Yukon Guided Tours & Packages
Discover the Yukon: Where Adventure Begins and Legends Live On
Welcome to the Yukon , a land of vast wilderness, timeless stories, and untamed beauty that stirs the soul. Tucked away in Canada’s northwest corner, the Yukon is not just a place on the map - it’s a journey into the heart of adventure, where the land stretches wide and wild, and the skies dance with ancient magic.
Here, the seasons paint the world in bold strokes. In summer, the Midnight Sun casts a golden glow that never fades, bathing the landscape in 24-hour daylight. With our Yukon guided tours and packages, you can step confidently into this rugged wilderness, knowing every detail has been carefully planned for you. Led by professional, knowledgeable guides, our tours take you deep into the Yukon’s most breathtaking landscapes, from remote valleys to panoramic summits, without the stress of logistics.
When winter falls, a different magic comes alive. The Northern Lights blaze across the night sky in waves of green, purple, and gold, a cosmic reminder of the wonder that exists far beyond city lights and busy lives. Whether you’re dogsledding across frozen lakes or soaking in a remote hot spring under the glow of the aurora, the winter Yukon tour packages are an experience like no other.
Step back in time to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush, when tens of thousands of hopeful souls braved the Chilkoot Trail in search of fortune. Many never made it. But some did — and they helped shape the wild spirit of this place. Their stories echo through the mountains, down the rivers, and in the streets of Dawson City.
A visit to Dawson, once known as “the Paris of the north”, will transport you back in time. The wooden boardwalks, false-fronted buildings, and vintage saloons evoke the grit and glamour of a bygone era. Catch a cancan show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Canada’s oldest casino, where feathers fly and music rings out just as it did more than a century ago. Sip a drink in an old-timey saloon and imagine the gold dust that once traded hands on those same worn floorboards. No Yukon tour is complete without a visit to Dawson City!
And yet, the Yukon remains gloriously raw and real. It’s a place where moose roam through valley meadows, grizzly bears patrol the ridgelines, and eagles soar over glacial rivers. Lakes mirror the sky, and mountains rise like stone sentinels over the land. With everything taken care of on our Yukon guided tours, from transportation and lodging to gear and expert leadership, all you have to do is lace up your boots and follow the trail. The wild is waiting, are you ready?
Featured Yukon Tours
Below are some of our top active trips in Yukon that we think you might enjoy. These featured tours are our most recommended trips, offering the greatest range of experiences in Canada’s North
Gems Of The north - Yukon Guided Hiking Tour
Length: 7 Days
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Focus: Hiking, Wildlife, Hot Springs, History
Accommodation: Hotel
Activity Level: Level 3- Active (3-6 Hours Active Daily )
Discover the untamed North on this adventurous journey in the Yukon. Follow the footsteps of past gold prospectors to explore truly spectacular lands in Kluane and Tombstone parks, plus Dawson City and Whitehorse. A hiker’s dream come true!
Yukon Northern Lights Viewing Tour Packages
Length: 2-5 Days
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Focus: Aurora Viewing, Winter Activities
Accommodation: Hotel
Activity Level: Level 1-2- Moderate (2-4 Hours Daily Activities)
See nature’s greatest lightshow under dark, northern skies in Whitehorse on this aurora viewing tour package in the Yukon. Go aurora hunting, soak in hot springs, visit a wildlife preserve or try dog sledding and ice fishing! Tailor made packages to suit you!
Featured Yukon Travel Articles And Guides
Yukon Tour Packages- Traveler Information
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There are two seasons in the Yukon that are ideal for adventure travel experiences: Summer and Winter.
Summer is when you can witness the Midnight Sun, hike, camp, paddle etc. Summer conditions range from the end of May to mid September. During this time you can expect surprisingly warm, sunny weather for the most part. There are no crowds to worry about either, which is a nice change of pace from high seasons in other travel destinations.
Winter season is generally from the end of September to April. This is the time when the skies are dark at night, and you can witness the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky. This is also when you can dog sled, cross country ski and take advantage of other winter activities. If summer sin’t crowded in the Yukon, winter is desolate, so you won’t need to worry about escaping the rat race on your Yukon tour packages!
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The must see places and travel destinations in the Yukon are the following:
Dawson City, which is known for it’s old western character, left over from the goldrush days, as well as the fun nightlife.
Tombstone Park, which is right next to Dawson City and along the famed Dempster Highway. Come here for hiking and landscape photography!
Kluane National Park is one of the best places in Canada for wilderness hiking and glacier travel. Backpack to the Donjek Glacier, or hike King’s Throne at Kathleen Lake for some epic views that you won’t soon forget!
Carcross and the Southern Lakes are an off the beaten path place near Whitehorse with large, empty lakes and expansive mountains to explore.
Carcross Desert is Canada’s smallest desert, which lies right outside of Carcross.
Emerald Lake is a emerald green lake and a photographers dream sight! You’ll pass this on the way to Carcross.
Whitehorse is a beautiful city in the north and the perfect place to base from on our Aurora viewing packages
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Yes, Yukon is a great destination for solo travelers, though we would recommend joining a tour, as their aren’t a ton of social settings.
Since the towns are small, and most travelers are made up of couples and small families doing road trips, it can be hard to meet other like minded travelers to share your experience.
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Yes, you can drink the tap water in Yukon, which is very clean and safe to drink.
The water comes from the rivers and lakes, and is purified before entering the local water systems.
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No, you do not need any specific vaccinations to travel to Canada, or Yukon. (As of the time this article was written).
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What to pack for your Yukon tour package depends on the type of trip you have booked! Below are a few good ideas to bring:
Bathing suit and towel
Rain jacket
Camping equipment if you plan to camp
Sunscreen, hat and sun glasses
Hiking boots or shoes
A small day pack to carry items in on your adventures
Trekking Poles
Warm Clothes
Beach towel/ blanket
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Whether you need a VISA to travel to Canada for your Yukon tour depends on where you are travelling from and what type of passport you hold.
