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Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Winter Getaway

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Situated on the northern tip of Great Slave Lake in Canada’s North, Yellowknife is an ideal destination for an unforgettable winter retreat. Discover the city’s unique charm during the day and, at night, head out to witness the spectacular Northern Lights dance across the sky.

Experiencing the serene beauty of the Far North in winter is truly extraordinary. Toast with locals at the Woodyard Brewhouse, enjoy arctic char sashimi at a cozy sushi spot, and take a ride along one of the famous ice roads of the Northwest Territories. A highlight of your visit will undoubtedly be the nightly Aurora viewing tours, led by Indigenous guides, offering an authentic and awe-inspiring experience.

Classic Aurora Package

  • Roundtrip airfare between Vancouver and Yellowknife
  • 3-4 Nights of Hotel Accommodation at Chateau Nova
  • 3 Nights Aurora Hunting Tour
  • Sightseeing City Tour
  • Traditional Dogsled Tour
  • Complimentary hotel airport shuttle
  • All tour transfers from the hotel
  • Applicable taxes

Signature Aurora Package (Smaller groups, up to 10 people)

  • Roundtrip airfare between Vancouver and Yellowknife
  • 3-4 Nights of Hotel Accommodation at The Explorer Hotel
  • 3 Nights Aurora Hunting Tour
  • Sightseeing City Tour
  • Traditional Dogsled Tour
  • Indigenous Storytelling Tour
  • 3 local dinner meals
  • Photo Memory Package
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Complimentary hotel airport shuttle
  • All tour transfers from the hotel
  • Applicable taxes

For more information and our Terms and Conditions please click here.

Yellowknife and the Northern Lights Getaway!

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Located beneath the Auroral Oval, Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights!

Rich in gold rush history and Indigenous culture, it offers unique shops, local cuisine, and stunning Aurora views at Aurora Village.

Itinerary/Overview

DAY 1: Setting the Stage For Aurora

Upon arrival at Yellowknife Airport, you’ll be smoothly transferred to your downtown hotel—perfect for exploring on foot, with taxis available. If you have some free time, stroll through charming shops and enjoy international flavors at local restaurants. Your winter gear will be delivered straight to your hotel, ready for the cold!

This evening, gear up for your first Aurora adventure at Aurora Village, where cozy heated teepees and a lively restaurant await. Sit back, relax, and watch the sky dance with the Northern Lights—your Arctic adventure kicks off here!

Accommodation: Explorer Hotel (or similar).

2-4: Exploring Yellowknife and its Flavors

Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Yellowknife your way! Whether you want to shop, discover more of the city, or just unwind, you’ll have plenty of free time to do what you enjoy. Be sure to sample some of Yellowknife’s tasty local bites—grab a pint at Woodyard Brewhouse, try Arctic char sashimi at a sushi spot, or visit the quirky, lively Bullocks Bistro.

As night falls, head back to Aurora Village with your guide for another magical evening of Northern Lights viewing. They’ve got a 95% chance of catching the aurora over three nights—so the odds are in your favor! While weather and sightings can never be guaranteed, those are impressive odds for a chance to see the sky dance.

Accommodation: Explorer Hotel (or similar)

DAY 5: Farewell to the Northern Lights

Today, you’ll say goodbye to the North and start your journey home. If your flight allows, you might have some extra time to explore more of Yellowknife before heading to the airport.

For more information and our Terms and Conditions please click here.

Premium Indigenous Aurora & Culture Package (Winter & Summer) with Hotel

100% Indigenous Owned – The World’s First Aurora Hunting Tour Company

Join North Star Adventures for a premium, intimate journey into the heart of the North. As Indigenous locals, we provide more than a tour—we offer a personal connection to our land and culture. We are proud to be the world’s First Aurora Hunting tour company that offers Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages in Yellowknife!

Our expert guides will take you to top viewing locations, capture FREE professional photos of you with the Aurora, explain the science, and share Indigenous stories that connect us to the lights. Discover why Yellowknife is the ultimate destination to see the Northern Lights.

