Dancing Skies is a new tour operator in Yellowknife, led by an experienced northern lights chaser and photographer with a passion for contemplation. Specializing in private tours and small groups of up to 5 people, we prioritize silent, serene observation and photography of the aurora, far from the crowds. With expertise in Space Weather data, our tours are flexible and tailored to the weather and geomagnetic conditions each night to maximize the chances of not missing the lights. Every tour is personally guided by the company’s sole guide, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Each tour includes professional-quality photographs and, at times, timelapse videos. We welcome special requests, such as marriage proposals, and can customize each program to meet your preferences. Proudly regarded as “the smallest aurora tour company in Yellowknife”, our guide can lead tours in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Immerse yourself in the wintry wonders and snowy scenery of Yellowknife during 5 days 4 nights action-packed 5 days of subarctic winter outdoor adventure. Spend the daylight hours dog sledding, learn Yellowknife history, visit tourist attractions on guided Yellowknife sightseeing tour and soak in the splendor of the Northern Lights show after-dark aurora-hunting-viewing excursions. End your night with comfortable lodging at Explorer hotel or Chateau Nova hotel in Yellowknife.
Package Inclusions
5 days 4 nights accommodation at Explorer Hotel or Chateau Nova hotel
Daily continental Breakfast
2 nights Aurora Hunting Tours
1 nights Aurora Viewing in cabin
1 night aurora viewing experience at Aboriginal camp with heated teepee (alternative aurora viewing in CABIN or SKYDOME when Aboriginal camp is closed).
One dinner meal voucher at Yellowknife local restaurant
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our captivating 4 days and 3 nights Yellowknife Package
Designed to immerse you in the mesmerizing beauty of the Aurora Borealis! This thrilling journey offers you the chance to hunt for the mystical Northern Lights, an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that will leave you spellbound. Experience the ethereal dance of the aurora from the comfort of a cozy Aurora Lakeview Cabin, and delve deep into indigenous culture at an Aboriginal aurora viewing camp, where storytelling and traditional practices provide a rich backdrop as you await the lights. The package includes a comfortable hotel stay at one of several excellent accommodations such as Nova Inn Yellowknife, Quality Inn, Super 8, and Capital Suites Hotel, with upgrade options to the luxurious Chateau Nova and Explorer Hotel for an additional fee. To witness the most breathtaking displays of the Aurora Borealis, our tour takes you far from the city lights of Yellowknife into the pristine wilderness. Guided tours lead you to prime viewing spots, including ice roads, campgrounds, serene lakes, heated cabins, and cozy tee-pees, significantly increasing your odds of encountering this magical spectacle. Whether you are an adventurous spirit or someone seeking a serene escape, this Yellowknife Aurora adventure promises an unforgettable experience under the glorious Northern Lights.
Package Inclusions
4 Days 3 nights accommodation at either one of the following hotels; Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Super 8 hotel with option to upgrade to Explorer or Chateau Nova hotel for extra cost
1 nights Aurora Hunting Tour including snacks and beverages
1 night aurora viewing at Aurora Lakeview Cabin including light meal
1 night aurora viewing experience at Aboriginal camp (alternative aurora viewing in cabin or at Arctic Ice Fishing camp cabins or skydome when Aboriginal camp is closed).
1 dinner voucher at local restaurant
Yellowknife Sightseeing Tour
Tours ground transportation
Free airport pick/drop off available from 10:00AM – 10:00PM
2 free group pics for aurora hunting tour
What’s Not Included
Flight, travel insurance, add-ons tours, and anything not listed on “what’s included.”
Hotel Upgrade (extra)
Meals (optional add-on)
Winter gear ( optional add-on)
Photo package (optional add-on)
Accommodation (extra optional)
Day time activities (extra optional add-ons)
Airbnb pick up for less than 4 pax (pick up at closest hotel for free or pay extra for pick up from AirBnB)
Let the Northern Lights enchant you in Yellowknife
Experience an unforgettable adventure with our Yellowknife 5 Days 4 Nights Aurora Viewing package! Spend your nights under the stunning Northern Lights, each evening offering a unique spectacle. Enjoy comfortable hotel accommodations and thrilling Aurora hunting expeditions. Immerse yourself in cultural richness with a night at an Indigenous Camp and complete your journey with a cozy cabin aurora viewing experience at Aurora Lakeview Cabin.