You can reference the following page to determine if you need a VISA for your tour package in the Yukon.:
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Yes, Yukon is a very safe place to travel. People are friendly and helpful.
There are no poisonous animals to worry about.
The only hazards to keep in mind are bears/ cougars, and general wilderness hazards like slips and falls.
That being said, you should exercise a practical degree of caution like anywhere else in the world!
The cold can also be a safety factor in the Yukon. While it may seem easy to deal with in the warmth of a hotel room, you could be subject to very dangerous conditions if your car got stuck in the snow somewhere remote, or if you get lost in the cold winter night. Letting someone reliable know where you are and when to expect you is vital in the winter.
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There are a few amazing road trip routes in the Yukon:
Whitehorse > Skagway > Haines > Kluane > Whitehorse. This route rakes you through an endless supply of mind blowing mountain scenes. You’ll see some of Alaska and some of the best mountain ranges in the the Yukon on this tour. This road trip does involve traveling on a ferry, which should be booked in advance.
Whitehorse > Dawson City > Tombstone. Travel from Whitehorse on a tour to Dawson City in search of culture and alcohol, and then head up to Tombstone Park to wander through the mountains in search of your soul. This is some of the most iconic Yukon scenery mixed with the wild-west culture of Dawson City.
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Yes, Yukon is an incredible place to camp. Here are a few good things to know before you plan a camping tour in the Yukon:
While most sites won’t need to be booked in advance, you can at Yukon Parks
Be bear aware. Lock anything that smells like anything in your car or trailer, and have nothing attractive in your tent.
There aren’t as many mosquitoes as most people thing in the Yukon. Don’t tell anyone this little secret!
You can buy or rent anything you need in Whitehorse
We recommend camping in groups in the backcountry. Groups deter bears more than couples or solo travelers.
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Yukon is famed in the writings of some famous authors and poets, like Jack London and Robert Service, who mused about the desolate expanses of wilderness and soul nourishing emptiness of the place.
The Yukon is known for its wide swaths of wilderness, wildlife and raw beauty. There is nowhere else on earth with more rivers than roads to travel on, and with such wide open, unspoiled areas.
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There are many types of Yukon tour packages available here for visitors. Most of these tours would depart from Whitehorse, so accessing them by air or road is easy! Below are just a few examples:
Guided camping tours for small groups in the Yukon
Guided canoe expeditions and camps
Guided hiking and walking tours
Guided backpacking expeditions
Northern Lights Viewing Packages
Wilderness Lodges & Vacations
There are many types of tours and vacations available in the Yukon. The real question is what kind of tour is right for you!
Highlights On Our Yukon Tour Packages
Check out some of the highlight experiences on our guided tours in Canada’s Yukon Territory. While everyday is full of surprises and unforgettable moments, these make up some of the main attractions and highlight features of our tour packages. From soothing mineral pool soaks, to coming face to face with classic Yukon wildlife in the preserve, these experiences weave a tapestry of incredible and powerful interactions we enjoy in the Yukon.
All of our Yukon tour packages are active by design and move through the wild landscapes to offer you the chance to experience the core elements of the Northern territory, from the powerful rivers, massive icesheets and the majestic mountain ranges.
Kluane National Park
Kluane National Park is the frontier of the Yukon, with literally nothing but raw wilderness beyond. This is where the Wrangell-St Elias Mountains lie, their peaks adorned in thick icefields remaining from the last ice age. Kluane National Park is an essential stop for hikers and landscape photographers, with its uncrowded trails, epic views and powerful forces of nature at hand.
Main Attractions: Kathleen Lake, Kluane Lake
Activities: Hiking, Camping
Tombstone Territorial Park
Tombstone Park is home to the famous Tombstone mountain range, which is often referred to as the “Patagonia of Canada”. This is a backpacker’s heaven and the gateway to the artic circle, where the sun truly never sets at the height of the long summer days. Travel up the famed Dempster Highway to visit Tombstone Park on your Yukon tour package!
Main Attractions: Tombstone Mountains
Activities: Hiking, Camping
Carcross & The Southern lakes
If Whitehorse is a little too busy for your tastes, Carcross provides a welcome relief, with expansive mountain trails and likely more mountain goats around than people! The southern lakes are massive bodies of water, surrounded by mountains. This is the perfect place to come paddling, camping and hiking. You will pass through here on your way to Skagway during some Yukon adventure tours.
Main Attractions: Carcross
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Paddling
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Come face to face with some of the true locals at the Yukon wildlife preserve! Walking the 2.5 km road around the reserve brings you past several of the most iconic animals to spot on your Yukon tour. See elk, bison, moose, as well as lynx, mountain goats, and even muskox!
Main Activities: Wildlife Viewing
Eclipse Nordic Spa
The perfect place to soak sore legs after a few days of hiking in Kluane National Park, Eclipse Nordic Spa is an essential part of our Yukon tours for small groups. Relax in several tastefully designed rock pools with a range of temperatures, from freezing plunge pools to a scalding Japanese onsen. The spa also has infrared saunas, heated lounge chairs and a lovely cafe.
Main Attractions: Mineral Pools
Dawson City
Once known as the “Paris of the North”, Dawson City has a storied past, which it proudly demonstrates to this day. Walk down the boardwalk lined dirt roads, with false-fronted tin buildings, and old western saloons on the corners. Try the famous “Sourtoe Cocktail”, complete with a real human toe in it, and live large at Diamond Toothed Gerties for a cancan show in Canada’s oldest Casino.
Main Attractions: Dawson City
Activities: Food, Nightlife, History
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