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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!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration includes the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Gold panning with guaranteed gold discovery
Expert Tour Guide (English)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
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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.
Emerald Lake
We stop at the scenic Emerald Lake with its mountain green color. One of the most beautiful lakes in Canada.
Pickup included
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Karen Y,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
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
Alfhard B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
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.
Tatiana V,
Jun 24, 2024
- Viator
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.
Brent C,
May 23, 2022
- Viator
Very informative tour guides. Tobi and the guide named You. Awnsered all our questions and the museums we stopped at were Amazing and even got to hold puppies, panning for gold was fun! Don't hesitate go!
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