The Upper Liard River is rated as a class II white-water with easy rapids as well as waves up to two feet. This river can be managed by beginners under supervision of an experienced river guide. The Liard River canoe tour was created for people who want to experience loneliness, silence as well as the beauty of the wilderness in order to get away from the everyday routine. The sources of the Upper Liard are the Caribou Lakes, which are located at tree line altitude. The Caribou Lakes invite for peaceful and relaxing paddling trips as well as for hiking around the lakes. The abundant fauna of this area provides high possibilities of wildlife encounters, perfect for photography.

Itinerary:

Day 1
Arrival at Whitehorse international airport where your guide will welcome you. Transfer to the downtown River View hotel.

Day 2
75 minutes charter flight by floatplane to Caribou Lakes. Camp set-up after arrival on site.

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Day 3 and 4
2 days of familiarization with the environment and the equipment you will be using during the rest of the tour. You will also have plenty of time to hike, fish, canoe, relax, take pictures and enjoy the silence of Yukon's wilderness.

Day 5 to 11
For 7 days you will canoe the Upper Liard River. During the first hours, the river is fairly narrow with random boulders and slow current. On the second day, the river widens and the speed of the current increases. Rocks, boulders and occasional sweepers require your full attention. The Liard River is rarely traveled so it provides good opportunities to view moose, bears, eagles, beavers as well as a wide variety of birds. The river is boarded by almost impenetrable forest. The spectacular sights of snow caped mountains will take your breath away all along your journey.

Day 12
Visit of Watson Lake’s famous exposition of signposts, which were set up during the construction of the Alaska Highway by the American soldiers. Their purpose was to show the long distance between the soldiers and their families. Then you will travel on the Alaska Highway heading for Whitehorse 450 kilometres/ 280 miles away. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to toast to the most memorable events of the tour.

Hotel: River View Hotel

Day 13
Transfer to Whitehorse International airport and departure.

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Participants:  min 4 - max  11 persons

Other add on options:     see self drive tour "Fly & Drive"

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