4-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife Aurora Viewing

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

96 hours

Mobile ticket

The Aurora flares up when charged particles from the the sun interact with the Earth's outer atmosphere. The colors of the Aurora vary based on what layer of the atmosphere is being "excited." The most common color is an eerie green glow. Those Aurora are caused by the excitement of oxygen atoms about 120 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

In the central Northwest Territories, the Aurora is visible for an average of 240 nights per year. That's nearly every single night of the late summer, autumn, winter and early spring.

Northern lights are polar natural phenomenon, there is 95% chance to see the northern lights if weather is under good conditions but there may be due to weather or other natural factors lead to the Northern Lights cannot be observed or weak, our company assumes no responsibilities about this.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

3-Night Hotel Accommodation

Air-conditioned vehicle

24 hour Airport pick-up / drop-off

Food and drink

Mandatory service fee (per day), Yellowknife

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Yellowknife Airport

Yellowknife Canada

This tour includes 24-hour Airport pick-up and Aurora viewing at night. Please feel free to send us your flight information, thank you.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrive Yellowknife

Accommodations

4 Star Hotel: Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova

Yellowknife

Arrive Yellowknife, transfer to hotel. Tonight, start your Aurora viewing tour Aurora Viewing at around 10:00 pm.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Yellowknife City Tour - Aurora Viewing

Accommodations

4 Star Hotel: Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova

Great Slave Lake

Great Slave Lake is famous among anglers for its excellent trout and pike fishing, with its tributaries known for plenty of Arctic grayling. One species that many anglers may have never heard of but will enjoy catching is the inconnu, a large member of the whitefish family.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Old Town

One of the most diverse, historic, offbeat neighbourhoods in Canada, Old Town is the beating heart of Yellowknife. Here, where the Precambrian Shield blends into Great Slave Lake, gold seekers approximately 80 years ago pioneered what was to become the North's greatest settlement. Yellowknife eventually grew from its ramshackle roots and moved its city centre in the ’60s to what’s still today called “new town,” but the spirit of Old Town never died. Today, the area is an intriguing mash-up of iconoclastic spirit and local heritage. Log cabins stand next to designer mansions and colourful houseboats, artists sell their wares under the shadow of floatplanes soaring across the sky. Stroll down the famous Ragged Ass Road, enjoy some eclectic dining and hike to the top of Pilot’s Monument for the best view in the city.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Yellowknife

Today, take a city tour in Yellowknife. You will visit the Great Slave Lake, second largest lake in Canada. The Old Town, the Pilot Monument and the Visitor Centre. Tonight, at around 10 pm, you will continue your Aurora viewing tour.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Aurora Viewing

Accommodations

4 Star Hotel: Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova

Yellowknife

Today you can arrange your free day and at night around 10 pm, you will continue your Aurora viewing tour.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Depart Yellowknife

Yellowknife

Free at leisure until departure. You will be transferred to airport for your flight back home.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Double Occupancy

Private Room for 2 guests
Pickup included

Private Single Occupancy

Private Room for 1 guest
Pickup included

Private Quad Occupancy

Private Room for 4 guests
Pickup included

Private Triple Occupancy

Private Room for 3 guests
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Magical
patricad303,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I had an amazing 4-day guided tour to Yellowknife with First Express Travel. The 3-night hotel stay was comfortable, and we loved exploring Old Town and Great Slave Lake. The highlight was Day 3 when we witnessed the breathtaking Aurora Borealis—it was truly magical! The guides were fantastic and ensured we had the best views. The trip was seamless, and we highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an unforgettable Northern Lights experience.
Unforgettable Northern Lights
ericmY8800BR,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently joined First Express Travel Centre’s 4-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife, and it exceeded all expectations. The Aurora Borealis viewing was absolutely breathtaking, with our guide ensuring we had the best spots and insights into the science behind the lights. The tour was well-organized, with comfortable accommodations and a perfect mix of sightseeing and relaxation. The staff were professional, friendly, and made the entire experience feel personalized. If you're looking for an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure, I highly recommend this tour!
Lifechanging Sights
S5692WCnathank,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Make sure you bring your cameras and newish cell phones because you going to need them when the aurora borealis shines through at night! Just an amazing sight and my gf and I travelled all the way from Poland to see this - totally worth it!