Yukon Gold Experience feat. Emerald Lake & Carcross

Overview

Available languages

English

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This half day excursion is packed with some of the best sights in the Yukon! We start by making a stop at a viewpoint over Miles Canyon, a crux of the stampeders journey from Alaska to the Klondike. From there we head down the South Klondike Highway to Emerald Lake, then onto the Carcross Desert, the smallest desert in the world. After a quick orientation around Carcross you will have some free time to explore the artisan stores, or walk the beach on Bennett Lake.

On the way back to Whitehorse we make a stop and Caribou Crossing for you to try your hand at gold panning, and you can keep anything you find! Oh, and they also have puppies. Little fluffy husky puppies that love to be petted!

This day trip really packs in the best of the Yukon, you won't be disappointed!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total tour duration includes the travel time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Gold panning with guaranteed gold discovery

Expert Tour Guide (English)

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

S.S. Klondike

We will stop at the National Historic Site of Canada,. the S.S. Klondike Sternwheeler, and talk about the history of these massive boats travelled Yukon River between Whitehorse and Dawson City.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Emerald Lake

We stop at the scenic Emerald Lake with its mountain green color. One of the most beautiful lakes in Canada.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Yukon Gold Experience feat. Emerald Lake & Carcross

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing
Anjali L,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Juan was a fantastic guide snd driver. He stopped at multiple spots for taking photos. The whole experience was fantastic.
Good value. Guide was...
John S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Good value. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and allowed the trip to run at a good and comfortable pace. Some overlap with the Skagway tour where Carcross was used as a body-break/ coffee- break stop.
Good tour around the Whitehorse Area
Karen Y,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great variety of sights and things to see. Mills Channel, Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, Carcross town, The Wilderness Centre which had the gold panning, museum and dog sled demo. Thoroughly enjoyable tour
This was a very nice...
Alfhard B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very nice trip. Becca was an excellent and knowedgeable guide, with interesting stories. The trip took us to the British Columbia border, along very nice lakes and included visits to Miles Canyon, Emerald Lake, Bennett Lake, Carcross and the Carcross desert. It ended with a gold panning experience which even netted me some gold flakes.
Gold mining, lakes and more
Tatiana V,
Jun 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. Guide was knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to talk with him. We stopped at each lakes along the road, experienced Carcasses, Carcross desert, gold mining and even sleigh dog ride.