Taste of Dogsledding in the Yukon 6 Days / 5 nights
Trip Overview
Follow in the footsteps of pioneer adventurers who challenged Canada’s wilderness on sleds pulled by teams of eager dogs. This is a great way to taste the adventure of dogsledding but still enjoy the comforts of a cozy nights stay in a wilderness lodge.This dogsledding pacakge takes you to the Yukon Territory – home to vast stretches of snow covered terrain that you’ll explore on several guided dog sledding tours.
Dog sledding vacations in Canada are comparable to cross-country skiing, so you should be in relatively good physical shape to enjoy this trip.
Trip Images
Mush your own team of dogs or choose to sit in the basket and let the dogs do the work!
Journey on the Yukon Quest Trail with fellow travelers and your group of dogs!
A cozy and warm lodge to come back to after a day out in the cold!
Some exhausted husky dogs - they are in need of some water!
Map
2 nights Whitehorse
3 nights in lodge
4 days dog sledding
Depart Whitehorse
Detailed Itinerary
ITINERARYDay 1 – Your Canada Vacation Package Begins - Whitehorse
A Meet and Greet representative welcomes you to Whitehorse. You will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city of Whitehorse
Day 2 - Yukon Dogsledding Adventure Begins- Sky High Valley Ranch
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Sky High Valley Ranch. Enjoy views of the city before traveling to Sky High Valley Ranch 20 km south of Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway. Meet the dogs and learn the basics of dog sledding this afternoon. Lunch and Dinner is included. Overnight at lodge.
Day 3 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding on Vacations in Canada
As soon as you rise this morning you will check on your dogs and make sure they are fed, watered and ready to go, before you enjoy your own breakfast. Then get ready as you mush your team to the Jackson Lake area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Your dog sledding vacation package continues with a journey up McIntyre Mountain Road. Keep your eye our for wildlife as you never know what you might see. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Overnight at lodge.
Day 5 – Sky High Ranch - Guided Dog Sledding
Spectacular views of white winter landscape await today on your dogsledding adventure. Enjoy these views as you dog sled in the Boneville Lake area. Mush your team of dogs through the soft powder snow and experience the thrilling rush of bounding over hills and through tranquil meadows. Late this afternoon you will be transferred back to Whitehorse and your hotel for the night. Breakfast and lunch are included. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6 – Departure
Your Canada vacation package in the Yukon concludes as you transfer from the River View Hotel to Whitehorse Airport.
Important notes
In case of unforeseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, extreme temperatures, or illness of the dogs, the itinerary and location are subject to change. Flight details must be provided to enable us to finalize confirmation of bookings.
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Accommodations
Hotel, LodgeOptions & Upgrades
• Add extra nights and tours to the start or end of this trip in Whitehorse, YukonDates & Prices
2009-10 Departure DatesEvery Friday departures from November 13, 2009 to April 9, 2010
| Dates & Rates | USD$ | |
| Double | Single | |
| Nov 13 2009 - Apr 09 2010 | 2,101 | 2,157 |
• Prices are per person
• Double means two people sharing a room
Includes • Meet and greet (in English) at Whitehorse Airport
• All transfers
• 4 nights shared accommodation at lodge
• 2 nights private hotel accommodation in Whitehorse downtown
• All meals from dinner on Day 2 to lunch on Day 5
• Guided dog sledding with three to six Huskies per sled (30 - 60 km per day)
• Experienced Canada adventure travel guide
• Winter boots
• Travel and information kit
• Provincial Taxes
Not Included • Winter clothing rental of warm Northern Outfitters jacket, trousers and sleeping bag available locally. Jackets/Pants - $35CAD/item, sleeping bag - $45CAD/bag, mitts - $10CAD/pair
• Meals in Whitehorse
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages (you will have time to purchase with group before heading to ranch)
• Goods & Services Tax (GST)
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
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