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 in the Yukon: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive in Whitehorse and have time to relax, explore the city, and prepare for the coming days on the dog sled. If you wish, you can book a Northern Lights programme, which launches in the late evening and gives you all the information you will need about the beautiful Aurora Borealis.

Day 2: Getting to know you
After pick-up from the Best Western Gold Rush Inn hotel lobby in the morning, you will be transferred to Lake Laberge (about 45 minutes away) where you'll be eagerly awaited by the excited Huskie. 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 hut. After a delicious dinner starts the "dog sledding school" in which you will receive a lot of information about the techniques of this fascinating sport.
Day 3: Your first 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 hut. 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 4 & 5: 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.
6: Uphill through the wilderness
Today you have will have plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking wilderness before your departure tomorrow. The dog sled will take you across the frozen lake, and from there a van will transport you back to your Whitehorse hotel. Here, too, you can optionally complete this short trip with a guided Northern Lights programme.

Day 7: Departure
After a restful night in Whitehorse, it will sadly be time to say goodbye and you will begin your journey home. You will leave with countless new memories and experiences under your belt, and we are sure you will remember your time here fondly!

Maximum number of participants: 4 people
Please Note: The hosts of this tour only accept non-smokers.

Meals: From the second day until the sixth day of the tour, full board is included at the Husky Lodge. In Whitehorse, no meals are included.

Accommodation:
This journey of adventurous character brings you closer to the natural, simple life in the far north. You will be housed throughout your stay in rustic, traditional accommodation with the other travelers. Single or double rooms are not possible on this tour. Step back in time to when dog sleds were used as a means of transport and there was no running water or electricity. Spend the first and last night at the comfortable Gold Rush Inn Whitehorse hotel with either a single or double room option.

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

Please note this tour is only for non-smokers.
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