【Yellowknife Aurora Viewing】3-Day Tour from Yellowknife: Aurora Hunting or Viewing

Product Code: 605529

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • 2-night Aurora Hunting or Viewing experience
    • Discover one of nature's most spectacular shows and immerse yourself in the arctic scenery around Yellowknife on this late-night Aurora viewing excursion
    • Following pickup from your Yellowknife hotel, head to the edge of town, where you can get cozy in warm teepees with hot drinks and snacks as you wait for the Aurora
    • Your Indigenous guide will share stories, and a professional photographer will capture the experience (and send you photos afterwards)
Tour Code
605529
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Yellowknife
End City
Yellowknife
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Outdoor Adventure

Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

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

Hometown - Yellowknife - Aurora Hunting or Viewing

Hotel: Book the hotel on your own / (Or you can choose to upgrade to Chateau nova/Explorer) / Nova Inn or similar

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You will get picked up (24-HOUR Airport transfer service). Based on your flight arrival time, our tour guide will meet your flight in the airport. Our guides wear red Canada Goose parkas with the mark of a black polar bear on the right chest. Transfer to Hotel.



【Winter Gear for Rent】

We provide everything you need in the extreme cold! You don't have to bring your heavy winter gear when coming to Yellowknife.





【Aurora hunting by bus & Aurora viewing at Aurora Teepee Lodge(The departure time is based on the notice of the tour guide)

Reference only

Quality Inn 22:00    Days inn 22:05  

Explorer hotel 22:10   Chateau Nova 22:15  

For the time of other Hotels, please check with tour guide.




We will drive you to different lakes and locations to hunt for the best spot for Aurora viewing and relax  in our luxurious bus. You will enjoy seeing Aurora's reflection on the lakes when Aurora appears.



You will also enjoy Aurora  in a comfortable, cozy cabin at Aurora Teepee Lodge. Hot beverages and snacks are served. During the visit, our First Nation host will show how to hunt in the Arctic and show different furs. Opportunities to try on fur and clothing will be available. Our tour guides will provide free Aurora photography service during viewing time.



❤ Aurora Hunting or Viewing

You can wait for the Northern Lights in the comfort of a cozy cabin, and on cloudy days, we can chase the Northern Lights in different directions based on the cloud conditions.

  

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Day 02
Yellowknife

Free Day or Optional Tours

Hotel: Book the hotel on your own / (Or you can choose to upgrade to Chateau nova/Explorer) / Nova Inn or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

City tour (1-2 hours): Visit the Yellowknife Welcome Sign, Great Slave Lake, Old Town, Indigenous Reservation, Pilot Monument for an aerial view of the city, Ice Road, and Visitor Center to collect the Yellowknife souvenir knife and polar certificate. Finally, the tour concludes at the famous Bullock's Bistro and outside one of Canada's cheapest Canada Goose stores. Guests are free to explore upon disembarking.



 



❤ Suggested Optional Tours in Autumn (8/15/2024-10/15/2024)

For free time or optional paid activities, you can choose from Cameron Falls, Canoeing on Great Slave Lake, or Fishing on Great Slave Lake

【Cameron Falls Hiking (Minimum pax to operate the tour: 4, 3-4 hours, available only in autumn)】

Cameron Falls Trail is located within Hidden Lake Territorial Park, on the Ingraham Trail. It is approximately 47 km east of Yellowknife. There is a small parking lot with pit toilet facilities, at the start of a 20 minute hike along a well marked trail to Cameron Falls. A short drive from Yellowknife to a basic non descript parking lot is the start of the walk to Cameron River Falls. The trail is in excellent condition and the view of the fallsat the end of the walk is worth the effort.

  



【Boat Trip in Great Slave Lake (4 hours, lunch included, available only in autumn)】

Tours offers summer trips on Great Slave Lake by boat, the ninth biggest lake in the world and the deepest lake in North America. Experience the natural wonders of Great Slave Lake: Enjoy traditional fish fry meal on the island.

【Fishing on Great Slave Lake (pure fishing without meals, available only in autumn)】

Specifically for fishing enthusiasts, you will take a small boat, with a maximum of 5 people per boat, to the fishing grounds on Great Slave Lake. You will fish for northern pike in Great Slave Lake. This activity does not include lunch but does include a fishing license for the Northwest Territories.


  

  



❤ Suggested Optional Tours in Winter (10/16/2024-4/11/2025)

For free time or optional paid activities, you can choose from Ice Fishing, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, or Fishing on a Frozen Lake.

Ice Fishing + Downtown Restaurant Fish Meal (available only in winter)

Drive to the edge of Great Slave Lake to visit an Indigenous family. Local Indigenous fishermen will have pre-drilled ice holes on the fish route. Guests can join the local fishermen in net fishing, experiencing the joy of being a polar fisherman firsthand. You can also freely play with snowboards. Afterwards, head to a downtown restaurant to enjoy a fish meal. After the meal, guests can return to their accommodation on their own (all hotels in the city center are within a 3-5 minute walk).



Fishing on Great Slave Lake (includes fish lunch, available only in winter)

On the ice, there will be a setup of either a wooden hut or a tent with a stove for warmth. Holes will be drilled into the ice, and each person will have their own fishing rod for self-fishing. This activity includes a fishing license for the Northwest Territories and a fish lunch.


 



【Dog Sledding (15 minutes, available only in winter)

We will take you on our tour of Winter Activities at Aurora Village for your experience of Dog Team Ride Experience. You will be joined by other guests who are booked on other activities. In addition to your Dog Team Ride Experience, you will enjoy a host of other winter fun including tubing on the giant slide, marshmallow roasting on the fire pit, trying out the traditional snowshoes for a quick walk for photo op, etc all included in the tour price. (We will first book the Village Dog Sledding, which includes complimentary marshmallow roasting and tubing. If this is not available, it will automatically be switched to Beck's Dog Sledding.)

