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Yukon Canoe and Bike

Summary

Dawson City, once known as the “Paris of the North,” is our start and end point for a unique combination of a river trip and bike tour. We take to our canoes on the historic Yukon River for a four day paddle from Dawson to the town of Eagle, Alaska. The current moves you along at a good clip, though there is no whitewater. Experience the beautiful solitude along the hundred mile river journey as you camp on the shoreline and visit relics of the area’s gold rush past. After crossing back into the United States, we pull off the river in Eagle, AK in for a comfortable night in a local B&B. We reconnect with our van, trailer, and bikes for the scenic ride back to Dawson City on the Taylor and Top of the World Highways. Stunning views of the Yukon Plateau await in a territory the size of California, with a total population of approximately 30,000 people! The biking portion is fully supported with a mix of gravel and paved roads.

Road bike

9 days

232 km / 144 mi

$ 3,695.-

A four day paddle from Dawson Canada to the town of Eagle, Alaska.
Cycle the scenic ride back to Dawson City with stunning views of the Yukon plateau.
Option to extend your trip by staying for the Dawson City Music Festival.

Deposit 25%

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Details

Type

Road bike

Duration

9 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

0-20 km / 0-12 mi

Total distance

232 km / 144 mi

Lodging

Camping, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

08 Jul 2022 - 16 Jul 2022

Tour cost is $3695 per person for the 9 day itinerary ending Saturday the 16th. Optionally, for $200 per person, we’ll extend your lodging reservation for an additional day and you’ll have use of your bike to explore Dawson City and take advantage of the music festival!
The Dawson City Music Festival features excellent Canadian musicians playing a variety of genres, a relaxed atmosphere, and a chance to enjoy historic Dawson City.

Start

Dawson City

Finish

Dawson City

Airport at start

Yukon Dawson Airport

Airport at finish

Yukon Dawson Airport

Prices

Price per person

The tour price per person

$ 3,695.-

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 550.-

Itinerary

Included / Not Included – campgrounds

Days 1 – 3:

Early in the morning you put in on the Yukon River and begin your 100 mile float to Eagle, Alaska. Folks joining us for the tour will meet us in Dawson the evening prior or will arrive on the first morning flight from Whitehorse. You spend the next three evenings camping on beaches and visiting historic sites along the river.

Day 4:

You arrive in Eagle, Alaska and meet our tour van. You check into your B & B and enjoy a hot shower. Bikes are prepped and you get ready for your ride the next day by exploring the historic town on foot or bike.

Days 5 – 8:

Your day starts with a climb, as you ascend American Pass to your first nights camp. You continue south on the Taylor Highway then you turn onto the Top of the World Highway and cross the US-Canadian border for your next nights camp. This section provides stunning views across the Yukon Plateau. You ride the ridge east, savoring views of the Tombstone Mountains and the Yukon River Valley. Your last day of riding ends with a nine-mile coast to the river and a short ferry ride across to Dawson. You spend the night in the hotel in Dawson.

Day 9:

After a farewell breakfast you have time to explore Dawson. You depart in the afternoon by plane to Whitehorse or stay for the optional Dawson City Music Festival. You can spend the night in Whitehorse and explore this northern city before you head home.

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Day Music Festival:

July 16th - 18th, 2021
Optionally, extend your trip and stay for the Dawson City Music Festival. Since 1979, the historic city has held a music festival that draws artists from all over Canada for three days of fun and entertainment.

Included:

Expert local leadership.
Accommodations for all days of travel (camping or hotels, except last day).
All camping equipment and provisions.
All canoe gear, paddles, life jackets, padded seats, and dry bag storage are provided for the river portion
Three meals and snacks for all tour days (excluding arrival and departure days)
Vehicle transportation and support
On tour bike maintenance.
Fees and permits for special sites
Safety equipment, training and certification.

Not included:

Our tours do not include airfare and travel to Alaska, lodging and meals for extra days spent in Skagway or Haines, insurance, alcholol, optional tipping to guides.

Lodging:

This tour consists primarily of camping along the Yukon River and in campsites along the Taylor and Top of the World Highways. In addition, we stay at:

The Downtown Hotel in Dawson City is located in a building that dates back to Dawson’s Gold Rush past. Its comfortable modern rooms blend in with the historic setting. Enjoy entertainment at Diamond Tooth Gerties and dining at the Jack London Dining Room.

The Falcon Inn is located in Eagle Alaska on the bank overlooking the Yukon River. It is a comfortable B & B with rustic charm. You’ll have time to bike or stroll around the community and visit the historic fort.

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

Bikes | Specialized Crosstrail flat-bar hybrid road bikes included, a drop-bar road bike is also an option. Light weight rear rack with a trunk bag for gear storage while riding. You are also welcome to bring your bike, we can assist with assembly and post-trip boxing.

E-bikes

| Trek Verve+ 3 or Allant + 7 E-Bikes with extended range batteries are available for +$200 per person. There is a limit of 4 E-Bikes per departure.

NOTE; Guests must be confident riding a bicycle with hand brakes.Helmets are required.