Overview
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.
What's Included
- 2 nights hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
- Two aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group.
- Local guide/driver service.
- Food and beverage
- One-way or Roundtrip flight ticket from Vancouver to Yellowknife.
- Service Charge:Yellowknife tour
- Airport pick-up&drop-off in Yellowknife:CAD$5/person per day;Yellowknife tour CAD$10/person per day
- Any personal expenses and any kinds of Travel Insurance are not listed in Fee Included
- Gratuities (10% - 20% recommended).
- Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Meeting and Pickup
Yellowknife Airport (YZF)；24-hour free airport pick-up and drop-off services. Please inform your pick-up time and flightIf your return flight departs between 11:01 AM and 2:59 AM, the tour guide will notify you of the exact pick-up time (usually 2-3 hours before the flight departure). If your return flight departs between 3:00 AM and 11:00 AM, no pick-up service will be provided. It is recommended to take the hotel's shuttle bus to the airport.
What To Expect
Home ---Yellowknife
2 Stops
Free time in Yellowknife --Aurora Viewing or Aurora Hunting
2 Stops
Yellowknife --Home
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3-Day Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife Canada?
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Activity code: C-132218P135
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 2 nights hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
- Two aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group.
- Local guide/driver service.
- Food and beverage.
- One-way or Roundtrip flight ticket from Vancouver to Yellowknife.
- Service Charge:Yellowknife tour.
- Airport pick-up&drop-off in Yellowknife:CAD$5/person per day;Yellowknife tour CAD$10/person per day.
- Any personal expenses and any kinds of Travel Insurance are not listed in Fee Included.
- Gratuities (10% - 20% recommended).
- Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Day Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife Canada is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Day Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife Canada will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2 nights hotels described in the itinerary, or equivalent hotels.
- Two aurora viewings in Yellowknife.
- Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group.
- Local guide/driver service.
- Food and beverage
- One-way or Roundtrip flight ticket from Vancouver to Yellowknife.
- Service Charge:Yellowknife tour
- Airport pick-up&drop-off in Yellowknife:CAD$5/person per day;Yellowknife tour CAD$10/person per day
- Any personal expenses and any kinds of Travel Insurance are not listed in Fee Included
- Gratuities (10% - 20% recommended).
- Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
