Big Salmon River >Point-form Itinerary
The Big Salmon River is a favorite experience for Yukon visitors who want a wilderness canoeing experience that won't break the bank. The put-in and take-out of the Big Salmon are both accessible by road, so the absence of float plane ride makes it more affordable. The Big Salmon is a river of varied experiences. You get to canoe across large Yukon lakes, through sections of small intimate river in the upper reaches, through playful faster-flowing sections in the middle, with a little bit of easy whitewater thrown in for excitement. In the final days of the journey you paddle on the historical Yukon River. Add to this the opportunity to add a day-hike into the Big Salmon Range of the Pelly Mountains and you have an ideal choice for a beginner, or price-conscious traveller.
Day 0:
- Please arrive in Whitehorse in time for an orientation meeting at 8:30 pm the night before our departure. Guests are responsible for accommodation and meals while in Whitehorse, but Cabin Fever adventures will gladly book your hotel room upon request.
Day 1:
- Depart Whitehorse by 8:00 am
- Five-hour van shuttle to Quiet Lake which is the put-in for the Big Salmon River
- Introductory canoe lessons, paddle to north end of Quiet Lake and camp for the night
Day 2:
- Paddle on the Sand River , Sand Lake, and the on to Salmon Lake. Excellent fishing opportunities
Day 3-8:
- Enter the Big Salmon River and continue paddling north
- Lay over day with day hike into the surrounding mountains during these days based on speed of group's travel
- Arrive at abandoned Big Salmon Village at confluence of Yukon River
Day 9:
- We depart Big Salmon Village and enter the Yukon River, heading northwest towards Carmacks.
Day 10:
- We will paddle into Carmacks for the conclusion of our trip.
- two-hour shuttle back to Whitehorse with arrival by 6:00 pm
Please Note: This trip operates in an expedition format and due to the variables of weather, and the needs and safety of the participants, Cabin Fever Adventures can not guarantee that the itinerary will proceed as listed above. The itinerary may be modified at the discretion of the guide.
Cabin Fever Adventures expressly
suggests that participants book at least one additional day in the
Yukon at the end of their trip to avoid problems associated with delays
such as, but not limited to:
- Delayed air charters (inclement weather, wild-fire smoke)
- Delayed transportation (mechanical breakdown, unsafe road conditions or closures)
- Delay of wilderness itinerary (inclement weather, wind-bound, injury, illness)
Cabin Fever Adventures can not be
held responsible for any expenses you may incur associated with delays
of our wilderness trips. Delays could be several days in length under
severe circumstances.
What if this itinerary doesn’t quite fit your needs?
Cabin Fever Adventures is more than willing to modify an itinerary to fit your needs. We can:
- Add time to the trip for greater leisure, fishing opportunities, photography etc.
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Some trips can be safely shortened in length of time, assuming clients
are willing to expend more effort paddling, hiking or cycling as
required by the itinerary.
- Some routes can be shortened in terms of distance.
- Combine this trip with other Yukon attractions and or wilderness activities. View Yukon-Wide Slideshow
- Book your hotel rooms (at a discount) for the night before and after you Cabin Fever Adventures vacation and add this to your bill.
