Yukon Gold Experience feat. Emerald Lake & Carcross
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This half day excursion is packed with some of the best sights in the Yukon! We start by making a stop at a viewpoint over Miles Canyon, a crux of the stampeders journey from Alaska to the Klondike. From there we head down the South Klondike Highway to Emerald Lake, then onto the Carcross Desert, the smallest desert in the world. After a quick orientation around Carcross you will have some free time to explore the artisan stores, or walk the beach on Bennett Lake. On the way back to Whitehorse we make a stop and Caribou Crossing for you to try your hand at gold panning, and you can keep anything you find! Oh, and they also have puppies. Little fluffy husky puppies that love to be petted! This day trip really packs in the best of the Yukon, you won't be disappointed!
Inclusions
What's included
- Gold panning with guaranteed gold discovery
- Expert Tour Guide (English)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
We will stop at the National Historic Site of Canada,. the S.S. Klondike Sternwheeler, and talk about the history of these massive boats travelled Yukon River between Whitehorse and Dawson City.
We stop at the scenic Emerald Lake with its mountain green color. One of the most beautiful lakes in Canada.
We stop at Carcross Desert, which is considered the smallest desert in the World.
The Carcross Commons is a place, where local artists get the chance to present their products to the visitors. It also has a cozy cafe and Ice Cream around.
We will stop here for your Gold Panning experience. Pan for Gold and find some flakes, as the former Goldseekers did. You also have the chance to visit the Wildlife Museum, which is impressive.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- EPIC NORTH Tour Experiences
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration includes the travel time.
How it compares in Whitehorse
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 8 day trips we list in Whitehorse.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 8.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Whitehorse
Whitehorse, capital of Yukon, stands on the Yukon River among forested hills, a gold-rush town with long summer days and northern lights in winter.
Whitehorse lies on the Yukon River in the south of the territory, beneath wooded ridges, and was a rest stop for prospectors on the way to the Klondike in 1898. Its name came from the rapids that once ran through Miles Canyon, said to look like the manes of white horses. The SS Klondike, a restored sternwheeler, rests on the riverbank as a reminder of the river-boat era.
Top-ranked sights in Whitehorse: Yukon Wildlife Preserve, Kluane National Park and Reserve, S.S. Klondike National Historic Site.
