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Spend an easy half-day from Whitehorse spotting moose and muskox at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, then unwind at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. This five-hour tour pairs accessible wildlife viewing with a restorative thermal soak.
Spend an easy half-day from Whitehorse spotting moose and muskox at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, then unwind at Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. This five-hour tour pairs accessible wildlife viewing with a restorative thermal soak.
Late-afternoon light slides low across spruce and birch as the van eases out of Whitehorse and the road opens to tundra-scented air. You arrive first at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where enclosures and wide viewing platforms let animals behave like wild things—moose browsing in shallow bogs, muskox lingering on knolls—before the tour winds to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for a slow, warming soak.
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Operated by Arctic Range Adventure · Whitehorse, Yukon
Late-afternoon light slides low across spruce and birch as the van eases out of Whitehorse and the road opens to tundra-scented air. You arrive first at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where enclosures and wide viewing platforms let animals behave like wild things—moose browsing in shallow bogs, muskox lingering on knolls—before the tour winds to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for a slow, warming soak.
The route threads through territory shaped by glacial action and the Takhini River valley; this stretch of Yukon has long been home to First Nations and later served as a waypoint during the Klondike era. The wildlife preserve began as a conservation and education project to protect northern species and now runs structured viewing that balances animal welfare with visitor access. Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs taps natural geothermal warmth and has been developed as a managed wellness spot mindful of local hydrology.
Practical: plan for roughly a five-hour outing that typically departs mid-afternoon from downtown Whitehorse (the meeting time listed is 1:50 p.m.). The tour includes admission to the preserve, hot springs access, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a bilingual guide. It's listed as suitable for all fitness levels; expect minimal walking on boardwalks and paved paths at the preserve and easy access to the hot springs facilities.
Bring a swimsuit, towel and sandals, plus layered outerwear—the Yukon shifts quickly between sun and wind. Respect viewing distances, carry a telephoto for wildlife shots, and leave no trace at the springs. This is an approachable blend of northern wildlife viewing and restorative hot-spring time—ideal when you want nature and ease in a single afternoon.
The tour runs about five hours total (300 minutes), typically departing mid-afternoon and returning to Whitehorse the same day.
Yes; hotel pickup and drop-off in Whitehorse are included as described in the tour inclusions.
The tour notes a minimum age of 19 years for participants—check booking terms for exceptions.
Yes; admission to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and access to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs are included in the tour price.
Arctic Range Adventure operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Late-afternoon light slides low across spruce and birch as the van eases out of Whitehorse and the road opens to tundra-scented air. You arrive first at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where enclosures and wide viewing platforms let animals behave like wild things—moose browsing in shallow bogs, muskox lingering on knolls—before the tour winds to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for a slow, warming soak.
Late-afternoon light slides low across spruce and birch as the van eases out of Whitehorse and the road opens to tundra-scented air. You arrive first at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve where enclosures and wide viewing platforms let animals behave like wild things—moose browsing in shallow bogs, muskox lingering on knolls—before the tour winds to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs for a slow, warming soak.
The route threads through territory shaped by glacial action and the Takhini River valley; this stretch of Yukon has long been home to First Nations and later served as a waypoint during the Klondike era. The wildlife preserve began as a conservation and education project to protect northern species and now runs structured viewing that balances animal welfare with visitor access. Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs taps natural geothermal warmth and has been developed as a managed wellness spot mindful of local hydrology.
Practical: plan for roughly a five-hour outing that typically departs mid-afternoon from downtown Whitehorse (the meeting time listed is 1:50 p.m.). The tour includes admission to the preserve, hot springs access, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a bilingual guide. It's listed as suitable for all fitness levels; expect minimal walking on boardwalks and paved paths at the preserve and easy access to the hot springs facilities.
Bring a swimsuit, towel and sandals, plus layered outerwear—the Yukon shifts quickly between sun and wind. Respect viewing distances, carry a telephoto for wildlife shots, and leave no trace at the springs. This is an approachable blend of northern wildlife viewing and restorative hot-spring time—ideal when you want nature and ease in a single afternoon.