NEW: Great Northern Lodge Hopping

Experience the manifold pristine wilderness and the hospitality of the north during this exclusive fly trekking with overnight stays in homey lodges. Take the chance to pick some jewels of the Yukon and Northwest Territories, as well as of northern British Columbia. Impressive flights by floatplane across vast lakes, rivers, forests and mountains brings you to remote and spectacular places, such as Nahanni National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) or to well-known towns like Whitehorse on the Alaska Highway, Yellowknife at the shores of Great Slave Lake or Dawson City with the Klondike Gold Rush history.

Take a breath of wilderness on trips by boat, canoe or on foot. Try your luck angling for trout or discover the diverse flora and wildlife of the north. Learn about the turbulent history and the Indian and Inuit culture of the various regions. Or simply enjoy the comfort of the cozy lodges and get spoilt with culinary treats. Relax in gorgeous hot pools and enjoy the silence and peace of the magnificent scenery around you.

Discover with us the impressive Canadian North in all its diversity!

STANDARD ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrival in Whitehorse, overnight stay in the River View Hotel (Yukon)
Take the opportunity to explore the capital of the Yukon Territory. Do some shopping, go for a stroll along the Yukon River or visit one of the many museums.

Day 2: Flight by floatplane Whitehorse – Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge (Yukon)
During the two-hour flight over endless forests, lakes, rivers and mountains you will experience the vast remoteness of the Yukon Territory. At the homey lodge, which has no road access, you will be staying in your private cozy log cabin with vistas across the lake and into the mountains.

Day 3 - 4: Two days at Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge (Yukon)
Rich guided day programs: sightseeing by motorboat on the picturesque lake, paddling (canoes and kayaks), hiking the nature walk, wildlife watching, angling, visiting the historic trading post of the famous Hudson’s Bay Company, having a sauna, relaxing.

Day 5: Flight by floatplane Frances Lake – Glacier Lake/Nahanni National Park – Virginia Falls/Nahanni National Park – Little Doctor Lake, overnight stay in the Nahanni Mountain Lodge (Northwest Territories)
Spectacular flight over the northern foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Nahanni National Park (totally approx. 2½ hours flying time). Landings and short hikes at Glacier Lake (surrounded by the granite towers of the Cirque of the Unclimbables) and the impressive Virginia Falls, a 90 m drop of the mighty South Nahanni River. Overnight stay in the rustic, self-contained Nahanni Mountain Lodge on the shores of scenic Little Doctor Lake. Prepare your own dinner and breakfast from the rich food parcel and enjoy a night on your own out in the Canadian wilderness!

• As an alternative to staying in the self-contained log cabin you have the option to continue the same evening directly to Fort Simpson or (at extra charge) to spend two nights at nearby Cli Lake in the exclusive North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge, which is owned and operated by local Dene First Nations.

• On Day 5 the Southern Extension to British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains begins (see Southern Extension itinerary).

Day 6: Flight by floatplane Little Doctor Lake – Fort Simpson, scheduled flight to Yellowknife, overnight stay in the Chateau Nova Hotel (Northwest Territories)
In the morning you’ll be picked up by the floatplane and fly in 30 minutes to Fort Simpson. After a short city tour you continue on a one-hour scheduled flight to Yellowknife and spend the night in the Chateau Nova Hotel.

Day 7: City tour Yellowknife, flight by floatplane to Blachford Lake Lodge (Northwest Territories)
During a two-hour city tour you’ll learn interesting facts about the diamond capital of the north. In late afternoon the floatplane carries you 100 km southeast to Blachford Lake Lodge (20 minutes flight). You will stay in a cozy room in the main lodge building with great views to the lake.

Day 8: Stay at Blachford Lake Lodge (Northwest Territories)
Rich guided day program: Nature (plants, animals) and cultural (Dene First Nation) interpretive tours, sightseeing and angling on the lake, relaxation in the hot tub. From mid August Blachford Lake is a splendid location to watch the awe-inspiring aurora borealis (northern lights).

Day 9: Another day at Blachford Lake Lodge, in the evening flight to Yellowknife, overnight stay in the Chateau Nova Hotel (Northwest Territories)
After another exciting day at Blachford Lake Lodge the floatplane brings you back to Yellowknife, where you stay again in the Chateau Nova Hotel.

Day 10: Scheduled flight Yellowknife – Whitehorse (Yukon)
A three-hour scheduled flight brings you back to Whitehorse. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of all the places you have been visiting during the last few days. From Whitehorse you will continue your individual travels or fly back home.

• From Yellowknife starts the Northern Extension to Inuvik and Dawson City (see Northern Extension itinerary).

SOUTHERN EXTENSION (3 days Rocky Mountains, British Columbia):

The Southern Extension begins at Day 5 of the Standard Itinerary, following the stay at Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge.

Day 5: Transfer (boat and van) from Frances Lake to Muncho Lake, visit of the Liard Hot Springs, stay at the Northern Rockies Lodge (British Columbia)
In the morning we bring you by boat from the Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge to the Campbell Highway. The journey continues by minivan and offers you new impressions of the vast Canadian north. After a stopover in Watson Lake (visit of the Sign Post Forest) we’ll drive you along the famous Alaska Highway south. On the way you can likely observe bison and with a little luck also other wildlife. A very special treat is the visit of the Liard Hot Springs. Great relaxation in splendid scenery is guaranteed! A short final drive brings you to the overwhelmingly blue Muncho Lake in the Northern Rocky Mountains. You’ll stay the night in a comfortable lakeshore cabin of the Northern Rockies Lodge.

