10 Days / 9 Nights Self-Drive Adventure
Experience one of North America’s most legendary road trips at your own pace. This self-drive Alaska Highway tour takes you from Mile 0 in Dawson Creek through the rugged wilderness of northern British Columbia and the Yukon before crossing into Alaska and ending in Fairbanks. Along the way, you’ll encounter sweeping mountain views, abundant wildlife, relaxing hot springs, and iconic northern communities.
This flexible itinerary is perfect for travelers who want the freedom of the open road while following a proven route through the North.
Features
- Self-drive adventure along the historic Alaska Highway
- Start at Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, BC
- Wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the journey
- Visit famous Liard River Hot Springs
- Extended stay in Whitehorse (3 nights)
- Scenic drive along Kluane Lake
- Cross the Alaska border and continue to Fairbanks
- Flexible pacing with time to explore key northern towns
Day 1 – Arrive in Dawson Creek
Arrive in Dawson Creek, British Columbia — the official Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway. Take time to visit the Alaska Highway House and snap a photo at the Mile 0 marker. Prepare your vehicle and supplies for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Dawson Creek
Day 2 – Dawson Creek to Fort Nelson
Begin your Alaska Highway journey heading northwest through rolling farmland that gradually transitions into northern wilderness. Watch for wildlife such as deer, black bears, and bison as traffic thins and the scenery becomes more remote.
Overnight: Fort Nelson
Day 3 –Fort Nelson to Liard Hot Springs
Today’s drive is one of the most scenic sections of the highway. Travel through the Northern Rockies, Stone Mountain Provincial Park, and Muncho Lake area. Keep your camera ready — this stretch is famous for wildlife sightings.
Arrive at Liard River Hot Springs, where you can soak in the natural mineral pools surrounded by boreal forest.
Overnight: Liard Hot Springs area
Day 4 – Liard Hot Springs to Watson Lake
Continue northwest toward Watson Lake in the Yukon. Along the way, enjoy classic Alaska Highway scenery with forested valleys and mountain backdrops.
In Watson Lake, visit the famous Sign Post Forest, one of the most photographed attractions along the highway.
Overnight: Watson Lake
Day 5 – Watson Lake to Whitehorse
Drive through the southern Yukon toward Whitehorse, the territory’s capital and largest community. The road winds past lakes, rivers, and wide northern landscapes.
Arrive in Whitehorse and settle in for a three-night stay.
Overnight: Whitehorse
Day 6 – Whitehorse Exploration
Enjoy a full day to explore Whitehorse. Popular activities include:
- SS Klondike National Historic Site
- Miles Canyon
- Yukon Wildlife Preserve
- Local galleries and riverfront trails
Overnight: Whitehorse
Day 7: Whitehorse to Kluane Lake
Depart Whitehorse and travel west along one of the most scenic drives in the Yukon. The highway skirts the edge of Kluane National Park and the shores of massive Kluane Lake.
Expect stunning mountain backdrops and excellent chances to see wildlife.
Overnight near Kluane Lake or Haines Junction area.
Day 8: Kluane Lake to Tok
Cross the Canada–Alaska border and officially enter Alaska. The highway continues through remote wilderness before reaching Tok, the traditional first stop for Alaska Highway travelers.
Tok is known as the “Dog Mushing Capital of Alaska” and a key junction community.
Overnight in Tok.
Day 9: Tok to Fairbanks
Your final drive takes you through Interior Alaska via the Tok Cutoff and Richardson Highway region toward Fairbanks.
Arrive in Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City, where your Alaska Highway self-drive adventure concludes.
Departure Dates (2026) | Double | Single | 3rd/4th |
|---|---|---|---|
Taxes | $109 | $175 | $54 | Jun – Aug | $1,594 | $2,473 | $849 |
May | $1,544 | $2,423 | $799 |
Sept | $1,494 | $2,373 | $749 |
Tour Booking Request
What Happens Next?
- After making your booking request you will be contacted by an Alaska travel expert from Knightly Tours.
- You can discuss the details of your trip. Including how long you have and the highlights that you want to include.
- You can customize your trip itinerary by:
- Adding or removing days
- Adding or removing tours
- Adding flights or a cruise
- Just ask for other custom options
- When you have your dream Alaska itinerary complete, you can reserve your space and make a deposit.
Call Directly
You can call Knightly Tours directly and Tell them you are interested in Booking a “Bell’s Tour” and they will help you out.
