Wheels to the Arctic – 12-Day Winter Vanlife Expedition
Wheels to the Arctic – 12-Day Winter Vanlife Expedition
Journey 12 days from Whitehorse to the Arctic Ocean along the legendary Dempster Highway — chasing auroras, crossing wild peaks, ice roads, and northern skies in this vanlife expedition.
Ready to go beyond the end of the road?
This is not just a trip — it's a winter expedition deep into Canada’s northern wilds. Over 12 days, we’ll journey from Whitehorse all the way to the Arctic Ocean in our rugged, off-grid school bus. We’re talking snow-covered mountains, ice roads, wild campsites, and northern communities few ever reach.
This route takes us up the legendary Dempster Highway, across the Arctic Circle, through Tombstone’s jagged peaks, into Inuvialuit and Gwich’in territory, and finally to Tuktoyaktuk, where the land meets the frozen sea.
It’s a real winter adventure: You’ll snowshoe through deep valleys, ride with a team of sled dogs, and sleep in remote places far from cell service and city lights. But when night falls, you’ll crawl into our bus — your wilderness lodge on wheels — complete with a woodstove, shared meals, solar lighting, and good company. It may be -40°C outside, but inside it’s all warmth, stories, and northern magic.
And if the skies are clear? Step outside and look up — you’re in prime Aurora territory. Most nights, we’ll have a front-row view of the Northern Lights, dancing above frozen rivers and snowy ridgelines.
What makes this trip truly unforgettable, though, is the people you’ll share it with. We travel together, cook together, laugh around the fire, and push through the wild as one crew. By the end of the trip, the bus won’t just feel like your home — the crew will feel like your new adventure family.
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Cancellation Policy
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure all bookings.
Cancellations made more than 90 days before departure:
25% non-refundable
90 to 61 days before departure:
50% non-refundable
60 to 31 days before departure:
75% non-refundable
Within 30 days of departure:
100% non-refundable
Please note:
Trips operate in remote wilderness environments where weather, wildfires, transportation issues, or other unforeseen circumstances may impact itineraries or trip operations.
Yusquatch Mountain Adventures reserves the right to modify or cancel trips when necessary for safety or operational reasons.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.
For full terms and conditions, please refer to our complete Cancellation & Terms Policy.
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