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Where the Lights Meet the Silence

Small groups, real aurora chasing

Unlike conventional tours, which often involve large groups and crowded spots, our tours focus on intimate experiences in small groups of no more than 5 people.
This approach ensures tranquility and allows for a deep, personal connection with the starry sky and the mesmerizing auroras. Silence is key to embracing the beauty of the Northern Lights, and our carefully chosen secluded locations, far from city lights and tourist crowds, offer the perfect setting for this peaceful contemplation.
Led by Cristiano, an experienced aurora chaser and photographer, the tour goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience. With years of expertise in interpreting space weather data and a range of satellite data, Cristiano helps guide the tour based on real-time information, ensuring we act accordingly to maximize the chances of seeing the aurora and avoid the clouds.
Photography is a central aspect of these tours, with professional-grade cameras used to capture stunning images of your experience.
Flexibility is at the heart of this experience. Unlike rigidly scheduled tours, there’s no fixed return time: guests decide when they want to head back.
This is not just a tour; it’s a personalized adventure designed to immerse you in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights.

Intimate Aurora Chasing Adventure

Where the Lights Meet the Silence

Small groups, real aurora chasing

Unlike conventional tours, which often involve large groups and crowded spots, our tours focus on intimate experiences in small groups of no more than 5 people.
This approach ensures tranquility and allows for a deep, personal connection with the starry sky and the mesmerizing auroras. Silence is key to embracing the beauty of the Northern Lights, and our carefully chosen secluded locations, far from city lights and tourist crowds, offer the perfect setting for this peaceful contemplation.
Led by Cristiano, an experienced aurora chaser and photographer, the tour goes beyond a standard sightseeing experience. With years of expertise in interpreting space weather data and a range of satellite data, Cristiano helps guide the tour based on real-time information, ensuring we act accordingly to maximize the chances of seeing the aurora and avoid the clouds.
Photography is a central aspect of these tours, with professional-grade cameras used to capture stunning images of your experience.
Flexibility is at the heart of this experience. Unlike rigidly scheduled tours, there’s no fixed return time: guests decide when they want to head back.
This is not just a tour; it’s a personalized adventure designed to immerse you in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights.

Private Aurora Chasing and Photo Session

Just for you and your group enjoy personalized portraits and videos!

Enjoy a fully personalized experience for you and your group of up to 5 people with a single rate for the entire group in a Private Aurora Photo Session!

This session focuses on capturing you under the auroras with dozens of beautiful portraits and videos, all professionally edited and delivered to you the very next day.

You’re the model, and I’m your personal photographer, capturing you under the breathtaking northern lights. This session is designed entirely around you, with the goal of creating stunning portraits of you with the auroras dancing above.

Unlike most other tours, where quick smartphone photos are often the norm, I am committed to providing a full, personalized photo experience. With 3 to 4 professional cameras, I’ll take dozens of high-quality photos and dynamic videos, capturing the best angles and moments of the night.

You’ll return home with high-resolution photos—perfect for printing and displaying—and videos to relive the auroras in motion. Your social media will shine, too, as I’ll provide select images and videos optimized for Facebook, Instagram and TikTok reels, so you can share your unforgettable experience.

This is more than just a tour; it’s an opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime while making a statement on your social media! The rate reflects the exclusivity of this session, along with the time dedicated to carefully editing and assembling your photos and videos. To make it even more special, all the digital files will be delivered to you the day after our session, ready to print or share.

Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages with Hotel

Authentic Aurora hunting tour led by /Indigenous guides in Yellowknife

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

At North Star Adventures, we are proud to be the world’s First Aurora Hunting tour company that offers Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages in Yellowknife! As Indigenous locals in Yellowknife, we know the best places to see the Aurora Borealis. Our expert guides will take you to top Northern Lights viewing locations, ensuring the best chance to experience this natural wonder. We will also capture free professional photos of you with the Northern Lights, explain the science behind the Aurora Borealis, show you constellations and planets, and share Indigenous stories that connect us to the Aurora. And of course, we’ll show you why Yellowknife is the ultimate destination to see the Northern Lights.