(US Only): 800-426-2123 extension: 222
International: (425) 998-5440 extension: 222
TERMS & CONIDITIONS
Reservations, Deposits and Final Payment.
A deposit of $500 per person required to confirm a proposal. Unique, upscale lodges, guided sports lodges may require an incremental deposit of 30% of the total fare. You will be advised of this before you make a deposit on your vacation. Knightly Tours will be processing all credit cards. Final Payment is due 75 days prior to departure. Late arrival of final payment delays document delivery or may result in released or cancelled space that would be subject to cancellation fees.
Late Bookings
Bookings made within 75 days of departure require a credit card guarantee. If space is not confirmed no charges will be made to the card. No space will be confirmed until this credit card guarantee is received.
Pricing
All pricing is USD, per-person based on a run of house hotel rooms double-occupancy rate. Single, triple, quad and children’s rates are given on request when available. Package prices include all transportation, accommodations, sightseeing and courtesy transfers as outlined. Knightly Tours’ preparation / planning costs are also included. Prices are subject to change without notice and any surcharges imposed by suppliers will be the responsibility of the guest regardless of payment status. Price breakdowns are not given on vacation packages.
Schedules
All departure days of the week, dates and prices are published based on the most up to date information at time of printing. Knightly Tours reserves the right to alter dates, days of the week and prices based upon final schedules imposed by suppliers. Knightly Tours reserves the right to substitute suppliers of equal or greater value at its sole discretion.
Changes
A $50 per person fee (maximum $150 per booking) will be assessed for changes made after receipt of final payment.
PLEASE NOTE NAME CHANGES ARE CONSIDERED CANCELLATIONS AND REBOOKINGS. ALL PENALTIES WILL BE APPLIED.
Documents
Documents will be sent electronically and will include all information. If required vouchers that are needed will be included. Paper documents will be charged $50. All documents will be sent 18 to 21 days prior to Knightly Tours first service.
Refunds
Request in writing must be received within 60 days of completion of the trip for services cancelled or altered by the vendor. No refunds will be made on services that are voluntarily cancelled or changed by the traveler.
Cancellation Charges
The purchase of comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Please provide written notice of cancellation. The following per person cancellation fees will be strictly enforced:
Prior to 75 days before tour departure:
- $100 Administration Fee, plus any supplier cancellation charges
- 75-46 days before tour departure: 30% of fare, plus any supplier cancellation charges
* 45-31 days before tour departure: 70% of fare, plus any supplier cancellation charges
- 30-0 days before tour departure: 100% of fare
Travel Insurance – Strongly Recommended
Sometimes bad things happen to good people! Knightly Tours wants you to book and travel with peace of mind. We strongly recommend that you buy Travel Insurance, so you can relax.
Through CSA Travel Protection we offer you a travel insurance program that provides you protection from
Trip Interruption & Cancellation, Travel Delay, Baggage & Document Loss, Emergency Assistance, Medical Expense Protection and 24-hour Emergency Assist Line.
Guest Responsibilities / Physical Limitations
You are responsible for determining your fitness for any trip and must notify Knightly Tours at time of booking of any physical or mental limitations that would require special services while traveling. Specific tours and air carriers have weight restrictions and surcharges apply. Guests’ must give weights at the time of booking. Avis car rentals require you to be 21 years of age and have a major credit card, for Hertz you must be 25 years of age and have a major credit card. Failure to notify Knightly Tours of the above conditions can result in loss of fares paid by the traveler to us. Guests booking airline travel will be required to give their full legal name and birthday at the time of booking. No tour is confirmed until this information and deposit are received.
Immigration & Customs
Due to heightened security restrictions all cruise guests, and guest entering Canada should travel with a valid passport or Customs approved identification. All non U.S. citizens must a carry passport and appropriate visas.
Responsibilities
All vacations are handled under the business management of Knightly Travel Services, Inc. (dba Knightly Tours), at 19119 North Creek Parkway Suite 108, Bothell, WA 98011 (800) 426-2123. Written notification of claims against Knightly Tours must be given within 60 days of completion of tour and suits must be filed in the Court of the State of Washington. Knightly Tours acts solely as the agent for various transportation companies and sightseeing contractors and assumes no responsibility for any personal injury sustained while traveling to/from or on a Knightly Tours vacation or for loss or damage to any personal belongings while on our vacation. Acceptance of Knightly Tours travel documents by agent or individual is considered approval of all above condition
