Welcome to the wilderness city of Whitehorse, Yukon. Please arrive in Whitehorse on. August 15. This day is key for our river logistics. We will visit each guest to ensure you’ve packed the proper gear for our journey, as well as to fit you for your drysuit and paddling equipment.

There will also be an optional group dinner, offering a chance to get to know the other guests. Accommodations are not included for this day; we recommend staying in downtown Whitehorse, as it is very walkable and easy to explore.

The adventure begins! Today we’ll get an early start and pick up each guest from their respective accommodations before making the scenic journey to the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City. The drive is approximately 6.5 hours, but we’ll make several scenic stops along the way and share stories and history from the Klondike Gold Rush.

In the evening, you’ll have free time to explore the streets of this historic town, it truly feels like stepping back in time. We’ll gather later for a group dinner at a local restaurant (all meals will be included). The night will be spent camping in tents at a local campground.

Prepare to lose touch with the rest of the world and embark on the experience of a lifetime. After breakfast, we’ll meet our pilots and board bush planes that will transport us deep into the Yukon wilderness. After a 40-minute flight, we’ll touch down on the banks of the Hart River, our home for the next five days.

We’ll be greeted by endless forest, unnamed mountains, and jewel-colored water. After unloading the plane and saying goodbye to our pilots, we’ll load our packrafts and begin our downstream journey. Today’s paddle will be a short, calm stretch of river, giving us plenty of time to cover paddling basics and river safety.

We’ll end the day camped along the riverbank, enjoying a hot meal and the excitement of the journey ahead.

Note - there is always a possibly that our flight could get delayed due to weather. Our operators only fly in safe conditions.

Prepare for absolute awe as we enter one of the most dramatic sections of the Hart River, where towering mountain walls plunge straight into the river below. Today we’ll paddle for approximately 3–4 hours, continuing to build and refine our paddling skills. The river’s gentle current creates an ideal environment for gaining confidence on the water.

Depending on water levels, we’ll camp along a rocky beach at the base of what we call “The Big Bend,” complete with a cozy bonfire. There will be an optional side hike up a nearby mountain, offering a fresh perspective of the river below. Due to the remoteness of this area, established trails don’t exist. Navigation is straightforward in the open forest, though the terrain can be challenging if this type of travel is new to you.

Wake up to the quiet sounds of the river and birdsong. Today we’ll paddle for approximately 4–6 hours as the landscape begins to shift and the river carries us into our first wide valley. Until now, we’ve been tightly surrounded by steep mountains and canyon walls, but today the terrain opens up, revealing sweeping valley views in every direction.

It’s always remarkable how mellow the mountains appear from a distance, you’d never guess how many jagged peaks are tucked away here. There’s a strong chance of spotting wildlife such as moose, Dall sheep, bears, eagles, or even wolves. As the river narrows once again and steep cliffs return, we’ll set up camp along the riverbank. This is a perfect opportunity to relax, explore, and fully settle into the rhythm of life on the river. By this point in the trip, the midnight sun often causes time to fade away, replaced by a sense of presence that feels far removed from everyday life.

Today we will be paddle for 4-6 hours on the river. We will be passing through a section of the river where will have strong change of encounter Dall Sheep due to minerals in the area. We will be passing by more unqiuely steep and jagged peaks coming right down the river walls. Water levels provided we will camp on a gravel bar in the middle of the river watch the alpenglow it what we call “Pyrmid Peak” as you enjoy a meal our the fire, at this point we are pretty certain you will have made new friends for life.

Today marks our final day on the river, with a 5–7 hour paddle. By now, you’ll be feeling strong and confident on the water. We’ll encounter a few mellow sets of rapids with mostly friendly wave trains, which are often a highlight at this stage of the journey.

We’ll pass through black spruce and alpine larch forests, unique to this region due to the underlying permafrost. The river saves the best for last, carrying us past one final stretch of towering mountains. We’ll camp along the river near our take-out point near the confluence of the Peel River, where the plane will pick us up the following day.

Today we’ll be picked up by bush plane, landing on tundra tires directly on a gravel bar for our return to civilization. The roughly hour long flight offers a final, scenic perspective of just how far we’ve traveled and the vast landscapes we’ve experienced in a way few ever will.

We’ll return to Dawson City and check into the Downtown Hotel, where a hot shower and modern comforts will feel especially well-earned. We’ll gather for a nourishing group dinner before you’re free to explore town, try the iconic Sourtoe Cocktail, step back in time at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, and relive unforgettable memories in the historic Klondike saloons.

Hotels will have shared rooms.

Wake up with the comforts of a hotel room and enjoy a hearty breakfast before packing up for our journey back to Whitehorse. It’s about a six-hour drive, and by the time we arrive, you’ll likely feel transformed, shaped by your experiences in the Yukon wilderness and the bonds you’ve formed with your fellow river travelers. Once in Whitehorse, we’ll drop you off at your respective accommodations. Tonight, there will be an optional group dinner for anyone who wants to celebrate the adventure together.

For travelers pressed for time, it’s also possible to book a direct flight from Dawson City back to Whitehorse at your own expense.