Arctic Day: Yukon Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour

On this half-day tour from Whitehorse, visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. To cap off a great day, relax at the nearby Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre - The tour commences at 1:50 pm at the designated meeting location.
  • Yukon Wildlife Preserve - Explore the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.
  • Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs - Relax at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs.
What's Included
  • Admission to Hot Springs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission to Wildlife Preserve
  • Local bilingual guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towel and sandals
Additional Information
  • Minimum age 19 years.
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre
Wood Street
Hotel lobby The tour starts at 1:50 pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janick_p
Jul 21, 2025
Very nice excursion. The... - Very nice excursion. The guide was kind and gave us a lot of information about animals. And the hot springs are a big WOW!
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112121
Jan 27, 2025
Great combination of wildlife and hot spring experience - Great time out spotting all the Winter wildlife with guides Ashiko and Sam who were very friendly and helpful. The hot springs were the perfect way to end the day warm and relaxed! Loved the Onsen pool and meditation room!
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Gail
Dec 29, 2024
Animal and hot springs tour is awesome! - Guides Liz and Sam were super awesome. Even though there was snow on the ground and roads, Sam was an excellent driver. We saw several animals in the preserve but sadly not the moose, he was hiding. Their commentary was most enlightening and enjoyable. Then the hot springs warmed us up. I would recommend this to anyone going to that area.
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Kerry_k
Dec 7, 2024
10/10 - Highly recommend!!! I had so much fun! - I was a little nervous because I live in California and I traveled by myself to the Yukon to visit my uncles. I am originally from Canada, but have never visited the Yukon before. I knew I'd want to get out and explore so I booked this excursion and I'm SO happy I did!!! They were prompt to pick me up at the Sternwheeler hotel where I stayed for two nights and both of the tour guides were fantastic. Both of their names start with an "M" and almost sound the same, can't for the life of me remember their names but they were incredible people with caring, funny, and knowledgeable personalities! I had SO much fun and the hot springs were absolutely incredible.
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Sanzters
Jan 17, 2023
Great customer service - We didn't get to do the tour with Arctic Range and had to cancel due to flight cancellations/rebooking but the staff was able to cancel and refund our reservation. I appreciated that as it was one less thing to stress about!
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Bethdee905
Oct 9, 2019
Fantastic outing! - Guides were friendly and fun. Loved the wildlife preserve and especially loved the hot springs! So relaxing.
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Alfhard_b
Aug 6, 2025
The Wildlife Centre is... - The Wildlife Centre is huge with very large areas for all the animals, including cliffs to climb on for mountain goats and a very large area including wetlands for the 2 moose. It is primarily for rescue animals who are well cared for.
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Vicky_a
Jul 26, 2025
Enjoyed the Wildlife... - Enjoyed the Wildlife Center and hot springs. It was a long day and thankful to have brought water. The description should mention to bring water.
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Wanderer61931797269
Jan 19, 2025
Pleasant afternoon - The driver and guide were both great but the tour itself was a little underwhelming. I think the description needs to better describe the tour itself. It was a pleasant afternoon but I wouldnt put this on a must do in Whitehorse
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Annemarie_a
Jul 19, 2025
Wildlife tour bust:( - Hello. I would like to start by saying that our guide was very kind and tried her best. The problem with this tour is that they charge a very steep fee ( $400.00 for both my husband and I) for what is essentially nothing more than a zoo. We barely saw any wildlife as the both the lynx and fox were in hiding that day. Moreover, the organization should ensure that the guide is fluent in English and knowledgeable. While she may have had a wealth of knowledge, our guide struggled to express it as English was not her first language. We definitely didn't get what we paid for and neither will you. In the end, you don't need a guide here folks anymore than you need a guide through a zoo. Pay the $30 entrance fee and skip the tour. You won't regret it.
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From $166
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).