7 days tour

Stampeders Route — Trekking Chilkoot Trail (7 Days)

Stampeders Route — Trekking Chilkoot Trail (7 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Individual guidance and interpretation throughout the journey

Accommodation

2 nights hotel accommodation in double room in Whitehorse 2 person tent (4 nights)

Meals

4x breakfast, 5x lunch box, 4x dinner

Others

Airport transfers in Whitehorse Camping equipment Chilkoot Park fee and license

Transport

All necessary transports

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

Others

Optional

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Itinerary of your trip Stampeders Route — Trekking Chilkoot Trail (7 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Whitehorse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Whitehorse

      We welcome you at the airport and take you to your hotel in the center of Whithorse. The rest of the day is at your leisure. There is much to discover in Yukon’s largest city. Visit the world’s longest wooden fish ladder, the Beringia Center, which gives you an insight into prehistoric Yukon and Alaska, the Yukon Transportation Museum next door and the Yukon MacBride Museum. We definitely recommend a visit to the SS Klondike National Historic Site, a restored paddle steamer right on the Yukon River. If you enjoy boating, the MV Schwatka offers tours of scenic Miles Canyon. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Finegan’S Point
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Finegan’S Point

      Today’s short trip to Skagway will be a memorable one. The Klondike Highway is known as one of the most beautiful routes (approximately 2 hours drive) in North America. You are guaranteed fantastic views of the surrounding mountains on this tour. We pick you up at the hotel and start our journey to the historic gold rush town of Carcross (short name for Caribou Crossing) further via Whitepass to Skagway. Along the way, there are always views of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railway, which travels from Fraser to Skagway. Today a UNESCO “International Civil Engineering Landmark” .The White Pass railway was built in 1898 to relieve people of the heavy burden of goods on their way to the gold fields in Dawson City. The route of this narrow-gauge railway goes up to an altitude of 1200 m and back to sea level in just 30 km. During the gold rush in 1898, some of the 30,000 gold prospectors arrived in Skagway by ship and were ready to travel the 1,000 km to the gold fields in Dawson City. Today it is a bustling city with visitors from all over the world, but it has never lost its gold rush flair. Skagway’s picturesque streets are perfect for a stroll. After visiting the old town, we drive about 16 km to Dyea, from where we will start our hike. Our hiking destination is to get to Finnegan’s Point today (walking time approx. 3 hours) The first part of the trail runs steadily along the Taiya River. Giant fir trees line the way - look out for eagle nests in the trees, the occasional black bear, and in late summer the natural spectacle of salmon spawning in the river. Along the way, you’ll always find remnants from the gold rush period, such as remnants of the old telephone connection built in 1898 to connect Skagway with Bennett and Log Cabin, as well as the forestry road built in 1950, which forms part of the way near our campsite. Finnegan’s Point was named after a man who built a bridge here and demanded road tolls from travelers for a short time. However, the bridge was soon literally overrun by thousands of gold prospectors, and his efforts to hold it back were futile. The day ends with a beautiful view of the Irene Glacier, which is on the other side of the river.



      Meals
      lunch_box, dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Pleasant Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Pleasant Camp

      After breakfast we continue our adventure through the rainforest. The trail runs along the banks of the Taiya River and therefore have to cross some small streams. It is a pleasant day with easy but also some steep but short climbs. The rock garden is a beautiful meadow with trees and many small stones rolled aside to make the path more passable. A short distance more and we reach Canyon City. From what was once a thriving town providing all kinds of services to thousands of gold miners, all that remains today are some building foundations, a furnace, some pots and pans, and the old boiler that powered the tramway. This tramway saved a lot of time and effort getting one’s goods over the pass in 1898 for 7.5 cents/pound, which is the equivalent of $5 today. Continuing on, we come across the "Bent Tree"; travelers often marked small trees with ribbons around the trunk as trail markers and they died as a result. This tree has defied the facts and continued to grow all these years. Near Pleasant Camp we cross a suspension bridge and soon reach Sheep Camp where we will spend our first night.



      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Happy Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Happy Camp

      Today is our longest, but certainly unforgettable section of our hike. After an early breakfast, we set off right away to master the preceding 13 km to Happy Camp. Shortly after setting off, the trail takes us through an enchanted forest; an area of gnarled and crooked trees that are buried in masses of snow every year by harsh winters. Once the ascent to the "Scales" begins, one encounters a host of objects from the gold rush era. After weeks of hauling luggage up from Skagway, 50 kilograms each way, the prospectors began getting rid of the non-essentials. Amazingly, the sign indicating the tree line is surrounded by trees today, indicating that the weather in 1898 was colder than it is today. But just a short distance further, we encounter the last tree and then there is nothing, only bare rocks around us. Surprised by an avalanche, many gold miners died here in 1898; the victims were buried nearby. A bit further and we come to the "Scales"; the Canadian police (Canadian Mounties) weighed here the goods brought by each person who wanted to enter the Yukon. It was the duty of each traveler to carry at least 1 ton of supplies in order to be allowed to continue the journey. At the "Golden Stairs" the path leads up almost vertically. This is where the famous photos were taken in 1898, endless rows of men and women, bent over from all the effort. It is a bit difficult to climb over these big rocks but soon we reach the top and cross the border between Alaska and Canada, at an altitude of over 1100 meters (3700 feet) above sea level. From here we start the descent over
      snowfields, past small lakes, streams and solitary rocks and reach "Happy Camp" in the late afternoon.



      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Lake Lindemann
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Lake Lindemann

      For many, the section from Happy Camp to Lindeman is the best part of the trail. There are spectacular views all around and more importantly, the trail here is relatively flat (except at Long Lake). Soon we see Deep Lake and the first trees and we follow Moose Creek which takes us from Deep Lake down to Lake Lindeman where we will camp for the night.



      Meals
      Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Bennett Lake - Whitehorse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bennett Lake - Whitehorse

      We wake up with mixed feelings today. There is another day of hiking ahead, which gives us a feeling of great personal achievement after these strenuous hiking days. At the same time, there is also a bit of sadness to know that our hiking adventure is coming to an end. As soon as we get back on the road, we will be surrounded by great scenery again, first towards Bare Loon Lake then on to Lake Bennett. Here you’ll find one of the best views of British Columbia, overlooking Lake Bennett. Just before we reach Lake Bennett, we can catch glimpses of the old church and train station from the gold rush era, which are the remains of a community that once had over 15,000 inhabitants. After we briefly familiarized ourselves with all the sights, the time has come and our seaplane is ready to take us back to Whitehorse on a spectacular 45-minute flight. Immersed in the adventure of the last few days, you can enjoy flying over azure blue water and green mountains with white peaks. As soon as you arrive in Whitehorse, we’ll pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel, where you’ll be sure to have a warm shower and a last dinner with your new friends (that you don’t have to prepare yourself!) will enjoy.



      Meals
      breakfast, lunch_box
  • Day 7 Day 7: Whitehorse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Whitehorse

      After breakfast, we’ll drive you to the airport for your flight south or your own connection programs.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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