Yellowknife Airport - The Explorer Hotel/Chateau Nova-Aurora Lodge Aurora Viewing

Yellowknife Airport - Our driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign that says “Welcome Aurora Tour VIP.” We offer 24-hour airport pickup service, so please provide your flight number. We will be at the airport to meet you based on your actual arrival time. After you collect your luggage, we will guide you through the supermarket and restaurants, showing you how to walk there before taking you to check in at either Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel.

Yellowknife - Aurora Lodge’s aurora viewing benefits:
➡️ Offers a spacious and warm environment, avoiding the need to wait for the Aurora in the cold outdoors or crowded vehicles.
➡️ Provides snacks, hot drinks, and hot dogs to make the waiting time more enjoyable.
➡️ First Nation tepees are available as photography backdrops, along with fur clothing.
➡️ FREE Aurora photos will be taken and a drive link will be sent.

Aurora Hunting:
➡️ Visit different lakes with various backgrounds.
➡️ Traveling further increases the chance of avoiding cloud cover. However, the downsides are evident. The vehicle space is limited, and the temperatures in Yellowknife are very low during winter, making the vehicle interior cold and uncomfortable. Passing vehicle headlights can cause significant light pollution.

❤️ We combine the best of both. Visitors can wait for the Aurora in a comfortable lodge, and on cloudy days, we can pursue the lights in different directions based on cloud cover conditions.

City Tour - (Optional Activity) - Aurora Viewing Aurora Lodge + Aurora Hunting

Bush Pilot’s Monument - You’ll see the lighthouse, which serves as a reminder of the possibility of catching the aurora tonight, and we’ll stop at the Bush Pilots Monument to honor the heroic pilots.

Yellowknife Visitor Centre and Information - The Yellowknife City Tour includes the Welcome Monument, located near the airport where the first plane landed within the Arctic Circle. There’s a large “Welcome to Yellowknife” sign, a must-visit spot for photos. 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 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.

Yellowknife - Aurora Lodge’s aurora viewing benefits:
➡️ Offers a spacious and warm environment, avoiding the need to wait for the Aurora in the cold outdoors or crowded vehicles.
➡️ Provides snacks, hot drinks, and hot dogs to make the waiting time more enjoyable.
➡️ First Nation tepees are available as photography backdrops, along with fur clothing.
➡️ FREE Aurora photos will be taken and a drive link will be sent.

Aurora Hunting:
➡️ Visit different lakes with various backgrounds.
➡️ Traveling further increases the chance of avoiding cloud cover. However, the downsides are evident. The vehicle space is limited, and the temperatures in Yellowknife are very low during winter, making the vehicle interior cold and uncomfortable. Passing vehicle headlights can cause significant light pollution.

❤️ We combine the best of both. Visitors can wait for the Aurora in a comfortable lodge, and on cloudy days, we can pursue the lights in different directions based on cloud cover conditions.

(Optional Activity) - Aurora Viewing Aurora Lodge + Aurora Hunting

Yellowknife - Aurora hunting involves taking a bus to various lakeside or roadside parking areas to wait for the Northern Lights to appear. The advantage of this activity is the variety of photography backgrounds, 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 offers ample space for spreading out your belongings, a warm stove, snacks, and hot drinks whenever you want, plus hotdogs at midnight.

(Optional Activity) - Aurora Viewing Aurora Lodge + Aurora Hunting

Yellowknife - Aurora hunting involves taking a bus to various lakeside or roadside parking areas to wait for the Northern Lights to appear. The advantage of this activity is the variety of photography backgrounds, 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 offers ample space for spreading out your belongings, a warm stove, snacks, and hot drinks whenever you want, plus hotdogs at midnight.

End of the Tour. Free Time or Transfer to the Airport.

Yellowknife - Hotel Transfer to Airport Not Included in This Package

For early flights between 4:00 AM – 10:00 AM:
You may choose to bring your luggage with you during the aurora viewing on the last night. After the tour ends, we can take you directly to the airport. Alternatively, you may use the hotel’s pre-arranged shuttle service to the airport.
For flights departing between 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM:
If you require an airport transfer, please inform us of your flight details in advance. The guide will notify you of the pick-up time, and you can wait in the hotel lobby for your transfer. You may also choose to go to the airport on your own.

• 24-hour airport pick-up
• Yellowknife city sightseeing tour
• Free aurora photography
• Hot chocolate and snacks during tours
• 4 nights, 2 aurora experiences each night (Aurora lodge + Aurora hunting)
• 4 nights accommodation at Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel (2 Queen or 1 King bed)

• Not including Driver and guide service fee, the 5D4N package is 45 Canadian dollars per pax
• Meals not included

Stay at the highly-rated Chateau Nova or Explorer Hotel.

Our Aurora Lodge offers a spacious and comfortable indoor area where you can wait for the Aurora without facing the cold or crowded vehicles.

24-hour airport pickup.

City tour featuring must-see landmarks such as Pilots Monument, Visitor Centre (where you can receive a certificate and a small knife), Ndilo, and Old Town. Enjoy the Ice Road in winter and the Ice Castle in March.

Receive free Aurora photos, sent to you via a drive link, so you can cherish your trip memories forever.

Cozy and warm Aurora Lodge for Aurora viewing and Aurora hunting.

Experienced driver guides and commercial vehicles with $2 million insurance coverage ensure a safe and worry-free journey.

Note: This tour is not primarily conducted in English and is best suited for English-speaking tourists who are flexible with language.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.