WINTER ITINERARY

December 01 – April 15

  • 3-Night or 4-Night Aurora Hunting Tours – Small Group Tour
  • Yellowknife Sightseeing City Tour
  • Indigenous Dogsledding Tour
  • Traditional Ice Fishing Tour
  • Indigenous Storytelling Tour (From 4-Night Package)
  • Indigenous Ice Road Tour (From 5-Night Pacakge)
  • Canada Goose Winter Clothing 

Winter Rates (Double Occupancy):

  • 2 Night Package: $1889.00*+GST/person
  • 3 Night Package: $2769.00*+GST/person
  • 4 Night Package: $3339.00*+GST/person
  • 5 Night Package: $3789.00*+GST/person

*Price may vary depending on the occupancy.

SUMMER ITINERARY

August 15 – October 15

  • 3-Night or 4-Night Aurora Hunting Tours – Small Group Tour
  • Yellowknife Sightseeing City Tour
  • Indigenous Storytelling Tour
  • Scenic Drive & Nature Hike Tour
  • Scenic Drive & Buffalo Viewing Tour (From 4-Night Package)

Summer Rates (Double Occupancy):

  • 2 Night Package: $1589*+GST/person
  • 3 Night Package: $2089*+GST/person
  • 4 Night Package: $2689*+GST/person
  • 5 Night Package: $3239*+GST/person

*Price may vary depending on the occupancy.

What’s included?
  • Accommodation: Stay at The Explorer Hotel (2-Night, 3-Night, 4-Night or 5-Night)
  • Dining: 3 or 4 dinners at local restaurants included
  • Airport Transfer: Complimentary airport shuttle service (provided by the hotel)
  • Tour Transport: Free transport between your hotel and all scheduled tours
  • North Star Memory Package: Professional full-resolution Aurora photos
  • Expertise: Professional guides and drivers
Ready to book your adventure?

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Aurora experience in Yellowknife! Our booking team is ready to help you plan your unforgettable Northern journey. Whether you have questions about the best dates to visit or are ready to secure your spot:

Dempster Highway Tour

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The Dempster Highway is one of North America’s Top Ten Drives!

Our package tours start and end in Dawson City. Flights between Dawson City and Whitehorse can be added on to your package. You will most likely travel with Olav, an experienced guide, who has lived and worked in the Arctic, has driven the highway for the past 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the Dempster. On this trip you will travel by road on the Dempster Highway and on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway all the way to the Arctic Ocean and then fly back to Dawson City.

Day 1: Dawson City to Eagle Plains

Your driver will meet you at your hotel, campground or at the airport this morning and then you will start your drive up the Dempster Highway. Today you will see the Tombstone, Ogilvie Mountains and continue on to Eagle Plains, the half-way point on the Dempster Highway where you will spend the night. There will be time to stop and take pictures at inspiring viewpoints periodically during the drive. A restaurant is available at Eagle Plains Hotel. The usual arrival time is 5-6 pm.

Day 2: Eagle Plains to Inuvik

Today you will travel on to the Arctic Circle Crossing where you will have the chance to walk around and take some pictures at the sign with a spectacular backdrop of the mountains. We will spend
most of our time in the beautiful Richardson Mountains looking for wildlife and taking in the spectacular scenery of this remote wilderness. We will cross the Peel River and the Mackenzie River by ferry boat. You will continue your drive on to Inuvik where you will spend the next 2 nights in a comfortable full-service cabin unit or in a hotel in town if we are booked up when you sign up.

Day 3: Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk and back to Inuvik

Today we will drive you on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway all the way to the Arctic Ocean and back to Inuvik. You will receive a nice Arctic Ocean certificate. Upon arrival in Tuk you’ll get a tour of the Inuvialuit village and we’ll include a stop at the Arctic Ocean for a dip or a swim and show you the almost worlds largest pingo. If you would like to add on the 2-hr cultural home visit with elders in Tuk which includes a traditional lunch and a discussion about the Inuit lifestyle and wildlife, please let us know. The minimum requirement is 4 people at $200.

Day 4: Fly from Inuvik back to Dawson City

Today you will check out of your room and we will drive you to the airport for your flight back to Dawson City. Bon Voyage! It was a pleasure to share this Arctic experience with you.

Note:

  • Tour groups usually range from 2 to 6 people but we can also take larger groups.
  • The single traveler supplement is $500.
  • No meals or snacks are included in this package.
  • The package is also available with start in Inuvik if the dates align with the airline schedule.
  • We can customize this package to suit your interests (more nights at the Arctic Chalet, Summer dog mushing, drive both ways…)
  • Take a look at our website for more detailed information.

