Call of the Klondike

An Activity Packed Tour Following in the Foot Steps of the Stampeders of 1898

“Gold, Gold, Gold – A Ton of Gold” Those fateful words on the front page of a Seattle newspaper helped trigger one of the biggest gold rushes in history. Two steam ships, carrying 68 miners had arrived into the lower 48 with nearly 3 tons of gold between them. Deep in the midst of the great recession, the imaginations of tens of thousands of people were ignited. Maybe they too could change their fortunes, if they answered the Call of the Klondike.

Join us as we take you on the adventure of a lifetime, following in the footsteps of the adventurous fortune seekers who headed into the Yukon wilderness to find gold during the 1897 gold rush. From sailing into Skagway, crossing the White Pass by rail, boat trips on the Yukon River, to panning for gold in Dawson City, this tour is your chance to experience first hand what the pioneers of old got to see and experience. Over these 10 days you will experience what would have taken the stampeders over 6 months to accomplish.

Itinerary "Call of the Klondike"

Day 1

Arrival in Whitehorse

Welcome to Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, the true north of Canada. Your guide will personally pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation.

This evening you will have a chance to meet the rest of your group, and find out more about your tour as you all sit down for an included dinner with your guide.

Overnight in Whitehorse

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Day 2

Drive to Skagway

This morning we embark on the scenic drive to Skagway, nestled in Alaska’s coastal fjords. Along the way, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of the Klondike Highway, and the Southern Lakes, featuring towering mountains and pristine lakes.

After arriving in Skagway, we will drive along the coast to Dyea, where the trail head for the infamous Chilkoot Trail can be found.

After checking into your hotel, the group will go to the Visitor Center to watch a short movie about the Skagway and the goldrush. Afterwards you will have free time to explore Broadway, the main street lined with original 1890s buildings, shops, and museums.

Overnight in Skagway

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Day 3

Day Trip to Juneau

Today, we take the fast ferry through the Inside Passage, from Skagway to Juneau, the capital of Alaska. If a boat trip surrounded by mountains, hanging glaciers and waterfalls isn’t enough, the Inside Passage is also a popular feeding ground for orcas and humpback whales. During your 4 hours of free time in downtown Juneau you can take a walking tour, visit the Mendenhall Glacier, enjoy Juneau’s wonderful restaurants, go shopping or take the tram up Mt Roberts.

The return journey to Skagway is when our journey in the shoes of the prospectors that came before you really begins. Your voyage into Skagway is the same now as it was 130 years ago, and you will truly see and feel what these adventurers saw as they headed into the great white north by boat.

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Day 4

White Pass Railway

Today we load onto the Yukon & White Pass Railway as we ride the entire length of the track as we head through the mountains, back to the Yukon. Completed in 1900, the train ride from Skagway to Carcross is one of the most beautiful train rides in the world, you don’t need to be a train fan to appreciate this epic journey.

After arriving in Carcross, we will explore the Carcross Desert before heading back to Whitehorse, via the stunning Miles Canyon.

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Day 5

Exploring Whitehorse

Today is a leisurely day for you to choose your own adventure. For the more adventurous, there is an included canoeing trip on the Yukon River. For those that would rather stick to dry land, you can use your included day pass for Epic North’s hop-on/hop-off bus to explore Whitehorse at your own leisure.

Overnight Whitehorse

Day 6

North, to Dawson!

The North Klondike Highway winds through the Yukon wilderness for hundreds of kilometers. We break up the drive by taking a guided river boat trip down the Yukon River to Fort Selkirk, the first trading post in the Yukon. Our First Nation guides tell us of the stories of their ancestors, their experiences with the flood of outsiders, and how it changed their entire way of life.

After spending the day driving and boating through the endless Yukon wilderness, we arrive in Dawson City. Of course there’s only one way to celebrate your arrival in Dawson, and it starts with the Sour Toe Cocktail, and ends with a can-can show and some gambling at Diamond Tooth Gerties!

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Day 7

Dawson & the gold fields

Well, we made it! After a fun evening under the midnight sun, today we set out to explore the city with a guided city tour, a visit to Bonanza Creek, the claim that started it all. And of course, no trip to the Klondike is complete without trying your hand at gold panning. Who knows, maybe you’ll strike it rich!

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Day 8

Tombstone Territorial Park

Today we take a trip up the infamous Dempster Highway to the Tombstone Territorial Park, known for its striking mountain scenery and unique geology. This wild terrain is a photographer’s dream, so don’t forget your camera! On the way back to Dawson, we will make a detour up the Midnight Dome, a hill that overlooks Dawson and the Yukon River.

Overnight Dawson City

Day 9

Return to Whitehorse

After a leisurely start to the day, we make the drive back to Whitehorse, with the opportunity to stop at various scenic points along the way to capture the beauty of the Yukon. Once we check into our hotel in Whitehorse, you will have some free time to spend shopping for souvenirs. This evening we enjoy an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant, sharing stories and highlights from your journey.

Overnight Whitehorse

Day 10

Departure Day

As they say, all good things must come to an end. Depending on your departure time, explore any last-minute sights in Whitehorse, relax at one of the local cafes, or take a stroll along the Millennium Trail. When the time comes, we will take you to the airport to catch your flight home to tell the story of how you answered the Call of the Klondike…