Northern Lights
Yellowknife: Aurora Package
Overview
Welcome to Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories — one of the world's three major aurora-viewing destinations, where the Northern Lights can be seen on approximately 240 nights each year. This English-language tour includes three nights of aurora viewing plus a Yellowknife city tour.
Trip Highlights
- Three nights of aurora viewing, each with two experiences: Aurora Lodge & Aurora Hunting
- First Nations Hunting Tent Valley Camp with hot drinks and snacks
- Yellowknife city tour — Bush Pilots Monument, Old Town, First Nations reserve & Pilot’s Monument
- Free aurora photography & a complimentary Yellowknife souvenir and certificate
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Yellowknife Airport – Aurora Viewing
We will pick you up from Yellowknife Airport and drop you at your hotel depending on your flight time, or take you directly to the aurora viewing site. When night falls, to escape the city’s light pollution, we drive to the First Nations Hunting Tent Valley Camp, which provides hot drinks and snacks. Once the aurora appears, we capture unforgettable photographs of the experience.
Day 2
City Tour – Night Aurora Viewing
We stop at the Bush Pilots Monument to honour the heroic pilots, and the Yellowknife city tour includes the Welcome Monument near the airport, the Visitor Center (with a complimentary souvenir and certificate), a drive through the Old Town and the First Nations reserve, and the Pilot’s Monument, the highest point in Yellowknife with a panoramic city view. At night, we set out for aurora hunting, with First Nations tepees and traditional fur clothing available for photography, visiting different lakes with unusual backdrops. Snacks, hot drinks and hot dogs are provided.
Day 3
Leisure Time & Night Aurora Viewing
Leisure time in Yellowknife during the day to explore the town or take part in local activities at your own expense. Aurora hunting involves a bus trip to various lakeside or roadside parking areas to wait for the Northern Lights, with varying photography backdrops improving your chances in overcast conditions. The aurora lodge offers a spacious area, a warm stove, and snacks and hot drinks available at any time, plus hot dogs served at midnight.
Day 4
End of the Tour
Hotel transfers to the airport are not included in this package for early flights between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM; you may bring your luggage during the last night’s aurora viewing, and we can take you directly to the airport afterwards, or you may use the hotel’s pre-arranged shuttle service. If you require an airport transfer for flights departing between 10:00 AM and 1:00 AM, please provide your flight details in advance.
Hotels Included
- YellowknifeChateau Nova or The Explorer Hotel (choice of 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel
- 3 nights of aurora viewing, with two different experiences each night (Aurora Lodge + Aurora Hunting)
- Free aurora photography included
- Hot chocolate and snacks provided during the tour
- Yellowknife city sightseeing tour
- 24-hour airport pick-up service
Not Included
- Driver and guide service fee — CA$35 per person, paid in cash to the tour guide (not included in the package price)
- International airfare
- Visa, air tickets and baggage charges
- Porterage and tips to drivers and waiters
- Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, hotel incidentals)
- Any tours, transfers or event tickets not mentioned in the package
- Incidental charges (paid by clients)
- Resort fees, if applicable
Important Notes
- Carry a valid credit card for hotel incidentals and government photo ID at all times.
- Check-in time is 4 PM, check-out time is 11 AM at most hotels.
- Minimum 2 passengers travelling together on all tours; child age 2–9 years, above 9 considered an adult.
- No intercity surface transfers are included unless specified; clients bear baggage charges for flights.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover all emergencies including medical.
- Payment terms: full payment is required at the time of booking. You can cancel up to 45 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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