Description
5-day aurora viewing tour in Yellowknife with 95% probability of seeing the Northern Lights, including nightly aurora hunts and optional seasonal activities.
- Departure date
- 08/14/2024-04/11/2025: Daily departure; 08/14/2025-04/11/2026: Daily departure
- 團號
- K5-NH
- Departure city
- Yellowknife
- Destination
- Yellowknife
- 天數
- 5 Day 4 Night
- 團費
- Adult: $448/Person; Child: $448/Person (USD)
- Way location
- Yellowknife
- Transportation
- Vehicle
- Currency
- USD
- Boarding location
- Self Check-in at hotel (usually later than 3:00 PM) or Yellowknife Airport (YZF), 100 Idaa Rd, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T2, Canada; 24-hour free airport pick-up service
web.tour_section.highlights
- Yellowknife is the 'Northern Lights Capital' - one of the best places in the world to observe aurora
- 95% probability of seeing the aurora with chance to witness rare yellow-purple aurora
- 4 nights of aurora viewing experiences at Indian Hunting Tent Valley Camp and Tipi tent camp
- Opportunity to meet native Indian hunters and learn about hunting methods and wildlife
- Free aurora/Arctic Circle certificates or badges as souvenirs from local tourist centers
- Professional photography assistance with free cloud uploads of memorable moments
- Optional seasonal activities: dog sledding, snowmobile, ATV off-road driving, boating, ice fishing
web.tour_section.itinerary
Home - Airplane - Yellowknife
Welcome to Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories! Complimentary 24-hour pick-up service from Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Tour guide wearing red Canada goose jacket will hold a pick-up sign with your name. After hotel check-in, when night falls, drive to the Indian Hunting Tent Valley Camp away from city light pollution. The camp provides hot drinks and snacks. Guests have opportunity to meet a native Indian hunter who will demonstrate hunting methods and wildlife. After aurora appears, follow guide to capture memorable photos which will be uploaded to cloud for free downloads. In case of heavy wind or snow, experienced driver will take you to lake or forest where aurora is also visible.
Free time in Yellowknife - Vehicle - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
Free time during day to participate in various activities at own expense. In afternoon, start 1-2 hour city tour visiting Big Slave Lake, old city, Indian reservation, Pilot Monument and other attractions. Optional: pick up yellow knife and polar certificate at visitor center. Recommended free activities: Century Square Mall. Food recommendations (at own expense): Internet celebrity Bullock restaurant specialty wild steak and venison steak. Optional morning activities (autumn season): Boating (Lunch Included), Walking Tour to Cameron Falls, Self-driving ATV off-road four-wheel drive (1 person per vehicle or 2 people per vehicle for 1 hour). Optional morning activities (winter season): Dog sledding (15 minutes sled run with toasted marshmallows and snow yo-yo experience), Snowmobile (per person per hour or 2 person per vehicle, winter only). In evening, proceed with aurora tour to capture true moments. Note: From August 14 to October 15, snow season activities unavailable. Winter season usually from 11/28-04/11; participation in self-funded activities depends on snow amount. Full refund if unable to participate due to weather.
Free time in Yellowknife - Vehicle - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
Free time during day to explore town or participate in local activities at own expense. Great places for free activities: tribal flag corridor next to museum, Frame Lake trail along lake, Diamond Center to watch polished diamonds. Food recommendation (at own expense): hot and sour soup at Gold Range; early years special long spring rolls at Sushi Cafe crafted for Queen of England, Prawn Fried Rice also available. Optional morning activities (autumn season): Boat Fishing (Lunch Included), Walking Tour to Cameron Falls, Self-driving ATV off-road four-wheel drive (1 person per vehicle or 2 people per vehicle for 1 hour). Optional morning activities (winter season): Polar dog sledding (15 minutes sled run with toasted marshmallows and snow yo-yo experience), Snowmobile (per person or 2 person per vehicle per hour, winter only). When night falls, depart from hotel at about 22:00 to Tipi tent camp to capture breathtaking aurora. Two experiences of camp and chasing aurora light every night; chasing light stops by forests located by lakes. Guests may choose to stay in camp and wait for aurora instead. Note: From August 14 to October 15, snow season activities unavailable. Winter season usually from 11/28-04/11; participation depends on snow amount. Full refund if unable to participate due to weather.
Free time in Yellowknife - Vehicle - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
Free time during day to explore town or participate in local activities at own expense. Optional morning activities (autumn season): Boating (Lunch Included), Walking Tour to Cameron Falls, Self-driving ATV off-road four-wheel drive (1 person per vehicle or 2 people per vehicle for 1 hour). Optional morning activities (winter season): Polar dog sledding (15 minutes sled run with toasted marshmallows and snow yo-yo experience), Indian Ice Fishing (2-3 hours with fish meal, winter only), Snowmobile (per person per hour, winter only). When night falls, depart from hotel at about 22:00 to Tipi tent camp to capture breathtaking aurora. Two experiences of camp and chasing aurora light every night; chasing light stops by forests located by lakes. Guests may choose to stay in camp and wait for aurora instead. Note: From August 14 to October 15, snow season activities unavailable. Winter season usually from 11/28-04/11; participation depends on snow amount. Full refund if unable to participate due to weather.
Yellowknife - Airplane - Home
Perfect finale to the magical aurora journey in Yellowknife. If flight departs between 11:01 AM and 2:59 AM the following day, guide will confirm exact pick-up time (typically 2-3 hours before departure). No airport drop-off service provided for flights departing between 3:00 AM and 11:00 AM; arrange taxi ahead of time.
web.tour_section.inclusions
- Local guide/driver service
- Vehicle use during itinerary
- Four aurora viewings in Yellowknife
- 24-hour airport pick-up service
- Hot drinks and snacks at camps
- Free cloud upload of aurora photos
web.tour_section.exclusions
- Hotels or accommodation listed in itinerary
- 5% GST of CAD price
- Transportation to/from boarding/drop-off location
- Service fees: airport pick-up and drop-off in Yellowknife USD$4/CAD$5 per person per day, Yellowknife tour USD$8/CAD$10 per person per day
- All food and beverages
- Admission fees mentioned in itinerary
- Personal fees: laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.
- Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons (traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes)
- Optional activity fees: Self-driving ATV, Boating, Boat Fishing, Walking Tour, Snowmobile, Dog Sledding, warm clothes rental
web.tour_section.notes
- Airport pick-up: Tour guide wears red Canada goose jacket and holds pick-up sign with guest name
- Seasonal activities vary: August 14-October 15 (autumn) offers boating, walking tours, ATV; November 28-April 11 (winter) offers dog sledding, snowmobile, ice fishing
- Dog sledding: 12-16 Alaskan/Husky sled team, 15-minute run through forest lake
- Optional warm clothes rental includes Canada Goose Level 5 Expedition Jacket, Snow Pants, Boots, Gloves (retracted after last night of aurora)
- Aurora viewing experiences include camp stays and chasing aurora by forests near lakes; guests can choose to stay in camp or chase
- Professional guides lead aurora photography; photos uploaded to cloud for free downloads
- Weather refund policy: Full refund for self-funded optional activities if unable to participate due to weather
- Drop-off service conditional: flights 11:01 AM-2:59 AM confirmed by guide; flights 3:00-11:00 AM require pre-arranged taxi