What’s Included
5 days 4 nights with accommodation at either one of the following hotels; Nova Inn, Quality Inn or Super 8 hotel with option to upgrade to Explorer or Chateau Nova hotel for extra cost
Optional complimentary Yellowknife sightseeing tour
2 nights of aurora hunting tours.
1 night aurora viewing experience in heated cabin
1 night aurora viewing tour at Aboriginal camp (alternative aurora viewing in cabin or skydome when Aboriginal camp is closed)
Snacks and hot beverages on aurora hunting tours
light soup meal and hot beverages at cabin
Tours ground transportation
Free airport pick/drop off available from 10:00AM – 10:00PM
What’s Not Included
Flight, travel insurance, add-ons tours, and anything not listed on “what’s included.”
Hotel Upgrade (extra)
Meals (optional add-on)
Winter gear ( optional add-on)
Photo package (optional add-on)
Accommodation (extra optional)
Day time activities (extra optional add-ons)
Tips and gratuities (highly recommended)
Airbnb pick up for less than 4 pax (pick up at closest hotel for free or pay extra for pick up from AirBnB)
Experience the amazing auroras from our Skydome. The geodome offers the comforts of a hot wood burning stove, couches, lounge chairs and tables for eating fresh bannock and hot beverages, while you take in the dancing auroras from above. Book your seat or group up to 20 people.
Ask us about our 15% discount when you add dogsledding to your Skydome booking!
Blachford Lake Lodge a stunning eco-friendly lodge is situated in pristine wilderness, 100 km from the city of Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories. It is only accessible by bush plane and operates in summer, fall and winter, offering seasonal unrivalled views of the night sky, unpolluted by artificial light. Blachford Lake Lodge is one of the most sought-after destinations for aurora viewing in the Canadian north. Summer is flooded with bright sun, long days, and trophy fishing for Pike, Trout and Grayling.
Our guest facilities include free wireless internet, hot tub, sauna, and Aurora-watch wake-up service. Unusually for a remote lodge accessible from Yellowknife, our main building includes running hot water and showers, as well as comfortable hotel-style toilets. There are 5 guest rooms in the main lodge, and 5 separate stand alone log cabins. These log cabins provide a special blend of comfort and adventure, taking you back to the days of the fur-trappers, European pioneers and indigenous peoples who helped make northern Canada the vibrant, yet still timeless place that it is today. Check out our virtual tour here!
Blachford Lake Lodge & Wilderness Resort has become one of the world’s top Aurora viewing destinations for very good reason. The Eco-initiatives and authentic experiences offered by the lodge are topped off by the best Aurora viewing opportunities on earth. From far and wide, guests travel to Canada’s north to be wow-ed by the hospitality, outdoor experiences, and dazzling skies that the lodge has to offer.
For more information, please visit our website or give us a call – we would love to host you in Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories.
2025 New Moon dates: January 29, February 27, March 29, April 27
Opening in December, 2024 will be our 5 newly renovated cabins. We are adding more comfort, beauty, and overall enhancements to your experience with us.
Winter outdoor activities include cross-country skiing on 20 kilometers of groomed trails, snowshoeing, sliding, ice skating, ice fishing, fat-biking, kick-sledding and snowmobile tours (at an additional charge). Strap on your snowshoes, or stick to your winter boots and try to spot some northern wildlife. Spend your evenings relaxing relax in our cozy lounge areas, relax in the sauna, or kick back in our hot tub while watching the Aurora dance overhead.
Fishing licenses must be purchased prior to your arrival at Blachford Lake Lodge. If you’d like to try ice-fishing during your stay, please visit: https://licences.enr.gov.nt.ca/
Flights
When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife, please ensure that you arrive in Yellowknife the night before the charter flight departure to the lodge. Flights to/from YZF and BLL operate between 8:00am and 2:00pm MT.
Please check with us prior to booking your departing flight from Yellowknife. Because at times both scheduled and charter flights may experience delays, we do not recommend booking a flight from Yellowknife prior to 5:00 pm MT.
