{"id":69712,"date":"2024-02-22T20:02:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=69712"},"modified":"2024-05-13T10:02:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:02:54","slug":"top-5-reasons-to-visit-the-yukon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/top-5-reasons-to-visit-the-yukon\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Yukon"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever wanted to visit a place unlike any other,\u00a0the Yukon<\/a> could easily top your list. Surrounded by Canada\u2019s tallest peaks, this vast territory is home to small communities with big personality and breathtaking views, and Holland America Line can take you there.\u00a0By combining an iconic Alaska cruise with a journey into Denali National Park and the Yukon Territory, you can soak up the sights of gigantic glaciers, magnificent wildlife, a bustling mining town and more. Here are the top reasons to visit the Yukon with an Alaska, Denali and Yukon Cruisetour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Land & Sea Adventures<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Recognized for exceptional service and amazing\u00a0Alaska cruises<\/a><\/u>, we\u2019re also the only cruise line to offer its own cruisetours<\/a> with up to three days in Yukon Territory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Get ready to revel in some of our highest-rated guest experiences, making unforgettable memories on a getaway to the Great Land followed by an unforgettable journey through the luscious forests and nostalgic towns of the Yukon.<\/p>\n

While many adventurers have explored Alaska, far fewer have made their way to the\u00a0Yukon. And if you\u2019re passionate about breathtaking landscapes, mountain air or just getting away from the everyday, then a cruisetour to the Yukon\u00a0is calling you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Majestic Views<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Holland America Line, you\u2019ll see more\u00a0glaciers in Alaska<\/a>\u00a0than with any other cruise line. Whether you\u2019re looking to explore them by sea, land or air, we can take you there.\u00a0And that\u2019s just the beginning of your majestic views.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From icy-blue glaciers to snowcapped mountain peaks, you\u2019ll experience jaw-dropping moments as you take in the spectacular landscape around you from Alaska to Yukon Territory. The Northern Lights<\/a> may even surprise you. Though never guaranteed, it\u2019s always a delight when the Northern Lights make an appearance. A cruise in early April or late September will increase your chances of experiencing this magnificent sight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wildlife Experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Moose, wolves and bears, oh my! Witness a world of wildlife throughout your great Alaska and Yukon adventure. With Holland America Line, you can have more access to Alaska wildlife<\/a>\u00a0than any other cruise line, bringing you closer to its wondrous creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

And if you explore the Yukon on a cruisetour, you\u2019ll go deeper into the wilderness where the Big Five<\/a> (moose, bears, Dall sheep, caribou and wolves) roam. Whether you\u2019re spotting whales from the open decks of our ships in Alaska or enjoying sights of the Big Five from our luxury glass-domed McKinley Explorer\u00ae train to the Yukon, you\u2019ll be captivated by the beauty and wonder of the wildlife around you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Gold Rush Nostalgia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yukon Territory isn\u2019t just known for its incredible beauty and wildlife. Another one of its treasures is Dawson City<\/a>. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a stop in this nostalgic town\u00a0will make you feel like you stepped back in time to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Home to 1,500 residents today, Dawson City used to be the destination for Gold Rush prospectors in search of fast fortunes. Here you\u2019ll find guides in costume sharing the history of the town through site tours. While you\u2019re there, consider stopping by Diamond Tooth Gerties, Canada\u2019s oldest gambling hall, where you can try your luck at various games of chance and take in a can-can show, led by Diamond Tooth Gertie herself. And if you want to pan for gold, you can do that, too. In fact, gold is still one of the top industries here.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dependent on your itinerary, you may find yourself aboard the\u00a0White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad<\/a><\/u>. Enjoy a magical scenic railway with views unlike any other destination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Recognized as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark \u2013 an honor it shares with modern marvels like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty \u2013 the railway weaves its way through steep ravines and cliff-hanging turns.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Are you ready for an epic escape from the everyday? Begin planning your\u00a0Alaska cruisetour to the Yukon<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":79904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[4232,4233],"class_list":["post-69712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-alaska","tag-yukon"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69712"}],"version-history":[{"count":63,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69770,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69712\/revisions\/69770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}