Full Yukon River Tour | Yukon Wide Adventures

The Yukon River Expedition is Yukon Wide’s flagship journey — a 20-day, 700+ km canoe trip from Whitehorse to Dawson City. This route follows in the footsteps of Indigenous travelers, fur traders, and Klondike stampeders, blending wilderness adventure with rich Yukon history.

Over 17 days of paddling, you’ll pass abandoned settlements, telegraph posts, and paddlewheeler relics. Camps are often set at or near historic sites like Lower Laberge, Hootalinqua, Big Salmon Village, Fort Selkirk, and the dramatic Five Finger Rapids. Evenings are spent on gravel bars and quiet riverbanks, enjoying Yukon Wide’s renowned riverside cuisine.

Wildlife is part of the experience: bald eagles overhead, moose and beavers along the riverbanks, and with luck, bears in the distance. After completing the expedition, enjoy two nights in Dawson City, including a free day to participate in local activities (we can recommend activities and help book upon request.)

Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Whitehorse
Meet your guide and fellow paddlers. Orientation and gear check. Overnight hotel stay.

Days 2–8 – Whitehorse to Carmacks
Launch from Whitehorse. Paddle through Lake Laberge, stop at historic Lower Laberge and Hootalinqua, and camp near the old Indigenous settlement of Big Salmon Village. Arrive at Carmacks around Day 8, marking the halfway point.

Days 9–15 – Carmacks to Fort Selkirk and Beyond
Paddle through the Five Finger Rapids, visit Fort Selkirk, and continue into increasingly wild country. Explore side channels and enjoy excellent wildlife viewing.

Days 16–17 – To Dawson City
Follow the Yukon past the White River and through island-studded channels. Arrive in Dawson City on Day 17. After weeks on the river, settle into your hotel and enjoy a well-deserved evening to relax and refresh.

Day 18 – Explore Dawson & Klondike Goldfields
Spend a full day exploring Dawson.

Day 19 – Return to Whitehorse
Travel back along the Klondike Highway, stopping at viewpoints such as the Five Finger Rapids for photos. Overnight hotel stay in Whitehorse.

Day 20 – Departure
Transfer to Whitehorse Airport for your onward journey.