Includes:
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Welcome Drink & Orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet (basic package of 250 MB/day provided for each guest – additional use is an extra cost)
NOT INCLUDED:
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar
Snowmobile Tours
Winter Clothing Rental (available – just ask!)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Winter Gear Rental
Down parka, insulated snow pants, felt-duffle-lined boots, and lined mitts. Includes delivery of gear to bush plan departure location, fitting, and pick up from bush plane arrival location.
Fishing licenses have to be purchased in Yellowknife, prior to departure to Blachford Lake Lodge. For more information and to obtain your license please click HERE.
Add Ons
Do you need any help with booking your Yellowknife components to your stay? We’re happy to help. Please contact our office for:
Hotel reservations
Private transfers
Snowmobiling
City tours
Aurora tour
Winter clothing delivery and rental options
Not exactly what you’re looking for? Contact us for more information!
PRICING:
For Holiday packages (travel December 21st, 2024-January 2, 2025, please see our Holiday packages page. Packages have additional add-ons and vary in departure date and pricing.
All rates below are adult rates:
LODGE & CABIN ACCOMMODATIONS
3 nights (Saturday-Tuesday)
$3,597
4 nights (Tuesday-Saturday)
$4,796
7 nights (starting Saturday or Tuesday)
$8,393*
Flight-seeing Charter (YZF-BLL return, per person)
$499
*Flight is included in 7-night stay package
**All packages are priced per person in Canadian Dollars
Aurora watchers and stargazers agree there are few better places to see the Aurora than Blachford Lake Lodge. From mid-August, when night skies turn a velvety black to late October when the lake begins to freeze, Blachford guests can be treated to late night shows of the northern lights. On calm nights the lake also reflects the sky, doubling the awe-inspiring images. Autumn is a great time to sit outside in comfort and just lean back and enjoy the show.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend a minimum three-night stay at the lodge to maximize your chances of a beautiful aurora show. We provide daily forecasts of the intensity of the anticipated show, based on several sources including NASA, and our own local astronomynorth.com.
Flights
When booking your flights in/out of Yellowknife, please ensure that you arrive in Yellowknife the night before your charter flight departure to the lodge. Flights to/from YZF and BLL operate between 08:00am and 2:00pm MT.
Please check with us prior to booking your departing flight from Yellowknife. Because at times both scheduled and charter flights may experience delays, we do not recommend booking a flight from Yellowknife prior to 5:00 pm MT.
INCLUDED:
Flightseeing charter Yellowknife – Blachford – Yellowknife
Lodge or cabin accommodation
Introduction and hints about aurora photography
Aurora Watch service
Two hour interpretive experience each day
Use of Lodge Facilities: Dining room, Aurora lounge, fireplaces, northern library, bathrooms with showers, basins and toilets, hot tub, sauna, open decks
Comprehensive pre-departure information
Use of seasonal equipment (canoes, SUP, fat tire bike, kayaks, hiking trails, fishing excursion, motorized boat)
Welcome Drink & Orientation
All meals
All snacks
Coffee, tea, juice
Use of hot tub and sauna
Handicraft workshops in the lodge
Yoga equipment for personal use
Access to some of the best Aurora viewing in the world
High speed wireless internet (basic package of 250 MB/day provided for each guest – additional use is an extra cost)
NOT INCLUDED:
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages from licensed bar
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Guided Fishing
Price Per Person
2 hours per person
Included in package
Half Day (4 hours) per person
$200
Full Day (8 hours) per person
$300
2025 PRICING:
We are adding more comfort to your Blachford Lake Lodge experience! Our renovations are taking place this summer and late fall to update accommodations and add more features to your cabin and/or lodge room.
Accommodation: Cabin or Lodge Room
All rates below are adult rates.
3 Nights (Saturday-Tuesday) – $3,597
4 Nights (Tuesday – Saturday) – $4,796
7 Nights (Starting Saturday or Tuesday) – $8,393
Flight-seeing Charter (YZF-BLL return, per person)
$499
*Flight is included in 7-night stay package
**All packages are priced per person in Canadian Dollars