5 Day Arctic Variety Package

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Discover the wonders of the Arctic Ocean, witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis far from city lights, and embark on thrilling adventures with dog sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing along breathtaking scenic trails!

Sunday: We will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to the Arctic Chalet where you will check into your cozy cabin, followed by a tour of the town of Inuvik which will include a short drive on the Mackenzie River ice road. On this tour you get lots of
information from your guide about the people, the land, aboriginal land claim agreements, the climate, building methods, the water, heat and sewer systems that make such a town work in this extreme environment, and much more.

Monday: After breakfast in your room, we will take you on a fun dog sled tour out into the Mackenzie Delta. This tour takes you across lakes and through scenic forests and creeks. You will experience a delightful time with our beautiful huskies as you travel through the pristine countryside. At Picnic Lake we will serve a hot lunch around a campfire and spend an hour or more there while the huskies relax and pose for pictures. This is a good way to photograph the dogs up close and enjoy interacting with them individually after lunch.

Tuesday: Today you will drive a snowmobile to the Arctic Loon Cabin on a guided overnight tour to our secluded outpost cabin a little way out of town located in some beautiful hills above a lake. The drive out is only about one hour. This cabin is off the grid, but very comfortable with warm bedding and an indoor toilet! Dinner, breakfast and lunch are provided. Snacks and hot drinks are available at anytime. Tonight, you can look for the Aurora Borealis away from all artificial lights.

Wednesday: In the morning you can accompany Judi and Yannik, her trusty Husky boy, for some snowshoeing on a scenic trail or enjoy reading some northern books in front of the relaxing wood stove in the cabin. After lunch we will prepare for the trip back to
the Arctic Chalet by snowmobile.

Thursday: Today we will take you to the Arctic Ocean and explore the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk. There is a lot of knowledge to be gained when you take a road tour with our guide explaining what you are seeing. Once you arrive in Tuk we will give you a village
tour and include a stop at the Arctic Ocean so you can walk on the frozen water. A beautiful Arctic Ocean Certificate is included. There might be the option to add on a cultural side tour that includes a visit of an Inuit home where the host will serve you a traditional lunch. You will get to see Inuit clothing and discuss the Inuit lifestyle and wildlife. The minimum requirement for the side tour is 4 people at $200.

Friday: Today you check out and we will take you to the airport to see you off. We enjoyed having you at the Arctic Chalet and showing you our home town.

Note:

  • Meals are not included at the Arctic Chalet or on the tour to Tuk,
    but your cabin will have a kitchen where you can prepare and
    cook your own food. We will take you to the grocery store
    whenever you like.
  • We do not include Saturdays in any of our tour packages.
    Otherwise, our dates are quite flexible and we can modify or
    customize a package to suit your interests (more dogsledding,
    longer ice road tour, short drive on the Dempster Highway, more
    nights at the Arctic Chalet, …)

Arctic Range Adventure

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Your unforgettable journey to the North starts here!

With amazing new highlights for experiential travelers all our day tours and guided round-trips offer a great variety of summer and winter activities, which will leave all our guest with unforgettable memories.

Arctic Range Adventure offers a unique range of exceptional experiences in the Arctic region, Yukon and Alaska, across the Arctic Circle, driving on the Arctic ice road, experiencing first nation culture, dog sledding along the Yukon Quest Race, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing and watching the Aurora Borealis dance among the star-filled Arctic sky.

Our guests are experiential travellers with a keen eye for unforgettable memories. Throughout our programs and packages we ensure the highest standard of guest service, personal attention and individual experience.

At the unique and exclusive AuroraCentre our guest can experience the magic of watching the Aurora Borealis in style and comfort under the open sky of the North.

Our guest describe their experience during our tours as “unforgettable”, “a dream come true” and “a journey which I will remember the rest of my life” but for us our programs are unique adventures combined with the rich history of the far North.

We are looking forward to being your guide to explore the True North.