  



【Snowmobile tours (1 hour, self-driving for one or two people, available only in winter)】

Feel the thrill of freedom, glide over a frozen lake and through forested trails. Basic safety and operating instructions will be provided. Tour will be fully guided for your comfort and safety. Helmets are provided, and winter clothing can be rented for the tours.

  



Besides, you can also choose to: Century Square Mall

Recommended delicacy: Bullock

 


 

 



【Aurora hunting by bus & Aurora viewing at Aurora Teepee Lodge(The departure time is based on the notice of the tour guide)

Reference only

Quality Inn 22:00    Days inn 22:05  

Explorer hotel 22:10   Chateau Nova 22:15  

For the time of other Hotels, please check with tour guide.


  

Visiting Attractions

  • Pilot Monument Pilot Monument
  • Great Slave Lake Great Slave Lake

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Day 03
Yellowknife

Yellowknife - Hometown

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Spend time at leisure in the morning and our tour guide will pick you up in the hotel for the transfer to the airport. 
 

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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 CAD$79/person * Includes Canada Goose Level 5 Expedition Expedition Coat, snow pants, boots, gloves, last night retracted after Aurora. If the guests need it, please advise them to book in advance and add it temporarily upon arrival. We will charge the guests extra CAD$20/ set for urgent service. * Please be sure to contact customer service to provide the size after the order is confirmed
D2 Cameron River Falls Trail Tour CAD$100.00/Person * Autumn Tour(2024.8.15-2024.10.15) and 5% GST included * Duration: approximately 4 hours
D2 Boat Trip in Great Slave Lake(lunch included) CAD$169.00/Person * Autumn Tour(2024.8.15-2024.10.6) and 5% GST included. * Duration: approximately 4 hours, including lunch
D2 Fishing on Great Slave Lake(pure fishing without meals) CAD$200/person * Autumn Tour (2024.08.15-2024.10.6) * Includes 5% GST
D2 Ice fishing + downtown restaurant fish meal CAD$121/Person * Winter Tour(2024.10.16-2025.4.11) and 5% GST included
D2 Dog sledding CAD$131/Person * Winter Tour(2024.10.16-2025.4.11) and 5% GST included. * Duration:15 minutes
D2 Snowmobile CAD$137/Person *Winter Tour(2024.10.16-2025.4.11) and 5% GST included. *1 hour per vehicle, self-driving for one or two people
D2 Ice fishing CAD$170/person * Winter Tour(2024.10.16-2025.4.11) and 5% GST included * Each person will have one fishing rod for self-fishing. This includes a fishing license for the Northwest Territories and a fish lunch.
  • 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

    • 24-hour Airport transfer service
    • 2-night hotel accommodation
    • Yellowknife city tour
    • Professional tour guide
    • 5% GST
    • 2-night aurora viewing
       

Package Excludes

    • Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver (Min. CAD$25.00/guest)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
    • Travel insurance, and all other personal expenses
    • Winter Gear: includes Canada Goose jackets, snow pants, boots, and gloves, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius. Clothing for children aged 3-9 is also available. Please provide your height and shoe size. The gear will be collected after the last night's aurora viewing. Price includes 5% GST. (We have 140 sets of cold weather gear, all Canada Goose jackets).

Cancellation Policy

Please Note:

Cancellation Policy:
* Group Room Bookings for 1-5 Room:
Cancellation made 6 days or more before departure will result in a 90% refund of the tour fee.
Cancellation made within 5 days or less before departure will not result in any refund.

* Group Room Bookings for 6 Rooms or More:
Cancellation made 18 days or more before departure will result in a 90% refund of the tour fee.
Cancellation made within 17 days or less before departure will not result in any refund.

*In the event of weather or flight-related cancellations leading to the entire itinerary being canceled, 2 nights of hotel charges will be incurred.
Chateau Nova/Nova Inn: $220 + 5% per night per room
Explorer Hotel: $240 + 5% per night per room (Same rate applies for additional hotel accommodations)

Special Notes

     
    • The minimum pax to operate the tour: 2.
    • Aurora hunting by bus means the whole night sitting in a crowded space, a very special experience. Winter is always -30/-40, extremely cold. You will travel to different lakes and try different backgrounds.
    • Aurora viewing in camp means waiting in camp the whole night, comfortable, but only one location.
    • Our tour combines these two different styles of Aurora viewing. We bring our guests to several different locations to increase the possibility of seeing Aurora. After that, we bring our guest to a private cabin to rest and wait for Aurora.
    • It is nice to have a warm, private place to view Aurora since it is quite annoying when there are too many people in the same place taking pictures.
    • Before the tour, our experienced driver and accredited tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or at the front door of where you are staying. Our tour guide will provide general information to you, including: weather conditions, specifically chosen locations for that night and precautions for guests. Out bus departs for Aurora hunting when all our guests of honour are ready.
    • We will inspect the night sky for Aurora, so that you do not have to stand outside and freeze while waiting for it.
    • We will take pictures for you, no matter how many you want, it is all free!
    • We will drop you off at your hotel or where you are staying and wish you a good night!
    • We will drop you off at your hotel or where you After the tour, we will send a link to you, so you can download your pictures in the original pixel! During the tour in Aurora Teepee Lodge, we provide cookies/ hot chocolate/ different tea bags/hot dogs.
    • We have various stories from our tour guides, about the Aurora and the City of Yellowknife.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
* The child price is set as the price for children aged 3-10 sharing a room with two adults. If a child shares a room with one adult, the price is the same as for adults. Infants aged 0-2 stay free of charge.

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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