A walking tour through Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson and showcasing the landmarks of the community.
We have two Walking Tour options:
1 Hour – $50
2 Hours – $100
Call 867-695-3131 or email us at lkfntourism@gmail.com to book!
UPGRADE YOUR CITY TOUR EXPERIENCE IN SOMBA K’E (YELLOWKNIFE) WITH AN EXCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVE FROM ABOVE!
Gain a whole new appreciation for the city’s layout, landmarks, and a glimpse at the vastness of Great Slave Lake from the safety and comfort of a rotary-wing aircraft.
Take flight for extraordinary photo opportunities that can be only be captured above Somba K’e (Yellowknife) during your helicopter tour. Tours accommodate up to three passengers for the best views.
Please block 90-minutes for the entire experience – your tour includes the following:
Please note there is a $50 charge per additional person.
Maximum capacity 5
Experience the amazing Yellowknife City Tour! With 7+ stops, there is something for everyone in Yellowknife! With so much to see and do, the Yellowknife City Tour offers an unforgettable experience for all ages. Not only will you immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this northern gem, but you’ll also get a taste of its unique charm and natural beauty. We visit multiple museums, gift shops, photo ops, and chat with locals along the way.
Tours are 3.5 hours long.
For smaller or individual bookings, alternative vehicles are used. We do not have a minimum number of guests required to offer the tour. We can customize any tour, if you have particular interests, and or want change the duration of the tour, we can accommodate. We know the locals and they know us so we are willing to organize tours that are geared to the reason you have decided to visit Yellowknife.
*Pricing for children $120.00
Check our our website to learn more about the itinerary!
We also offer Bison Highway Tours – please visit our website for more info and availability.
We are local with plenty of Northern stories to share. Our tours are small and the cabin is cozy. This tour gives guest the opportunity to ‘hunt the aurora from the cabin’ while enjoying northern stories, a midnight lunch of fish chowder and hot bannock, and enjoy an assortment of teas. Guests are invited to bring a beverage of their choice to celebrate under the aurora. We have fun Northern clothing for photos.
Cost – $135.00 per person plus GST and fees. Children 12 and under $115.00 plus GST and fees. This is a seasonal tour that runs from August to April; Please check BucketListTour.com for availability.
Cabin can be booked for group bookings please contact Tracy@BucketListTour.com directly to find out more.
DAY 1
Arrive at the Okpik Arctic Village. Start off by settling into your home away from home. We’ll show you around our Village where you will learn about our local manufacturing and food production programs and why they are so important for Northern food security, economic leakage, as well as providing culturally relevant jobs in the community. You’ll have an opportunity to experience hands on, what it’s like living on the land, mixing traditional knowledge with modern science. After this, enjoy a locally harvested and prepared lunch. After lunch, your local guide will take you on a hike along the trapline, where you will experience the beautiful surroundings of the Mackenzie River Delta while learning about hunting and trapping in the Arctic. When you return, you can enjoy a locally harvested and prepared dinner at our camp. We offer a variety of traditional accommodations, giving the guests an option to sleep in a tipi, wall tent, sod house or cabin.
DAY 2
Wake up and enjoy some delicious breakfast. After breakfast, your local guide will take you on a Mackenzie River Delta boat tour. We’ll stop at a few locations along the way, where guests will help check fish nets for the catch of the day, and forage on the tundra for traditional summer food from the land such as plants and berries. Return and enjoy a locally harvested and prepared lunch at our camp. After lunch a local Elder will teach visitors how to prepare a delicious dinner, using ingredients that are harvested from the land that morning. Enjoy the dinner prepared by the group using local ingredients. Guests will again have the option to sleep in a tipi, wall tent, sod house or cabin.
DAY 3
On the last morning at our Eco-Village, guests will learn how traditional clothing and handicrafts are made, in addition to learning how hides are tanned and how meat and fish is dried. After enjoying a lunch of seasonally available traditional food, guests of Tundra North Tours are free for the afternoon at the Arctic Eco-Village. You’ll have the option to take a canoe or kayak out on the lake or river; explore trails on the surrounding tundra; or get your hands dirty by joining in one of our farming and harvesting programs. Guides will be available to help you get involved in these optional activities and answer any last minute questions. Finally, as the trip comes to an end, guests will travel by boat from the Arctic Eco-Village back to Inuvik along the Mackenzie River.
