Great River Journey

Tour Information

Small groups will travel in their own riverboat with a pilot and an experienced local guide. Frequent landings will be made to view wildlife, explore the wilderness, visit historical and geological sites. Overnight accommodation will be in small, private, remotely situated lodge facilities. Each lodge has been designed and themed to harmonize with and accentuate the unique wilderness and historical aspects of the surrounding area.
Riverboat: 38 foot specially designed “stretched Kingfisher hull” Harbercraft aluminium hull boat. This hull is designed to handle well in both rivers and lakes.
The passenger area is carpeted with comfortable reclining seats and excellent leg room.
A lexan dome covers the passenger area – it is a clear tinted see-through material similar to those on Alaska scenic rail-tour cars. The dome has been designed specifically for this boat and installed by the manufacturer. Panels can be opened for air circulation and photo opportunities.
The maximum capacity is 10 seats, allowing for ample space within the passenger area to move around.

Day 1

Transatlantic flight from the UK to Whitehorse and transfer from the airport to your hotel in Whitehorse.
Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon, is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada. Named by some the Wilderness City, Whitehorse nestles on the banks of the famous Yukon River surrounded by mountains and clear mountain lakes. Day at leisure

Day 2

Whitehorse to Upper Labarge Lodge
Guests will make the scenic one-hour riverboat trip from downtown Whitehorse to their overnight accommodations at the Upper Labarge Lodge.
The two nights at Upper Labarge Lodge will incorporate the theme of a Yukon paddle wheeler stop from the 1930s
Facilities at Upper Labarge Lodge include a log-crafted main lodge with fireplace and bar overlooking the lake, an elegant dining area, reading room, upper deck, sauna and hot tub

Day 3

Upper Labarge Lodge
Guests will have the day to explore the Lake Labarge area. They will spend a second night at the lodge.

Day 4

Upper Labarge Lodge to Homestead Lodge
Guests will travel by riverboat from Upper Labarge Lodge down the “Thirty Mile” section of the Yukon River. A floatplane will meet the group near Steamboat Island. Guests will enjoy a one-hour flight over the Yukon River to their overnight accommodations at the Homestead Lodge near Fort Selkirk.
The two nights at the Homestead Lodge—located near the historical site of Fort Selkirk—will offer the look and feel of an authentic wilderness homestead from 1901
Homestead Lodge affords its guests an opportunity to live and touch wilderness river history as it was over a century ago. Safe and luxurious accommodation with a genuine homestead warmth and welcome provide each guest with a base from which to undertake a wide variety of unique, very personal experiences centred on the river, its history and its people.

Day 5

Homestead Lodge
Guests will make the short trip across the river from Homestead Lodge to Fort Selkirk. After exploring this historic site for the day, the group will return to Homestead Lodge for the night.

Day 6

Homestead Lodge to Wilderness Outpost
Guests will travel by riverboat from Homestead Lodge to their overnight accommodations at Wilderness Outpost. Guests will have the option of making the four-hour trip by riverboat trip or a more leisurely journey by smaller watercraft.
The one night at Wilderness Outpost will offer a taste of life in a trading post of the 1840s
With inner and outer walls of canvas, the tented cabins blend the camping atmosphere with the structural integrity, safety and all the conveniences, including full ensuites, of a conventional lodge

Day 7

Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City
Guests will travel by riverboat from Wilderness Outpost to Dawson City. Overnight accommodations will be in finely appointed heritage accommodation within the historic town site
Private accommodation in a finely appointed heritage home provides a convenient base from which to explore the historical landmarks and experience the enduring character of Dawson
The final two nights in Dawson City heritage accommodation will then invite guests to experience the romance of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Day 8

Dawson City
Guests will have the full day to explore the many historical, cultural and natural attractions of Dawson City and the surrounding area before enjoying a second night in their heritage accommodation.

Day 9

Transfer to the airport today for your return flight to the UK.

Day 10

Arrive in the UK at your chosen airport.

What's Included

• Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines
• Local airport transfers on first and last day
• Internal flights from/to Whitehorse and Dawson City
• 1 night accommodation in Whitehorse in a quality hotel
• 8 nights Great River Journey with accommodation in lodges as described above
• Riverboat pilot and experienced local guides
• All meals and adventure/wildlife explorations such as wildlife viewing, nature photography, bird watching and hiking
• Floatplane air charter over Yukon River on Day 4
• All government fees and taxes – airline taxes and fuel surcharges