5-Day Yellowknife Northern Light Tour from Yellowknife
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Four nights of aurora viewing is the core of this trip, and it works well if that's your main reason for coming. The first night was an aurora hunting tour, driving between lakes to find clear patches of sky, which felt more flexible than staying in one spot. The glass-roofed cabin on the second night gave a wide view. Days were mostly free to arrange on my own.
Janice, 2026-08-18
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Embark on a spectacular four-night Aurora viewing tour in Yellowknife. Customize with optional add-ons: Vancouver-Yellowknife flights, hotel upgrades, Great Slave Lake cruises, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and waterfall tours.
- No Hidden Fees: All fees are disclosed upfront, ensuring no unexpected charges during your tour.
Dates & Prices
Price in CAD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Limited Offer
3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only). 2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
Itinerary
- Fall Aurora Experience (October – November): For guests arriving during the autumn season, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and a brief orientation upon arrival. After enjoying dinner and some free time exploring the city, the adventure begins in the evening (typically from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM). You will embark on a specialized Aurora Hunting tour, the most effective way to capture the lights. Led by experienced guides who know the terrain like hunters, you will chase the Aurora across various lakes and scenic spots, finding the perfect breaks in the clouds.
- Winter Aurora Experience (December – April): For those visiting in the snowy winter months, your arrival includes a transfer to the hotel and a professional fitting for rental winter clothing and snow boots, ensuring you stay warm in the Arctic climate (Nov to March). Following dinner and leisure time, your Aurora Hunting experience begins (typically from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM). Our veteran guides will drive you through the wilderness to track down the elusive lights. During the tour, you will have access to a Warm Wooden Cabin, where you can relax with complimentary hot coffee, tea, and snacks while waiting for the show to begin. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture the dazzling dance of the Aurora Borealis in the comfort of our cozy basecamp or while chasing the lights in the wild.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Today's arrangement features approximately two hours exploring downtown Yellowknife. The tour includes: a photo stop at the Welcome to Yellowknife Sign on the airport road; the Yellowknife Visitor Centre to pick up your 60th‑parallel certificate and pin; a scenic drive through Old Town, the historic gold‑rush district; and a climb to the Bush Pilots Monument for sweeping views over Great Slave Lake and the Old Town. After dinner, the evening aurora viewing tour begins (approx. 22:00–02:00 in autumn, 21:00–02:00 in winter): autumn guests will await the lights in a panoramic glass‑roofed cabin, while winter visitors enjoy hot drinks and snacks inside a cosy wooden cabin. Actual viewing times are weather‑dependent, so please keep your camera ready to capture the magical display.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Welcome to Yellowknife Sign
Yellowknife's most iconic photo landmark, located just outside the airport along the highway. The large stone monument bearing the words "Welcome to Yellowknife" is a must-visit spot for every traveler arriving in the city. Beneath the famous blue Bristol Freighter aircraft, it together forms the classic welcome scene of Yellowknife.
Yellowknife Visitor Information Centre
The Yellowknife Visitor Centre is the perfect starting point for exploring the capital of the Northwest Territories. It offers comprehensive travel information, cultural exhibits, and a free certificate & pin for crossing the 60th parallel.
Bush Pilots Monument
Yellowknife's highest point, perched atop "The Rock" in Old Town. This monument honors the brave bush pilots who opened up the North. Climb the wooden staircase for a 360° panoramic view of Great Slave Lake, Old Town, and Yellowknife Bay.
Yellowknife Old Town(Passing By)
Yellowknife sits far in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Its Old Town is a charming historical area where there is now a craft beer brewery and a glass works facility.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
We will enjoy a free day in Yellowknife. Guests can choose to join in optional activities such as Yellowknife city tour, snowmibling, dog sledding, Northwest Base Outdoor Adventure. Around 22:00 in autumn, 21:00 in winter we will wait and catch aurora.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Polar dog sledding
Under the control of professionals, you can experience the pleasure of Mercedes-Benz in the vast snowy sea. You can play snow yo-yos, roast marshmallows, and pose with snowshoes during dog sledding. 12-16 Alaskans/Huskies for 2-4 people on a 15-minute run by the forest lake.
Yellowknife Snowmobiling
Come and take a snowmobiling adventure, which gives you a chance to survey the beautiful landscape and maybe see some of the local wildlife!
Yellowknife Ice Fishing
Witness a traditional Aboriginal ice-fishing demonstration led by local guides, showcasing age-old techniques and cultural traditions on the frozen lake. Enjoy a hearty northern-style lunch while learning about Indigenous life and customs in the tranquil Yellowknife winter landscape.
We will enjoy a free day in Yellowknife. Guests can choose to join in optional activities such as Yellowknife city tour, snowmibling, dog sledding, Northwest Base Outdoor Adventure. Around 22:00 in autumn, 21:00 in winter we will wait and catch aurora.
Yellowknife, NT
Yellowknife is the capital and largest city of Canada's Northwest Territories. It sits on the Great Slave Lake, not far south of the Arctic Circle. It draws visitors for its amazing views of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Viewing
Aurora Borealis (also called the Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon where atmosphere emits colorful, bright lights that swirl and dance across the sky.
Polar dog sledding
Under the control of professionals, you can experience the pleasure of Mercedes-Benz in the vast snowy sea. You can play snow yo-yos, roast marshmallows, and pose with snowshoes during dog sledding. 12-16 Alaskans/Huskies for 2-4 people on a 15-minute run by the forest lake.
Yellowknife Snowmobiling
Come and take a snowmobiling adventure, which gives you a chance to survey the beautiful landscape and maybe see some of the local wildlife!
