great River Journey begins in Whitehorse and unfolds over eight days.y.

Day 1 - Whitehorse to Upper Labarge Lodge

Guests are greeted by their guide at the airport or their hotel. Depending on weather and other factors, guests may cruise the scenic one-hour trip by riverboat or fly the 15-minute route by float plane to Upper Labarge Lodge.

Day 2 - Upper LaBerage Lodge

Guests have a full day to explore the Lake Laberge area. Choose from a leisurely walk through the Ta'an village, a more challenging hike and mountain bike ride to the ridges above, a bird scouting jaunt or fishing and kayaking. Second night at the lodge. Day 3 - Upper Labarge Lodge to Homestead Lodge

Guests travel by riverboat (or kayak part of the way) from Upper Labarge Lodge down the "Thirty Mile" section of the Yukon River. A floatplane meets the group near Steamboat Island. Guests enjoy a one-hour flight over the Yukon River to Homestead Lodge near Fort Selkirk.

Day 4 – Homestead Lodge

After breakfast, guests make the short trip across the river from Homestead Lodge to Fort Selkirk. After exploring this historic site for the day, the group returns to Homestead Lodge for the night.

Day 5 – Homestead Lodge to Wilderness Outpost

Guests travel by riverboat from Homestead Lodge to Wilderness Outpost. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing along this truly wild section of the journey. Guests "rough it" in comfortable tented accommodations.

Day 6 - Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City

Guests travel by riverboat from Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City. Our boat trip includes a shore lunch and wildlife viewing opportunities. Upon arrival in Dawson City, guests are welcomed at their accommodation within the historic town site.

Day 7 – Dawson City

Together with a guide, guests have the full day to explore the many historical, cultural and natural attractions of Dawson City and the surrounding area. Second night in the Klondike capital.

Day 8 - Dawson City

Your tour ends at the Dawson City airport. However, transfers are available to Fairbanks, Alaska for your return home or to continue on with your adventure to The Great Land, Alaska.

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