Immerse yourself in the heart of a wild and enchanting winter, in the vast expanses of the Yukon. This unique photo tour takes you to an isolated territory, where fresh snow reveals every track and where the silence is broken only by the hoot of an owl or the rustle of an Arctic hare.
Comfortably lodged in cabins nestled deep in nature, you will experience total immersion in a world where lynx roam among frosted trees, where bighorn sheep defy the cliffs, and where the howl of a wolf can still echo through the night. Each day will be dedicated to observing and tracking elusive and captivating wildlife, guided by a passionate naturalist photographer.
And as day fades, another spectacle takes over: the Northern Lights illuminate the sky, dancing above the boreal forests and sleeping mountains.
A timeless journey, between a photographic quest and communion with the nature of the Far North.
Trip highlights:
- Immersion in raw nature
- Small group (max 6 people)
- A local naturalist photographer guide who will introduce you to tracking and observing local wildlife
- Observation and tracking of the unique wildlife of the Far North in exceptional conditions.
- Admire the Northern Lights in a unique, silent, and wild landscape
- Experience Arctic life in a cozy cabin with the crackling of a campfire
Itinerary:
Day 0 – Arrival in Whitehorse
Participants arrive in Whitehorse and settle into their hotel for the night. An evening to rest, adapt to the cold, and savor the first glimpses of the North.
Day 1 – Heading to Camp
Morning welcome at the hotel, a short briefing, then departure by vehicle to our isolated lodge, in the heart of lynx territory. After a few stops en route, we reach our base camp for the next 9 nights. Initial exploration around the cabins and settling in.
Days 2 to 9 – Tracking the Ghost of the Forests
Each day, at dawn and dusk, we go out on foot or by vehicle to try and cross paths with the elusive boreal lynx.
The snowy landscapes reveal fresh tracks: hares, foxes, coyotes, wolves, and sometimes… lynx prints.
We follow these clues with patience, in silence, in a landscape frozen by the cold, listening for the slightest sign.
Excursions are adapted to weather conditions and wildlife movements, with varied itineraries between forests, clearings, and mountains.
The day may also include observations from the lodge, located on a natural corridor used by many animals.
Each evening, if the sky is clear, we may have the chance to witness the captivating spectacle of the Northern Lights dancing above the snowy peaks.
Day 10 – Return to Whitehorse
After a final breakfast in the heart of the boreal silence and a last outing, we head back towards Whitehorse in the afternoon.
Settling into the hotel for a final night before departure.
