Suggested Arrival Time:
The evening prior to Day 1 Departures: May be scheduled for any time on the final day.
Travel Suggestions: We
provide transport from and to Whitehorse Airport.
Air: Regularly
scheduled flights from Vancouver, B.C. via Air Canada or from Juneau and
Fairbanks, Alaska via Air North. Weekly direct flights from Frankfurt
& Zurich via Condor. Auto: Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek, British
Columbia (approx. 900 miles to Whitehorse) Stewart Cassiar Highway (No. 37) from Kitwanga, British Columbia
(approx. 800 miles to Whitehorse) Rental vehicles are available through Norcan Sales-Rental-Leasing
and Tilden Interrent Whitehorse
Travel Documents:
Contact your consulate as Visa requirements vary with country of origin.
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Fitness Level (click image
for explanation)
Adventure Fit
To participate you must be
healthy, enjoy working with dogs and have a good team spirit.
Dogsledding is a comparable physical activity to cross-country skiing,
so you should be in relatively good physical shape;
snow mobile riding also involves physical fitness.Remember that the onset of fatigue
is much more rapid in Arctic winter conditions.
All guests are actively involved in the camp and bush routines, like
daily taking care of the dogs and cutting firewood at the tent camps.
Group Size There are a maximum of 6 persons per
Musher Guide.
Travel Insurance
catdirect.com can provide you with a comprehensive vacation insurance
plan that covers accident, baggage, cancellation claims and medical
insurance. We recommend purchasing the Trip Cancellation Insurance,
which can cover reimbursement of all package fees if you must cancel
prior to departure.
Languages Spoken We tailor our guides to each group, right down
to the language used. English? French? German? All you have to do is
ask.
Itinerary Changes Unforseeable circumstances such as weather conditions, extreme
temperatures or illness of the dogs may force us to change this
itinerary. The safety of our guests takes precedence and our decisions
are final.
Adventure travel is, after all, an adventure. Every attempt is made to
adhere to published itineraries, but travelers must acknowledge and
embrace the possibility of unexpected route and itinerary changes due to
factors beyond the control of the operator.
Lodging
Hotel (3 nights); accommodation in cabins or
heated tent outpost camps.
Pre & Post Trip Lodging Suggestions Lodging for the nights prior to departure and following the package's
conclusion is not included in the tour package cost.
Answers to Common Questions
Our expertise goes beyond just guiding. We co-ordinate airport
transfers, set-up hotel accommodations and take care of many more
individual needs, such as reservations for ferries and trains or
organize flights with bush-planes and helicopters.
If you are not sure what you need to bring, simply ask us, and we will
provide a list of everything you need to safely and comfortably enjoy
your trip. We can even tailor trips to your desires. Remember, we have
been doing this for years, so use our knowledge and experience to your
advantage. We are available to answer questions, no matter how big or
small your concern.
About Your Guides
We have been guiding visitors to the Yukon and Alaska for many years. We
bring unmatched experience and a genuine love of the North to every trip
we lead. Our guides are qualified to lead you into the deepest
wilderness and knowledgeable enough to explain the rich history of the
communities that dot the landscape.
Meals
All meals are included and prepared by your guides. Meals in your hotel
are not included in the package price nor are alcoholic beverages.
Post Trip Suggestions
On the day your trip ends, we'll deliver you to the airport in plenty of
time for your return flight.
Environmental Perspective
The environment is what our livelihood is based on, so we work to
protect the very special balance between Man and Nature, while providing
you with a true northern natural experience. Because we limit the size
of our groups, we are able to guarantee exclusive, one-of-a-kind
experiences that will stay with you throughout your life. The small
groups also help us ensure the environment goes unharmed.
Other Items
Please note that the tour operator requires you to sign and return to
them a "release of claims and waiver of liability form." You
will receive this after booking.
