Yukon River Tour by motorized boat "Dragonfly"
Departs Dawson City, travelling downstream on the Yukon River towards the border of Alaska. You will float by steep rock outcrops and crystal clear feeder streams. You will also pass by the occasional fish camp, where, during opening salmon fishing is done with a set net or a fishwheel.
At the 40 Mile River, where an abandoned Gold Rush town site is located, the country opens up to magnificent mountain views until you reach the retreat (homestead) at Fanning Creek.
You may see bears or moose swimming across the river or walking along the shore. Bald eagle, falcon and other bird life can also be spotted.
Weather conditions and water levels may change the timing of the trip slightly. Generally a non-stop tour downstream to Fanning Creek will take 3 hours and back upstream to Dawson 5 ½ hours. You may of course choose to stop at points of interest and/or do some rod fishing at one of the larger creeks.
Tours & Prices
Prices are per person per day. You may stay as long as you like at the retreat. Minimum length is 2 days (1 night). For more then 4 days (3 nights) price discounts will be given.
Price per day is $530 CAN + 5% Goods & Services Tax
Includes:
- Tour and Retreat as described
- All meals and non alcoholic drinks
- Transfers within Dawson and to and from Dawson Airport
- Louie Borste, one guide and the cook will be at your service every day
- First day: breakfast in town at restaurant
- Last day: dinner in town at restaurant