Arrive at Whitehorse Airport and transfer
independently to your hotel in central Whitehorse.
Pick up your Canada Roadbook at the front
desk as you check in. The remainder of the day is
yours to discover this rustic town. Overnight in-Whitehorse Stay: High Country Inn 2 nights

You day is at leisure to explore Whitehorse and
experience its warm frontier hospitality. Browse
through the native art and craft shops and visit
the Old Log Church, the Takhini Hot Springs, the
Whitehorse Rapids and the sternwheeler SS Klondike II. The Frantic
Follies turn-of-the-century show is highly recommended for an evening
of Gold-Rush entertainment. Overnight in Whitehorse.

The Klondike Highway is your access route into the
hospitable central Yukon. Along the way, you will
catch glimpses of the mighty Yukon River as it toils
along its 3,500 km journey up to Alaska’s Bering
Sea. You will be entering the traditional hunting grounds of the Kaska
Indians, where bears, wolves, lynx and moose roam in abundance.
You will stop at one of the gold rush staging posts and Bonanza Creek
to uncover the very origin of the Gold Rush. Your day winds down in
Dawson City, located in a sheltered valley of the Yukon River at the
mouth of the Klondike River. It was one of North America’s liveliest
towns in 1899, and it’s all yours to explore tonight, as you sample
some Gold Rush-era entertainment at the Palace Grand Theatre.
Overnight in Dawson City. Stay: Westmark Inn Dawson City or El Dorado Hotel 2 nights

This historic city is yours to explore today. Many
original buildings have stood the test of time, while
others have been faithfully restored. You can spend
the day touring the historic landmarks of Dawson
City and the surrounding goldfields reliving the “Spirit of ’98” that still
haunts the Klondike. The afternoon brings you a chance to strike your
own fortune panning for gold at an authentic, working gold claim.
For a slightly different chance at fortune, visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s
Gambling Hall. Overnight in Dawson City.

Today, you will “Go West Young Man” along the
Top-of-the-World Highway. This ruggedly scenic
route crosses into Alaska at Little Gold Camp, the
highest border crossing between Canada and the United States.
Continuing along the Alaska Highway to Delta Junction, the final
milepost of the highway, you will pass through a startling landscape
of magnificent alpine vistas and barren jagged mountains. The route
follows the Tanana River to Fairbanks — the hub of Alaska’s interior,
located less than 200 km south of the Arctic Circle. Overnight in
Fairbanks. Stay: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel 2 nights

Having reached the barren heart of Alaska, you can
take a full day to explore the attractions of this Gold
Rush town. You will relish the picturesque scenery,
illuminated by the unique spectacle of the Northern
Lights. You can visit nearby Cripple Creek, a restored ghost town of
frontier buildings, then take to the water and cruise the Chena and
Tanana rivers by authentic sternwheeler. You will sail past deserted
cabins, native settlements and stop at Indian River Village. A short trip
to Fort Yukon is available to take you right across the Arctic Circle.
Overnight in Fairbanks.

Today’s route takes you along the George Parks
Highway, across the Tanana River and on to Denali
National Park. The towering mountains, wide valleys,
roaring rivers and rippling streams of Alaska’s interior offer excellent
opportunities for outdoor activities. You can choose between hiking,
fishing or canoeing against the backdrop of a pristine wilderness.
Driving south, you will soon see Mount McKinley, North America’s
tallest peak at 6193 metres. It signals your entrance into Denali
National Park. Overnight in Denali National Park. Stay: Denali Grizzly Bear Resort or Denali River Cabins and Cedars Lodge 2 nights

Discover the abundant wildlife and cultural history
of Denali National Park today. You can go hiking
over tundra, through the taiga, and to the tops of
mountains, take a bus tour or cycle on the roads
of the park. Helicopter sightseeing and thrilling whitewater rafting
excursions are also available. Overnight in Denali National Park.

Today you will continue your adventure southbound,
traversing vast woodlands of spruce, birch and
aspen. Descending from the interior, Alaska’s great
geographical diversity becomes evident as the dense evergreen forests
and windswept mountains give way to the lush Matanuska River
Valley. The Matanuska River Valley is the richest agricultural region in
Alaska, where 20-hour summer days produce giant vegetables. You
will reach Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, located at the head of Cook
Inlet before dusk. Overnight in Anchorage. Stay: Westmark Anchorage or Hilton Anchorage 3 nights

The next two days are yours to discover the modern
city of Anchorage and its surroundings. Explore
Chugach National Forest, a wildlife-photographer's
delight that is also popular with anglers and hikers.
Discover Kenai Fjords National Park and observe an abundance of
land mammals, seabirds and a variety of marine wildlife. Overnight in
Anchorage.

Today we suggest you travel past the snow-covered
mountains of Turnagain Arm and keep a sharp eye
out for beluga whales. You can also visit Eklutna,
a Dena'ina native village, to experience the native
culture that still pervades daily Alaskan life. Overnight in Anchorage

Today, you will drive to Tok along the Glenn Highway
within the shadow of Chugach Mountains. Along
the highway, you could see eagles soaring overhead,
black bears roaming the hillsides and Dall sheep
braving the jagged cliffs. Your adventure carries you through the rustic
villages of Glennallen, Gakona and Chistochina. The Wrangell-St. Elias
National Park, the United States’ largest park is home to sixteen of the
tallest peaks in North America. Overnight in Tok. Stay: Westmark Tok Hotel

Following the Alaska Highway this morning, you will
re-enter Canada’s Yukon Territory skirting the Kluane
Range of the St. Elias Mountains. Kluane National
Park contains several extensive icefields and glaciers
as well as Canada’s highest mountain, Mount Logan. Taking to the
trails, you will explore the park’s rich diversity of flora and fauna. Upon
returning to Whitehorse, don’t miss a visit to the McBride Museum,
the Whitehorse Rapids and the native art and crafts shops. Overnight
in Whitehorse. Stay: High Country Inn

Return to Whitehorse Airport to check in for your
return flight.

• Accommodation for 13 nights
• A personalised Canada Roadbook containing essential travel
information featuring overview notes of the area of travel, local
sightseeing and attractions, daily itinerary highlights, provincial maps
with city guides, hotel vouchers and customised day-by-day routing
maps
• Provincial, state taxes and federal GST

• Airport transfers
• Meals and attractions unless otherwise specified
• Park entrance fees
• Car rental, taxes and insurance
• Fuel for car

Driving conditions in the Yukon and Alaska can be more demanding
than in the Canadian provinces and other American states. Roads
often have unfinished surfaces, and road shoulders are usually made
of soft gravel. Considerable care should be taken when driving this
unique and magnificent part of North-America.