Booking a Tour

To make a reservation call us at 1-866-756-2421 or email info@greatriverjourney.com. We encourage you to book early as reservations are accepted on a first come first served basis. Each tour is limited to 10 people. VISA, Mastercard and American Express accepted.

Book before December 31st, 2009 and receive a $500 USD discount per person.

2010 Departure Dates

Great River Journey Classic 5 day 4 nights
Departures: June to September
Guaranteed: Saturday and Sunday departures are guaranteed

Great River Journey Classic Plus 7 days 6 Nights
Departures: June to September
Guaranteed: Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures are guaranteed.

2010 Tour Prices

Great River Journey Classic 5 day 4 nights - $5,495 USD
Great River Journey Classic Plus 7 days 6 Nights - $6,495 USD

Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Private charters and customized itineraries available.
Call for early booking specials and for price group prices.

Non-inclusive costs: 5% Goods & Services Tax. 5% Gratuity. Alcoholic beverages.International and domestic flights.

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To complete your booking print and complete the pdf documents below and fax to 867-456-2422 or mail to us at the following:

Great River Journey Inc.
Box 454-108 Elliott Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada, Y1A 6C4

pdf Information Form
pdf Medical Form
pdf Registration Form
pdf Accident Waiver

Please review our terms & conditions.

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Confirmation

A deposit of 25% of the trip fee is payable at the time of booking. Final booking confirmation is made when the deposit and the registration package is received.

Full payment is required 90 days prior to departure. If a reservation is made within 90 days of departure, full payment is due at the time of booking. If the full payment is not received when due, Great River Journey reserves the right to treat the reservation as cancelled.

Great River Journey Highlights

  • Travel 600 kms through the heart of the Yukon Wilderness aboard a riverboat with a pilot and an experienced local guide.
  • Frequent landings are made to view wildlife, explore the wilderness, visit historical and geological sites.
  • Overnight in small, private, remotely situated lodge facilities.
  • Fine cuisine featuring local ingredients and traditional foods served throughout the journey.

Package Includes
Lodge accommodation and meals, transportation via river boat with pilot & local guide, air charter(s) as per the itinerary, group equipment (canoes, kayaks, fishing gear) and guide services. Return transportation from Dawson City to Whitehorse.

Package Does Not Include
Alcoholic beverages. Gratuities. Fishing license (optional). Transfers to and from Whitehorse. Goods and Services Tax (GST). Trip Cancellation Insurance.

To Book Your 2010 Tour

  1. Select your departure date and call toll free 1-866-756-2421 or email us to confirm availability.
  2. Hold you spot by submitting a 25% deposit.
  3. Confirm your booking by sending in your registration package with full payment.
  4. Enjoy your trip!

Payment
Deposit of 25% is required to hold a spot
Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure
We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express or CDN and US funds by Cheque or Money Order. Please make cheques payable to: Great River Journey Inc.

Tipping Policy

You will meet staff throughout your tour who provide you with excellent service. Other staff support those who serve you directly. To save you the worry of who to tip and how much, a 5% service charge will be added to all services. Based on rate of $5495 USD Classic 5-Day Trip ($275.00) or $6495 USD Classic Plus 7-Day Trip ($ 325.00). This charge will be shared amongst those who help provide and support your tour experience, including the guides, pilots, chefs, housekeepers and maintenance staff.  If you felt the service was exceptional, you may increase the amount you wish to have added to your bill.At your request, we will happily pass on additional amounts to specific individuals.  Please feel free to speak with the reservations office or our Dawson representative at the end of your journey for any adjustment you would like to make in the service charge.  

Cancellation
The 25% deposit is refundable less a $100 administration fee until 90 days prior to the trip departure date
Trip fees are non-refundable after 90 days prior to departure.

Trip Cancellation and Medical Evacuation Insurance is strongly recommended.
All guests are required to sign a release of liability, waive of claims, and assumption of risk before departing on a great River Journey tour.

Travel Information
To and From Whitehorse
Air North
Daily scheduled service from Vancouver, B.C. and three times a week from Edmonton and Calgary, AB.
Summer season flights to and from Fairbanks, AK.
www.flyairnorth.com; 1-800-661-0470
Air Canada
Daily scheduled service from Vancouver, B.C.
www.aircanada.com; 1-888-247-2262
Condor
Air charter in summer from Frankfurt, Germany
www.condor.com; 1-800-364-1667

From Dawson City
Air North: flyairnorth.com; 1-800-661-0470 Ext 1
Yukon-Alaska Tourist Tours: yatt.ca; (867) 668-4414

Guests

A Time for Reflection, Yukon River at Fort Selkirk. Photo: Richard Hartmier