Transfer from the airport to your hotel located in the heart of the city, not far from the banks of the Yukon River. Whitehorse is small and easy to explore on foot or by vehicle. Later in the evening we set out to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights. Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse.
Itinerary
On our Best Value Aurora Viewing tour, you’ll discover scenic Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital; surrounded by endless mountains. On successive evenings, you’ll travel just outside the city centre, but far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire, the perfect way to enjoy your relaxed vacation. You will visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour. It's a photographer's and naturalist's dream to see Yukon's wildlife up close and you will be in the front-row to learn about wildlife living year-round in the True North. On free days you can choose from optional winter sightseeing, shopping and touring in and around the capital.
Tour program
Arrvial Whitehorse
Start point
Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), 91633 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7, Canada
11:00 - 20:30
Wildlife Viewing & Northern Lights Viewing at the AuroraCentre
In the late morning you will discover the sights of Whitehorse, historic and yet trendy, on a city tour with character. Visit the SS Klondike National Historic Site; among the last of the great paddlewheelers that plied the Yukon River system until the 1950’s, the Old Log Church; the oldest building in Whitehorse, the unique Log Cabin Skyscraper; a three story tower made completely out of logs. And when you’ve seen all these top sites, Main Street is perfect for strolling and shopping with its shops galleries and café’s. Visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve for close views of many of the Yukon’s large mammal species including elk, moose, mule deer, caribou, Dall’s sheep, mountain goats, bison and even the musk-ox of the high Arctic, all in their natural surroundings. Later that evening you’ll be back on the road again to seek views of the stunning Northern Lights. Relax in sheltered comfort, or under the starry sky beside a warm fire at one of our tailor-made aurora viewing locations. Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse.
Northern Lights Viewing at the AuroraCentre
Free day for optional sightseeing and touring.
Later in the evening we set out once more to the AuroraCentre where we’ll seek the sight of northern lights. Overnight Hotel in Whitehorse.
Departure Whitehorse
Transfer to the airport.
End point
Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), 91633 Alaska Hwy, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0M7, Canada
Cancellation Policy
REQUIRED GUEST INFORMATION FOR BOOKINGS
- Full names (first, middle, last)
- Tour name
- Date, activity, and type
- Airline arrival information (if travel arrangements include multi-day tours)
- Weight (if travel arrangements include small aircraft)
- Dates of birth (if travel arrangements include ferry and/or border crossing YUKON-ALASKA)
'Day Tour' bookings: Information required at the time of booking.
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: Information needed at the time of booking and required no later then 30 days prior to tour departure.
IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION
All rates published are retail rates and priced in CAD as noted. All rates and prices are subject to applicable taxes, fees and changes without notice.
GOODS & SERVICE TAX (GST): All Canadian tour prices are subject to 5% GST. Invoices must be paid in their respective currency to the appropriate bank (account information provided on each invoice). We also acccept bookings by phone or fax.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES
'Day Tour' bookings: 100% payment of the invoice is required at time of booking.
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: 25% deposit of the total invoice is required 14 days after the date of confirmation.
FINAL PAYMENT
'Day Tour' bookings: All invoices must be paid in full prior to tour departure.
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: All invoices must be paid in full 30 days prior to arrival.
CANCELLATION FEES
CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER:
The following cancellation fee schedule applies to all invoices unless otherwise noted in advance. These fees will be noted on our confirmation.
Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellation fees are based on percentage of the total invoice and based on the date cancellation is receives in our office.
DAY TOURS
Anytime after invoicing: 25%
Within 7 days: 100%
MULTI-DAY TOURS
Anytime after invoicing: 25%
60-45 days prior to departure: 40%
44-30 days prior to departure: 60%
Within 30 days: 100%
CANCELLATION AND REFUND BY Arctic Range Adventure LTD.:
If the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we reserve the right to cancel a tour up to 14 days prior to start of the tour. You will be notified immediately and you are entitled to a full refund if you are unable to join one of our other departures. If we or our partners are forced to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances, like forest fires, floods, breakdowns, all decisions are left to the discretion of the tour guide.
Charter Services & Custom Programs are subject to a deposit and cancellation policy that is different from our standard payment & cancellation policy. We reserve the right to charge additional deposit or full payment at the time of booking. You will be advised at time of exact deposit and cancellation terms.
LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Arctic Range Adventure chooses its suppliers (e.g. hotels, carriers and other suppliers providing tour services) with great care. These suppliers are, however, independent contractors and Canadian Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.