Why Choose Our Aurora Packages?

At North Star Adventures, we offer more than just a tour – we offer a unique, personal Aurora viewing experience. Here’s why our tours stand out:

  • Exclusive Aurora Hunting: Our team knows the best spots to see the Northern Lights in Yellowknife, even on cloudy nights. We’ll drive to over 100km if needed to ensure you get the best experience.
  • FREE Professional Photos: Enjoy free professional photographs of you and the Aurora Borealis, capturing the magic of your adventure.
  • Indigenous Knowledge: Learn about the science of the Aurora and hear traditional Indigenous stories that connect to this incredible natural light show.
  • Personalized Experience: Unlike large tour operators, we offer a more intimate and personalized tour experience.
  • Local Expertise: As Yellowknife locals, we know the best places to find the Aurora, ensuring you don’t miss out on the Northern Lights, even on cloudy nights.
Aurora Package Highlights:
  • Comfortable Hotel Accommodations Included: Rest easy with comfortable hotel accommodations as part of your Premium Indigenous Aurora Package. After a long day of Aurora hunting, relax and recharge.
  • Aurora Hunting Tours: Choose from our 3,4, or 5-night Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages and enjoy multiple opportunities to witness the Northern Lights
  • Yellowknife City Tour: Explore Yellowknife and visit top landmarks, scenic views, and historical sites.
  • Free Services for Package Guests:
    • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
    • Free tripod rentals for capturing the perfect Aurora shot
    • Free chairs for comfort during the tours
    • Free professional photos with Aurora
    • Indigenous Local Snacks
    • Delicious Hot Chocolate and Canadian Maple Cookies
    • Warm and Comfortable Gear(Optional)
    • Indigenous Tour Guides
Add More Aurora Magic to Your Tour

Want to make your Yellowknife experience even more special? You can extend your stay by adding extra nights of Aurora Hunting or explore Yellowknife with our optional day tours. Discover the local wilderness and cultural landmarks for an even richer adventure.

Want to Learn More About Our Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages?

Visit our website for more information about our Premium Indigenous Aurora Packages and find out why Yellowknife is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights. If you are ready to book your unforgettable adventure, send us an email today to inquire about availability and receive expert assistance from our booking team.

Ultra 11 Day Winter Package

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!

Day 1: We will meet you at the airport and shuttle you to the Arctic Chalet where you will check into your cozy cabin. Afterwards we’ll take you into town for grocery shopping.

Day 2: After breakfast in your room, we will give you an interesting tour of Inuvik where you will learn about the people, the land, the climate, building methods and much more. After lunch we will take you to the kennels to meet our beautiful white huskies and introduce you to dog sledding at its best.

Day 3: We will go out again with the dogs for a dog sled tour that 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.

Day 4: At 10 am you will start your full day trip to Tuktoyaktuk and the Arctic Ocean and get a cultural side. 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. The cultural side tour 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.

Day 5: Today we will drive the ice road right across the Mackenzie River Delta to the little village of Aklavik and do a little exploring in the area. If you watch carefully, you might see a lynx in the willows next to the road.

Day 6: This is your day to relax around our property and enjoy our walking trails. We will arrange a courtesy car for you if you want to drive into town by yourself.

Day 7: This afternoon we will travel by snowmobile to our remote and secluded loon cabin that is surrounded by beautiful hills overlooking a lake. The ride out takes about an 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.

Day 8: 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.

Day 9: The mountains are calling! We will drive to the Richardson Mountains and cross the Yukon border to the Arctic Circle crossing. Then on to Eagle plains where we will have dinner and stay the night. The drive will be about 6-7 hours and we’ll have the opportunity to stop for pictures along the way.

Day 10: We will take our time driving back through the mountains and do some walking or snowshoeing in this beautiful remote wilderness. Day 11: This morning we will take you to town for some last-minute souvenir shopping before your shuttle to the airport and your flight back to Whitehorse. Bon Voyage!

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 can modify or customize this package to suit your interests if you have any other ideas or prefer to repeat any of the above activities.
  • Please contact us for more information.

