Northwest Territories

Our four-day, three-night aurora chase was made possible by our guide, M. Despite the bad weather, we pushed to our easternmost limit but missed it, so we continued to our westernmost limit, even exceeding our allotted time, just hoping to leave with no regrets. On the second day, we caught the aurora, which was partially obscured by the sun, but was still visible. On the third day, we witnessed a spectacular aurora display – absolutely breathtaking! Our guide was also incredibly dedicated, taking photos for us without any limit on the number of times – definitely worth the ticket price!

The staff are responsible, and their service attitude and quality are excellent. I will choose your company again next time.

From airport pickup to direct transfer to our accommodation, and then a punctual pick-up in the evening for aurora chasing, although the weather wasn't ideal the first night, our guide diligently explored different locations to see if there was even a sliver of aurora! The next day, we had a guided city tour at noon, with our guide Mike very responsible in explaining the features and historical stories of each spot. In the evening, we were taken to a campsite to see the aurora again, and he took photos to capture wonderful memories! We were extremely satisfied; it was definitely worth every penny!

I heard that staying in Yellowknife for three consecutive nights increases the chance of seeing the aurora borealis by over 90%, so my family and I stayed for four nights. On the nights we went to see the aurora, the guides would either stay at the tour base camp to wait for the aurora or travel around in the tour bus to chase it, depending on the situation. The guides were all friendly and helpful, and spoke Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. When the aurora appeared, they would take the opportunity to take photos of the group with professional cameras and upload them online for everyone to download for free the next day. We saw the aurora on three nights, and each night was more spectacular than the last! One night the weather was bad, and we had given up hope, but the guide kept encouraging everyone not to give up, and just at the last moment, the clouds cleared and the aurora burst forth—we were very grateful. We also participated in various optional activities. Snowmobiles were easy to learn; after the instructor explained the safety rules and driving methods, he led us on a ride, followed by plenty of free time. We also signed up for U-drive dog sledding, which meant we controlled the dogs ourselves. This activity is done in groups of three. Two people stand and control the brakes, while one person sits on the sled. There's a stop along the way where you can switch positions. It's a lot of fun, although the sleds don't go as fast as you might imagine, but the wind is biting, so wearing a mask to protect yourself is recommended. Ice fishing mainly involves observing the fishing activities of the local indigenous people. The guide explains the process, and after the fish is pulled up, you can hold it and take pictures. This activity allows you to learn about the local culture and includes fried fish for lunch (not the day's catch). My family thought it was a great experience.

The chances of seeing the aurora were really high! The tour guide was also very helpful, telling us where to find the aurora and how to adjust our phone's camera settings. All pick-up and drop-off services were on time, the itinerary was very relaxed, and we had a great time.