canada·Multi-day tour·4 days
【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】4-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife | Boating | Boat Fishing | Dog Sledding | Yellowknife Snowmobile
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What you'll experience
Highlights
•Two aurora viewings in Yellowknife – the "Northern Lights Capital."
•95% chance to see the Northern Lights, with rare yellow-purple aurora possible
•4-day, 3-night tour with 24-hour free airport transfers
•Collect aurora or Arctic Circle certificates as unique souvenirs
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Home - Yellowknife
Welcome to Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories! We will pick you up with our complimentary 24-hour pick-up service from the Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Our tour guide will be wearing a red Canada goose jacket and holding a pick-up sign with your name on it. Shortly after, the tour guide will drop you off at your hotel to check in.
Yellowknife Town is one of the three major aurora viewing places in the world! It has a very special geographical location and natural conditions that allow the aurora to be seen approximately 240 days a year. When night falls, in order to stay away from the city's light pollution, we will drive to the Indian Hunting Tent Valley Camp. This special camp will provide hot drinks and snacks for guests. The guests will even have the opportunity to meet a native Indian hunter who will demonstrate their hunting methods and the wildlife they have caught. After the aurora appears, we will follow our guide to capture memorable photos which will be uploaded to the cloud for free downloads.
In the case of any heavy wind or snow, our experienced driver will take you to the lake or forest where it is also possible to see the aurora.
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded - 2
Day 2 — Free time in Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
You are free today to participate in various activities at your own expense. In the afternoon, we will start a 1–2-hour city tour of the amazing town of Yellowknife! We will visit the Big Slave Lake, old city, the Indian reservation, the Pilot Monument, and many other fascinating attractions! You can also pick up a yellow knife and a polar certificate at the visitor center if you wish!
In the evening, we will proceed to start the aurora tour again! We will continue to capture true moments that you will cherish for the rest of your life!
Recommended free activities in the morning: Century Square Mall.
Food recommendations (at your own expense): The wild steak and venison steak at the Internet celebrity Bullock restaurant are a specialty that you must try!
Other suggested activities (optional) in the morning:
Autumn:
1. Boating (Lunch Included)
2. Boat Fishing (Without Meals)
3. Walking Tour to Cameron Falls
Winter:
1. Dog sledding (15 minutes sled run with toasted marshmallows and snow yo-yo experience).
Dog sledding was originally a common means of transportation for Eskimos, but today, it is a true outdoor experience during the winter! Today, you can experience the pleasure of a ride through the vast snowy sea or even play snow yo-yos which is a preferred indoor sport during the winter. You can even roast delicious marshmallows and pose with snowshoes while dog sledding.
Please be aware that there can only be 12-16 Alaskans/Huskies for 2-4 people on a 15-minute run by the forest lake.
2. Ice Fishing (2-3 hours with fish meal, winter only; Closed starting January 7, 2026; reopening date to be determined).
Experience a one-of-a-kind Ice-Fishing tour! Learn how the locals set up nets by the lake to fish and gather their next meal. They will even show you how they cook and kill fresh fish on the spot. Make sure to taste a bowl of delicious fresh fish soup paired with a special Indian pancake to keep you warm.
3. Snowmobile (per person per hour or two person per vehicle, winter only).
There is nothing more exciting than driving a snowmobile! Unlike the motorcycles that we see on the road with wheels in our daily life, the snowmobiles in Yellowknife do not have wheels. The tracks of snowmobiles allows them to drive more stably in the snow. For safety reason, you will be equipped with a brand-new snowmobile and a heated helmet and escorted by a professional guide with years of experience.
Notes：
1. From August 14th to the October 15th, it is unable to participate in activities for snow season, please understand.
2. The winter season usually from 12/01 to 03/31, and whether you can participate in self-funded activities depends on the snow amount. If you are unable to participate in any self-funded activity due to weather reasons, we will fully refund the fee you have paid for the activity.
Great Slave Lake
Pilot Monument
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded - 3
Day 3 — Free time in Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
During the day you will enjoy free time in Yellowknife to explore the town or participate in local activities at your own expense.
