Northern Lights of the Yukon

Get out there and explore the sights of Vancouver, a cosmopolitan outdoorsy city. Perhaps ascend to the top of the 168m Vancouver Lookout for stunning city views or walk across the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge – which looks particularly pretty when adorned with fairy lights at Christmas. Set off on a foodie adventure as you take a look around the fresh produce of Granville Island Market, and sample the city’s finest food – try the fabulous dim sum in Chinatown and the excellent array of stylish waterfront restaurants.

Fly from the Vancouver to Whitehorse and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll have your first chance to view the Aurora Borealis, brightly coloured ribbons of light that illuminate the night sky. Take a look around Whitehorse, admiring the mountain views and learning more about the city’s gold rush history. Spend your days tobogganing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and dog sledding, with trips to the Yukon Ecological Reserve and Takhini Hot Springs also included. Look out for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer and elk, then spend your nights toasting marshmallows by the campfire and heading into the darkness on further Aurora hunting excursions.

Fly from Whitehorse back to Vancouver. On your last night be sure to savour the top-notch cuisine, covering everything from succulent wild salmon to pan-fried Japanese gyozas.