Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge
Overview
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4 hours
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The best of both worlds, Aurora Chasing and Aurora Lodge! This is the Aurora Tour that allow you to have the cake and eat it too!
On a cold and clear night, guests will spend more time in a spacious and warm Lodge near Madeline Lake and wait for the aurora show to begin. While waiting, there will be a display of various furs and animal products, guests will also have access to board games, cards, majong, arcades, foosball, and basket ball shooter. Light snacks and hot beverages are also provided.
View the aurora in comfort, go to proper washrooms without freezing your butts off in comfort.
On a night with roaming cloud, Guests will spend more time driving to clearer location to have better chance to see the Aurora. If the location of the Aurora Chasing is near the lodge, guests may use the lodge to rest and recuperate.
Professional photographer will take guests photos and provide original digital photos to all guests at no additional charge.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Madeline Lake Territorial Park
Guests will visit the luxurious Madeline Lake Lodge. The lodge sits atop 7000 square meters of private land, with direct access to Madeline Lake. The lodge has in floor heating and over 180 square meters of viewing decks.
Prelude Lake Territorial Park
Should the night have roaming clouds, guests will aboard a warm and comfy bus to chase the aurora in various territorial parks.
What‘s Included
Light snacks and hot beverages are included
WIFI
Gratuities
Pickup points
Polar Nights
4703 School Draw Ave Yellowknife Canada
Stanton Suites Hotel
476 Range Lake Road, Yellowknife Canada
Nova Inn Yellowknife
4401 50th Ave Yellowknife Canada
Capital Suites Yellowknife
100 5603, 50th Avenue Yellowknife Canada
Explorer Hotel
4825 49 Avenue Yellowknife Canada
Super 8 by Wyndham Yellowknife
308 Old Airport Rd, Yellowknife Canada
Chateau Nova Yellowknife
4571 48 St Yellowknife Canada
Northern Lites Motel
5115 50 St, Yellowknife Canada
Bathurst Inlet Lodge
3618 McAvoy Rd., Bathurst Inlet Yellowknife Canada
Quality Inn & Suites Yellowknife
5010 49th St., Yellowknife Canada
Options
Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge
Pickup included
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great balance of chasing and relaxing
nelsonchsu,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Mo who told us a lot about the aurora and Yellowknife. We chased first and got an amazing view and photos of the dancing aurora. Then we went to the lodge which was a great place to relax and wait (Yellowknife has a livecam of the sky so you can check that before ever going outside again). Aurora didn't show up much while we were at the lodge though Mo did make an unscheduled stop on the way home to see a final auroral display and then take us on the ice road across the lake. I've been on three different aurora tours in Yellowknife and this is a great middle ground between the Aurora Village (no chasing) and a full chasing experience (no bathrooms for 4 hours).
Aurora Borealis Photography with a Lovely Lodge
Yukie M,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole organisation was really good and the people were soo nice and they try their best to give you unforgettable moments... While the Northern Lights are out, you can still hang out in the fireplace, relax on the sofa, eat snacks and play games. The Northern Lights were also stylishly photographed with tepees and lodges.
Experience the Northern Lights in a Surrounding Area!
Ragaon,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We waited for the Northern Lights from the comfort of our warm lodge, so there was no need to worry about the cold. The whole organisation was really good and the people were soo nice and they try their best to give you unforgettable moments...
Aurora Artic Adventure
Saudiologist,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do tour! Tina was a super guide who provided a wealth of information and a professional photographer that ensured her shots were great and shared all photos on the bus home as well as on Google drive. Before you go - Do your homework! Conditions were perfect - new moon, no cloud cover, KP 65% chance and it was the last month of the last yr of the 11 yr cycle! AND Mother Nature delivered! The aurora started hazy about an hr after arrival to the cozy lodge and became unbelievably vibrant & intense for the next 15 min! The lodge was a welcome retreat to warm up, enjoy snacks, hot drinks, a flaming wood fireplace, games, and a cozy water closet in between viewing on a very cold night (-34 & felt like -52 with the wind chill)! There is no guarantee but we struck pay dirt on the 2025 winter solstice! The international small group was friendly and made the entire evening fun! Thank you Tina!
The best tour
pammelaj2023,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience ever time was really nice and the picts were amazing thanx the lodge was comfortable and service amazing we had a great experience
Great experience, great guide!
Heather T,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous and very comfortable experience seeing the northern lights! We weren’t sure about going with a larger group, we were about 14 people, but it was a nice size and Mo was extremely attentive. The tour was conducted half in English and half in Chinese so very accommodating for everyone. The lodge was very comfortable and great for washrooms access and to warm up. Don’t miss out on going down to the lake as it’s darker down there for even better viewing. Despite it not being a high KP index that night it was clear (more important than KP index apparently) and we weren’t sure patient (we didn’t see much the first two hours) and then a little after midnight there was quite a show. All in all a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this company and would go again with them.
Great spot for photo taking
kateyuen,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There is a lake in 3 minutes walk that has a great and clear view. We saw the aurora dancing in the sky and stars are bigger than ever. Absolutely love it!
A successful aurora hunt!
F2682FYjosephl,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Mo was excellent. He was experienced and gave a thorough explanation of aurora phenomenon. At the lodge he started a fire and provided snacks and drink. He also spoke on items in the lodge and the relationship to Yellowknife and the Northern Territory. Throughout our time there he was constantly hunting for Auroras. After minor sightings we were able to find an active display. He took professional pictures and provided them for all of us. A very successful and worthwhile experience.
A must do while in Yellowknife
sanityassassin,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly and knowledgeable guide. Mo also took some great pictures and video from.our trip and shared them with us. Location was perfect for seeing the lights.
Great aurora tour!
Trista T,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour - saw the northern lights on our first night in Yellowknife! It was cold so it was nice to have a lodge to warm up in with hot chocolate and snacks. We were in a small group and Mo shared lots of great information and took great photos to share with us (at no cost). Thank you Mo for the experience!
From CA$136.37
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