S.E. YUKON FLY/DRIVE - from $1288.50 CDN - dates June 1 – Sep.7, 2008
Fly to Whitehorse and pick up your vehicle to explore the southeastern
corner of the Yukon. Travel the south Alaska highway to Watson
Lake via Teslin, where the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre and
George Johnston Museum interpret the history of this area and perhaps
see some of the migrating birds in the Nisutlin river delta,
especially
in the fall. Spend two nights in Watson Lake and be sure to visit the Northern Lights Space and Science
Centre,
the famous
Alaska Highway Sign Post Forest and possibly take a trip to the
nearby Liard Hot Springs. Stop at the Visitor Reception Centre
in the Sign Post Forest and find about all the other exciting
things to do in the area.

Teslin Bridge, Alaska Highway
Then head up the "ROAD LESS TRAVELLED", the Campbell
Highway, a more remote experience with wildlife viewing opportunities.
Take time to stop at Frances Lake, location of one of Robert Campbell's
Hudson Bay Forts which pre-dated the "98 Gold Rush; and a
quick visit to Ross River where the Canol Road and Pipeline from
World War II cross the Pelly River. Follow the Pelly valley and Tintina Trench into Faro where you
will spend the next two nights. Explore this vibrant little town with
an active artistic community and lots of hiking and viewing sites.
Pick up a set of golf clubs at the Visitor Information Centre and
play a round of golf right in the middle of town.

Little Salmon Lake from the Campbell Highway
Leave
Faro, following the Campbell Highway west past Little Salmon Lake
and then enjoy spectacular views of the Yukon River valley as you
approach Carmacks. You turn south here on the Klondike Highway
to Whitehorse where you will have time to enjoy its shops and good
dining.
This itinerary can be done in either direction.
INCLUDES
Return airfare on Air North - Yukon's Airline - from
Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver, one week compact car rental with
1750 KM, 7 nights accommodation – 2 in Watson Lake, 2
in Faro and 3 in Whitehorse. All prices are per person based on two people sharing.
NOT INCLUDED
GST, airport fee on car rental, and local airport
taxes in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
LAND ONLY AVAILABLE - from $798.50 CDN based
on 2 sharing.
Additional Information:
City
of Whitehorse
Town of Faro
Town of Watson Lake
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