The Yukon, Canada · Route map
Yukon Wilderness and Auroral Glow
An intimate journey through Canada's dramatic northwest, pairing dramatic sub-Arctic peaks with cozy, high-end wilderness lodges perfect for watching the northern lights.
- 1
Whitehorse
arriving Whitehorse Airport
1 night
Historic Yukon capital and northern lights gateway
- 2
Haines Junction
2 nights
Stunning base for exploring Kluane National Park
- 3
Marsh Lake
2 nights
Luxury lakeside retreat under the aurora
- 4
Whitehorse
departing Whitehorse Airport
Fly home from the Yukon capital
- ✦4 stops · 5 nights
A sample from our journal — written by Waypora, kept as inspiration
Use this as a starting pointThe day-by-day
Welcome to the Wilderness Gateway
Arrive into Whitehorse
Flight · Morning · Whitehorse
Pick up 4WD hire car
Car hire · Morning · Whitehorse
Collect your premium four-wheel drive vehicle at the airport.
Soak at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
Excursion · Afternoon · Ibex Valley
The mineral waters are surrounded by boreal forest and have an adults-only policy for ultimate peace.
Overnight in Whitehorse
Accommodation · Evening · Whitehorse
Stay at the boutique Edgewater Hotel right on the Yukon River.
Drive to Kluane's Giants
Self-drive Whitehorse to Haines Junction
Self-drive · Morning · Kluane Region
Drive takes roughly 1.5 hours along the scenic Alaska Highway.
Grab sourdough pastries from the local bakery in Whitehorse before hitting the road.
Hike the Spruce Beetle Trail
Excursion · Afternoon · Kluane National Park
This short loop offers stunning, elevated views of the Dezadeash River valley with zero crowds.
Overnight in Haines Junction
Accommodation · Evening · Haines Junction
The Mount Logan EcoLodge offers cozy luxury cabins at the foot of the mountains.
Glaciers and Northern Lights
Flightsee icefields of Kluane
Excursion · Morning · Kluane National Park
A private ski-plane flight over the world's largest non-polar icefields.
Ask your pilot to fly past Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak.
Relax at Pine Lake beach
At leisure · Afternoon · Haines Junction
Stroll the wooden boardwalks where locals go to catch the afternoon sun.
Midnight Aurora photography session
Excursion · Evening · Kluane Region
Your lodge hosts can set up a yurt bonfire to keep you warm while shooting.
Overnight in Haines Junction
Accommodation · Evening · Haines Junction
Journey to Marsh Lake
Self-drive Haines Junction to Marsh Lake
Self-drive · Morning · Southern Lakes
Drive takes roughly 2 hours.
Take a detour through the historic gold rush town of Carcross to see the tiny desert.
Private guided lake canoeing
Excursion · Afternoon · Marsh Lake
Gliding on the glassy morning water is the best way to spot nesting eagles.
Overnight in Marsh Lake
Accommodation · Evening · Marsh Lake
Inn on the Lake is a world-class luxury log lodge right on the shoreline.
Boreal Forest and Night Skies
Hike the Yukon River trails
Excursion · Morning · Southern Lakes
Look for pine martens and lynx tracks in the soft dirt along the banks.
Unwind in the outdoor lakeside hot tub
At leisure · Afternoon · Marsh Lake
Pour a glass of Okanagan wine and watch the late afternoon light paint the mountains.
Private aurora viewing on the dock
Excursion · Evening · Marsh Lake
The lack of light pollution here makes the green and purple bands incredibly vivid.
Overnight in Marsh Lake
Accommodation · Evening · Marsh Lake
Farewell to the North
Self-drive Marsh Lake to Whitehorse
Self-drive · Morning · Whitehorse
Drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
Drop the car at Whitehorse Airport
Car hire · Morning · Whitehorse
Fly out of Whitehorse
Flight · Afternoon · Whitehorse
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