For all activity programs (i.e., but not limited to, river rafting, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, sightseeing etc.) in Canada and USA clients will have to sign a “waiver of liability”. The tour operator and wholesaler is under the obligation to inform the client in time that a waiver of liability has to be signed at the beginning of the program. Arctic Range Adventure will, of course, always do its best to ensure the greatest possible safety for all its clients.
Arctic Range Adventure can also not be held liable for changes in tour itineraries due to weather conditions, acts of God or special conditions beyond our control.
All costs that may result from any delays of passengers at the airport or any delays that might occur at the end of the trip are the responsibility of the client. Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held liable.
Furthermore, Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held liable for the contents of any brochure prepared by a wholesaler or tour operator and any misrepresentation of our tours therein.
Should clients encounter problems during their trip they are required to contact Arctic Range Adventure immediately in order to solve the problem. Should a written account of concern be filed, it has to be sent to Arctic Range Adventure within 4 weeks of completion of trip. Claims received after that date cannot be considered.
An all inclusive accident- and luggage insurance for your tour is very important and highly recommended.
As of 6/4/2020 -
Booking Terms & Conditions
REQUIRED GUEST INFORMATION FOR BOOKINGS
Full names (first, middle, last)
Tour name
Date, activity, and type
Airline arrival information (if travel arrangements include multi-day tours)
Weight (if travel arrangements include small aircraft)
Passport details (if travel arrangements include ferry and/or border crossing YUKON-ALASKA)
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: Guest information due at the time of booking and required no later then 30 days prior to tour departure.
IMPORTANT PRICING INFORMATION
All rates published are retail rates and priced in CAD as noted. All rates and prices are subject to applicable taxes, fees and changes without notice.
GOODS & SERVICE TAX (GST): All Canadian tour prices are subject to 5% GST. Invoices must be paid in their respective currency to the appropriate bank (account information provided on each invoice). We also acccept bookings by phone or fax.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: 25% deposit of the total invoice is required 14 days after the date of confirmation.
FINAL PAYMENT
'Multi-Day Tour' bookings: All invoices must be paid in full 30 days prior to arrival.
CANCELLATION FEES
CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER:
The following cancellation fee schedule applies to all invoices unless otherwise noted in advance. These fees will be noted on our confirmation.
Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellation fees are based on percentage of the total invoice and based on the date cancellation is receives in our office.
MULTI-DAY TOURS
Anytime after invoicing: 25%
60-45 days prior to departure: 40%
44-30 days prior to departure: 60%
Within 30 days: 100%
CANCELLATION AND REFUND BY Arctic Range Adventure LTD.:
If the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we reserve the right to cancel a tour up to 14 days prior to start of the tour. You will be notified immediately and you are entitled to a full refund if you are unable to join one of our other departures. If we or our partners are forced to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances, like forest fires, floods, breakdowns, all decisions are left to the discretion of the tour guide.
LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Arctic Range Adventure chooses its suppliers (e.g. hotels, carriers and other suppliers providing tour services) with great care. These suppliers are, however, independent contractors and Canadian Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.
For all activity programs (i.e., but not limited to, river rafting, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, sightseeing etc.) in Canada and USA clients will have to sign a “waiver of liability”. The tour operator and wholesaler is under the obligation to inform the client in time that a waiver of liability has to be signed at the beginning of the program. Arctic Range Adventure will, of course, always do its best to ensure the greatest possible safety for all its clients.
Arctic Range Adventure can also not be held liable for changes in tour itineraries due to weather conditions, acts of God or special conditions beyond our control.
All costs that may result from any delays of passengers at the airport or any delays that might occur at the end of the trip are the responsibility of the client. Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held liable.
Furthermore, Arctic Range Adventure cannot be held liable for the contents of any brochure prepared by a wholesaler or tour operator and any misrepresentation of our tours therein.
Should clients encounter problems during their trip they are required to contact Arctic Range Adventure immediately in order to solve the problem. Should a written account of concern be filed, it has to be sent to Arctic Range Adventure within 4 weeks of completion of trip. Claims received after that date cannot be considered.
An all inclusive accident- and luggage insurance for your tour is very important and highly recommended.
Tour Details
Accommodation
Accommodation at Whitehorse 3.5-star hotel
Transport
Airport transfers (4:00 am to 8:30 pm)
Insurance
Optional
Winter clothing rental
Flights
Flights are not included. Tour program starts and finishes in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Additional Services
3x Aurora Viewing late night tours
Welcome City tour
Wildlife Viewing Tour (half day)
Welcome Package
Additional Services
Meals
Optional tours
Personal extras
Gratuities
Meals
Meals are not included in this tour
Guide
Expert guidance on the entire trip
Good to know
Currency
Canadian Dollar
Canada