Itinerary
Day 1: Yellowknife airport - The Explorer hotel/Chateau Nova-Aurora lodge aurora viewing
Stop At: Yellowknife Airport, 100 Idaa Rd, Yellowknife, NT NT X1A 3T2, Canada
Our driver will be present at the arrivals hall holding a sign that reads "Welcome Aurora Tour VIP."
We provide airport pickup service 24 hours a day, so please make sure to inform us of your flight number. We will be at the airport to pick you up according to the actual arrival time of your flight.
After collecting your luggage, before taking you to the hotel for check-in, we will guide you through the supermarket and restaurants, showing you how to walk there. Then, we will transport you to either Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yellowknife, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Aurora Lodge's aurora viewing advantages:
➡️Provides a spacious and warm space, to avoid waiting for the Aurora in cold outdoors or crowded vehicles.
➡️Provides snacks, hot drinks, hot dogs to make the waiting time more relaxed and enjoyable.
➡️ First Nation tepees are available as photography foregrounds, as well as fur clothing.
➡️FREE take Aurora pictures and will send the drive link.
Aurora Hunting:
➡️Go different lake with different backgrounds.
➡️Going further away increases the chance of avoiding cloud cover,
However, the disadvantages are very obvious. The space inside the vehicle is cramped, and the tem in Yellowknife is very low during the winter, making the inside of the vehicle very cold and uncomfortable. Passing vehicle headlights can cause significant light pollution.
❤️We combine the advantages of both.Visitors can wait for the Aurora in comfort lodge, and on cloudy days, we can chase the light in different directions depending on the cloud cover conditions.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 Star hotel The Explorer hotel /Chateau Nova
Day 2: City tour - (Option Activity) - Aurora viewing Aurora lodge +Aurora hunting
Stop At: Bush Pilot's Monument, 3513 Ingraham Dr sits on The Rock, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 2E8 Canada
You'll see the lighthouse which reminds people how possible that we can catch the aurora tonight, and we'll stop at the Bush Pilots Monument to memorizing the heroic pilots.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Yellowknife Visitor Centre and Information, 5022 49 St Centre Square Mall, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3R8 Canada
Yellowknife City Tour includes the Welcome Monument, located near the airport where the first plane landed within the Arctic Circle. There's a massive "Welcome to Yellowknife" sign, a must-visit spot for photographs. Following this, we'll take you to the Visitor Centre to receive a complimentary Yellowknife souvenir and a certificate .
Next, we'll head to the entrance of the Ice Road (accessible in winter) where you can experience driving on ice over a meter thick. In March, we make a stop at the Ice Castle.
The tour continues with a drive through the Old Town and the First Nations Reserve, offering a glimpse into the city's history. Finally, we'll reach the Pilot's Monument, the highest point in Yellowknife, providing a panoramic view of the entire city.
At the foot of the hill, you'll find the renowned Bullock restaurant and the most affordable Canadian Goose shop.
You can choose to spend some leisure time here or return to the hotel with our vehicle for rest.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yellowknife, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Aurora Lodge's aurora viewing advantages:
➡️Provides a spacious and warm space, to avoid waiting for the Aurora in cold outdoors or crowded vehicles.
➡️Provides snacks, hot drinks, hot dogs to make the waiting time more relaxed and enjoyable.
➡️ First Nation tepees are available as photography foregrounds, as well as fur clothing.
➡️FREE take Aurora pictures and will send the drive link.
Aurora Hunting:
➡️Go different lake with different backgrounds.
➡️Going further away increases the chance of avoiding cloud cover,
However, the disadvantages are very obvious. The space inside the vehicle is cramped, and the tem in Yellowknife is very low during the winter, making the inside of the vehicle very cold and uncomfortable. Passing vehicle headlights can cause significant light pollution.
❤️We combine the advantages of both.Visitors can wait for the Aurora in comfort lodge, and on cloudy days, we can chase the light in different directions depending on the cloud cover conditions.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 Star hotel The Explorer hotel /Chateau Nova
Day 3: (Option Activity) - Aurora viewing Aurora lodge +Aurora hunting
Stop At: Yellowknife, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Aurora hunting means taking a bus to various lakeside or roadside parking areas to wait for the appearance of the Northern Lights.
The advantage of this activity is that the photography backgrounds vary, and in overcast conditions, one can increase their chances of witnessing the Aurora by heading to areas with thinner clouds.
