Wilderness tour with huskies in the Yukon

A unique journey for nature lovers. Your own personal husky team will take you through the wild landscape of Canada, over frozen lakes and through snow-covered forests. Enjoy a break from your everyday life for a little while and truly absorb the peace and beauty of nature in this special part of the world. You can expect fantastic excursions and restful nights spent in cosy cabins. If you're lucky, your stay will be full of clear nights and you will be able to glimpse the magical Northern Lights dancing above you!

Wilderness tour with huskies in the Yukon: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and getting to know each other
You will be picked up from Whitehorse in the morning and transferred to Lake Laberge (about 45 minutes away) where you'll be eagerly awaited by the excited huskies. These adorable pooches can't wait to get to know you better and set off on adventures together! You will learn everything you need to know about caring for your four-legged companions and master the sled and equipment. After familiarising yourself with the sled and your dog team, you will cross the lake to the husky farm and the wilderness cabin. After a delicious lunch starts the "dog sledding school" in which you will receive a lot of information about the techniques of this fascinating sport.

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Day 2: On a dog sled tour
After a restful night of sleep and a hearty breakfast, your guide will explain the itinerary for today. You can expect a four-hour-long mushing extravaganza on the untouched snow; exploring the wide expanse of the Canadian wilderness, heading over snowy hills and racing through spectacular snow-covered forests. Lunch will be enjoyed around a campfire during the tour. The way back is planned so that you will arrive in time for dinner in the wilderness cabin. Keep your eyes open in the evening, as with a little luck, you will see the dancing Northern Lights above you in the night sky.

Days 3 & 4: Canada's beauty and wildlife
On these two days, you will explore some of the beautiful trails with your dog team while building a bond with your dogs and improving your mushing skills. You will get to know and love their individual personalities and appreciate their neverending enthusiasm! Halfway, take a break around a campfire and enjoy a winter picnic together. After a day of exploring the beautiful landscape and hopefully spotting some native wildlife, you will head back to enjoy a delicious dinner and a restful night's sleep in the cabin. You will be about 5 to 6 hours per day on the trail.

Day 5: Farewell and departure
Today you have will have time to enjoy the breathtaking wilderness before your departure. The dog sled will take you across the frozen lake, and from there a van will transport you back to Whitehorse.

For an extra charge you can add an overnight stay before/after the tour in a hotel in Whitehorse. Just get in touch with us!

Please Note: The hosts of this tour only accept non-smokers.

Accommodation:
The accommodation during the tour takes place in simple but cosy cabins without running water. An outhouse serves as toilet. The light in the cabins is generated using candles or 12-volt battery lights. Water for washing is hauled in buckets from a creek and heated in a sink above a wood-burning stove. One cabin has a small propane furnace, so hot water in insulated bottles is available there. Cold drinking water comes from a well. If you want to charge your phone or camera, you can hand it over to your hosts, who will charge your devices at their lodge with a generator. Please bring a suitable adapter (Canada / USA) with you.

For rent, payable on location:
Sleeping bag, boots, snow pants, parka, mittens, and scarves.

Equipment and warm clothing:
Please let us know when booking if you would like to rent warm clothing and equipment on site. If you already have warm winter equipment, you are welcome to take it with you. Even if it is not ideal for polar temperatures, it may be suitable for short walks or for preparing the dog sleds, for example.
If you want to take a lot of pictures, we recommend taking a battery block charger with you so that you can charge your phone at any time. This way, you only have to give the hosts the battery block to charge if necessary.
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