Yellowknife Ice Fishing
Witness a traditional Aboriginal ice-fishing demonstration led by local guides, showcasing age-old techniques and cultural traditions on the frozen lake. Enjoy a hearty northern-style lunch while learning about Indigenous life and customs in the tranquil Yellowknife winter landscape.
We will take bus to Yellowknife airport for flight home.
Departure & Return
- Airport Pickup: Yellowknife tour will be picked up at Yellowknife airport, pickup service is included. The driver will pick guests up based on their flight arrival time. Please provide your flight information for your booking.
- Airport Drop off: Yellowknife tour airport drop off service is also included. There is no time limit for the drop off service. The drop off service based on guest's departure time.
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Additional Notes
- Optional Activities:
- Dogsled: minimal 2 persons, including roundtrip transfers. Each sled can hold 2-5 persons.
- Snowmobiling: minimal 2 persons, with hot drinks (coffee and tea)
- Icefishing and Lunch: minimal 6 persons, watch locals catching fish and enjoy fish lunch.
- All of above activities need to be booked in advance.
- If cancel due to personal reasons, activities fares will not be refunded. If cancel due to severe weather, under-represented, uncontrol reasons, fully refund.
- Baggage Restrictions: one check in and one carry on luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person. Extra per baggage will be charged C$50+5%GST
- Other Notes: Airport pickup day will not be guaranteed for the VIP Seat (i.e., first 4 rows)
- Hotel Policy
- Hotel Room Type: Standard rooms feature either "two double beds" , "one double bed with a sofa bed", or "one double bed". Please note that no extra beds are provided for 3rd or 4th guests in the room.
- Check-in Time: Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM. Guests arriving in the morning are not guaranteed to check in.
- Others: According to the regulations of different hotels, you may be asked to provide a credit card as a deposit for incidental expenses during the stay, such as telephone calls, etc. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the rooms. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of the passenger's own cost.
- Itinerary Adjustments: In case of attraction closures due to weather conditions, we will substitute them with alternative attractions to ensure a fulfilling experience.
- Complimentary winter clothing rental (jacket, pants, mitts, boots) at Yellowknife: Available from December to April. Sizes subject to availability; no refunds for unused service
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Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your e-ticket and provided 14 days before departure. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
TakeTours makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler's insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the departure date the cancellation takes place.
TakeTours makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler's insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the departure date the cancellation takes place.
Cancellation Fees:
- 32 or more days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
- 15-31 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount + 5%GTS
- Within 14 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount
- Day of departure or no-show - 100% of total purchase amount
- Unused features are non-refundable. No-shows forfeit entire payment.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
Itinerary Variations:
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation:
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, TakeTours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, TakeTours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
Complementary Items (If applicable):
If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.
If the tour package includes complimentary items, there is no cash value or refund for unused services.
Q & A
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Optional tours are additional activities or attractions that are not included in the base tour price and are offered to enhance your travel experience.
All optional tours must be booked at the time of order and cannot be added later during the tour. If you choose not to participate in an optional activity, you will have free time at the destination. The tour guide will arrange a designated meeting point and time to pick you up and continue with the main itinerary.
This tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel the tour or operate it using a minibus, depending on the final number of participants.
If this occurs, you will be offered the option to reschedule the tour for an alternative date or receive a full refund.
No. Refunds will not be granted for any unused portion of the tour or for missed departures. Guests who do not join the tour on time will be considered a no-show, and no refunds will be issued.
We reserves the right to substitute alternate hotels of similar or higher quality. We also reserve the right to reverse and / or modify the itinerary. These changes will be advised to you prior to your departure date.
Pre- and post-tour hotel options allow guests to arrive early or stay late. Multiple hotel packages are available, with or without transportation service. Guests should select their preferred option based on their travel needs when placing the order.
Yes. Most multi-day tours offer an optional meal plan, which must be selected at checkout. Guests may choose their preferred main dish when booking. Participation in the meal plan is optional. Most multi-day tours include the breakfast.
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Four nights of aurora viewing is the core of this trip, and it works well if that's your main reason for coming. The first night was an aurora hunting tour, driving between lakes to find clear patches of sky, which felt more flexible than staying in one spot. The glass-roofed cabin on the second night gave a wide view. Days were mostly free to arrange on my own.
I recommend this tour!
The overall arrangement is practical and straightforward. The aurora hunting on the first night was the highlight—the guide knew the terrain well and adjusted positions based on cloud cover. The following nights were spent waiting in a cabin, which was more comfortable. The final day includes a direct transfer to the airport, so everything connects smoothly. Good for travellers who prefer not to arrange things themselves.
I recommend this tour!
This tour is clearly built around aurora viewing, with most scheduled activity happening late in the evening and plenty of free time during the day. The two-hour city tour on day two covers Old Town and the Bush Pilots Monument, which offers a nice view over Great Slave Lake. The heated cabin with hot drinks made the long wait much more comfortable.
I recommend this tour!
The structure is straightforward: daytime is kept fairly open, with the main activity being aurora viewing at night. The two-hour city tour on day two covers the essentials, including a stop at the visitor centre for the 60th-parallel certificate and a drive through Old Town. Days three and four are completely free during the day, which gives you room to plan your own time.
I recommend this tour!
If your main goal is to see the aurora over multiple nights, this itinerary is well designed for that. Evenings start between 9 and 10 pm and run until around 2 am, which gives plenty of time. The cabin at the viewing site is warm and has hot drinks and snacks. During the free daytime hours, there are optional activities like dog sledding or snowmobiling if you're interested.
I recommend this tour!
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