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, …)

Fly Fishing Lessons

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If you have a couple hours to spare and are interested in fly fishing but wanted to try it out first, our guides offer 1hr or 2hr lessons on land to get you comfortable with the basics of fly fishing. If you have a larger group of 2 or more participants, please contact us and we’d be happy to discuss options that will suit you best.

What we supply:

  • All necessary equipment including rods and reels for the dry-land lesson.

What you supply:

  • Sunglasses (if you prefer vs our safety glasses)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Water/water bottle

Season: June – Sept

  • 1hr Lesson: $90 – For 1-2 participants   

  • 2hr Lesson: $150 – For 1-2 participants

Customized Group Lessons: Flexible pricing based on the number of participants and duration.

 

Float Tube Excursion: Guided Fly Fishing, Full-day or Half-day

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Imagine floating along on a peaceful lake and casting a fly from the comfort of an inflatable float tube.  You and your guides will head out on the water in our fleet of Outcast Float Tubes for an experience you won’t soon forget.

Half-day: $450 for up to 4 guests

What we provide:

  • Outcast Fish Cat Deluxe Float Tubes
  • All gear including waders, boots, fins rods, reels, flies, dip net etc.
  • Life jackets
  • Snacks and non-alcohol drinks

What you provide:

  • NWT fishing license
  • Bag lunch (if preferred)
  • Personal essentials (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, suitable clothing for the weather etc.)

Full-day: $900 for up to 4 guests

What we provide:

  • Outcast Fish Cat Deluxe Float Tubes
  • All gear including waders, boots, fins rods, reels, flies, dip net etc.
  • Life jackets
  • Snacks and non-alcohol drinks
  • Shore lunch
  • Snacks and non-alcohol drinks
  • 115 liter backpacks for hike in trips.

What you provide:

  • NWT fishing license
  • Personal essentials (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, suitable clothing for the weather, etc.)

Boat Excursion Guided Fly Fishing, Full-Day or Half-Day

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We are just a short drive to many of the lakes or rivers along the Ingraham Trail, making our half day trips the perfect fit if you’re just looking for a shorter trip or an evening outing. For folks who prefer a longer day on the water, our full day trips include a shore lunch and allow us to explore more areas and multiple species of fish.

Half-day: $400 per boat for 1- 2 guests

What we provide:

  • Guided fishing in a well suited 19ft boat for larger lakes or 17ft jet drive for smaller lakes and rivers
  • All gear including rods, reels, flies etc.
  • Life jackets
  • Snacks and non-alcohol drinks

What you provide:

  • NWT fishing license
  • Bag lunch (if preferred)
  • Personal essentials (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, suitable clothing for the weather etc.)

Full-day: $800 per boat for 1- 2 guests

What we provide:

  • Guided fishing in a well suited 19ft boat for larger lakes or 17ft jet drive for smaller lakes and rivers.
  • All gear including rods, reels, flies etc.
  • Life jackets
  • Shore lunch
  • Snacks and non-alcohol drinks

What you provide:

  • NWT fishing license
  • Personal essentials (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, suitable clothing for the weather, etc.)

 

Signature City Tour

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Come away with us on an adventure through Yellowknife that goes beyond your typical city tour.

Led by guides who are deeply rooted and connected to the city, the land and culture and the people who have and do reside here. You’ll learn the stories passed down through multiple generations, the lore and the unbelievable tales of how Yellowknife began and those that have paved the way, all while Yellowknife is still within its infancy.

Gain insights into the multiple layers of Yellowknife – those of the old and new, from legends to the vibrant spirit of today!

Please block off 2.5 hours for this adventure- your tour includes the following:

  • Pick up/drop off from 1 of 4 hotels- (Explorer Hotel, Chateau Nova Hotel, Quality Inn Hotel and Nova Inn)
  • Photo opportunities
  • Stops within the city to explore and connect with the land

Tours run Monday to Friday 9:30am -12pm or 1pm to 3:30pm

Per Person $125.00 +GST*

*Minimum booking is for two people. For groups over 6 guests, additional charges may apply.