Northern Lights Hunting Bus Tour from Yellowknife
Yellowknife, Canada
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Winter Clothing / Parka
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your pickup location at the confirmed pickup time. Your driver will meet you with a sign displaying your name and NWT Charter Services. As this is a shared bus tour with multiple pickup stops, please allow a few minutes for possible delays.
Start time.11:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Yellowknife
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ingraham Trail
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dettah Ice Road (Pass By)
Prelude Lake Territorial Park (Pass By)
Pontoon Lake Territorial Park (Pass By)
Madeline Lake Territorial Park (Pass By)
Yellowknife River Territorial Park Day Use Area (Pass By)
3
Yellowknife
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
SeungMi_C
Our guide Mr. Robinson made the tour even more enjoyable with his kindness, his knowledge about Yellowknife and the aurora, and his clear, easy-to-understand explanations. The tour was also private and flexible, and We were lucky to see an unbelievably beautiful aurora at the spot we were guided to. It was truly the best day of my life. Thank you so much.
Reviews
4.4
based on 9 reviews
Udo_L, Dec 2025
Our tour guide Lovingson was very knowledgeable about the northern lights and explained to us how it really works. Lovingson only takes small groups and it turned out it was just the 2 of us. He tried to stay away from the large bus locations to minimize the light pollution and crowds. We had a great experience even though after two hours into the tour there were no more northern lights to be seen.
I would go on any tour with Lovingson!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much. Yes we try to give our guests an incredible experience by moving away from crowds and getting out under dark skies where you will get the best views.
Robert_H, Nov 2025
There is no guarantee you'll see the Northern Lights, but apparently odd are lowest in October and November, so most tour operators apparently close down and don't try. We didn't see any lights and we knew the odds were low. The guide was a great guy, but I would have hoped that for a 4 hour tour, with minimal chances of seeing the lights, that more effort might have been made to fill the time - history of Yellowknife & NWT, a drive around the city to point out highlights, more science and folklore on auroras, etc.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
That is one of the challenges when viewing a natural phenomena.
Patricia_Y, Oct 2025
We did have a great time with the northern lights. The guide took us to place that was dark and good to see the lights. However the most disappointing part was that after tour, he promised to send us the photos. But till one month later, we still couldn’t get the photos for our lovely memories and great moments. We did give the guide our email but not sure if he has lost it. 😅
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your message, and please accept my sincere apologies for the late response. It has been a very busy season for us, but that is no excuse for the delay.
I would also like to be transparent with you. Your guide did take your email and successfully transferred the photos. Unfortunately, as a new guide was learning how to manage photo transfers, the images were mistakenly deleted. This was not intentional, and I am truly sorry that this happened. I completely understand how disappointing it is to lose photos from such a special experience.
I am very glad to hear that you still had a great time and were able to enjoy a beautiful display of the northern lights. We truly appreciate your understanding and your patience, and we are taking steps to make sure this does not happen again.
Thank you again for choosing us, and once again, my sincere apologies.
Warm regards
SzeMing_P, Oct 2025
It’s perfect with our perfect guide Lovingson! You can’t miss this guide and this tour in Yellowknife
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Wow, thank you! We love creating perfect experiences.
Vanessa_C, Oct 2025
I recently took an Aurora trip, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our knowledgeable tour guide was fantastic, providing fascinating insights about the area and the auroras. They consistently stayed ahead of the group, ensuring we had the best vantage points and avoided crowds. The private tour experience made it feel even more special, allowing for personalized attention and flexibility in our itinerary. Watching the Northern Lights in such an intimate setting was truly magical. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the auroras while enjoying top-notch guidance and a memorable experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Yes! When the lights come out, it's such an incredible moment. So glad you had a magical experience.
SeungMi_C, Oct 2025
Our guide Mr. Robinson made the tour even more enjoyable with his kindness, his knowledge about Yellowknife and the aurora, and his clear, easy-to-understand explanations. The tour was also private and flexible, and We were lucky to see an unbelievably beautiful aurora at the spot we were guided to. It was truly the best day of my life. Thank you so much.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
You're very welcome. Lovingson is an exceptional tour guide who really cares about creating a memorable experience for his guests.
Stephanie_W, Aug 2025
It was a great time! Our guide was friendly, knowledgable and optimistic. While waiting for the Aurora to start, he pointed out different things to look for in the sky and told us about life in NWT. We laughed, got lots of photos, and it was very memorable. Would highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure having you on the tour — your positive energy made the evening even more enjoyable. I think the aurora itself picked up on your good vibes, because we were treated to such a beautiful display that night! I’m glad you enjoyed the stories, the laughs, and the photos. Your recommendation means a lot, and I look forward to welcoming you back to Yellowknife again someday
HANNA_K, Feb 2026
The guide was friendly and nice. Driving smoothly. He gave me snacks and hot chocolate. The guide was friendly and nice. Driving smoothly. He gave me snacks and hot chocolate. The guide was friendly and nice. Driving smoothly. He gave me snacks and hot chocolate.
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Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks!
Anonymous, Aug 2025
The weather was not good and we could not see the Northern Lights, but the guides were very bright and kind. They are flexible enough to change locations while keeping in touch with other guides. I just didn't know what the real power was because the conditions were too bad, but he was cheerful and kind. We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night.
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Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! We're so sorry the weather wasn't on our side for your aurora viewing, but it warms our hearts to know that your guide's kindness and enthusiasm shone through. Their ability to stay in touch with other guides and adapt the plan shows their commitment to our guests. We're glad they were there to make your first night of aurora hunting a great one, and we hope you'll have a chance to see the lights in all their glory on a future trip!
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