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The Klondiker: Paddling the Big Salmon River

15 days
Start and end in Whitehorse
3.6
7 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 12
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Whitehorse

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to downtown hotel
    • Gear check and orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Pick up last-minute supplies
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  2. Day 2

    Whitehorse to Quiet Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Alaska Highway and South Canol Road
    • Canoe stroke practice on Quiet Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Paddle further along Quiet Lake to additional campsite
    Landmarks
    Quiet Lake
    Big Salmon River
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  3. Days 3 - 13

    Big Salmon River Canoe Expedition

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Paddle Big Salmon River from Quiet Lake to Carmacks
    • Navigate Class II river sections with guide instruction
    • Wildlife viewing from river banks and eddies
    • Fishing opportunities at tributaries and cut banks
    • Optional day hike to neighbouring hills for panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Day hike to hills for views of Pelly Mountains and Tintina Trench
    • Dall sheep viewing on mountain slopes
    • Fishing at eddies, cut banks, and tributaries
    Landmarks
    Big Salmon Lake
    Big Salmon Range
    Pelly Mountains
    Tintina Trench
    Yukon River
    Carmacks
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  4. Day 14

    Carmacks to Whitehorse

    Included Activities

    • Shuttle transfer from Carmacks to Whitehorse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Whitehorse in the evening
    Landmarks
    Carmacks
  5. Day 15

    Whitehorse Departure

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from hotel
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3.6
(7 reviews)

Number of tours

25

Age Range

8 to 85 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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