About us

Tatshenshini Expediting LTD was created in 1982 by the Daffe family, whose love for adventure drew them to organizing trips all over the Yukon. The company has grown into one of the finest and most reputable in the North.


Tatshenshini Expediting has grown both in reputation and in size, but has managed to retain truly personalized and friendly service.

 

Our Staff

Our guides are all anxious to show you the best possible time on your holiday. In addition to working hard to ensure your trip is memorable, our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and the latest river rescue techniques.

 

Tatshenshini Expediting takes great pride in its Yukon guides. These experienced and highly qualified paddlers have grown up on Yukon rivers.

 

In 1991, our Yukon guides tested their skill level in Costa Rica at the World Rafting Rally and performed extremely well. Since then, our guides have rafted rivers all over the world.

 

It is important to us that your visit to the Yukon is a memorable experience.

The company sets high standards for their guides. Since 1983 the company has taken the leading edge in guide training. Our staff stays with us for a long time. Owner Bob Daffe and son Kevin Daffe are Rescue 3 International instructor.

 

This is what was said in 2005 about our trips and guides:

My 2 sons and I enjoyed your 1-day Tatshenshini raft ride last Saturday.  The guides were great (Mike, Alison and Ayla?) and contributed to our enjoyment. Thanks for making our vacation such a success! 
Stephen Swatridge
Waterloo, Ontario

 

You guys are incredible... even 3 months after it is over... I am still looking at photos and laughing - and crying and loving every memory.

 

Both Bjorn and I have been raving about our Tat trip and I think the only complaint would be that it was over too fast.
From Hilary's sense of humour to her fabulous and plentiful meals to her guiding skills. She was excellent. She's a remarkable and talented woman.


I feel privileged to have spent time with 3 amazing guides. Gentlemen, and professionals. Knowledgeable and committed to the adventure... To have witnessed the wildlife- bears,  eagles, moose, the mountains and rivers... the glaciers and icebergs... To have been catered to more than I could ever have imagined..

 

Our trips are run as paddle trips. This means that you are not simply rowed down the river by a guide, but you are actively participating in the maneuvering and running of the raft. Over the years many clients commented that their trip was made so much more enjoyable by being active paddling participants. We believe you come away from our trips with a real sense of accomplishment.


The other big difference is our personalized service. We are a local company, having operated in the Yukon since 1983, and we hire Yukon guides. We often assist people in planning their extra days in the Yukon. 

 

It is important to us that your visit to the Yukon is a memorable experience.