Yukon - Silver Trail

Yukon - Silver Trail. 15 days/14 nights. Start: Whitehorse - End: Whitehorse.

  • Day 01: Arrival Whitehorse
  • Day 02: Whitehorse
  • Day 03: Whitehorse - Mayo/Keno City
  • Day 04: Mayo/Keno City - Dawson City
  • Day 05: Dawson City
  • Day 06: Dawson City - Beaver Creek
  • Day 07: Beaver Creek - Haines Junction
  • Day 08: Haines Junction - day off
  • Day 09: Haines Junction - Skagway
  • Day 10: Skagway - free day
  • Day 11: Skagway - Inn on the Lake - Marsh Lake
  • Day 12: Atlin - Inn on the Lake - Marsh Lake
  • Day 13: Inn on the Lake - day off
  • Day 14: Inn on the Lake - Whitehorse
  • Day 15: Departure Whitehorse
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day 1

Arrival Whitehorse

1 Day

15 km

After arrival, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel.

 

day 2

Whitehorse

1 Day

35 km

Start with a visit to the Visitor Center and the Transportation Museum. Back to the center, you walk to the Mac Bride Museum and further to the the radar boat " SS Klondike", completely renovated in the style of its time. A few miles out of town, you can visit the Miles Canyon, with its famous rapids and the bridge over the canyon. Lodgings in Whitehorse.

 

day 3

Whitehorse - Mayo/Keno City

1 Day

470 km

Follow the Klondike Highway to Carmacks, where you should stop at the 'Five Rapids'. Afterwards via picturesque places such as Minto in the direction of Stewart Crossing, where you take the exit to Mayo via the Silver Trail. This town, once was the center of provisioning to the towns further, Keno and Elsa. 

 

day 4

Mayo/Keno City - Dawson City

1 Day

285 km

Info: Elsa and Keno are at 45 km and 60 km from Mayo and are only accesible via dirt roads. You drive further north via the Moose Creek Lodge, trough a remote area of big rivers and wide forests. Then you reach Dawson City, also known as the 'Queen of the Klondike" 

 

day 5

Dawson City

1 Day

Free day at leisure to visit the 'City of the Gold Fever'. Any of the dusty roads you stroll trough today, the virus of this 'Frontier Town' will catch you too. Participate in the 'Town Core Walking Tour' and relive the Gold Rush History. Tonight, a visit to the historic game hall of "Diamond Tooth Gertie's" can not be missed.

 

day 6

Dawson City - Beaver Creek

1 Day

500 km

The ferry will take you across the river and then you will continue on the famous "Top of the World" highway to the Alaskan border. This road runs high above the tree line and offers sweeping views of the surrounding high mountains. Upon arrival, explore Tok, famous as Alaska's sled dog breeding capital. Take ample time to drive this beautiful road that lives up to its name. Before setting out, always inquire about road conditions and weather conditions. Drive south to Beaver Creek, then pass Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. Here forests, tundra, lakes, mountains and glacial rivers alternate. It is home to birds, wolves, (grizzly) bears and reindeer. Lodging: Discovery Yukon Lodging.

day 7

Beaver Creek - Haines Junction

1 Day

300 km

On the drive today, you can visit the Kluane Museum of Natural History, the ruins of Silver City and visit the Visiter Center of Sheep Mountain. Passed Burwash Landing, you discover the wonderful Kluane Lake, to walk in the the wide wilderness, which is an absolute must. 

 

day 8

Haines Junction - day off

1 Day

10 km

Haines Junction serves as the hub of the Kluane region and offers a range of visitor services. Wilderness excursions include river rafting, canoeing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and glacier flightseeing, so there’s no shortage of exciting adventure here.

day 9

Haines Junction - Skagway

1 Day

350 km

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day 10

Skagway - free day

1 Day

10 km

The whole day is free for you to explore on your own, or take part in one of our excursions.

day 11

Skagway - Inn on the Lake - Marsh Lake

1 Day

250 km

Follow the scenic road towards the border where you will reach the famous White Pass, the highest point of this route and you will also pass Emerald Lake, a beautiful piece of nature. The town of Carcross was originally a hunter's camp and in the center is the historic train station (also Visitor Center). Then drive south taking the Tagish Road to Atlin for overnight at the Brewery Bay Chalet.

day 12

Atlin - Inn on the Lake - Marsh Lake

1 Day

130 km

You can enjoy activities at Atlin Lake, often called the Shangri-La of the North as this lake is surrounded by spectacular mountains. In the afternoon, drive back north to Marsh Lake where you will stay the next few nights at Inn on the Lake. Tucked away in a serene setting, Inn On The Lake offers an inviting atmosphere with a firepit and garden. Part of the Yukon River Corridor, Marsh Lake was on the gold seekers’ route to the Klondike. This glacier-fed lake is surrounded by mountain scenery, offering a wide range of activities that are perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Go and explore !

day 13

Inn on the Lake - day off

1 Day

10 km

You will enjoy this day off. Breakfast and dinner are provided by the lodge and also the use of mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes and other facilities.

The impressive log structure gets its very unique character from its cathedral ceiling and expansive deck areas overlooking Marsh Lake; and equally from the jaunty ambiance inside highlighted by its massive timbers of Engelmann spruce.
An accomplished chef, Carson finds his inspiration in the lodge atmosphere, where guests share the same menu and table. Regularly, visiting chefs from all over the world bring a cosmopolite note during hosted special events, where local flavours are infused with cultural and culinary differences. Over the years Inn on the Lake has hosted a number of wonderful guests and was featured on Martha Stewart Living.

day 14

Inn on the Lake - Whitehorse

1 Day

60 km

Today you will enjoy a few more hours of lakeside relaxation or can schedule additional activities. For the drive to Whitehorse you anticipate one short hour drive. Lodging: Best Western Gold Rush Inn or equivalent.

day 15

Departure Whitehorse

1 Day

8 km

The end of your discovery trip trough Yukon. Drop off the rental car at the airport. 

 

Standard hotels (0AK00003)
is available starting at 2324 EUR

Prices apply for all departures in the date range. Departure is possible every day.

Rooms 28.05.26 - 30.09.26
2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) 1991
DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) 2324
QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) 1464
TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) 1748
SINGLE ROOM (K11) 4461
per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) 480

Included

  • Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
  • Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver.  Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
    • Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
    • Double/Twin: Compact
    • Triple: Intermediate
    • Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
  • Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
  • Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
  • Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.

Not Included

All services NOT mentioned such as: 

  • International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
  • Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
  • Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
  • Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
  • Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
  • Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
  • Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs. 
  • Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
  • Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
  • Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
  • All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more. 

Good To Know

FLIGHTS:

Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.

International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.

A-LA-CARTE   -  TAILOR MADE:

All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.

CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:

It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.