When night falls, in order to avoid light pollution in the city, we will depart from the hotel at about 22:00 to the Tipi tent camp to capture the breathtaking aurora. There will be two experiences of camp and chasing the aurora light every night. The chasing light stops by the forests which are located by the lakes. Guests who do not want to chase the Aurora may choose to stay in the camp and wait for the aurora there instead.
Great Places for Free Activities: the tribal flag corridor next to the museum, the Frame Lake trail along the lake, and the Diamond Center to watch polished diamonds.
Food Recommendation (at your own expense): The hot and sour soup at the Gold Range is very delicious! In the early years, in order to welcome the Queen of England, they crafted special long spring rolls for her at the Prawn Fried Rice at Sushi Cafe.
Suggested Optional Activities in the Morning:
Autumn:
1. Boat Fishing (Lunch Included)
2. Boat Fishing (Without Meals)
3. Walking Tour to Cameron Falls
Winter:
1. Polar dog sledding (15 minutes sled run with toasted marshmallows and snow yo-yo experience).
2. Indian Ice Fishing (2-3 hours with fish meal, winter only).
3. Snowmobile (per person or two person per vehicle per hour, winter only).
Special Note：
1. From August 14th to the October 15th, it is unable to participate in activities for snow season, please understand.
2. The winter season usually from 12/01 to 03/31, and whether you can participate in self-funded activities depends on the snow amount. If you are unable to participate in any self-funded activity due to weather reasons, we will fully refund the fee you have paid for the activity.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded - 4
Day 4 — Yellowknife - Home
Today, we'll bring the perfect finale to our magical aurora journey in Yellowknife
If your flight departs between 11:01 AM and 2:59 AM the following day, your guide will confirm the exact drop-off time (typically 2-3 hours before departure).
No airport drop-off service is provided for flights departing between 3:00 AM and 11:00 AM. We recommend arranging for a taxi ahead of time to get to the airport during this period.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional local guide/driver
- Three aurora viewings in Yellowknife
Not included
- Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. CAD$8.00/day/guest)
- Hotels or similar listed in the itinerary.
- 5%GST of CAD price.
- Transportation to/from the boarding/drop-off location.
- Service fee: airport pick-up and drop-off in Yellowknife: CAD$5 per person per day, Yellowknife tour CAD$10 per person per day.
- Any food and beverages.
- Admission fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal fees: such as laundry, telephone, diet, shopping, pay television etc.
- Additional fees caused by irresistible reasons due to traffic, war, coup, strikes, weather, flight cancellation or date changes.
- Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 10–18 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 18 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 19+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 19 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
Important info
Special notes
- Cancellation Policy :
- 19 or more days prior to Departure Date: 90% of the tour fee will be refunded;
- 10-18 days prior to Departure Date: 50% of the tour fee will be refunded;
- 9 days or less prior to Departure Date: No refund
- Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.
- If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated. - Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult.
- Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
- This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
- We ave the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
- During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progression of the trip.
- If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the group tour. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- Normal health conditions are required in order to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notifications to make a reservation. We do not guarantee a wheelchair liftequipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon whose appearance and visibility are dictated by weather and other natural conditions. Thus, there is no guarantee that you will see them. If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of. The sequence of activities in this tour itinerary is subject to change based on the tour departure date, weather conditions, etc., but the content of the tour will not change.
- The price in the system is US dollars which includes tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
- We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms & Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, We shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
- Due to the oil price soar and the cost of vehicle greatly increased, starting April 1, 2022, please be advised that all bus tours will be subject to an additional transportation surcharge of $5 per person per day, which will be paid together with the tour fees when you place the order.
- The maximum waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point at a specific time. This could be affected by a number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical problems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay. They are not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus services missed as a result of a delay and are not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a delay.
- We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another in route.
- The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required in order to board the bus. We recommend you bring a copy of your email confirmation to board the bus as well.
- This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
- Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be fully refunded.
- Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least CAD$300 and more per night.
- Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
- Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
Travel tips
* Booking from now through December 26, 2025 (Eastern Time), enjoy $20 USD off/order.
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