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Maximize your chances of seeing the elusive aurora borealis on this northern lights tour from Yellowknife. Leave the bright lights of Yellowknife and delve deep into the Canadian countryside away to improve your chances of seeing the lights. Hear about the science band stories behind the natural phenomenon from your guide, and stay warm with a hot drink.
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Northern Lights Tours
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Join NWT Charter Services on a 4-hour round-trip wildlife tour along scenic Highway 3 and experience the thrill of searching for North America’s largest free-roaming wood bison herd. Led by a local guide, you’ll journey through the rugged beauty near Great Slave Lake with chances to see bison, moose, foxes, and more in their natural environment. Hear stories of the land and Indigenous culture as we pass through the Tłı̨chǫ community of Edzo, with photo stops along the way. Every tour is a unique adventure—book now and see what the wild North has in store!
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Bison Highway Wildlife Tour
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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The landscapes around Yellowknife—in Canada’s Northwest Territories—are marked by snowy banks, frozen lakes, and forest trails. Head out into the frosty wilderness for an adrenaline-fuelled snowmobile ride on this small-group snowmobile tour. Snap photos of the Arctic wastes as you kick up powdery snow on a trek to discover the region’s frozen scenery.
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Snowmobile Adventure for Beginners in Yellowknife
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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Join us on a tour to look for the largest land mammals in North America - the Wood Bison! NWT is home to North America's largest free roaming herd of wood bison - and from Yellowknife we can take a day tour to look for them. How big are wood bison? The bison bulls can stand up to 6ft tall at their shoulders, 13ft long, and can weigh more than a tonne. Females are smaller and can weigh up to 1,200 pounds. Will we see any baby bison? It is common to see newborn and growing calves among the herds. Could we see other animals too? Hopefully. We have previously spotted black bear, eagles, fox, porcupines. Where do we travel? We travel on highway 3 south, near the world's 10th largest lake - Great Slave Lake, and share facts and stories about the area. Is food provided? A light picnic lunch is provided with a snack and beverage. Animal sightings can not be guaranteed. We have a 4 person minimum for this tour to take place, however we will try our best to arrange groups.
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Bison Highway Road Tour
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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! One Room Selection The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
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3-Day Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife Canada
3 days
Free Cancellation
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Hunting for the Aurora, we will drive you to different lakes in our quest. The lakes provide a perfect reflective surface for viewing the aurora in autumn. In the Winter season, you may go even further down to the middle of the lakes! We will provide snacks & warm beverages to enhance your experience with us. If we do not have at least 4 guests to materialize our Aurora by Bus Tour, we will provide you with an option to join other scheduled Aurora Tours available for that night. We will take our Travellers in each hotel and take you to different lake locations to find a place to enjoy the great light. We will take photos for Travellers. During the journey, we will also provide our guests with hot drinks and biscuits, as well as expertise in North Polar Light and Yellow Knife. If you don’t have enough for a four-person tour on the lake, we invite you to consider taking part in another tour that we already have. We provide activity pick-up and drop-off services for our guests at hotels and downtown AirB&Bs. Activity meeting time will be sent to you before the tour. We provide shuttle services to hotels and city centre B&B for all Traveler attending the event.If you live further away, please visit the nearby hotel collection in private! We will confirm the collection time with you before the Trips begin. ***Please email us to confirm your activity pick-up time at yellowknifetours@gmail.com*** *** Please contact us at yellowknifetours@gmail.com to confirm the event delivery time.***
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Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus
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Join us on a dogsledding odyssey traversing untouched frozen lakes and picturesque forested portages. Our professional dog mushers will take you step-by-step through this unique northern experience, from setting up the dog team, riding on a sled through the trails, and thanking our amazing furry athletes afterward with some well-deserved cuddle time. After your journey, share your stories from the trail and warm up with a hot beverage in our heated Aurora Station! ***Please message us to confirm your activity pick-up time, as it varies by location.
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Alaskan Husky Dog Sledding at Yellowknife Enodah Kennel
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We are much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home. Two world renowned taxidermist and artist brothers, Greg and Dean Robertson, have come together to create a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each animal is displayed uniquely to try and capture a moment in the animal’s natural life. Many displays will tell you a story, bring out an emotion, capture a moment in time, show their playful side, or just leave you in awe of their natural beauty. Prepare to get up close and personal and experience the North’s creatures like you never have before. We will leave you with knowledge about northern animals in their natural habitat and memories you can share with family and friends.