We offer: Summer, Winter, Day Trips, Group Tours, Northern Lights Viewing, Wildlife Viewing, Dogsledding, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Flightseeing, First Nation Culture

6 Night Aurora Viewing Package

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Brabant Lodge operates from August to September for Aurora Viewing Trips

Included in Aurora Packages

  • All excursions, events, activities and Aurora tours
  • Professional guides
  • Fishing equipment (rods, reels, lures, etc.)
  • All meals
  • All alcoholic beverages & soft drinks inside the main lodge
  • Accommodations and housekeeping services
  • Float plane flight to and from Brabant Lodge from Yellowknife, NT

6 Night Trip Schedule

  • Day 1 – Arrive at Brabant Lodge, acquire fishing license, lunch at 12pm, daily activities until Aurora Viewing
  • Day 2 – 6 – Daily activities until Aurora Viewing
  • Day 7 – Morning float plane flight returning to Yellowknife, NWT

Activities may include

  • Forest bathing – immerse yourself in pristine old growth forest, basking in the grandeur of 200-year old black spruce trees
  • Boat tours – explore Canada’s largest river, reaching over 6 miles wide at its widest point
  • Scenic flight with incredible arial view of the remote North, landing on Canada’s largest river
  • Bird watching – there are over 200 recorded species of birds in the area
  • Wildlife Safari – Bison, Moose, Caribou, Black Bear, and more are commonly spotted
  • Handicraft and photography workshops
  • Meditation and wellness collective
  • Fly tying and fly fishing lessons – catch a fish on a fly you tie yourself!
  • Northern pike, arctic grayling, walleye and more await!

Additional Details

  • Aurora trips operate with a min of 6 guests, max 12 guests
  • We strongly recommend travel insurance
  • Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
  • Large group rates available
  • All rates in USD & subject to 5% GST tax
  • 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve
  • Full balance is due 45 days before trip date
  • Cancellations made within 90 days of trip dates are non-refundable
  • Single occupancy subject to a 25% surcharge
  • There is no extra charge for activities at Brabant Lodge
  • Rod and reel rental included

3 Night Aurora Viewing

Brabant Lodge operates from August to September for Aurora Viewing Trips

Included in Aurora Packages

  • All excursions, events, activities and Aurora tours
  • Professional guides
  • Fishing equipment (rods, reels, lures, etc.)
  • All meals
  • All alcoholic beverages & soft drinks inside the main lodge
  • Accommodations and housekeeping services
  • Float plane flight to and from Brabant Lodge from Yellowknife, NT

3 Night Trip Schedule

  • Day 1 – Arrive at Brabant Lodge, acquire fishing license, lunch at 12pm, daily activities until Aurora Viewing
  • Day 2 & 3 – Daily activities until Aurora Viewing
  • Day 4 – Morning float plane flight returning to Yellowknife, NWT

Activities may include

  • Forest bathing – immerse yourself in pristine old growth forest, basking in the grandeur of 200-year old black spruce trees
  • Boat tours – explore Canada’s largest river, reaching over 6 miles wide at its widest point
  • Scenic flight with incredible arial view of the remote North, landing on Canada’s largest river
  • Bird watching – there are over 200 recorded species of birds in the area
  • Wildlife Safari – Bison, Moose, Caribou, Black Bear, and more are commonly spotted
  • Handicraft and photography workshops
  • Meditation and wellness collective
  • Fly tying and fly fishing lessons – catch a fish on a fly you tie yourself!
  • Northern pike, arctic grayling, walleye and more await!

Additional Details

  • Aurora trips operate with a min of 6 guests, max 12 guests
  • We strongly recommend travel insurance
  • Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
  • Large group rates available
  • All rates in USD & subject to 5% GST tax
  • 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve
  • Full balance is due 45 days before trip date
  • Cancellations made within 90 days of trip dates are non-refundable
  • Single occupancy subject to a 25% surcharge
  • There is no extra charge for activities at Brabant Lodge
  • Rod and reel rental included

Winter Aurora – 3 Day Trip

Namushka Lodge is your wilderness home away from home.  The main lodge boasts a comfortable seating area with unobstructed views of Harding Lake. Enjoy all the comforts of home with the solitude of being the only person on the lake.

  • All inclusive (breakfast, light lunch, supper and snacks).
  • 1 hour drive from/ to Yellowknife down the scenic Ingraham Trail Including a  30 min Hagglund ride from / to Reid Lake – Namushka Lodge
  • Aurora
  • Ice fishing
  • Snowmobiling

NWT Residence enjoy a special rate of $500 per night. Ski or snowmobile directly to the lodge at your leisure. Please note that food and travel are not included in the price. During your stay, indulge in our amenities, including the hot tub and sauna. Food and travel expenses are separate from the nightly rate.