The Northern Lights Experience
4-Day Winter Aurora Tour – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Tour Overview
Witness one of nature's most extraordinary spectacles — the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) — dancing across the vast winter skies above Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories. Yellowknife is consistently rated as one of the world's top aurora viewing destinations, with clear skies on up to 240 nights per year.
Over 4 magical days, you will experience thrilling dog sledding through snowy boreal forests, try your hand at ice fishing on Great Slave Lake, and spend evenings out under the stars waiting for the aurora to appear. Our expert guides know the best viewing spots and will position you perfectly for the show.
This tour operates from late November to early April — the prime aurora season when the nights are longest and darkest. All warm clothing and gear is provided, so you can focus entirely on the experience.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Yellowknife
Fly into Yellowknife. Transfer to your cosy northern hotel. Orientation and gear check. First evening aurora viewing attempt from a prime location near Great Slave Lake. Hot drinks and equipment provided.
Dog Sledding & Ice Fishing
Morning dog sledding adventure through pristine boreal forest with a licensed musher. Afternoon ice fishing on Great Slave Lake — drill through the ice and try to catch Arctic grayling. Evening aurora viewing. Warming Yellowknife-style dinner.
Yellowknife City Tour & Aurora Chase
Daytime tour of Yellowknife: Old Town, the Bush Pilots' Monument (panoramic views), and the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Full evening dedicated to aurora chasing at the best viewing spots with your guide.
Snowshoe Walk & Departure
Morning snowshoe walk through the boreal forest. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon transfer to Yellowknife Airport for your return flight. Certificates of Northern Lights viewing presented to all guests.
🌌 Aurora Viewing Tips
- ✓ Best months: November to March
- ✓ Yellowknife averages 240 clear nights per year
- ✓ Aurora reaches highest activity after midnight
- ✓ Temperatures can reach -30°C — all warm gear provided
- ✓ Our guides use real-time aurora forecasting apps
$950
per person (double occupancy)
| Duration | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Season | Nov – April |
| Group size | Max 10 people |
| Single supplement | +$200 |
What's Included
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport transfers in Yellowknife
- Dog sledding experience
- Ice fishing session
- 3 x aurora viewing excursions
- Full winter clothing set
- Expert aurora guide
- Aurora photography assistance
Not Included
- Flights to/from Yellowknife
- Travel insurance (required)
- Personal camera equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Aurora Guarantee
We operate this tour over 3 nights to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. While we cannot 100% guarantee aurora activity, Yellowknife's clear skies give you an excellent probability of a memorable sighting.
🌌 See the Northern Lights in Canada
One of the world's most unforgettable natural experiences awaits you.
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