Day 1
Meet your guide at the airport in Inuvik, collect your bags and start your adventure. You will experience a town tour of Inuvik, learning about the Northern community before we take you on a scenic ride along the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road to the small community of Aklavik. After a town tour of Aklavik, we will bring you to your traditional accommodation at the Okpik Arctic Village for the evening where you join your local guide and Village inhabitants in the tipi, cabin or igloo for dinner.
Meals: Dinner, snacks
Accommodation: Traditional
Day 2
Start off your morning at the Village with breakfast in the cabin. After breakfast, your local guide will give you a tour of the Village. During your tour you’ll have the opportunity to take part and experience how we live off the land through mixing traditional knowledge, modern technology and traditional activities. Join us dog sledding, while you learn how to ready the dogs and mush your own team. After a traditional lunch, we will take you back to Inuvik. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the majestic scenery and take photos. This is your free evening to explore the magic of Inuvik and all it has to offer.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: B&B with shared bathroom or hotel for an additional cost
Day 3
Travel the brand new Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway from Inuvik to the coastal community of Tuk (local name) on the brand new and only highway to the Arctic Ocean. Your local guide will share stories and history of the area, pointing out local landmarks and other points of interest including the Lady of Lourdes Schooner, traditional sod House, local churches, Distant Early Warning Site, Trans Canada Trailhead site. After your Tuk tour, you will receive a cultural tasting where you get to enjoy lunch at the famous Grandma’s Kitchen with us, and you will have some time to explore Tuktoyaktuk by foot, enjoying everything the hamlet has to offer. After 3 to 4 hours in
Tuktoyaktuk you will return down the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway back to Inuvik.
Meals: Lunch (bagged lunch if restaurant not available), snacks
Accommodation: B&B with shared bathroom or hotel for an additional cost. Tuktoyaktuk town tour provided by Steen Enterprises.
Day 4
Get ready for a drive down the Dempster Highway! We will venture along the tundra/taiga from Inuvik towards Eagle Plains. Along the drive, we will stop in Tsiigehtchic and Fort McPherson where we visit the grave site of the Lost Patrol and also go across the Mackenzie and Peel River. Other opportunities to get out and enjoy the views include the NWT/Yukon border as well as the Arctic Circle.
Meals: Bagged lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Eagle Plains Hotel
Day 5
A fresh Arctic morning! You’ll depart Eagle Plains along the Dempster Highway with breathtaking views of the Ogilvie and Richardson Mountains and a stop at the beautiful Tombstone Territorial Park to immerse yourself in the unique wilderness! Explore rugged peaks, permafrost land forms, all of which are an integral part of the rich First Nation culture. You will arrive in Dawson City, Yukon in the evening, when the city erupts with energy. Visit any of the local saloons and great restaurants.
Meals: Bagged lunch, snacks
Go Aurora Hunting and see the Northern Lights with one of the Best Aurora Tours in Yellowknife!
Join Joe and his team at North Star Adventures Ltd., as they take you on a personal Aurora viewing experience. Since we are from Yellowknife, we grew up with the Northern Lights, which means we know the best places to find them! Moreover, as a 100% Indigenous-owned Aurora tour company, we take pride in sharing stories about Yellowknife, our Indigenous culture, and the legends passed down by our Grandparents regarding the Northern Lights.
You’ll also discover the special reason behind the name “Aurora Hunting” – there’s cultural connection that you will definitely want to hear about!
Experience the Best Aurora Tours in Yellowknife with North Star Adventures Ltd. – the leading Aurora hunting company. Given that Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, we’re proud to call it home. Moreover, we know the Northern Lights, and we know how to make your experience unforgettable. Our team will explain the science behind the Northern Lights and why Yellowknife is considered the ultimate destination for viewing them.
**Please advise us of any food allergies
Our past guests have shared how special this tour is:
“Amazing Aurora Hunting tours with knowledgeable Indigenous guides, great photos and secluded spots for unforgettable Northern Lights views. Highly recommended.” – Mitch K.
We are proud to offer the best Aurora tours in Yellowknife, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you! Check out more reviews on our TripAdvisor page to see why our guests love the experience!
