Friday July 11th (Lunch)
Free** pickup at your Lower Mainland area home or hotel is organized for about 9:00 AM
for departure from Vancouver's International Airport by Air North for Whitehorse, Yukon
Territory. Flight departure time is 11:30 AM with a flying time of 2-1/2 hours. Upon arrival
at Whitehorse's modern airport you take a scenic tour along the Alaska Highway to Miles
Canyon and then check in at the Gold Rush Inn for the afternoon and evening. There is
much to see in this Territorial capital of 23,000 people. Visit the restored "Klondike" river
boat and ride the riverfront trolley. We also recommend the "Frantic Follies" revue, for
great entertainment and fun, at the Westmark Hotel and conference Centre, a short walk
from your hotel.
** Free pick up service is subject to some minor conditions depending on
where you live and accessibility by our transportation services. If you are planning on
arriving in Skagway, Alaska on your own and want to take the no air option we can arrange
a transfer from Skagway to Whitehorse if you would like to join the group in Whitehorse at
an additional fee. Transfer options include a train/bus combo, bus or rental car if You would
like to travel at your own pace and stop to do some sightseeing.
Saturday July 12th (Breakfast)
You have the morning free to visit the attractions in Whitehorse. An early lunch is
suggested in preparation for your 1:30 PM departure by chartered motorcoach on the
South Klondike Highway to Skagway. Rest stops will be made in Carcross and scenic
overlooks. Arrival is expected to be 5:00 PM (Alaska Time) depending on the duration
of border crossing formalities. Your hotel is the Westmark, centrally situated in the village.
Sunday July 13th (Breakfast)
You must have an early breakfast today in order to get aboard the special steam
excursion to Fraser Meadows. Boarding commences at 7:15 AM for departure at
7:30 AM. The station is one block around the corner fromthe hotel. This 85 km
round trip terminates at Fraser Meadows, BC, 10 km north of White Pass. Upon your
return just before noon you will have the afternoon free in Skagway to explore this
historic village. Your tour guide will have dinner suggestions about a good variety of
restaurants in the village.
Monday July 14th (Breakfast & Lunch)
After an early breakfast a motorcoach will load at 7:20 AM at your hotel to take
you to the WP&YR car shops where you will board the special "Yukon Adventure"
train for Carcross. We board at 7:30 AM for a 7:45 AM departure. Awaiting you
at Lake Bennett will be a hot meal. You arrive in Carcross at 2:30 PM (3:30 PM,
BC time). Here, your motorcoach will transfer you to Whitehorse Airport where you
may take dinner. There should be time to visit the Museum of Transportation and
the famous Beringia Center near the airport before boarding the 7:35 PM Air Canada
flight to Vancouver. We arrange transportation to your home in the lower mainland.
For those tour members that would like to return to Skagway instead of Going by
bus back to Whitehorse may do so. We can arrange a special transfer back to
Skagway if you Like for an additional fee.
Alaska add-on option: Feeling like more adventure? Now that you are here in The North why not continue further on Air North to Dawson City, Old Crow, and on to Fairbanks. Then take theAlaska Railroad to Anchorage for a stay of your choosing. We can customize your itinerary for the number of days you would like to add on. If starting your tour in Vancouver with the rest of the group You can return to Vancouver on any Air Canada flight from Anchorage.
