[Chasing the Aurora] Canada | Yellowknife and Yellowknife Aurora 3-Day Tour
Selected 3-day 2-night light-chasing tour with Chinese driver and guide
Package Options
Aurora Activities
| Activity season | Fall, Winter |
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Room type | Double room, Triple room, Quadruple room |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
Purchase Notice
Minors or children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minors or children traveling alone cannot participate. For the safety of pregnant women, pregnant women must not be more than 24 weeks pregnant at the end of the trip.
Please provide accurate and complete information when booking, including name, gender, valid contact information (preferably mobile phone, so that you can notify us if there are any problems), accurate flight information or location of the group, etc., to avoid booking errors and affecting your travel. You will be solely responsible for any losses caused by providing incorrect information.
North American hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen Size bed room or two Double Size twin beds. The maximum number of people that can legally stay in each room is 2 to 4, including adults and children. In addition, each hotel has different ways to collect deposits (mostly credit cards are used to collect and refund deposits), and group guests will be required to cooperate according to different regulations.
Guests are not allowed to bring their own tickets or use City Pass. The entrance fees and meal fees of the attractions may change according to the temporary notice of the attraction officials. The prices announced by the attraction on the day shall prevail.
While facilitating the operation of the tour, the itinerary sequence will be appropriately adjusted to ensure the smooth progress of the tour, but the items that should be included in the itinerary will not be reduced.
During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the order of visiting attractions, stay time or meeting time according to weather, traffic and other conditions to ensure a smooth trip.
If the attraction is temporarily closed or closed on holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year), etc., resulting in the inability to visit, the tour guide will adjust the appearance or replace it with other attractions according to the actual situation to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and flow control of various attractions and national parks will change from time to time due to the epidemic. If the itinerary is affected by force majeure, please understand.
Children under the age of eight are required to ride in safety seats. We provide rental services at $10.00/person/day. Please make sure to inform us in advance when booking the trip so that we can prepare in advance. If the guests do not inform us in advance, the violation and fines caused by the guests will be borne by the guests. Please understand. No safety seats are required for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guests.
Many of the attractions on the tour require basic health conditions. Disabled people and those with limited mobility are kindly requested to contact us in advance before signing up for the tour. Without timely notification, we cannot guarantee the provision of wheelchair-lift buses or suitable seating arrangements for our guests.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon unique to the polar regions. In good weather, there is a high chance of seeing the Northern Lights, but it is possible that the Northern Lights are too weak to be seen due to weather or other natural factors. The order of the itinerary for this product will be readjusted according to the date of the tourists' group entry, local weather and other conditions. The tour content remains unchanged, and the order of the itinerary is for reference only. Self-funded projects will be coordinated and arranged based on factors such as registration and weather conditions. The recommendations in the itinerary are for reference only, not the actual date. If you have activities outside the itinerary, please confirm in advance to avoid itinerary conflicts.
Reminders
This trip consists of 4 people. If the group is not formed, it will be cancelled 2 days in advance.
If you have large luggage, each passenger is limited to one piece of luggage
To ensure a smooth and complete itinerary, guests are responsible for strictly adhering to the meeting time given by the tour guide. If more than ten minutes are left before the meeting time, the car will leave without waiting. However, due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, traffic, mechanical failure, strikes, government shutdowns, war and terrorist attacks, our company cannot guarantee that we will arrive at the pick-up location on time. We are not responsible for any inconvenience caused to guests by delays caused by such reasons, or for any additional costs such as related flight, train or bus fares and other travel expenses.
In order to facilitate the group operation, tourists will be transferred from the original car to another car during the journey and different tour guides and drivers will be assigned to provide services.
The following suggestions will help you check in faster and better: You must bring a valid ID (with a photo); Please present a paper or electronic version of the itinerary.
This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group midway, please inform the tour guide in advance and obtain his consent. You must sign a departure agreement. The unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and the group fee will not be refunded.
If the free items in the itinerary cannot be given due to force majeure factors such as traffic, weather, or if you cannot visit due to personal reasons, the fees will not be refunded. Please understand.
Smoking is prohibited in the car during the tour, and in most hotel rooms; the hotel cleaning staff are professionally trained, and the security personnel will also professionally leave evidence. Once discovered, there will be a cleaning fee of at least US$250 per night. This fee is borne by the guests themselves, and our company is not responsible. If you need to smoke, please go to the designated smoking area.
Pets and animals are not allowed on the tour.
Only for products that include airport pick-up service: For the same order, only one free airport pick-up service is provided within the pick-up time range. If it cannot be arranged due to weather, flight delays, etc., please pay for the transportation costs yourself
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 31 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 11 to 30 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–10 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Yellowknife is famously known as the "Capital of the Northern Lights" due to its prime location directly within the auroral oval, a zone where aurora activity is highly concentrated. Its consistently clear, dark skies, flat terrain, and minimal light pollution create optimal viewing conditions. The city also experiences a high number of clear nights throughout the aurora season, significantly increasing the chances of sightings.
The prime season for viewing the Northern Lights in Yellowknife typically spans from mid-August to mid-April. During these months, the nights are long and dark, providing the best conditions for visibility. While aurora activity occurs year-round, the visibility is highest during these cooler, darker periods. Many visitors find early autumn (September-October) and late winter (February-March) particularly appealing.
The likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights is primarily influenced by solar activity, which causes geomagnetic storms, and local weather conditions. Clear, dark skies with minimal cloud cover are crucial. Tour operators in Yellowknife often monitor aurora forecasts (KP index) and weather patterns closely, utilizing expert guides and drivers who can lead groups to optimal viewing locations away from city lights, adapting to conditions for the best possible experience.
At a Tipi Tent Camp in Yellowknife, visitors typically gather in traditional Indigenous-style tipis, which provide warmth and shelter from the cold while waiting for the aurora to appear. These camps often feature open areas for optimal sky viewing. Inside the tipis, you can enjoy hot beverages and snacks, share stories, and relax comfortably. This offers a cozy and culturally immersive way to experience the Northern Lights, allowing for breaks from the cold.
A comprehensive Yellowknife Northern Lights tour typically includes round-trip transportation from your accommodation to viewing sites, professional Chinese-speaking driver and guide services, and often complimentary hot beverages and snacks at the viewing locations. Depending on the tour, it may also include different viewing experiences, such as watching from a Tipi Tent Camp or active aurora chasing. For convenient booking and a variety of tour options, you can book through KKday, which offers detailed service inclusions and ensures a seamless planning process.
For Northern Lights viewing activities, tours typically provide comfortable, heated transportation directly from your Yellowknife accommodation. Professional drivers, often also serving as guides, manage the logistics, driving to various prime viewing spots outside the city. This eliminates the need for personal vehicles and ensures safety and convenience, especially during cold winter nights and in unfamiliar terrain, allowing you to focus on the aurora.
To significantly maximize your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights in Yellowknife, a 3-day, 2-night tour is highly recommended. This duration allows for at least two dedicated attempts at aurora viewing, which significantly increases the probability of a sighting, as aurora activity can vary nightly due to weather and solar conditions. It also provides sufficient time to enjoy other daytime activities in Yellowknife.
Watching the Northern Lights at a Tipi Tent Camp offers a stationary, comfortable experience, typically in a designated area with amenities like heated tipis. It's ideal for those who prefer to wait in warmth. Actively chasing the Northern Lights involves a guide driving to different locations based on real-time weather and aurora forecasts to find the clearest skies and best vantage points, offering a more dynamic and flexible approach to viewing the phenomenon.
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