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(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 25, 2009 ) WHITEHORSE, Yukon—Finally, a river expedition that doesn’t involve sleeping on the ground or paddling your own canoe. Great River Journey is the only northern river trip where you can travel 600 kms (370 miles) through remote wilderness while enjoying elegant dining, a hot bath and comfy beds. This lodge to lodge river safari on the historic Yukon River in Northern Canada offers unique access to the backcountry and this summer’s guests will be among the first to experience it.
“There is no other tourism product that offers the combination of historic journey, wilderness adventure, river safari, luxury accommodation, small groups, skilled interpretive guides and aboriginal hosts,” says George Asquith, President of Great River Journey.
The 8-day journey begins in Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon Territory, AlaskaÂ’s closest neighbor. Here guests leave behind pavement to board a comfortable 10 passenger dome-topped river boat. The Yukon River carries them deeper into the wilderness and farther back in time, following the route of the famous Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 all the way to Dawson City.
Great River Journey travels through the traditional lands of its four First Nation partners who offer guests an authentic glimpse into their lives and stories. Frequent stops allow for hiking, kayaking, bird watching, shore picnics and exploration of historic and cultural sites.
Adding to the northern flavor is the unique style of the three lodges. Each one is designed to reflect the historical significance of their locations – a steamboat stop of the 1920’s, a turn of the century homestead and an 1800’s fur-trading post. Though rustic in appearance, the lodges and private guest cabins offer first-class comfort, complete with ensuite bathrooms, elegant dining, wood-fired hot-tub and cozy fireplace. Fine cuisine featuring local ingredients and traditional foods is served throughout the journey.
The small group size (10 person maximum), skilled guides and variety of attractions means that tours can be customized to meet a variety of interests and activity levels - from nature photography to mountain biking.
The owners and staff are excited and busy refining the wine list and fluffing the duvets for their 2009 guests. Tours depart five days a week, June through September.
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GREAT RIVER JOURNEY INC.
CONTACT: George Asquith
TEL: 867-456-2421 ext. 6
EMAIL: info@greatriverjourney.com
WEB: www.greatriverjourney.com
Great River Journey
Briana Jensen
443-831-0937
Briana@atmstravelnews.com 
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