On an Alaska cruisetour (cruise + land tour)you can mix rugged adventures with luxurious accommodations and dining. Visit Dawson City, the heart of the gold-rush that began in the late 1800s, one of the most interesting places in the Yukon to explore.
Tour the Yukon River on water or the gold fields by Jeep
Don’t miss out on touring the Yukon River, which runs from British Columbia and through Alaska, on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler. Whether you make reservations for a two-hour lunch or three-hour dinner cruise, you’ll see why it is the recommended way to view incredible landscapes while learning about Yukon’s colorful environment, courtesy of the guides on board.
Local residents of Dawson would recommend the gold fields Jeep tour. It’s a 60-mile guided tour drive from Westmark Inn along the Upper Bonanza Creek Road and Hunker Creek Road. You’ll end at the top of King Solomon’s Dome and see spectacular views of Dawson and learn about modern-day gold hunters are where they are staking their claims.
Gold rush history lesson on the Tales of Dawson City Tour
Natives of Dawson will tell you that Dawson City has a fascinating and vibrant past. Various Native American tribes, like the Tukkuthkutchin and Tutchonekutchin, inhabited the Yukon for centuries. It’s also one of the first places where gold was discovered.
This guided tour takes you around scenic Dawson City and you’ll see where prospectors first struck it rich. Your guide will also identify all the historical structures from the 1800s. At the Robert Service Cabin the Parks Canada ranger will recite for you Service’s most famous works.
Become one with nature at Tombstone Territorial Park
This stunning 1,300-square mile tundra is home to Bald eagles, moose and salmon. If you enjoy hiking and sightseeing, there are many trails in the Tombstone Territorial Park to choose from. Stop by the visitor’s center and they will be happy to recommend a trail where you’ll see the best scenery. Or if you’re not the hiking type, you can choose to just browse the books in the library.
Visit Dawson before it’s gone
Dawson City was built on a layer of ice and unfortunately, Mother Nature has begun to take its course. Many of the buildings in Dawson and the Yukon have started to sink and lean due to melting permafrost (the frozen ground they were built on). Holland America’s Alaska Land + Sea Journey is one of the few in the industry that goes to Dawson. Consider taking this cruise tour next before it’s too late.
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