Yukon River Fly-In – 4 Day Tour (Lower Laberge → Little Salmon Village)

Length: 6 days total (4 on the river)
Price: $3,900 per person (CAD)
2026 Dates: June 3–8 • June 27–July 2 • July 23–28 • Aug 29–Sep 3
Note: Group discounts available—ask us for a custom quote.

🌲 Tour Overview

Short on time but still want to experience the legendary Yukon River? The Yukon River Fly-In 4 Day Tour packs adventure, history, and wilderness into a compact weeklong trip.

You’ll begin with a scenic floatplane flight over Lake Laberge, avoiding days of open-water paddling, and land at Lower Laberge — a historic Gold Rush starting point. From there, your river journey flows downstream through Yukon wilderness and past some of the river’s most important landmarks.

Highlights include exploring Hootalinqua, a former telegraph and Northwest Mounted Police post, and seeing the remains of the sternwheeler SS Evelyn. You’ll also stop at Big Salmon Village, an important historic Indigenous settlement.

With steady currents, easy camping, and Yukon Wide’s renowned riverside cuisine, this tour is perfect for families, beginners, or travelers with limited time. After four days of paddling and three nights under northern skies, the journey concludes at Little Salmon Village, where a shuttle brings you back to Whitehorse.

This is the Yukon River made accessible — history, wilderness, and adventure all in just one unforgettable week.

🗓️Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Whitehorse
Arrive in Whitehorse and meet your guide and group for orientation and gear check. Overnight hotel stay included.

Day 2 – Floatplane to Lower Laberge / First Paddle
Take a scenic floatplane flight over Lake Laberge and land at Lower Laberge, skipping the long lake crossing. Begin paddling the Yukon River and set up camp along the riverbank.

Day 3 – Hootalinqua & the SS Evelyn
Paddle to Hootalinqua, once an important NWMP and telegraph station. Explore the site and the wreck of the sternwheeler SS Evelyn. Overnight riverside camp.

Day 4 – Big Salmon Village
Continue downstream to Big Salmon Village, a historic Indigenous settlement. Learn about the history of the site while enjoying riverside camping and Yukon Wide’s hearty cuisine.

Day 5 – Arrival at Little Salmon Village / Shuttle Return
Paddle the final stretch to Little Salmon Village, the end point of the trip. Shuttle transfer back to Whitehorse. Overnight hotel stay included.

Day 6 – Departure
Transfer to Whitehorse Airport for your onward journey.

✅ What’s Included

Professional Yukon Wide river guide
Floatplane flight from Whitehorse to Lower Laberge
Shuttle transportation from Little Salmon Village → Whitehorse
Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and full safety equipment
All camping gear (tents, sleeping pads, kitchen equipment, cooking gear)
All meals during the river portion (Yukon Wide’s renowned riverside cuisine)
Satellite communication for safety
Two hotel nights in Whitehorse (arrival day and after return from Little Salmon)

❌ What’s Not Included

Airfare to and from Whitehorse

Travel insurance (recommended)

Sleeping bag (bring your own or rent from Yukon Wide)

Fishing license (if planning to fish)

Alcohol (you may bring a modest personal supply)

Meals before and after the river portion (outside of included hotel nights)

Personal clothing and gear (packing list provided)

Gratuities for guides (optional but appreciated)

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