【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing 】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Aurora Viewing and Free Time in Yellowknife

Product Code: 668988

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Yellowknife is easily one of the best places in the world to observe the aurora! It is also known as the "Northern Lights Capital."
    • Take a look at the beauty of the aurora and if you're extremely lucky you may even catch an extremely rare yellow-purple aurora!
    • Enjoy an unforgettable 3-day and 2-night amazing tour with a 95% probability of seeing the aurora!
    • Comfortably stay in a 4-star Yellowknife hotel and select any of our classic winter activities from dog sledding to ice fishing.
    • Discover and receive the aurora/Arctic Circle certificates or small badges at the local tourist centers to keep souvenirs of the most beautiful aurora moment!
Tour Code
668988
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Yellowknife
End City
Yellowknife
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Yellowknife

Home - Yellowknife

Hotel: Chateau Nova Yellowknife / The Explorer Hotel or similar

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.

 

Day 02
Yellowknife

Free time in Yellowknife - Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting

Hotel: Chateau Nova Yellowknife / The Explorer Hotel or similar

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: Boating (Lunch Included)

Autumn: Boat Fishing (Without Meals)

Autumn: Walking Tour to Cameron Falls 

Winter: 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.

Winter: Ice Fishing (2-3 hours with fish meal, Winter only)

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. 

Winter: 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:

* From August 14th to the October 15th, it is unable to participate in activities for snow season, please understand.

* 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.

Day 03
Yellowknife

Yellowknife - Home

Today, you will meet at the hotel lobby at the designated time.  The tour guide will arrange for a unified transfer to the airport, to conclude our amazing and unforgettable aurora tour of Yellowknife.

Yellowknife Airport (YZF) offers a free 24-hour drop-off service.

Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Yellow Knife town 2 nights Cold clothes USD$61.00 / CAD$74.00 Includes Canada Goose Level 5 Expedition Jacket, Snow Pants, Boots, Gloves, retracted after the last night of aurora. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Snowmobile per person per vehicle:USD106.00 / CAD$129.00; two person per vehicle:USD180.00 / CAD$220.00 ; One hour per person per vehicle or two person per vehicle. Event time: 12/01-03/31 and need to be decided according to the specific snow volume. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Dog sledding USD$102.00 / CAD$124.00 Event time: 12/01-03/31 and needs to be decided according to the specific snow volume. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Ice fishing USD$93.00 / CAD$114.00 Event time: 12/01-03/31, and needs to be decided according to the specific snow volume. Lunch included, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Cameron Falls Hiking USD$77.00 / CAD$94.00; Event time: 08/14-10/15, you need to decide which day you can participate in according to the actual situation. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Fishing on Great Slave Lake(pure fishing without meals) Everyone:USD$155.00 / CAD$189.00; Event time: 08/14-10/15, CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
D2 Boat Trip in Great Slave Lake(lunch included) Everyone:USD$130.00 / CAD$159.00; Event time: 08/14-10/15, you need to decide which day you can participate in according to the actual situation. CAD price exclude 5%GST tax.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Pickup Information】
Yellowknife Airport (YZF): 24-hour free airport pick-up services.
【Dropoff Information】
Yellowknife Airport (YZF): 24-hour free airport drop-off services.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night hotel accommodations
    • Ground transportation (The type of vehicle used will be based on the number of guests attending that day)
    • Professional local guide/driver
    • Two aurora viewings in Yellowknife

Package Excludes

    • 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.
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

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.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
  • Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
  • Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* 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.
  • * Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.
  • Reservation Info

      1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
      2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
      3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
      4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

    Terms and Conditions

      - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
      - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
      - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
      - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
      - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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