Hike Yukon- June 2025
Yukon Hiking (with a short trip to Alaska) – June 27 – July 8, 2025
Explore Canada’s north and discover the beauty of Yukon on a 12-day hiking tour. During this time we will explore paths and trails near Whitehorse, head out to Dawson City and visit the nearby Tombstone Territorial Park, learn about the rich history of the Canadian Gold Rush, visit the magnificent Kluane National Park, and even cross the border into Skagway, Alaska on the famed White Pass and Yukon Route railway. With more moose than people, and with 80% of its land being wilderness, Yukon is a photographic paradise with plenty of opportunity for wildlife viewing.
We will be guided by experienced local guides, and will have a van available to us for transportation within Whitehorse and to the other destinations.
Proposed Itinerary (subject to change based on local conditions and availability)
Day 1. Friday, June 27
Fly directly to Whitehorse
Reception at the airport by our local guide – transfer to hotel
Welcome meeting to go over itinerary, details and questions
Welcome dinner
Day 2. Saturday, June 28 – Whitehorse
AM – Wildlife safety talk and city tour (including Miles Canyon) with guides
PM – Leisure time to explore Whitehorse
Lunch and dinner on own
Day 3. Sunday, June 29 – Whitehorse
Half-day hike at Fish Lake with guides (packed lunch included)
After lunch, visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve with guides
Dinner on own
Day 4. Monday, June 30 – Alaska – BRING YOUR PASSPORT!
Full-day trip to Skagway – Laughton Glacier Hike (WPYR Skagway to Laughton)
Lunch and dinner on own
Day 5. Tuesday, July 1 – Carcross
Full day trip to Carcross with guides – hike Sam McGee / Caribou (or other)
Visit Carcross Commons and desert
Packed lunch included
Dinner on own
Day 6. Wednesday, July 2 – Haines Junction
AM – Drive to Haines Junction (3.5 hrs) – Stop at Kluane National Park centre and Da Kų
PM – hike – trail TBD (depends on timing)
Lunch and dinner on own
Day 7. Thursday, July 3 – Kluane National Park
Full day hike: Bullion Plateau (or other) (packed lunch included)
Dinner on own
Day 8. Friday, July 4 – Kluane National Park
AM – Hike in the Kluane National Park – trail TBD
Lunch on own (grab and go)
PM – Long Ago Peoples Place tour and dinner (4 pm – 6pm approx.)
Drive back to Whitehorse (later arrival)
Day 9. Saturday, July 5 – Dawson City
AM – Drive to Dawson City with guides (approx. 6.5 hrs with stops)
Lunch on own (grab & go)
Leisure time in Dawson City
Dinner on own
Day 10. Sunday, July 6 – Tombstone Territorial Park
Full day Tombstone Territorial Park Tour & hike with guides (packed lunch included)
Experience the Dempster Highway
Hike Grizzly Ridge (or other)
Dinner on own
Day 11. Monday, July 7
Return to Whitehorse (approx. 6.5 hours)
Lunch on own (grab & go)
Dinner on own
Day 12. Tuesday, July 8
Transfer to Airport
Hikes
An excellent source of information including distance and elevation related to each hike is Yukonhiking.ca, which I have found to be quite accurate in their assessments. Only hikes rated “easy” or “moderate” have been included in the itinerary. Substitutions may be made depending on weather or other conditions and group preferences and abilities.
This trip has been costed with 2 guides to ensure that 2 levels of hiking can be offered on all hiking days. You will always have the option to not hike.
Other hikes/walks will be arranged as time permits (e.g. evenings in Whitehorse) and depending on the preferences of the group. Time permitting, here will also be shorter “stop off” hikes during travel days (e.g. Five Finger Rapids). These will be well-known, beautiful areas to explore enroute to a destination that would not be practical as a separate day trip.
Timing
June and July are ideal months to visit Yukon. The days are long (approximately 18-20 hours of light) and the weather is as warm as it will get (~18-24 degrees in Whitehorse). As we will be visiting more northern areas as well, members will be advised to be prepared for cooler temperatures (e.g. hat, gloves, puffer jacket or similar, a fleece for a cooler evening). Generally normal hiking attire is suitable (pants, moisture wicking long or short sleeved shirt, removeable layers). Rain gear should be packed. Hiking boots are mandatory. Summer in the Yukon runs from June to August. Average temperatures reach highs of between 14° and 20° C and lows between 6° and 8° C.
Inclusions
11 nights accommodation
Transportation during the trip
2 expert guides for the whole trip
Whitehorse day tour
3 half day guided hikes
4 full day guided hikes
Train fare from Skagway to Laughton Glacier
Long Ago Peoples Places Indigenous camp tour with dinner
Daily breakfasts
4 package lunches
Welcome dinner
Exclusions
Airfare
Items of a personal nature
Tips for guides, drivers
Tips hotel personnel – at your discretion
Optional tours and activities
Meals/beverages other than specified
Out of Province Health insurance and cancellation insurance – both optional but recommended
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 13
TRIP IS FULL