Winter Vacation Travel Packages

Our half-day trip, 'Takhini River Express', is a wonderful introduction to dogsledding in the Yukon. Imagine following a beautiful section of the Yukon Quest Trail running along the Takhini River, all while having the opportunity to drive a team of friendly and energetic sleddogs. Watch for our Yukoners Special, available between December 15, 2009 and January 15, 2010 with reduced rates for Yukon citizens.

A full-day journey along sections of the Yukon Quest trail and historic Dawson Trail. With the assistance of our knowledgable guides, spend a day in the extraordinary Yukon wilderness learning about mushing all while having the chance to drive your own team. Watch for our Yukoners Special, available between December 15, 2009 and January 15, 2010 with reduced rates for Yukon citizens.

Our 4 ½ day cabin-based dog sledding offers a home-style welcome and mushing instruction. Guests start with small teams and progress at their own rate.  On Day 1, you mush a small dog team to our wilderness cabins, located on the east side of Lake Laberge (dog team or snow machine access only). 

Our wilderness location offers spectacular scenery and excellent views of the night sky on clear nights.  In the days, you head out for dog sledding adventures with a campfire lunch or picnic on the trail.  For nights, we return to the cozy home cabins.  You will learn to harness and drive your own team and are welcome to participate in the care and feeding of the dogs.  We are a family business, guiding dog sled tours for 26 years.

Spend 4 days at the Mt. Lorne Aurora B&B, for your chance to see the magical Aurora Borealis. Every night you can spend time outside on our deck – or in the hot tub to hopefully catch a great show of the Lights. The package includes a city tour of Whitehorse to show you the historic sites of in the downtown area, snow shoeing in the Mt. Lorne Area, tobogganing and most important the real Yukon Adventure – dog sledding.

After a thorough introduction how to handle a dog sled you will start to steer your own team of 3 or 4 dogs over the trails. Hearty, homemade breakfasts and dinners are included, no need to find a restaurant. If you wish so, you can extend your stay to 4 nights and add a full day of snowmobiling.

*Round-trip airfare + 2-nights accommodations

Depart Vancouver, BC to Whitehorse, YT.  Discover the northern lights, culture, or try mushing a dogteam! Air North, Yukon’s Airline, has been taking travelers to great northern places for over 32 yrs - northern hospitality, light meal service and Yukon products. Only 2.25 hours flying time.

Package features return airfare on Air North, Yukon's Airline and 2-nights accommodation at 1of 6 hotel choices. Add-ons include; Northern Tales - 1-Night Aurora Viewing &/or Muktuk Adventures – Dogsledding.

*Based on double occupancy, + fees and taxes. Subject to availability, some restrictions may apply. Third night option available. Single and triple rates available. Valid for weekend travel only. Blackout dates: Dec 15/09-Jan 07/10.

Spend 3 nights at the Mt. Lorne Aurora B&B, for your chance to see the magical Aurora Borealis. Every night you can spend time outside on our deck – or in the hot tub to hopefully catch a great show of the Lights. The package includes a city tour of Whitehorse to show you the historic sites of in the downtown area, tobogganing and snow shoeing in the Mt. Lorne Area.

Hearty, homemade breakfasts and dinners are included as well, no need to find a restaurant. You will have time for yourself to explore the trails in our backyard, enjoy the snow covered forest or play with our friendly dogs. You can also book an optional activity like dog sledding, snowmobiling or ice fishing.

Experience genuine northern winter activities like dog mushing and snow mobiling in breathtaking surroundings. We’ll take you to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and you’ll relax in the hot water of the Takhini Hot Springs. A sightseeing flight over Whitehorse will be another unforgettable highlight on this affordable trip.

Package includes airport transfers in Whitehorse, all transportation by van as per itinerary, 4 nights accommodation in downtown hotel, 4 breakfasts and 3 lunches, admission to Yukon Game Farm and Takhini Hot Springs, 20 minute sightseeing flight over Whitehorse area, 1 day snow mobile tour and 1 day dog mushing tour, knowledgeable and experienced driver/guide for complete tour and all taxes fees & licences.

On our three hour stroll through the boreal forest, we come across animal tracks such as the snowshoe hare’s and discover their creative ways for adaptation to the winter environment. How is the snowshoe hare adapted to traveling on snow? What does he eat during winter? What about the beaver that lives here? Guided by a local naturalist you will interpret the signs and understand the survival strategies of plants and animals that make the boreal forest their home. An interpretive booklet encourages you to take your own notes and draw sketches. Bring your warm winter clothing and your camera. You will have the opportunity to take your very own special pictures of a frosty environment and an iced over creek!

We want to invite you to experience the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis with us - those mystic dancing Northern lights over the nightly skies that have fascinated and influenced cultures around the world for centuries. We have various tours, ranging in length from 2 to 4 nights; however, you can certainly customize your trip with optional tours like dog mushing, snow mobiling or ice-fishing to match your interests.

Package includes all accommodation in 3 star hotel, van transfers with English speaking driver/guide, airport transfers, introduction, city tour, Aurora viewing and assistance, 2, 3 or 4 nights of Aurora watching including hot drinks and snacks, information meeting and City tour, Aurora Borealis Certificate.

*Round-trip airfare + 3-nights accommodations

Depart Calgary or Edmonton, AB to Whitehorse, YT.  Discover the northern lights, culture, or try mushing a dogteam! Air North, Yukon’s Airline, has been taking travelers to great northern places for over 32 yrs - northern hospitality, light meal service and Yukon products. Only 2.5 hours flying time.

Package features return airfare on Air North, Yukon's Airline and 3-nights accommodation at 1 of 6 hotel choices. Add-ons include; Northern Tales - 1-Night Aurora Viewing &/or Muktuk Adventures – Dogsledding.

*Based on double occupancy, + fees and taxes. Subject to availability, restrictions may apply. Single and triple rates available. Valid for weekend travel from Sept 18 to Dec 14, 2009. Blackout dates: Dec 15/09-Jan 07/10.

Our cozy log cabin is nestled in the rolling hills of southern Yukon. From your hotel we drive about one hour to the trailhead. From there you ski or snowshoe the packed trail to the cabin. Luggage, supplies and food will be shuttled by snowmobile. Your guide stays with you for the first day until you feel comfortable with your secluded homestead. The cabin offers wood stove, kitchenette, propane lights and beds for up to four people. Water is hauled from a nearby creek which is part of the simple lifestyle this place has to offer. Enjoy snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing or build a Quincy on the lake or ashore. In the crystal clear nights gaze at the stars and spot the amazing northern lights dancing across the sky.