Emerald Lake + Carcross Desert Excursion

Let yourself be captured by the landscapes of Yukon on this trip to the Emerald Lake and the Carcross Desert, where we'll also learn about the history of the gold rush. Don't miss this unforgettable tour in northern Canada!

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll collect you from your hotel in Whitehorse to begin this tour of one of the most fascinating places in the Yukon region in the northeast of Canada.

Our first stop will be at Emerald Lake, known for its famous green colour. We will learn about the origin of these incredible colours while strolling along its banks, where we'll take a short break for a snack and a drink.

Next, we will head to the Carcross Desert, the world's smallest desert, to explore its sand dunes. The presence of this arid area in one of Canada’s northernmost points will be explained during the tour.

Adjacent to the desert is the Caribou Crossing Wildlife Museum, where we will see taxidermy animals and learn about Yukon's native wildlife. We will also visit reconstructions of prehistoric species, including the woolly mammoth.

After the museum visit, our tour will continue in the town of Carcross, where we will learn about the gold rush of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when many adventurers came to North America in search of gold.

From Carcross, we will return to the hotels in Whitehorse, concluding this tour after 5.5 hours together.