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Self Guided Tour in Wildlife Gallery
30 minutes to 2 hours
Free Cancellation
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Connect with nature and native wildlife in Canada on this small-group half-day Cameron Falls hiking tour from Yellowknife. Follow your guide along hiking trails, gain insight into the region’s fascinating geology, and keep an eye out for native animal and birdlife along the way. Trek past lush forest, shimmering lakes and trickling streams, and enjoy breathtaking views over the rugged Canadian wilderness.
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Cameron Falls Hiking Tour from Yellowknife
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Free Cancellation
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Up your odds of seeing the elusive northern lights with this two-day experience. Picked up from your Yellowknife location, night #1 brings you to a private campsite, where you’ll gather with warm drinks, First Nations’ stories, and the promises of the night sky. Even if you do catch the auroras, tomorrow, you’ll head out on a city tour before chasing those lights again—doubling your adventure.
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The Greatest Valuable Aurora Manor & Hunting Tour --Exclusive Tour Operator
2 days
Free Cancellation
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Start your Yellowknife journey stress-free by booking airport shuttle. Your friendly driver handles your luggage, while your welcoming guide gives you a warm introduction—and if you booked a tour with us, a quick preview of your itinerary. Whether you are joining us for tours or just using our transportation, enjoy a clean, air-conditioned (or cozy warm in winter) bus, a complimentary bottle of water, and a few light-hearted jokes to lift your mood. We are always on time and will remind you of your return flight in good time, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your visit
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Yellowknife Airport Shuttle
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Yellowknife sits right in the middle of Canada’s Northwest Territories and boasts a number of beautiful landmarks. Take a small-group tour of the city and learn about its history, geography, and culture as you visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Museum, Pilot’s Monument, Great Slave Lake, and more over the course of a few hours.
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Yellowknife City Tour
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Visit some of the top spots in the city of Yellowknife on this customizable private group tour. Work with our experienced local guide to tailor the tour to your group’s interests. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, see the famous houseboats, or get to know the city like a local, our tour will make sure your group leaves with great memories of your visit to Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife Bucket List City Tours
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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Experience two unforgettable nights in Yellowknife designed to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. On Day 1, you will head out on a 4-hour Aurora Hunt beyond the city limits, searching for the brightest and most active spots as the colours dance across the night sky. On Day 2, you will enjoy a warm and comfortable viewing experience at Arctic Aurora Camp, complete with cozy cabins or tipis, knowledgeable guides, and hot drinks while you wait for the lights to appear. For your stay, we can book you at Chateau Nova or Nova Inn, and if rooms are not available at the hotels we will arrange a comfortable Bed and Breakfast for you. You will have 2 room choices to choose from. One room offers a double bed. The other room offers two single beds. This package is designed to give you comfort, convenience, and the best possible Northern Lights experience.
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2 Night Aurora Classic Package With Accomodations
3 days
Free Cancellation
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1. Higher Success Rate with Flexible Routing With fewer guests (typically 4–15 people), small group tours allow guides to make quick route adjustments based on real-time weather and aurora forecasts. You’ll have a better chance of escaping cloudy skies and catching the Northern Lights. 2. Better Photography Support Your guide will have more time to help each guest with aurora photography, including camera settings, framing, and even taking portraits under the aurora. Some tours provide tripods and optional photo packages. 3. More Comfort, Less Crowding Smaller groups mean more space per guest in the vehicle, a quieter viewing experience, and less waiting around. You can relax, stay warm, and fully enjoy the peaceful Arctic night.
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Yellowknife Aurora Hunting by Small Group + Photography Services
4 hours 30 minutes
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Chase the Northern Lights one night, then relax beneath them the next. On Night 1, we pick you up from your hotel and head beyond the city lights in search of clear skies. Your guide tracks real-time aurora data to choose the best viewing spots while sharing northern legends, tips for photography, and warm drinks and snacks. On Night 2, settle into a heated cabin at our private Arctic Aurora Camp — a cozy and quiet space surrounded by boreal forest. Watch the lights through panoramic windows or step outside for photos near the traditional tipis and glass-roofed shelters. This 2-night combo offers the perfect mix of movement and comfort, all guided by locals who know the land, the lights, and how to keep your aurora dreams alive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included each night. Your journey to the aurora starts here — come chase, then stay.