Day 6 - 7: Two days at the Northern Rockies Lodge, Muncho Lake (British Columbia)
Rich day programs: Guided hiking tour, wildlife observation, drive along the Alaska Highway through the Rocky Mountains, canoeing on the lake.

• It is possible to book on site for a surcharge glacier flights or fishing trips.

Day 8: Flight by floatplane Muncho Lake – Virginia Falls/Nahanni National Park – Little Doctor Lake, stay at Nahanni Mountain Lodge (Northwest Territories)
Spectacular flight over the northern foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Nahanni National Park (totally approx. 2½ hours flying time). Landing and short hike at the impressive Virginia Falls, a 90 m drop of the mighty South Nahanni River. Overnight stay in the rustic, self-contained Nahanni Mountain Lodge on the shores of scenic Little Doctor Lake. Prepare your own dinner and breakfast from the rich food parcel and enjoy a night on your own out in the Canadian wilderness!

• As an alternative to staying in the self-contained log cabin you have the option to continue the same evening directly to Fort Simpson or (at extra charge) to spend two nights at nearby Cli Lake in the exclusive North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge, which is owned and operated by local Dene First Nations.

Day 9 - 13: Continue Standard Itinerary Day 6 (Yellowknife – Blachford Lake Lodge – Yellowknife – Whitehorse).

NORTHERN EXTENSION (2 days Arctic Circle Air Pass to Inuvik and Dawson City):

The Northern Extension begins at Day 10 of the Standard Itinerary or Day 13 of the Standard Itinerary plus Southern Extension. It contains an attractive flight back from Yellowknife to Whitehorse via Inuvik and Dawson City.

Day 10 or 13: Scheduled flight Yellowknife – Inuvik, overnight stay in the Arctic Chalet B&B (Northwest Territories)
A two-hour flight with intermediate stop in Norman Wells brings you across the arctic circle to the midnight sun of Inuvik. You’ll stay in the quiet Arctic Chalet Bed & Breakfast on the outskirts of town.

• Additional night and guided trips possible at extra charge (city tour, Inuit culture, Dempster Highway, flight to Tuktoyaktuk at the Arctic Ocean).

Day 11 or 14: Scheduled flight Inuvik – Dawson City, overnight stay at Klondike Kate’s Cabins (Yukon)
From Inuvik you’ll fly in 1½ hours south to Dawson City, the historic Klondike gold rush town in the Yukon. Overnight stay in the centrally located Klondike Kate’s Cabins.

• Additional night and guided trips possible at extra charge (city tour, gold rush tour, Yukon River Cruise).

Day 12 or 15: Scheduled flight Dawson City – Whitehorse (Yukon)
In the afternoon flight back to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory. From Whitehorse you will continue your individual travels or fly back home.

• Tip: Passengers travelling on the Arctic Circle Air Pass can fly from Whitehorse to Vancouver without additional costs.

DATES AND RATES 2010:

Duration:	Standard Itinerary	10 days from/to Whitehorse
	Standard Itinerary plus Southern Extension	13 days from/to Whitehorse
	Standard Itinerary plus Northern Extension	12 days from/to Whitehorse
	Standard Itinerary plus Southern & Northern Extension	15 days from/to Whitehorse

Dates:	Mid June to mid September 2010.
	Depending on the detail program certain departure days are available.
	Some parts of the program are only possible on certain days:
	• Yellowknife – Blachford Lake Lodge: Wed, Fri, Sun
	• Yellowknife – Whitehorse: Mon, Wed, Fri
	• Inuvik – Dawson: Mon, Wed, Fri
	• Dawson – Whitehorse: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Rates:	Standard Itinerary	$  8'450
	Standard Itinerary plus Southern Extension	$10'750
	Standard Itinerary plus Northern Extension	$  9'550
	Standard Itinerary plus Southern & Northern Extension	$11'900

	Options
	Additional night at Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge (Yukon)	$  250
	Additional night at Nahanni Mountain Lodge (Little Doctor Lake, N.W.T.)	$  250
	Additional night at Northern Rockies Lodge (Muncho Lake, B.C.)	$  250
	2 days North Nahanni Naturalist Lodge (Cli Lake, N.W.T.)	$1030
	Additional night in Whitehorse (River View Hotel)	$    70

	All rates are per person based on double occupancy in Canadian dollars + 5% GST.
	Minimum 2 persons. Rates for floatplane charters are subject to change!

Terms of Participation

THINGS TO KNOW:

• Program modifications due to adverse weather conditions are possible (i.e. charter flights).
• All charter and scheduled flights are subject to weight allowances. For this reason at the time of booking the total payload (total weight of persons plus luggage) must be specified. Some surcharges may apply.
• Canadian legislation requires you to sign a release of liability and waiver of claims form prior to the commencement of the arrangement.
• Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge & Tours is member of the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon (TIA) and the Yukon Wilderness Tourism Association (WTAY).

RATES INCLUDE:

• All accommodation according to program
• All meals in the lodges (and breakfast in Inuvik)
• Airport – hotel transfers (except Whitehorse and Yellowknife floatplane base)
• All charter and scheduled flights according to program
• Day use fee Nahanni National Park
• Guided activities and tours according to program
• Drive Frances Lake – Muncho Lake including Liard Hot Springs entry fee (Southern Extension)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals and beverages in Whitehorse, Fort Simpson, Yellowknife (Inuvik, Dawson City)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Angling licence
• Last night in Whitehorse
• Airport – hotel transfer in Whitehorse
• Transfer from hotel to floatplane base in Yellowknife (to/from Blachford Lake Lodge)
• Gratuities
• Personal insurance (trip cancellation, medical insurance): We strongly recommend to arrange for sufficient coverage before the start of the trip