Klondike Gold Rush Self Drive

Day 1 - Fly to Vancouver

Fly to Vancouver and make your own way to your downtown hotel. (transfer not included)

Day 2 - Vancouver Sightseeing

Explore this stunning coastal city at your leisure. We recommend adding on the Vancouver City Highlights tour to help you take in the best of the city.

Day 3 - Arrive Whitehorse

Short flight from Vancouver this afternoon to Whitehorse. Pick up your car hire and make the short 10 minute drive to your downtown hotel. 

Day 4 - Explore Whitehorse

Time to explore the region and take advantage of all that Whitehorse has to offer. We recommend visiting Mc Bride Museum, a dynamic museum, dedicated to promoting the value, understanding and enjoyment of Yukon history.

This afternoon take a short hike around Miles Canyon. Almost nine million years ago, a rush of basaltic lava spread over a pre-glacial landscape a few kilometres from what is now downtown Whitehorse. A ribbon of fast-moving turquoise water runs between the cliffs that remain and forms Miles canyon. 

Day 5 - Kluane Wildlife & Vistas Tour

This road trip offers an inspiring look at the edge of Kluane National Park, one of Canada's most stunning protected areas. Departing from Whitehorse, travel the Alaska Highway through Yukon wilderness known for wild horses, elk, bison, black bears and grizzlies. Upon reaching Haines Junction, visit the Kluane National Park and Reserve Visitor Centre, a remarkable space filled with artifacts, artwork and digital exhibits that highlight the park and its massive non-polar ice field.

Continue exploring the region with stops at nearby lakes and scenic viewpoints, making time for photos throughout the day. While the park interior has no roads, this journey along its mountainous borders delivers unforgettable vistas.

Highlights: Kluane region, wildlife sightings, scenic drive, visitor centre, photo stops, pristine lakes & lookouts

Tour Includes: A visit to the Park Visitor Centre in Haines Junction, beverages & light snacks

Day 6 - Whitehorse to Dawson City (532 km/333 mi)

Depart Whitehorse this morning for your drive to Dawson City. Enjoy the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape. Stopover at the Five Finger Rapids and hike down to the shore of the Yukon River to break up your drive today.

Day 7 - Dawson City

Experience the old Klondike in its well-kept colour and fame. Today get a little taste of “gold fever” by taking a drive out to the mining roads.  Visit the place that started it all—Discovery Claim—and learn how a single nugget spawned the Klondike Gold Rush.

Then swing by Free Claim and try your own hand at panning. Develop a personal technique and take home whatever you find!  However, a drive to the Gold Fields is not complete until you take in Dawson’s engineering wonder: Dredge National Historic Site! 

Day 8 - Dawson City

A day at leisure to continue exploring the area. We recommend visiting the Jack London Museum and Dawson City Museum, also it is well worth booking locally a boat tour to Moosehide Village.

Day 9 - Explore Dawson City

Free day to explore Dawson City, perhaps even visit Dawson City museum and discover some incredible old gold rush artifacts.

Dawson City’s crowning glory is the spectacular panorama that can only be seen atop the Midnight Dome.  So be sure that your camera batteries are charged and there is room on you memory card, because you don’t want to miss an opportunity to capture this enchanting vista. 

Once you have recovered from the breathtaking view, make your way this evening to Canada’s first (and friendliest) gambling hall, Diamond Tooth Gerties. Be entertained by Gertie’s powerhouse vocals and her high-kicking “Gold Rush Girls.” 

Day 10 - Dawson City to Whitehorse (532 km/333 mi)

Depart Dawson this morning and head south, enjoy the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape. Stopover at the Five Finger Rapids and hike down to the shore of the Yukon River.

In late afternoon you will reach Yukon’s capital city, Whitehorse - a city with a unique combination of pioneer values and urban sophistication for your last overnight in the city. 

Day 11 - Fly from Whitehorse

Check out of your hotel and take the short drive to Whitehorse Airport to drop off your hire car prior to your flight.