Nisutlin River Trip
"The man sized mountains palisade us round on every side;
The river is a flop with fish, and ripples silver clear;
The midnight sunshine brims."
Robert Service - The Spell of the Yukon
The Nisutlin River is one of the few southerly flowing rivers in the Yukon River watershed. The Nisutlin River starts in the Pelly Mountains and flows southeast towards the village of Teslin. Traveling through the beautiful Yukon southern lakes region, you will admire the vast wilderness surrounding you, including grizzly bear, wolf, moose, caribou, wolverine, mink, bald eagle, merlin and beaver. A favourite past time after a day of paddling is casting your hook for “the big catch” of Lake Trout, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling.
The Nisutlin River is gentle flowing and picturesque as you paddle through the Yukon’s amazing beauty! This region, with its low wetlands, is known for its great moose population and the summer home for many species of migratory birds and waterfowl. This is a great river for any outdoor enthusiast.
Trip Specifics
| Duration: |
7 Days 6 nights - Nisutlin Landing to Teslin Village |
| Distance: |
130 Kilometres (80 Miles) |
| Difficulty: |
Beginner Canoeist |
| Tour Dates: |
July 28th (Tuesday) to August 3rd (Monday), 2009 |
| Price: |
$1,395.00 (Can) Per Person + 5% G.S.T. |
| Additional Cost: |
Single Room/Tent $50.00 Per Person + 5% G.S.T. |
| Group Size: |
Minimum 3 + Guide
Maximum 9 + Guide |
Inclusions:
- Fully certified, knowledgeable and experienced river guide
- Rental and transportation of canoes, paddles and lifejackets
- Overland shuttle to and from the river
- Safety equipment including satellite phone
- All meals while on trip
- Airport shuttle pick-up in Whitehorse
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Whitehorse prior to trip
- Tents, cooking and shared camping equipment
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Exclusions:
- Meals while staying in Whitehorse or Dawson City.
- Transportation to and from Whitehorse
- Fishing license and fishing equipment
- Sleeping equipment (Sleeping bags and mattress) and personal equipment
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Trip Itinerary
(Day1) |
Arrival in Whitehorse, pick-up and meeting of trip participants at the airport and overnight stay at your hotel. Tonight, your guide will verify your personal gear and go through any last minute questions. Participants are then invited to explore the City of Whitehorse, enjoy a good meal or take in some historic sights around town on their own. |
(Day 2) |
Group officially meets at 9:00am at the Up North office and store in downtown Whitehorse. Our driver will be happy to shuttle you from your hotel if you wish. After a quick gear review to make sure participants are properly equipped, we will be shuttled by van to Nisutlin Landing, a three-hour drive, and the start of our Nisutlin River adventure. The afternoon will be spent getting acquainted with our gear and boats and paddling the mouth of the river. A relaxing evening will be spent on the river shore complete with a roaring campfire. |
(Day 3-6) |
The canoe trip down the Nisutlin River. This river offers unique habitat and is one of the few rivers that actually flows south in the Yukon! Highlights include wildlife viewing with potential sightings of grizzly bear, wolf, moose, caribou, wolverine, mink, bald eagle and marten. Don't forget the fishing rod for the world class fishing! Camping in tents and eating by the campfire while under the “midnight sun”, provides the foundation for a truly unique wilderness experience. |
(Day 7) |
We arrive in Teslin Village and the end of our Nisutlin Village adventure. The Up North shuttle will pick us up around 1:00pm and return us to Whitehorse. Goodbyes all around after the completion of a grand adventure! |
*Note:Due to the expedition nature of this program, changes in the itinerary while on the river are a possibility, and are left up to the discretion of the guide. All attempts will be made to complete the trip within the outlined timeline.