However, the disadvantage is that passing vehicle headlights can cause significant light pollution. Additionally, the cold winter temperatures, small bus space, low temperatures, and lack of restroom facilities can make the experience uncomfortable.
Our Aurora lodge with huge space for spreading out your stuff, warm stove, snacks and hot drinks whenever you want plus hotdogs at midnight.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 Star hotel The Explorer hotel /Chateau Nova
Day 4: The Explorer hotel/Chateau Nova - Yellowknife airport
Stop At: Yellowknife Airport, 100 Idaa Rd, Yellowknife, NT NT X1A 3T2, Canada
About 2 hours before your flight, we'll pick you up and take you to the airport, and wish you a nice flight.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
At pick-up time, our tour guide wears always in the red Canada goose with the mark of a black polar bear on the right chest. They'll call you in the lobby of the hotel, Price based on double occupancy per person/ single supplement will be charge and child with adult will be discount.
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Yellowknife 4D3N Aurora Viewing Tour Package Including 3-Nights 4Stars Hotel
8/14/2024 - 4/7/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
4 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : nancycS6833VI
Our trip was epic! The night tours were cool and the tour guide was great about taking us to different spots so we could see the auroras. Highly recommend doing the full package. One bit of advice, rent the snow clothes they have for rent. We brought our own which took up a lot of room in our suitcase and had to wear two jackets etc. Their jackets are really warm with big hood I wish I had.
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Posted On : 2024-03-18
Posted By : kirkekak
Great experience, we have been chasing Northern light our selfs for 3 years and finally see it. Aurora Village was a great tour guide and excellent location. nice and comfortable facilities.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Bruce_P
Outstanding tour - if your Chinese, Guides were enthusiastic and attentive, but there was a language barrier. Still, they did an excellent job of hunting down and showing us the aurora which included driving to the ends of the earth. First night was too cloudy to see anything, second night saw the aurora but it was muted by clouds, even at the end of the earth. Third night hit the jackpot. Sky was crystal clear. You could see every star in the sky. About midnight the aurora showed. Curtains of color draped across the sky and brightened and dimmed as the aurora faded in and out. Awesome sight. Guide took pictures as it required a timed exposure to capture the aurora.
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Posted On : 2024-02-12
Posted By : Glen_K
Getting to see the Northern lights two out of three nights. Staying at the Aurora lodge having hot cocoa biscuits in front of fire. Then going outside and seeing the wonder of the lights.
Our guide Cindi was excellent she included us by switching to English after speaking mandarin to others. Tony our driver was excellent as well gave us a lot of local knowledge
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Posted On : 2023-10-12
Posted By : edko1961
A special thank you to Cindy and Tinny for showing us the Aurora. You showed us a great time, made the tour fun and many laughs.
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Posted On : 2023-09-28
Posted By : samsomsi
We have stayed from 6-to- 11 May in double bed room full board. We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the hotel staff for the high quality service received and the friendly atmosphere provided. Many thanks for Heba (FOM), Sohila (GR M), Viktoria(GRM), Aymen(REST MAN) and Chef Ahmed. Looking forward seeing you again.
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Posted On : 2023-05-16
Posted By : Loretta_L
It was an unforgettable experience. We felt how amazing Mother Nature was. The tour arrangement was excellent and staffs were awesome. Especially Amanda and Robin, they did a great job. My family had enjoyed every minute in Yellowknife.
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Posted On : 2023-03-14
Posted By : Mary_M
Although most on the tour as well as the guides were Asians, all the guides went out of their way to make up feel included and aware of what was going on. They took as many pictures as we wanted and were extremely friendly!
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Posted On : 2023-02-26
Posted By : Shivaramakrishn_J
Pathetic experience, Tour guide was only speaking in Chinese language. This tour highlights that it includes unlimited photographs but the tour guide was taking photographs only of the Chinese people , we were requesting them for photographs but they were busy with their own Chinese people. Demanding tips at the end of trip when they have not provided any services to us but they were only ignoring us the whole time.
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Posted On : 2022-12-07
Posted By : HungYu_T
I like that they combine two different styles of aurora viewing. They will bring us to several different places to increase the possibility of seeing the aurora. After that, they will bring us to their private cabin to rest and wait for aurora. It's nice to have a private place to view the aurora since it's quite annoying if there are too many people in the same place taking pictures.
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Posted On : 2022-03-07