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Yellowknife 2 Night Aurora Combo Hunting Cabin No Hotel
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Free Cancellation
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The Aurora flares up when charged particles from the the sun interact with the Earth's outer atmosphere. The colors of the Aurora vary based on what layer of the atmosphere is being "excited." The most common color is an eerie green glow. Those Aurora are caused by the excitement of oxygen atoms about 120 kilometers above the Earth's surface. In the central Northwest Territories, the Aurora is visible for an average of 240 nights per year. That's nearly every single night of the late summer, autumn, winter and early spring. Northern lights are polar natural phenomenon, there is 95% chance to see the northern lights if weather is under good conditions but there may be due to weather or other natural factors lead to the Northern Lights cannot be observed or weak, our company assumes no responsibilities about this.
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4-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife Aurora Viewing
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The Aurora flares up when charged particles from the the sun interact with the Earth's outer atmosphere. The colors of the Aurora vary based on what layer of the atmosphere is being "excited." The most common color is an eerie green glow. Those Aurora are caused by the excitement of oxygen atoms about 120 kilometers above the Earth's surface. In the central Northwest Territories, the Aurora is visible for an average of 240 nights per year. That's nearly every single night of the late summer, autumn, winter and early spring. Northern lights are polar natural phenomenon, there is 95% chance to see the northern lights if weather is under good conditions but there may be due to weather or other natural factors lead to the Northern Lights cannot be observed or weak, our company assumes no responsibilities about this.
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5-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife Aurora Viewing
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Travel with ease between the historic and cultural highlights of Yellowknife, home of the 'Ice Pilots' TV show, on a 3-hour sightseeing tour. Guide commentary enhances your expereince of attractions such as the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, the Old Town, and the Bush Pilots Monument, which you’ll habe the chance to hike to the top of. Hotel pickup andd drop-off are included.
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Yellowknife Sightseeing City Tour
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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Yellowknife Tours has a passion to showcase the history and beauty of the Northwest Territories! Explore the northern culture in beautiful Yellowknife City - Visit the Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Frontier Visitor Centre or experience a scenic drive through downtown and old town. Make sure to stop at Pilot Monument where you can enjoy Yellowknife City and the old town from a bird's eye view. Please be informed that we may not be able to visit attractions due to unforesseable closures or rest days without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding. Through our city tour, in addition to visiting the various Attractions, we will also introduce you to the features of the various places along the way, during the visit of the New Old Town and the various locations, bring you a better understanding of the development of the town from its origins to the present day, and through an interactive way to get to know the town. The Attraction is closed or can't be visited without prior notice. WhatsApp +18674448179 Verda
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Yellowknife City Tour + Nature's North Wildlife Gallery
1 to 4 hours
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Enjoy snowy vistas framed by craggy mountains while you learn the skill of jig fishing on this half-day small-group experience. Depending on the weather, either head out onto the ice for some open-air jig fishing or catch some fish inside a warm tent instead. Once you’ve reeled in your catch, enjoy a dinner cooked right on top of the ice.
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Ultimate Ice Fishing with Lunch in Yellowknife
3 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Experience an unforgettable adventure in Yellowknife with your loved ones on Private Northern Lights Searching experience, where you and your party can immerse yourself privately in the breathtaking beauty of the auroras! Enjoy a convenient private hotel pick-up in a comfortable vehicle, led by a knowledgeable photographer guide who takes you to the best spots away from city lights. Learn about solar winds, Earth's magnetic field, night photography and ancient tales that celebrate these lights. Witnessing the northern lights offers a unique blend of education and awe, making it a must for your bucket list and creating lasting memories of the wonders of our universe. Savor complimentary hot beverages and snacks while marveling at the stunning northern lights, creating an enchanting atmosphere. After this awe-inspiring experience, your guide will safely return you to your hotel, leaving you with cherished memories of nature’s spectacular light show. Tour not wheelchair accessible.
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Yellowknife Private Northern Lights Tour with Transportation
4 to 5 hours
Free Cancellation
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Discover the mesmerizing Northern Lights with your multi-day packages in Yellowknife. These packages provide an all-inclusive experience, ground transportation, and opportunities for aurora viewing, along with exciting winter daytime activities. Enjoy the beauty of the Arctic landscape as you engage in various winter adventures, ensuring a memorable and worry-free experience in the heart of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Perfect for travelers seeking an immersive winter getaway that includes breathtaking natural phenomena and cultural experiences.
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Multi-Day Northern Lights Package in Yellowknife
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Free Cancellation
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Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights so ensure you don't miss out on the spectacular show by booking a tour with aurora experts. You'll be driven to locations where you have the best chance of seeing the lights at their best and will be kept cozy with included hot drinks and snacks.
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Aurora Hunting Tours
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